Yaaaaaas! Took my cuzzos here as they wanted to experience an American Dragshow. Being the ally that I was, I went along with them. Here was my experience. AMBIANCE Parking: Street parking and plaza parking. You really shouldn't have any issues unless there's a major festival or something. Seating: Plenty of seating! I mainly saw inside seating from groups to bars. Vibes: You're pretty much in Downtown Palm Springs but also prime location for LGBTQ+ nightlife. The spot itself can be chill and not so chill depending on the events. Regardless, I felt welcomed and enjoyed the vibrant and fun energy. The drag brunch was great! The performers brought charisma, comedy, incredible costumes, with plenty of audience interaction. Whether it was your first drag brunch or your fiftieth, the energy made you feel included. DRINKS Mimosa (Recommend) Simple, refreshing, and exactly what you want during brunch. Light, bubbly, and easy to sip while cheering on the performers. CUSTOMER SERVICE Ongina was served as the MC and was great! The servers were pretty cool too. Good banter, pretty friendly and a good flow. TL;DR OVERALL 4.5 Stars. Good flavors, great entertainment, and good energy! Whether you're visiting Palm Springs or you're a local looking for a fun Sunday outing or some fun LGBTQIA+ drag brunch entertainment, check this spot out. TIPS * Make reservations for drag brunch--they fill up quickly. * Bring cash to tip the performers. read more

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B. O. R us. Absolutely the worst experience ever. I have been coming in for years and today was the least pleasant ever. Thankfully the staff and drinks were /are constant. The people were off. Usually the music amd dance floor is hitting hard. Definitely not 9 months ago. . Something different. read more

Walked in feeling great, walked out with duct tape residue on my shorts. Bold choice, Chill Bar. The good stuff first & there are many good things: strong drinks, a genuinely fun and friendly crowd, and a patio that's beautiful under the string lights at night. No complaints on vibe or service. But we need to talk about the furniture. I sat down on a booth that crackled like it was held together by a single roll of duct tape and sheer optimism. The patio chairs are in the same boat; wobbly stools held together by a prayer, and what looks like clearance-rack lawn furniture. This is Palm Springs, a town famous for its mid-century modern design, and the seating currently looks like it lost a fight with a garage sale. I'll absolutely keep coming back and recommending this place. The atmosphere and people are worth it, but the furniture needs an upgrade to match everything else this place has going for it. Would come back, might bring a cushion just in case. read more

It's always a fun spot in Palm Springs. I tend to just hand out along arena district wherever I'm here for a drink and bar hopping. And I think there's only two places that's somewhat a club. This place and Hunters as they have a dance floor. I could be wrong with the others nearby but they seemed more like bars. The last few times I've been here, sometimes the back bar area is either open or closed. Could be that they're only open during the weekend for dancing and special event. Regardless, it's a fun little spot for a drink. Obviously, depending on when you visit determines the crowd. Mid week is mellow with locals there's for a drink. Weekend tends to bring loads of weekender out for a night of drinking and dancing. Bachelorette party's having the time of their lives. That's when the back bar area is open which they also have another bar there. Dancers are normally on stages shaking their money maker as well. They have two patio with the main one being right along the side of the bar. Back bar patio is smaller and I feel like it's where you would smoke. Decent size bar right when you walk in. Sometimes it's slow grabbing a drink but it's still a nice place. It's always a night out whenever we're here. read more

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Entertainment great, new management, menu is not as desirable and they don't have coffee? Wtf? Plus they wouldn't let us go get some and bring in? Stupid when serving brunch? read more

What is brunch without coffee?! A group of us attended the Sunday brunch and drag show, something I've been doing for the past eight years--and have always loved. Apparently, things have changed and coffee is no longer being served with brunch. Fine, I can live with that. But when I asked if I could bring in a coffee from another establishment, I was told no. So... I did what any reasonable brunch-goer would do. I went to another establishment, had coffee and brunch, and then came back to enjoy the drag show. read more

First visit to this "dance bar" which is in the heart of the gay area (Arenas Rd.) in downtown Palm Springs. We stopped in during Christmas week, and it was packed. Seemed to be more of a mixed age crowd than some other places on the street. Upon arrival, we walked the premises checking out the large front bar, and then into the back area which had the dance floor and a smaller bar. The three of us opted for a table out on the patio which provided the inside music as a background, so having a conversation was possible. The drinks were good and a little more reasonably priced than at our first stop. They had male go-go dancers around the main bar area, providing a little extra visual stimulation over all of the regular customers dancing in the back. All-male bar and wait staff the night of our visit. Overall, I enjoyed myself more than at our first stop, Hunters, which was across the street. I would definitely come back here again. read more

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Had a really disappointing experience at Chill. The bartender had a nasty attitude and was extremely rude and unprofessional. The way customers were treated made the whole experience uncomfortable and took away from what should have been a good night out. Hopefully management addresses the customer service because the attitude from the bartender definitely needs improvement. read more

Love chill bar. Always a good vibe. However we do miss seeing certain bartenders on specific days like Berto on Mondays. He was the best, but we see some changes were made. Hopefully that will change back. Otherwise this place is really good. read more

Good music, quick service drinks and great bartenders. The Gogo's are fun too! It does get a rowdy "straight" crowd at times and lots of bachelorette groups. Doesn't really feel like a "gay bar" much anymore. Used to come here a lot when we would visit PS. Had a lot of fun dancing. Lately, it feels like it has changed a bit with the folks coming in and the unfriendly patrons. So probably not coming back for awhile. read more

Had the best night! Brandon was awesome! Not only was he cute but made great drinks. It felt like home! A place to make friends and have fun. read more

Chill Bar is always my favorite place to stop by whenever I'm in Palm Springs. The drinks are great, the music is always on point, and the atmosphere is such a good vibe. But what really makes this place special is Berto, the bartender. Berto is truly the best! He's incredibly personable, welcoming and attentive, and he always makes you feel like you're a regular even if it's been a while since your last visit. One of my favorite things is that he always remembers my drink order Everytime, which says so much about how much he genuinely cares about his customers. He has such a warm personality and makes every visit feel special. If you're stopping by chill bar, definitely say hi to Berto, you'll be glad you read more

Chill bar is always our go-to spot when visiting Palm Springs. The environment and energy are always positive and staff are friendly and welcoming. One highlight is the service by Alberto who is always super friendly and makes great drinks. He goes above and beyond to make it a great experience and makes sure to remember our drinks! It's not very common to get personable and attentive service nowadays, so if you go out to Chill Bar, ask for Alberto and you will be in great hands! read more

What's a Sunday afternoon in Palm Springs without a good, old-fashioned drag brunch? A day without sunshine perhaps. More like a day without eyeliner and mascara but never without concealer. Regardless Jamie W and I didn't have to face this conundrum because we ended up reserving a couple of spots for the Sunday brunch. What a delightfully appropriate name. Quite chill indeed. We were seated at the counter where we had a good vantage point for snapping the drag queens as they strut by. And what would be a drag brunch without $18 Bottomless Mimosas? Two please (Photo 9). They certainly weren't stingy with refills. We decided to share the $15 Belgian Waffles nicely prepared with fresh berries, chantilly cream, powdered sugar, and maple syrup (Photo 8). That was enough for us before the show started. The entertainment portion didn't disappoint, as there were five splendiferously dressed performers in constant rotation. We recognized at least a couple of them as veterans from The Abbey, our platinum standard for drag brunch nirvana. The show lasted a couple of hours, just enough time for the sparkling wine to kick in. A gay old time was had by all. DRINKS - 4 stars...the mimosas tasted better the more we downed them FOOD - 4 stars...the waffles were satisfying ENTERTAINMENT - 4.5 stars...the show was top drawer AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...a bit crowded for a drag venue SERVICE - 4 stars...responsive...and the boys looked good, too TOTAL - 4 stars...cumulatively a defining Palm Springs experience RELATED - Exploring Palm Springs? Here's my collection of places l've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2uqw6KW read more

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The Chill Bar is...CHILL! My wife and I were introduced to the Chill Bar by a couple we know. It was their Friday afternoon habit, and was a convenient location to join them when we were in town. Sitting in the heart of Palm Springs' Gay Bar headquarters, Arenas Street, this bar welcomes everyone. Service is quick and efficient. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. They have a great drinks menu, a very impressive choice of bar food and more substantial fare. read more

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Bianca is an amazing person to have working at your establishment. She is so professional and very kind. she has excellent mediation skills and knows how to look out for her patrons. Will be returning read more

My husband and I (I am a female so we are a straight couple) absolutely LOVED Chill Bar in our night out in Palm Springs. We arrived at 7pm on a Saturday and it was very chill (hence the name) and we were greeted by the bartender who got us our drinks right away. My Espresso Martini was less than $15 with tip which is a steal considering LA prices. We were able to watch the World Cup game which was a huge plus as we enjoyed our drinks. There is also a complimentary water station which is nice so you don't have to wait (and pay) for water. Around 9pm is when the back room opens which turns into an amazing nightclub! The music is awesome as there wasn't an empty dance floor which made good vibes all around. The male dancers are also a huge plus! Big shout out to DJ Redspace who got the party started! Definitely a great night out! read more

We had a great time and Bianca made it even better! There was a guy on the dance floor causing trouble and she resolved it immediately. So professional and kind with incredible customer service. If I was hiring I would love to have her! read more

Out of towners here. Popped in and out of the bars in the immediate area. Definitely best music and crowd. Younger crowd as well. read more

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Going down hill. It's a 3 day weekend and the bars in Arenas are busy. Chill has a long line at the men's bathroom. 2 of the 5 urinals are broke and can't be used. One side of the bar is blocked so everyone moving from the back of the bar and restrooms to the front has half any isle capacity. What kind of manager would get expedited repairs to fix this? Finally, they chained a door closed that is labeled to remain unlocked during business hours. This put people at a huge risk. There are so many incidents where locked exit doors have resulted in mass deaths. Come on, please show respect for the safety and convenience of your dedicated customer's. Thank you . read more

all i can say is look how run down it has become. used to be so fun and clean. Andy still the best read more

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Chill Bar is ALWAYS a vibe in Palm Springs. I was first introduced to it from their weekend drag shows. So so so fun and very intimate and enjoyable with great mix of famous queens and local queens. The bar itself is a good as well. They're open for a lot of the day, and is a good day drinking spot, though not always super busy in the day. At night, it gets packed and sometimes they open the dancing rooms in the back. We went during Pride and got to see gogo butts live and in color. Drinks are always strong, which is typical of gay bars. Probably favorite gay bar in Palm Springs. read more

We came out for a quick getaway to PS and had planned some bar hopping. Chill bar was the fourth and final stop. Not the plan but we were having so much fun we decided to stay! Music was epic! Bartenders were friendly and quick! And the vibe was . Brandon was our bartender and he was so fun, attentive, and cute!!! We had a blast!!! read more

After coming to splash house for several years we finally decided to do the drag brunch and it was very disappointing. First off the drag show was just the drag queens lip syncing and dancing to songs + asking for tips 95% of the time and the food was not good at all. We had the chilaquiles, waffles, avocado toast and for 24+ dollars it was incredibly mediocre food. I do not recommend coming here for drag brunch. I think once you are several drinks in it may seem fun but I expected more talent than just dancing to songs the whole time. read more

Amazing staff, cheap drinks and such incredible drag shows. Would love to go again and again. Plus the location is very neat.

Great drinks at even better prices. Drag brunch and Drag bingo are so much fun. Everyone working there was really cool, welcoming and nice. They were working so hard and still had a great attitude. I had so much fun with my gays and I'll definitely recommend for all the LGBTQ+ days and nights. read more

Lots of people seem to have a good vibe here. A drag queen was the MC for bingo when we came in. Lots of friendly faces and our bartender was friendly as well. I did ask for a Tito's and soda water however I did not see one bottle of Tito's and my drink certainly did not taste like Tito's. All in all, it's a great inclusive bar. I just did not enjoy my drink. read more

Brandon is amazing! Find him and enjoy the night! First time here and I'll come back just because of him.

The bartender fraudulently gave himself a nice tip on my card which is funny because he's one of the worst bartenders I've ever had. Guess I'll be contacting AMEX about that. Also, check your credit cards after coming here. read more

The name says it all, great venue, chill from the lighting to the ambiance. Don't get me wrong, great music and dancing but a great spot to be, bar tenders super nice and welcoming. read more

Drinks are strong music is a vibe and the boys so many pretty boys Looking for an epic night out with good vibes good drinks and friendly faces! This place is always a fun time read more

The conditions of this place are unacceptable. Broke furniture, filthy and sticky floors. read more

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We came in for the Sunday drag brunch. We had a blast! Our server was amazing! And hats off to the entire staff for really managing the crowd and keeping things enjoyable and in check. Some people were hot messes and they handled everyone in a super friendly and firm manner. Wish I had got our servers name but she was fantastic! We also LOVED the food! I had the chilaquiles and it was fabulous! Also the drag performers were fantastic! Thanks again! We have a blast! read more

Awful music last Sunday early evening. So awful, I and guests went next door. Not sure of the genre but thnk it was from another planet, like Mars read more

I came to palm springs and visited chill bar. it was extremely lively and fun. The cocktails had perfect proportions. Brandon was my bartender and he was very attentive and friendly. I will always recommend this establishment. read more

One of your employees Paulie does not complement the rest of your staff. Very rude, no personality, short and does not create a welcoming space for your guest. read more

This review is for the Sunday drag brunch. Second time in Palm Springs in a year...and the first reservation we made upon returning. This is a BLAST! I can't recommend sitting at the bar highly enough if you like your mimosa "endless". The bar staff is outstanding and you will never see your glass empty. I swear you take one sip and it is immediately refilled. The food is also very good, i got the breakfast sandwich and it is huge...and tasty. (It comes with a bag of chips...that is a little disappointing, but honestly i was full after the sandwich). Get ready for a great show as well...they bring the entertainment every time. You are guaranteed to have the best brunch experience in Palm Springs at this bar. read more

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Chill Bar is chill, but always busy... So not as chill in that sense lol. You can definitely find a spot inside or on their unique patio to lounge and take it in. The line was real every night over the weekend I was here, but worth it. Their music is a great mix of a lot from electronica synth pop to latin reggaeton and some serious bangers... So dancing is a yes. You can enjoy food (tres soyrizo tacos all day - hold the queso for me) as well as adult beverages, great djs, solid bartenders and live entertainers #DragIsNotACrime fun go-go's when they have those great movers and shakers. Good consistent deals throughout the week, and good themes. It's definitely the most all inclusive space in Palm Springs as well as on Arenas Rd. It's lgbtq+ all the way, but also very much for allies, guys, girls and all the beautiful people of the world!! And we're all beautiful! All are welcomed here! Very safe and very queer!! Come "chill" at Chill Bar :D And don't forget to tip!! read more

What happened at this bar was completely unacceptable, especially for a place that advertises itself as a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community. I was here with my wife and a group of 10 LGBTQ friends to celebrate my birthday. While we were enjoying ourselves, my wife (who is masculine-presenting and a combat veteran) noticed some lights and was simply looking to see if there was another part of the bar we could check out. Out of nowhere, a short bar-back physically pushed her and said, "This area is closed." My wife remained calm and respectful. She looked at him and simply said, "Please don't touch me, sir." His response? "I can touch you if I want to." That is harassment and completely unprofessional. My wife does not even drink, and as a veteran, being shoved like that can be extremely triggering. She asked for respect, and instead he escalated. When we tried to leave calmly, I respectfully told him that people deserve words, not hands, and that no staff member should be putting their hands on guests. Instead of owning his mistake, he became even more disrespectful, misgendered my wife, and told her she was "about to get kicked out"!!! even though all she said was "please don't touch me." This was beyond rude, dangerous, and unacceptable. Ten of us left immediately, and Chill Bar has lost all of our business. To management: I urge you to review your cameras from that night. The way your staff behaved was not only unprofessional, it was harmful. Safe spaces should feel safe, this did not. Until real accountability is taken, I will never step foot in this establishment again, and I will make sure others know how unsafe and disrespectful this experience was. read more

This is one of my favorite bars in the area. The music, dancers vibe and drinks are on point. One of the cheaper places to drink also. The drinks are stiffer with a cheaper price tag than the other bars. They also have first responder discounts, and daily specials that run all day not just 2 hours. This isn't your start the night and move on spot. It's a close the night with a bang or a come and stay all night kind of pace. read more

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