What an unexpectedly fun night!…read more I honestly had no idea what I was walking into when a friend told me I had to check out Bikini Lounge because they know I'm drawn to all things eclectic. They were absolutely right. From the moment the friendly bouncer smiled and said, "Step right on in," I was hooked. Yoooow!! The first DJ was incredible. He was spinning all kinds of trip-hop, indie, electronic, and remix-style tracks that had everybody partyin'. It wasn't your typical dance music, but every song seemed to connect with somebody in the room. The crowd was incredibly diverse, and it was so much fun watching people of every age and style dancing and nobody cared. The second DJ, a younger woman, shifted the vibe a bit and leaned more toward a younger crowd. It wasn't quite my style, so I took that opportunity to grab a seat at the bar and do what I apparently do best... chat with complete strangers. I'm a talker, and thankfully they seemed just as happy to strike up a conversation. This isn't some fancy cocktail lounge, and that's exactly the point. It's authentic. There were people dancing at the bar, grooving in their booths, bouncing in their seats, and filling the dance floor with great energy. I came by myself, and within minutes a cool group of strangers invited me to squeeze into their booth like we'd all come together. That's the kind of place this is. At one point they even offered me a glass of beer from their pitcher. I politely declined (look at me making responsible life choices... sometimes), but then I realized almost everyone had pitchers! So I sauntered over to the bar. I did have to wait a bit; apparently chivalry doesn't extend to letting a woman cut the line, but once I reached the bartender, the service was fast and friendly. Every trip back to the bar was the same. No complaints there. As the night went on, the energy just kept building. Before I knew it, I was on the dance floor sweating, smiling, and dancing with complete strangers. After a while, I had to retreat to the patio just to catch my breath before heading back in for more. My ankles are still sore... and the glutes? Fuhgetabouttit! The best part of the night wasn't the music or even the drinks. It was the people. Every generation was represented. Every fashion style imaginable. Every personality. And somehow it all worked. There was this genuine sense of joy and community that you just don't find everywhere. If you're looking for polished and upscale, this probably isn't your spot. But if you want great music, a welcoming crowd, zero pretension, and one of those nights where you leave happier than you arrived... give Bikini Lounge a shot. I went in not knowing what to expect. I left wondering why I'd waited so long to go.

I have lived in AZ my entire life and never have I ever been here! So when my husband, my parents…read moreand I were on a mission to day drink we decided to visit! It's such a vibe! Our amazing bartender Eddie gave us a little history lesson, very friendly, super hospitable and made great drinks! It was a very warm day and their AC didn't seem to be working, but we made the most of it! It's a great location just west of the main attractions downtown if you want a more chill, local spot-this is it!

This is Laveens finest Dive bar with two pool tables and a great Karaoke on Friday and Saturday…read more Also has a great bouncer that shoots pool damn well. The drinks a reasonable and have decent bar food along with a taco truck out front. I havent been to the new one but menu looks good and always see a lot out there. They have a smoking section in the back along with dart machines. The pool shooters are good for the most part and have a white board to keep track of who is next and its actually followed. Bar staff is great across the board but may have a wait late on Friday or Satuday nights. Drinks are reasonable and they renovated the bathrooms so it smells better and feels cleaner. There are quite a few characters for regulars but never had any issues with patrons. At last visit had a feisty inebriated lady hanging on me and trying to dance with everyone but everyone kept their cool and she was cut off. Burgers and fried food are great as well as corn dogs specials for you weiner lovers. As far as down sides for dive bars, I cant think of much other than no pitchers or mugs but do have pints. They also 86d good slayer songs on the touch tunes juke box but at least they have one and dont cut off sings, though it could be loyder for my liking. I am a regular of some sorts mainly cause its close and the servers know us.

This place is great. Come check it out. Touch tunes, full bar, pool tables. Heck yeah. Nice lady…read moreworking behind the counter. I came in at 2pm like a regular or something. Empty touch tunes queue. They have food and burgers and everything looks really affordable and basic cooking. I don't see why this place isn't 5 stars. Spicy ranch is good! Seems clean and smells fine. 10/10

Good music, GREAT drinks, goated vibes. I LOVE the giant disco ball and the colorful tiled floor…read more Its loud in here, so expect to yell if you wanna hear folks, but it's exactly what you need if you want to go dancing with your girls. (Note: crowd tends to skew pretty young here!)

The self-appointed king of speakeasies is back at it with another one. I've stopped by Stardust…read morePinbar twice, the most recent being on a Saturday night. Located downtown, while they have a small parking lot that they share with The Van Buren, I Ubered over. Ambiance (2.5/5): To get in, go into Ziggy's Pizza. You'll see a bouncer. He will check your ID and then you'll make your way through the walk in fridge. That will take you to a door that leads you to the speakeasy. When you think of a speakeasy, you think of dim lighting. Intimate. Quiet. This isn't that. On the weekends, Stardust turns into a casual club. There's a DJ, there's a dance floor, and there's pin ball. Not your run-of-the-mill speakeasy at all. So I guess it all depends on what you're looking for. For me, I think I would like it a lot more on a week day when it's a lot less congested. Service (4/5): Even with them being quite busy, the bartenders are quite efficient and attentive. Which makes things go through quickly, despite a line. Well done all-around. My only complaint? You pay on those little handheld devices which don't show you an itemized receipt. I had to ask for one. Food (N/A): They're owned by the same people as Ziggy's so you can wait for your food at Ziggy's and then bring it into Stardust. There are a few booths in Stardust so you can sit and eat. Ziggy's is pretty good pizza, so I recommend it. Drinks (3/5): When we're talking speakeasies, the expectation is elevated cocktails with an interested blend of flavors and ingredients. While Stardust has a cool menu, the cocktails are made quickly so the focus is on speed rather than quality. They're not bad per se, nor are the prices, but they're not speakeasy quality. I've tried four or five different ones on the menu. The creativity is there to a degree, but the execution isn't. While a bit critical since they're a speakeasy, overall, Stardust is a pretty cool spot. If you come right after a concert gets out at Van Buren, expect for there to be a long line. I'm planning to come back on a Tuesday. Why? Free pinball (normally it's a $1 per play) and specials on cheese pizza slices and beer.

Stopped in for a quick drink after the Bob Schneider concert at the MIM last night. Great…read moreatmosphere, totally chill bartender (in a good way!) who helped us decide on local beer to try (being from Portland we make sure we try beer that's not from home when we are out! Chef had already gone home for the evening so the bartender recommended a nearby reverse HH for us. We played a game or two that was available on the bar, watched the end of the Diamondbacks game, finished our beers - a pilsner and IPA from Catalyst, and headed for food!

A fun little speakeasy in the heart of downtown Phoenix. A little tricky to find the hidden door…read morewithin a restaurant, but once you do, you are in. No reservations at this place, just first come, first serve! As mentioned the bar is not gigantic. When you walk in on the right there is a long bar with stools and on the left there are some small booths great for couples. The place does feature a couple large booths for larger parties of 6. The ambiance is dark like most speakeasies. Super modern looking with live plants gracing one of the walls and alcohol on the rest of the wall requiring a ladder to access top shelf. If you are hungry, the bar does offer some food. There are a variety of tacos on the menu and a raw bar. On the raw bar you can get oysters and shrimp. Lastly the bar does have a small happy hour. Bar stays open till midnight.

Thank you mark for your acknowledgment, your recommendation, your patience…read more Thank you Devin for your hard work! Thank you for going above and beyond. Food is great. The buffalo wings are a hit

Alex is the best bartender. Always attentive and friendly. Drinks are great. Their wings are…read morecrispy, big and perfectly cooked! Must try! The space is small but has a patio that opens when the weather isn't too hot. The place fills up quickly sometimes so it can be hard to find a seat sometimes. Especially at the bar.

Had a fantastic Wednesday night, and a big reason was our server Max. From the moment we sat down,…read moreMax was friendly, attentive, and genuinely made the experience feel special. The recommendations were spot on, exactly the kind of insider knowledge that makes you feel like you're in good hands. Never had to wait for anything, and Max had a way of checking in at just the right moments without being intrusive. One of those servers who reminds you why going out is so much more than just drink. Will absolutely be back!

They had me at the name... though I will clear the air. There are no killer whales present at…read moreKiller Whale Sex Club. Nor is it a sex club. But, if you're looking for a really cool bar, KWSC is for you. I stopped by on a week day evening around 8:30 p.m. Located in Roosevelt Row, while there isn't parking, I found free parking on the street a few minutes away on foot. Ambiance (4.5/5): My type of spot. Dimly lit with a speakeasy vibe. There are eight or so seats at the bar, and the rest of your seating options consist of comfortable chairs and sofas. You'll see a lot of photos of people's bums on the walls lol. This is indeed part of the appeal. For free, if you would like, they will take a polaroid of your butt and memorialize you eternally on the walls. While I didn't do that, if that's up your alley, go for it. Service (2/5): This is the main area of improvement. After being seated, I was greeted promptly and got my first cocktail promptly. From there, things fell apart. I had to grab the bartender's attention to order my second drink and to close out. It was a week day and they weren't busy. And there were two bartenders. A lack of attentiveness. When I closed out, I noticed that the cocktails were both $2 more expensive than what was listed on the menu. When I inquired, I was told that the menus were outdated... umm what? If you're not going to re-print your menus, give people a heads-up when they arrive. I understand that most people won't notice, but this is deception. Food (N/A): I was on a liquid diet. If you're trying to eat here, all they have is snacks. The menu doesn't specify but I'm thinking it's probably chips or somethign like that. Drinks (4/5): A lengthy, and interesting, cocktail list. Similar to a speakeasy, you're going to see creativity and an interesting blend of flavors here. The most popular drink is Fuck Nazis. We're seeing a theme here. KWSC is an interesting spot. For various dollar amounts, you can get funny things outside of the polaroids of your bum. My first cocktail was great. My second one, a tiki drink, not so much. The menu said that there would be some flame action happening. It didn't. Just another example of the service falling short. If the service were better, Killer Whale Sex Club would easily be a five-star experience.

What a cool spot!! I was bar hopping with some friends on a Thursday night in Phoenix, and Cobra…read moreArcade Bar happened to be one of our stops. It gives off a nostalgic vibe with the old school arcade video games scattered throughout the dance floor. You can play the games with tokens and dance the night away! I should mention that I've never really been the bar/club type gal, but whenever friends drag me out, I'm game once in a while, lol. I had a nice buzz going on when we arrived, but my friend told the rest of us not to "act drunk" because they WILL NOT let you in if you show any signs of being drunk, so be warned! We didn't stay long, but we had a drink each, went out on the dance floor for a few minutes and then went to our next stop. This place is pretty big, so next time I want to explore more areas of it. It was a good time for sure. I'm a fan!! =)

I went there on a Wednesday night for R&B night. The music was awesome. The DJ was great…read more Everybody was dancing and having a good time. The drinks were reasonable, and the bartenders were very attentive. I have been there several times before. Every time is a wonderful experience. If you're looking for something to do downtown Phoenix, this is the place. Would definitely recommend and will be going back.

Boycott is such a fun bar in Phoenix! I came here with some friends while on a bachelorette party…read moreand we had such a great time. It was the perfect place to kick off our gay bar bar-hop since it was much more low-key compared to the other spots. The music was so good, the bartender was nice, and the dancer was AMAZINGGGG. We were pretty much the only people there but she was giving us a full show. There was a DJ + a large space to dance, as well as a decent sized outdoor patio. I think it probably gets a little busier as the night goes on, but we still had a lot of fun!

I've loved coming to Boycott, and especially when Jimmy Davis Music is the heartbeat of the…read moreevening!! From karaoke nights that turn into full-blown singalongs to the glittering Haus of Davis drag shows, Jimmy's events are where the magic happens. I've been to speed dating, variety shows, even the legendary U-Haul party--and every time, I've felt completely welcomed and part of something special. Jimmy doesn't just throw events--he builds community. His energy, creativity, and care for the people who show up are what make his productions stand out. Whether he's hosting, DJing, or producing, you can count on a night that's fun, inclusive, and full of personality. He also has the voice of an angel singing if you get the opportunity to hear him... such a delight! If you're looking for a space that celebrates individuality and brings people together in the best way possible, go to a Jimmy Davis Music event at Boycott. You'll leave smiling, maybe singing, and definitely wanting to come back for more!!

Great food, awesome ambience and good service . The sushi Sinaloa style is yummy and the seafood is…read morefresh

La verdad la comida fue buena. Pero la mesera con sus pestañas exageradas, Lo arruinó todo. O sea…read morese la pasó ligando con la banda y en su teléfono. Sólo se le antojaba darle una mamada uno de los banda. Es un muy buen lugar por su precio y comida pero el servicio al cliente falta.

Before heading to Walter Where?House for the season closing party we wanted to have a chill moment…read moreand cocktails. Our friend lives down the street and she heard good things about Legends Never Die. This spot is a small, 20 seat speakeasy. From Roosevelt St it's easy to miss, as a speakeasy should be, hidden in plain sight. When we located the door we walked in, not sure how busy it would be, luckily we noticed some seats right away. The server walked up and asked if we could wait outside, she needed to "reset" the space. Another group walked up after us and I let them know we were in a que of sorts, and apparently 2 other people standing outside off to the side we ahead of us. So, that was just a strange way to start off. We didn't wait long, around 10-15 minutes. Once inside, the service was okay, it felt a bit rushed and slow at times. Like it took a bit for the server to come back and take our order and then the drinks came out so fast, I wondered if the drinks were all pre-batched. Which is not necessarily bad if they were, my drink just didn't seem interestingly presented or having any craft cocktail flair. And all in all, I liked the dark, vibey interior with good music playing, and I thought the cocktail menu sounded inventive but at the end of the day I thought my drink was fairly basic tasting and I didn't get any of the flavors noted in the description. The other 2 drinks at our table were better. I didn't get any chai, banana, or almond butter tastes, just a solid old fashioned. I had hoped some chai or banana would be notable. I would definitely come back and see if there are other drinks on the current menu that have stand out flavors for me, since this is a cool bar.

cool dark and mysterious speakeasy. the sound system is amazing and the drinks were pretty good!…read moreservice was attentive too. way different vibe from FYPM (which it formerly was known as) with some recognizable characteristics. interesting to see how this place evolves