We loved the laid back vibe, great service. cold beer, and food. We came at noon on a Saturday, all…read morethe tables were open, the bar had a slew of snowbirds, and a few biker folks at the outside dining patio area. We chose a booth across from the bar. I had the 1/2 pound burger, no cheese, no bun, slaw for the side and a Pick four romaine salad made with olives, carrots, tomatoes and cucumbers. My man had fish and chips with fries and he ordered onion straws to try. Everything was good. The waitress was a one-woman show running the bar and taking orders at tables - very efficient and keeping up with the lunch crowd that started to come in. Several snowbirds popped in for a quick iced tea and chat at the bar while waiting for their to-go orders. There is something endearing about a "hole-in-the-wall" "dive-bar", and I enjoy the comfortable unpretentious vibe.

It's a quirky little hole in the wall with great energy and food! The staff was very friendly and…read morethe service was excellent. Will definitely eat here again!!!

I came in to have a drink and i met the bartender, Letty…read moreExcellent service, very professional, and a great personality. If you ever visit Desert Hot Springs, come to Playoffs. This place has great vibrations and great energy. You can see all the games on the overhead TV and they have a DJ as well. Great music and great service. Check it out.

Great vibe, super fun for to watch the game. Fabulous alcohol selection. I love unique mezcal,…read morethey had it! Definitely coming back!

Love this place the vibe always passes. Love being able to come in order couple drinks and play…read moresome pool. The bartenders are always friendly and very welcoming.

Be ready for great service and to be treated like family. The owners and bartenders are great…read morepeople. Much love for Players.

Fun karaoke bar! They have a one drink minimum per guest (not sure if it needs to be alcohol),…read moreprobably to make sure people don't take too much advantage of the karaoke. I think you have to pay to sing, but there was no cover charge to walk in and sit. Nice to listen to everyone and it seemed like a supportive crowd. You're definitely encouraged to sing along to the choruses. All our cocktails were yummy and of course had fun names. One even came with a plastic light up ring!

Must stop on all Palm Springs trips for some dive bar karaoke. Have been here at least a dozen…read moretimes, and love it every time. During the week, or early, may be mostly locals. Later and on the weekends, the place is packed with couples, friends, bachelorette parties. Tonight was no different. By 9 pm, it was packed with dozens of bachelorette party girls in denim and cowboy hats. So I sang a few country songs to stay on theme, and they loved them! Always a great time. TIl next time!

I have to say... the standout of the night was the TJ's Forbidden Flame…read more It's one of those drinks that hits you in layers--smooth, a little bold, just the right amount of tropical without being overly sweet. You take one sip and immediately get it. By the second, you're already planning to order another. There's something about it that feels intentional... like it wasn't just made, it was crafted. Balanced, elevated, and honestly unforgettable. If you go, this is the drink. No question. It's not just good--it's the one you'll be talking about after you leave. Thank You Bootlegger Tiki the number one spot to go and

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.

Wifey and I love this place. She had the snakebite burger with sidewinder fries. She loved the…read moreburger and the fries are amazing. I had the Pork belly tacos, these tacos are to die for! Came with pickled onions, a pickled jalapeño half and lemon. They were covered in a most delicious salsa and spicy too. They're piled high on 2 street taco sized tortillas each. So much I easily split them and made 4 tacos. I also had the freshly made chicharrones with the same spicy salsa. I believe it's habanero based. The place has great atmosphere. Diner on one side and dive bar looking on the other side. The diner side is dark and dimly lit, it's really cool looking. And they have different retro radios sitting on each diner table. Service has always been top notch and tonight was no difference and we were served surprisingly quick. From the host to the server and everyone else we saw I can't say enough about the service.

The food was just what I needed after a few drinks. Definitely give the Cajun pasta a try. So…read morefilling and flavorful I would come back just for that! The service was good. We didn't have to wait long for drinks or food. Ambiance is pretty chill. The only downside is the tvs were only playing a live feed of birds.

We have some friends who live in a very nice neighborhood in San Bernardino not far from Wooden…read moreNickel. Every time we visit we drive past it. It looks like a typical dive bar. It gives off a biker bar vibe just by the looks of it. On one visit I asked my buddy if he had ever been to Wooden Nickel. He admitted that he was a bit intimidated by its appearance. I told him, "Well we're going today"! Off we went. My buddy, my wife Becky and me. We headed down the hill. It was about a 10-minute walk to the primitive parking lot. There was a Ford F150 pick-up truck out front with a huge smoker trailer behind it billowing smoke. The air was filled with the wonderful aroma of smoking meats. We walked inside and it was pretty much what we were expecting. Low ceiling, dimly lit, bar seating, a few tables and a couple of pool tables. We bellied up to the bar and were warmly greeted by the bartender. We ordered our drinks, and I noticed a menu on the table. On this day it was smoked meat. Burgers, ribs, tri-tip, chicken - all cooked right out front. When we saw the pit boss emerge from the behind the kitchen door, we were sad that we already had dinner plans. He was a big 'ol dude wearing a BBQ-stained white apron. We just knew that there was legit food exiting that kitchen. Never judge a book by its cover. Wooden Nickel was great. Friendly folks, cool bartender, smoked meat, cold drinks, cheap prices. There's really not much more to ask for. Wooden Nickel. What a joint!

Cool dive bar with great drink prices. Haven't tried the food yet but the cook is friendly…read more Posting a picture of the real menu as the one Yelp has is an elaborate joke someone has played.

So I'm craving a basket of beer battered, greasy, extra cheesy... completely sabotage your entire…read moreworkout for the week style French fry's one night so I set out on my bike to find some. I figured my best bet was to check local bars so this was my first stop. Unfortunately, fireside lounge didn't have my heart attack in a basket, HOWEVER...that didn't matter Once I took a look at all their other tasty options. Fireside's welcoming, DTE and completely versatile in its patrons. Great music ( early 2000s hiphop ) the night I went made everyone happy. I ended up going for the food, then staying for the atmosphere and people who were there. Pool tables all booked with intensity and admiration...the bar was full and conversation was effortless. Almost a hidden gem in a very industrial area of Palm Springs... So glad we have you Fireside (:

We had been wanting to try this place. We heard there was a great chef. I guess that one didn't…read morelast. So now there's Earl. Earl does good barbecue. And very friendly guy. The collards were a little too sweet for my liking. The potato salad was excellent, as was the brisket. The Bartender, Debby, was very friendly. What I don't understand is how smoky it was in there. It was like going to a mid-century speakeasy. The smoke just clings to you like bad cologne. Prices were reasonable, pours were generous to say the least. But the smoke is just intolerable. I don't know how the staff puts up with it. If they could do something about the ventilation, I might come back. I just really didn't need a reminder of how horrible the smoke used to be in California bars, when you'd go home and need a Sharon Silkwood shower to get the stench off you.

Okay, being totally honest, this wasn't the absolute best food of our entire Joshua Tree-Palm…read moreSprings trip, but a close 2nd. BUT it was definitely the biggest, most positive surprise when it came to expectations vs. actual quality! We landed in Palm Springs late in the evening and were starving on our way out to Joshua Tree. After a quick Yelp search for something open past 7-8pm, this spot popped up. We pulled into a super quiet parking lot and found this tiny little place. Looking at it from the outside, we honestly figured it would just be a quick, forgettable pitstop. Boy, were we wrong. For starters, the place was relatively full for a Tuesday evening! We ordered the duck confit nachos, the kimchi bulgogi sandwich, and the pony wings. Wow! Granted, our expectations were unfairly low walking in, but this turned out to be probably our second-best meal of the entire week--and we ate out every single day! It absolutely crushed it in terms of exceeding expectations. It also helped that we happened to be there on a Wednesday, so all the wines were half-priced! Unfortunately, since we weren't familiar with the area, we didn't know exactly how much further we had to drive to our accommodations, so we couldn't imbibe more in such a welcoming environment. (Missed opportunity, but safety first!) Oh, and definitely save room for dessert--their pie with ice cream of the day was delicious too! If you are passing through, do not sleep on this place. I would definitely come back the next time I'm in the area!

The Tiny Pony is a cool little spot. The decor is kind of all over the place but it works and fits…read morethe desert vibe. Got the Tiny Pony burger and it was really good. Proper smash burger with crispy edges and a juicy center. The patties had great flavor and didn't need anything extra. Came with homemade chips which were actually really good and easy to keep picking at. Service was good and everything came out without a long wait. Simple, tasty, and a spot I'd come back to.

A large bar with pool tables, pinball machines, Photo Booth, and other classic bar games. The…read morebartenders are friendly, polite, and get the job done. There are multiple screens projecting current sporting action. The cocktails are poured well, and beer in bottle or draft is cold. No fluff here.. just what you expect from a sports bar. Lots of parking in the complex.

Shitty experience. 2nd time here with my husband, and he was…read morediscriminated against based off the way he walks by security. He had a traumatic injury as a kid, has metal replacement, and has an issue walking and was treated like a POS. Security targeted him specifically, wouldn't get out of his face and was absolutely rude. Started an issue and tried escalating it, tried calming the situation and he proceeds to raise his voice. Judging someone on a disability, absolutely SICKENING. -4/10 experience. Management/Owners fix the issue.