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    Chill Bar

    3.9 (440 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
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    Darin M.

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

    Alex K.

    Ok chill bar, how did I not know there was a dance floor in the back area.... lol... Obviously, we only would normally spend time at the front bar area and the side patio. But to our surprised or just mine, the dance floor was amazing. The crowd was lively and theres also a side patio as well. Music was great and they also had a dancers. Of course, there were loads of bachelorette parties happening. Drinks were good and didn't take long at the bar. Each and everytime we've been which was the whole weekend. It was all amazing and the group all had fun. Only downfall, the restroom. Women side was clogged somehow which they ended up having to utilize the men's. So it was pretty busy as there was only one restroom.

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    Ed U.

    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

    Greg T.

    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.

    Outdoor seating is disguising.

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

    Cheers to endless mimosas!
    Shawn P.

    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.

    Chill Bar patio!!!! Amazing service and great drinks!!! Masio, Austin, Sabrina & Andy are the best bartenders.

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

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    Love this bar for years. Revisited and a little disappointed with the music and vibes. Make Palm Springs gay bars gay again

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    First time coming here and met one of the best bartenders. Never been here but he made he feel at home. Brandon was the best!

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    Phone got stolen out of my pocket here last night on the dance floor. Went outside and the same had happened to at least 3 other people.

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    They need to dust the ceiling and AC ducts it's filthy the drinks are good but I don't want dust my drink

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    Fun hangout spot on Arenas! They have drag queen shows and Dj nights! Drink specials are a plus! Shoutout to the bar staff!

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    Ask the Community - Chill Bar

    Is this a good spot for the solo business traveler?

    Absolutely

    Is anything included in the price for the drag show brunch? Or does the $30 just cover the show?

    The fee just covers the show.

    Hello, we are thinking of coming with a big family this Sunday, as part of my mothers 85th birthday celebration. My daughter is 18 - would she be able to attend the sunday brunch?

    Almost certainly not, unfortunately. It's a bar so I am 99% sure that she'd need to be 21 to enter. :/… Read more

    Is there a cover charge sat?

    The time I went, No

    For the drag brunch, do you have a separate brunch menu? I was having a hard time view it on the website.

    We do. Let me see if we can post it here. Update. Didn’t work. We have pancakes/waffles/ eggs/avocado toast etc. will figure out how to get it on yelp.

    Do you still have a drag brunch on Saturday September 17th, 2022? And are we allowed to make reservations for a table of 6? Not need for vip, just a table for the bride and her group 💖

    Hi. Yes, we post the tickets to Eventbrite as soon as the cast is announced. It's usually three weeks in advance.

    When are the shows for Sunday April 10th going to be available?

    tomorrow, by the end of the day. On Eventbrite.

    Are their drag shows only on Sunday?

    Yes. We do shows at noon and 8pm on Sunday. We also host a drag bingo on Saturday at 12:30pm.

    Do they have a drag show? If so when and what time?

    Last Sunday (Sep 27, 2020), Chill had a hilarious drag bingo event. Not your typical performance of music, but definitely fun and funny. Suggested donation of $5 per set of bingo cards. Bingo caller in drag and joined by some guests in super… Read more

    Is this club 18+?

    Hi Maggie! Unfortunately, Chill Bar is 21 and over. Come for your birthday in a few years ;)… Read more

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    The bartenders, Justin H., Lil Justin, and Brandon are all very sweet and get your drinks in a timely manner.

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    The Front Porch - Lemon Ricotta Cake

    The Front Porch

    4.7(345 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    SHORT ANSWER: Yes in many ways…read more LOCATION: on the corner next to FARM, so a fall back if you do not have FARM reservations and hate disappointment of being turned away. FACILITY: Small, limited seating indoors with very nice, fun, outdoor seating areas. Love this place. MENU: Simple, easy to understand, great photos online if you have any questions. FOOD PREP: Very well done, like professional in just how it looks. FOOD QUALITY: Professional in how it also tastes... Watermelon Gazpacho was perfect with drinks prior to main. LIBATIONS: drinks and bartender were excellent, fun, and the photo print was very cool. WAITSTAFF: just so nice, and fun making the experience all that much better. We have been enjoying The Plaza Theater so spending a little more time in Palm Springs and this will be one of our favorites places to relax prior to an event. OVERALL VALUE: Good, but it is Palm Springs, outdoors, great locations, classy.. no, not inexpensive but well worth it. TIP: I'd say be nice, be patient, and you will get a table. Don't be an angry rude touron, we don't need that vibe and we see some of that in PS.. You can try for reservations, not sure if they take off season.

    Every time I spend time writing the review, it times out and doesn't save it. It was good food and…read morean awful experience with one of the servers. I'll consider rewriting the review another time, again. One star given by the goodness of the food, which is mostly an ingredient thing. We serve three of these dishes at my work, so it's honestly not mind blowing or anything, of course. We did vegan options.

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    The Front Porch - Indoor sitting area.

    Indoor sitting area.

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    Banana Brûlée

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    Bootlegger Tiki - Cobra bite

    Bootlegger Tiki

    4.1(785 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    The most amazing tiki bar, truly one of those places I wish I could gatekeep. It's an absolute must…read morewhile in Palm Springs if you can snag a reservation or feel lucky enough to try for a walk in. The tiki masters, Ryan and Danny..are incredible and genuinely make the bar the experience. From the energy to the craft behind every drink (that changes occasionally) they take it to another level. Cannot recommend it enough!! PS Every aspect of the bar is also photographable !!

    We came here two nights in a row to celebrate my husband's 40th birthday, and I'm honestly torn…read morebecause we had two completely different experiences. **Night one** was great. The drinks were strong and well-made, and even though the place was packed, our waitress stayed attentive and checked in with us consistently. It's clear they specialize in more elaborate cocktails, so a bit of a wait is understandable. The ambiance is also a highlight--dark, intimate, and really leans into the tiki vibe. **Night two** was the complete opposite. We accidentally mixed up our reservation time, but since the place was nearly empty, we were seated right away, which we appreciated. Unfortunately, everything went downhill from there. We had a different waitress, and despite being one of only a few parties there when we arrived, we waited **45 minutes** without seeing our drinks--while other groups seated after us were already being served (and even getting second rounds). We eventually had to flag down our waitress, who had hardly checked on us at all. When we asked about the delay, she said they were "very busy,". After mentioning how long we'd been waiting, there wasn't any real apology--just visible annoyance. She told us our drinks were "up next," but after another 20 minutes passed with nothing, we decided to leave after over an hour of waiting. It was disappointing, especially after such a positive first experience. A simple apology or some communication would have gone a long way. Sadly, the inconsistency makes it hard to know which version of this place you're going to get.

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    Bootlegger Tiki - Dealer's Choice. 10/10.

    Dealer's Choice. 10/10.

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    Bootlegger Tiki - Zombie and cobra bite

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    Seymour's - The Square Root cocktail: turmeric infused gin, carrot eau de vie, domaine de canton (ginger liqueur), carrot juice, lemon.

    Seymour's

    4.4(113 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    Seymour's is legendary in our family! You can't get drinks anywhere after going here, cause they…read morewill be a step down! The atmosphere is an amazing speak-easy-type bar, and the bartenders are total pros!!! Their drinks are a work of art, so I recommend sitting at the bar so you can enjoy their craft! When anybody comes into town to visit, Seymour's is tops on the list!!! Whomever doesn't give them a 5 out of 5 doesn't like or appreciate cocktails, so trust me this is a 6 out of 5!!!

    Dark Cocktail lounge on the verge of thinking themselves a Speakeasy, but would never call…read morethemsevles that, but just classic Palm Springs lounging. If you didn't know better you'd think you were in LA in the summer, excepty for the bocce ball. They have an excellent selection of spirits, cocktails. Maybe a little varied, but decently creative. The only thing that gets me is pricing. Sure you pay for everything for decor, glassware and not just spritis, but I recall wondering how they price their drinks becuase not everything is equal or standard mark up when some things aren't house made it's easy to cost out becuase you stop paying for creativity after a certain point. It feels like they took alot of Mr. Lyons business model and use that for pricing rather than a sole entity with their own margins. The service makes up for it, the ambiance makes up for it. The crowd makes up for it. Far less wrinkled and aging snowbirds and retirees circling the drain in their waning days. People dressing up and celebrating, genuine convivialness abounds with most guests. It's not somewhere else trying bring that vibe here, it's pretty authentic. It's separate from nextdoor other than shared bathrooms, so don't be surprised when you feel like your in a different world. Most people who wander between the 2 take pause and awe for a few seconds before their mood shifts to match the room. Not a place to get sloppy and party that way unless it's a closed event. It's a great, classic PS lounge for when you have 2 groups of friends who you can entertain, the steakhouse crowd for dinner and the loungers beforehand. Sunsets on the patio under the string lights and couches is rich backyard summertime vibez.

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    Seymour's - Nice bar, good selection, tasty cocktails.

    Nice bar, good selection, tasty cocktails.

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    View of the bar from a corner seat

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    The Evening Citizen - There are 2 rules for this bar. Rule #1 involves the bar lamps. Rule #2 refers to the picture on the bar.

    The Evening Citizen

    3.9(85 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    This was the best Speakeasy during our Palm Springs visit…read more Secret door and everything. Our Lyft driver drops us off on a Friday evening in front of Dicks, which was packed full of.. well dicks. lol Our Lyft driver said, "good luck, it's around here some where," and left. The area was GREAT!!! We love the LGBTQ community. The secret door was around the corner, without a sign. We just kept trying to open doors until we found one that was unlocked. We entered a super dark, velvet wall papered room with a huge bar and tables. We didn't have a reservation and we were thankful that they let us in to enjoy the drinks, ambiance, and general atmosphere. The service was great! We tried to sell our waiter to rename water to glacier bombs and he just loved it! The menus were set in a newspaper that was interesting to read. I loved everything about this place. I would come back for sure!!

    We chose this speakeasy specifically to share it with visiting guests because we'd heard such great…read morethings. Our first interaction with the owner, Neil, confirmed the reputation. Neil was welcoming, accommodating, and personally secured a table for our party of six when we returned after 9pm. His hospitality and the venue concept itself are excellent. Unfortunately, the service we received afterward from another staff member, Billy, did not match that standard. The venue is extremely dark, so we used the small table lamp to read the menu. Billy instructed us not to use it because it "wasn't the vibe of the establishment," and told us to use our phone lights instead. The tone was abrupt and dismissive. Around 9:50pm he announced last call. When one guest ordered, his response was, "I guess if you must." Others asked for a moment to decide and were repeatedly rushed. We explained we weren't aware they closed as 10, as Neil had told us it would be open seating after 10. He replied, "Yeah, well I'm closing tonight and I'm closing at 10." When drinks were delivered, they were set down forcefully. As we were leaving, a member of our group overheard Billy speaking negatively about us to another employee, including mocking someone in our group for needing glasses to read the menu and implying she was intoxicated (she wasn't). When this was addressed directly, he did not apologize and instead insisted we had overstayed, which is inaccurate. We ordered promptly after being told last call and left after finishing our drinks. We are locals who intentionally brought out-of-town guests here because we wanted them to have a great experience. It's disappointing that one staff member's conduct overshadowed what should have been a highlight of their visit. I won't assign motives, but I will note that Billy's demeanor noticeably shifted after the final member of our group, who happens to be Black, arrived. I cannot determine why, only that the change in tone was clear. Neil has created something special here. However, a venue's reputation ultimately depends on how guests are treated when ownership is not present. Based on this visit, there is a significant gap between the hospitality the owner provides and the service delivered in his absence. I hope Neil takes a close look at what happens when he's not present, because with the right staff, this could easily be a place we'd want to return to.

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    The Evening Citizen - Velvet wallpaper

    Velvet wallpaper

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    The Evening Citizen - Two drinks and the iconic portrait of local vampire Üdo Kier (who has been known to make an appearance if you're lucky)

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    Two drinks and the iconic portrait of local vampire Üdo Kier (who has been known to make an appearance if you're lucky)

    Truss & Twine

    Truss & Twine

    4.2(222 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$

    White Russian: 6/5 One of my favorite drinks of all time, Truss and Twine has THE version. Sweet,…read moresmooth, and a little mysterious, this is what an espresso martini wants to be. 1 can be the perfect ending to a long night, more might make you not remember! The "Urinal" Cake: 5/5 This drink has a proper name, but I totally forgot. While this is not on the menu, the bartenders here can easily whip this up for you. The best way I can describe it is a very pleasant drink that is super smooth while having the essence and aroma of a men's restroom. Truss and Twine has so many phenomenal drinks that I probably wouldn't get this again but it's a good one! Papaya Salad: 4/5 Is it a little muted? Does it have fillers like cabbage? Is it pricey? Yes, but it's made with care and vegan for that crowd. They do little details like blanching the green beans that really impressed me but it definitely is a little toned-down in the flavor department. I would get it again to accompany my drinks but not as its own thing. Wagyu Beef Dumplings: 2/5 I didn't like these at all. The filling was dense and didn't taste like a proper dumpling filling. For all the oil they were floating in, it was very bland. Especially at the price it's at, I would pass. Ambiance: Modern and sleek. Come super casual or super dressed up. I've come looking rough while sitting right next people in full glamour. Service: The bartenders are all very attentive. If you feel like you're being ignored, flag them down and they'll catch right back up with you. Parking: There is only street parking but I never had issue finding any parking. Easy for street parking but hard if you're bad at it.

    Stopped here for a drink before dinner. This place was highly recommended by Palm Spring locals and…read moreit did not disappoint! The bartender was so nice and made us feel welcome. My gimlet was perfect too!

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    Truss & Twine - Mojito and Gimlet

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    Window Bar

    Window Bar

    4.7(20 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    This is a nice little bar with a huge window. I've been meaning to have a drink here for a few…read moreyears now. I forgot his name but the bartender was very nice and you could tell he likes his job. We got there and ordered a drink, and we're lucky enough to get a free order of some delicious bread sticks. The drink was very tasty for a decent price, so I would come back for more drinks.

    My girlfriend and I were out exploring the area while we were on a quick getaway, and we…read moreencountered the new Kimpton Hotel in Palm Springs. It caught our attention as we had stayed in two different Kimpton Hotels in Seattle prior. We wanted to grab a drink at the Window Bar (not knowing that was its actual name, but the conversation we had with the bartender about that window shining too much light at certain parts of the morning definitely gave me a chuckle in hindsight). We happened to be a bit early since he had not been able to finish setting up shop yet. We went ahead and waited until he was ready without rushing him because we ourselves weren't in any rush at all. Surrounded by a ton of nice interesting artwork, it was a pure joy to enjoy a drink or two in this environment. The bar can be found at the corner on the other side of the hotel concierge in plain sight from such a big space for a lobby, directly left upon entrance through the front. Since it was slow in the morning, we were able to chat it up with the bartender and even explore a bit of experimentation in the form of a particular top secret cocktail that every mixologist knows. I definitely exercised my etiquette and reading the conditions to even suggest it. He couldn't be any nicer about our time with him. So yeah, Christopher H. from 9/9/18, I don't know what you're talking about. I make it a point to visit the bar at any Kimpton location nowadays. I always seem to have a good time. But then again, I can only speak for myself. Parking: Street, unless you're a guest at the hotel. FYI: - Despite the hours on Yelp saying this place is open from 4-10pm, they might open earlier, as we joined in at around 11am or noon. But don't hold me to it. If there's somebody at the bar, you'll need to simply ask if it is open yet.

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    Window Bar - Beer Cheese Fondue with Delicious Soft Pretzels!!!!!!!!!

    Beer Cheese Fondue with Delicious Soft Pretzels!!!!!!!!!

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