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Monarch Theatre

2.2 (91 reviews)
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Page M.

I enjoyed myself but I wish people can just coexist because there was a fight that broke out & that irritated me because this was my first night out in Phoenix since moving from Los Angeles & I jus wanted a good night LMFAO like damn but it's koo kuz I got to see Slimmy B & Stunna & SieteGang Yabbie. This place only had couches in stage for vip sections, the rest of us was standing the whole night, so when buying tickets to attend concerts here check who's performing because they brought out so many performers last night so we were standing waiting for the main act for 3 hours, which was annoying after a full shift of standing few hours prior. This club venue is not worth $80 I spent on ticket. It's old the ceiling is old & my GODMOM said she used to party here so I can tell it hasn't been updated much. Phoenix people was viral, the DJ played my brother & homies music from LA so that turnt me up fasho. It was so hot in here so make sure to wear something like skirt or shorts because I was sweating and so was everyone else. Try to bring water bottle & say you have a medical condition that requires you to stay hydrated because you will be passing out if you're drinking or pregamed before getting here kuz baby I was wobbling the whole night LMFAOOOO wishing there was seats!! DO NOT buy tickets here if you don't like standing for a long time unless the event booked here has tables & chairs because you will regret your purchase.

The front of the dance floor is the main standing area.
Justin S.

My experience was 1 star... but yours could be a 5 if this is what your looking for! If you're looking for a great place to stand while music is being played real loud or for a table to sit and watch other people stand while lights flash.... You will find a home at Monarch. The goal here isn't to dance it is to spend money on drinks and the person that spends the most... will ultimately seem like the person enjoying the vibe the most.

Diggin the LED "windows"
Natasha A.

The 2nd floor had an open mic event for rappers and there were some very talented people! Cover was $10. It feels like a music venue, there's a stage, room for an audience or could be a dance floor, and then a bar in the back. The 1st floor was a nightclub with hip hop. The cover was also $10. It had a disorganized and impractical layout, and just a terrible use of space all together. They need to redesign it so that you don't have to go through the dance floor to get a drink. The bar should be on the other side or the walk way needs to be between the bar and dance floor. Also the VIP areas should be on a balcony or mid level not yet another obstacle to get around. Really, the only thing right about this place was the DJ, great mix some old school hip hop with some modern hip hop. Also, the bathrooms were unkept on both floors.

Kill The Noise DJ set.
Kyle H.

I've been to Monarch once - for the Kill the Noise DJ set on 22 October 2015. In general, I liked it. For the true opener the music was loud, but mainly just the bass. While standing 15' from front gate I could talk to my friend next to me at a normal tone. As the second opener they turned it up to a normal club volume. I didn't think the volume was too loud, but in doing it again I would suggest wearing noise reducers (not ear plugs). These will allow you to still hear your music, and feel it, while cutting off the higher pressures that you don't need. This is simply the nature of the beast in having loud music inside where it essentially a small warehouse where there are no proper acoustics to help reduce the "noise friction." With that said, it did have a small warehouse feel. So leave your pretty Scottsdale attire at home. IMHO, it was a good blend of club and rave. Dirty. Everyone dancing. Pretty peaceful (even the security was dancing and jamming out). Some in raver type gear, some in normal street gear. General PLUR atmosphere. Drink prices were higher than Scotssdale prices. $10 for an AMF in a 10oz plastic cup $7 for a domestic long neck Yikes................ Parking across the street is free at night - at least that is where everyone seemed to park, without issue.

Mario A.

Since we were out celebrating our friends 1 year divorce anniversary we hopped in here the other night to check it out ... It was fairly dark and not so happening on a Friday night. Similar to bar smith, we walked in, checked out the scene, and walked out to try another place. There was nothing exceptionally fun about being in here. When we were standing near the bar area we heard people complaining about how overly expensive drinks were here, so we didn't even bother to order anything. Once again - it seemed like an okay/average quality venue. If there was a specific DJ or concert going on here I may return to check it out, otherwise there would be no reason for me to return.

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“Mark Farina was excellent, as expected, and had nearly everyone in the jam-packed place dancing.”

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I really love the venue size. It's small and intimate, so you get a decent view no matter where you…read moresit. I went for a comedy show, and having actual seating set up was nice. They don't have a designated parking garage, so to eliminate any hassle, I parked where I knew it was free downtown and popped into a Waymo for the last leg. There are multiple food and drink areas available. Prices are inflated, as expected for an event venue, but nothing out of the ordinary. Keep an eye on what you bring. My friend had a standard writing pen that security wouldn't let him bring inside! Overall, I'd definitely return. Smaller, cozy venues like this are right up my alley.

Standing room concert venue (honestly my preferred venue style). This venue is on the smaller side…read moreto what I've personally been to in comparison to venues in Milwaukee and Chicago. It has similar feel to the Rave and Aragon but definitely a much more updated/new venue. Check-in security process was smooth, drinks were good we ordered the margaritas in the refillable cups but never got refills because I'm not the person that leaves there spot at the concert and it's also a fairly large drink! We were right up at the stage and during the opening act and main they actually had a beverage/bar cart come through at the security fence which I thought was pretty smart. Great sound, wonderful view from where we managed to stand, and good crowd.

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Valley Bar

3.8(514 reviews)
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Very amazing place to go for drinks on a Saturday night the security and the bartenders do a very…read moreamazing job the drinks are very good and fast. The music and the set up downstairs is very nice and well kept definitely worth coming back every weekend.

You are searched TSA style with a wand at the door prior to entry. I would have been a bit more…read moreunderstanding if I hadn't brought a completely clear bag with very few items in it, yet I was still MADE to show the contents while security put the same hands they had touched everyone else's bag with on my small clear plastic bag. Quite unsanitary and really unnecessary. Im a 51 year old 4"10 woman with my husband ( who they didn't even bother to check him) and hardly represented a threat. I had seen two girls before me go in with super baggy pants and no one asked them to empty their clearly full pockets. The bar is cute but clearly needing some updating. I had been here last year for Satsang and in the short time between it has seemed to deteriorate. The bartenders are overwhelmed and the only ones working are the men. My husband told me he tried several times to get the attention of one of the ladies and she turned her back to him. Also an experience I had with the ladies last time I was here. There was an incident where a girl slipped on water that was puddled on the floor and fell face first, knocking herself unconscious for a couple of minutes during the set for post crucifixion, and only my husband and I helped her, despite there being security there. I even tried once more to get the attention of a gal behind the bar with short black hair to get a towel to pick up the spill and she would not even turn to face me. I cleaned the spill myself by reaching over the bar and grabbing napkins, since the employees didn't seem to care. That will be the last time I attend this venue. I don't believe they care about their patrons and the staff is pretty rude.

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I've been to Crescent Ballroom a bunch of times for various shows over the years. Guess I never…read morereviewed it. I can only speak to it as a bar & music venue, not sure if they have food items. It's a great, small intimate space to see an artist you know well or discover something new. Last time we were there was to see one of our favorites, Black Pistol Fire, this past spring. We love that band and have seen them perform many times, we were happy they played at crescent. They have such great energy during shows and the lead singer always gets into the crowd, last time he went over to the back bar and played guitar on it. Was pretty awesome! This recent time we went to see rapper Intuition from LA. He was opening for Wax & Dj Hoppa. They were new to me, but it was a great hip hop show. Generally the sound is good in the venue and they have a bar up front with some seating. Behind the curtain where the stage is, there's a bar back too. There are also bleachers but I usually don't sit on them, but they are there if needed. Cocktails are like regular bar prices, and good thing, they are quality drinks. I had the whiskey sour and old fashioned. Both were very good with quality spirits. At $16, they should be good and not some afterthought cocktail. They also have beers on tap for like $8. I'll definitely be back for another show at some point. Until then, cheers!

Fun little venue! Had been here once nearly a decade ago and hadn't been back until tonight and…read morereally enjoyed it! Bar has a nice selection, plenty of events here and the sound was good! Clean and the staff was super nice, bartenders, people checking tickets, security, all good! Fun space and hope to come to more events here in the future!

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3.8(194 reviews)
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I felt like walking into a bar in Nashville - it was big and had a stage for live music. We went…read moremid afternoon on a Saturday, so no one was playing, but I would definitely go back for some live music! We ordered the Mac n cheese with hot chicken and the steak fingers. Both were okay - the Mac n cheese alone is nothing special, but the hot chicken was great. The steak fingers were not our favorite - would not order those again. We will definitely go back - the service was great and it's a pretty cool spot. I think next time I'm going to try their hot chicken sandwich.

Absolutely unacceptable and honestly shocking behavior from security here…read more My friend went out for what should have been a normal night, and instead was met with completely unprofessional and aggressive treatment. Her ID had a small dent in it -- still clearly valid -- and instead of handling the situation appropriately, the security guard snapped her ID leaving it almost completely in half. Destroyed it. Then turned her away. That is not only disrespectful, it's completely out of line. Security's job is to verify IDs, not damage personal property. There are proper procedures for questionable IDs, and this was NOT one of them. No apology, no attempt to resolve the situation -- just unnecessary force and a complete lack of basic respect. If this is how they treat people at the door, I can't imagine how the rest of the establishment operates. I would strongly recommend going somewhere else where staff know how to handle situations professionally. I'm just curious - is the security guard now going to pay for her new ID?? This is OUTLANDISH behavior coming from a plain old Jane of a security guard. Clearly he didn't make the cut at the police academy...

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Tell Your Friends

3.7(141 reviews)
16.4 mi

I've been here multiple times. It's my go-to happy hour spot when friends come to town to have an…read moreelegant night but also not break the bank (at least for happy hour) Stunning interior and friendly service. I haven't had a drink I haven't liked, you can't go wrong with any of them. The 50 first dates has become my favorite, however. For food, the milk bread is a delicious starter. The chicken tenders are also amazing. Can't wait to go back!

Unfortunately, I would not go here again. I was genuinely so excited to take my husband because he…read moreloves jazz, flapper-era music, and the whole 1920s speakeasy atmosphere. Based on how this place is described and marketed, we were expecting an intimate, vintage-feeling evening where we could sit down, have a cocktail, listen to jazz, and enjoy the atmosphere. That was not our experience. There were definitely things we liked. The location was great, the overall theme and decor were beautiful, the lighting created a great atmosphere, and we enjoyed the food and drinks. The service was also very good. However, the entertainment was a huge miss and completely took us out of the experience. We walked in and the band was performing "Genie in a Bottle," followed by other current/recent pop songs, Backstreet Boys songs, and "Creep." The singer was repeatedly screaming into the microphone and encouraging everyone to scream and make noise. At one point, while sitting in what is supposed to be a speakeasy, we were literally listening to him sing "creep" which is one of the most depressing songs of all time. It felt much more like being at a loud dive bar or country bar than an intimate 1920s inspired speakeasy. My biggest issue is that the entertainment did not match the experience being advertised. You can decorate a room beautifully and make it look like the 1920s, but when the soundtrack is "Genie in a Bottle," "Creep," and Backstreet Boys songs being loudly belted into a microphone, the illusion disappears pretty quickly. The noise level also made it difficult to simply sit, have a drink, talk, and enjoy the space. We specifically chose this place because we wanted that relaxed jazz/speakeasy experience, and that simply wasn't what we got. The cocktail selection was another disappointment. For a speakeasy-style bar, I expected a stronger selection of specialty bourbon and whiskey cocktails. The prices also felt excessive for the overall experience. On top of the already-high prices, we paid a $20 entertainment cover ($10 per person) specifically for the band. I wouldn't have minded paying a cover for quality live entertainment that fit the advertised atmosphere, but the artist was not particularly impressive and, more importantly, the music didn't fit the theme at all. There is a lot of potential here. The space itself is beautiful, the service was good, and they nailed many of the visual details. Unfortunately, the entertainment is such a major part of a speakeasy experience that it overshadowed everything else for us. If you're specifically looking for jazz, flapper-era music, and an authentic-feeling 1920s speakeasy atmosphere, I would not recommend this place based on our experience.

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