***updated review*** (Still) Would give 0 stars if possible. New ownership is absolutely garbage. Not very welcoming and kind for an "LGBT" space. Hoping they sell again to someone that actually cares about the experience for their clientele. Upon my last 2 visits (under new ownership) the first night the bitter les-bouncer told my group & insinuated we weren't welcome in by saying "we close in 30 minutes" and hesitant to check our ID's. Last time was for pride weekend and the bouncers were charging some customers more than others at the door. This has been confirmed by multiple customers and even some of the former staff. It is clear the new owner is looking to rip off and take advantage of the LGBT+ community and it's disgusting. read more

This place is great but the Dj Friday June 19th sucked. They wouldn't take any requests and the floor was empty... they wouldn't take any requests and wanted us to pay for songs lol wtf.. read more

I would rate this a zero if possible . Rude bar staff and unwelcoming environment. It's supposed to be a safe space but feels unwelcoming . Terrible management' read more

This is a message to Brandon and Christopher. it seems to us that you own Stacy's bar. My spouse and I along with our good friend David went to get a drink about 9:20 pm January 17, 2025. We are patrons at your bar and we always buy the food from the couple in front of the door. My spouse and I were attacked physically by the doorman as we stood on the public sidewalk in front of the food stand and Stacy's. The couple who sells food witnessed the event. I am sure they won't say much as they need to work and have a business. The behavior of the doorman was bizarre. I lost my driver license last week and waiting for the replacement. Doorman would not let us in. I agree with him since I didn't have my ID. Our good friend David needed to use the bathroom and he was let in. The doorman didn't even look at his ID. As my spouse and started walking away to go home, the food lady recognized us as we always buy their food. We chatted with her and as my spouse made a comment to her that some people have no common sense to realize that we are much older. We were sharing with her our recent trip to Puerto Rico. I noticed that the door man allowed three women to go in without checking their ID's. When to doorman heard my spouse he aggressively asked us to leave the property. I had just ordered Lyft . The Doorman walked all the way to the public sidewalk threatening to hit us. So I said, you can't hit us. We are on the public sidewalk. I said that I will call the police if he hits us. At that moment he hit my spouse on the left side of his chest and so I said to him. Hit me and he did. I called 911 and at 9:25 pm. Our Lyft arrived and we left while on the phone with 911. Dispatcher said that cops won't show up unless we wait. We were not drunk or causing any problems to the doorman. I agree that he wouldn't let us in since I did not have my ID. I don't dispute that. As our Lyft waited, David came out of the bar and the doorman screamed at him to leave the premises and get into the car. David was not going with us so he responded that he will not get into the car. Needless to say. Your employee is a liability to you. His aggressive behavior was disturbing. We are extremely disappointed. As we lay in bed. I realize my right chest hurts. I called the cops and filed a police report from our home at 1:10 a.m. We were attacked and battered, not on your property but the sidewalk. I hope that you the owners will take the time to reach out as soon as possible. I asked the doorman his name. He gave it to me while I was on the phone with 911. I can't remember his now. read more

This bar is so fun!! Went here for a bachelorette party and it was a blast! Drag shows on Saturday nights and our server juicy was the absolute best would come here again!!!! read more

Stacy's @ Melrose - Gay Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Wednesdays at Stacey's has to be the best goth night in Phoenix (aka Communion). The interior is beautiful. The high ceilings, gothic decor, and lighting serve up a spooky vibe. There's a dedicated dance floor and live DJs. The outdoor patio is nice place to relax as well. No cover, friendly staff. Do recommend if you're into goth and industrial. read more

The best queer Karaoke in Phoenix. There are alll types of people in the building trying to have a good time. Bar service is excellent: shout out to the lesbian homies. You won't regret your time here. read more

This is a very popular LGBTQ bar in Phoenix with fun drag shows and LGBTQ-friendly crowds. Great place to watch drag shows and go dancing! The bar is in the Melrose area, with a few other LGBTQ bars very close by too. read more

Good drinks, fun place, Sunday happy hour is a good deal... nice music. Come late nights, good dancing crowd.

I had a amazing time with my twin bro. We got a opportunity to make some new friends there as well. The drinks there are amazing and everyone was friendly. The bathroom layout is what really blew me away read more

I always go for the drag show Malik and it is awesome! The drinks are affordable, the customer service is great food is available, hot and fresh and the queens are professional and very entertaining. The owner walks around and greets guests and people from ALL walks of life are welcome with open arms. Music is well cultured and good crowd. Definitely recommend this place. read more

I love this place. Great drinks, great staff. New owners have made a lot of great changes. Kristy, Whitney and Fabien, all top notch. Am I in West Hollywood ? read more

This is a great bar. I have been a regular for 3 years. Great atmosphere, new owners are awesome. But the real gems are the bartenders Kristi and Whitney. Beyond excellent! Very professional, fast, and personable. I read some negative posts that I think are drama related nonsense. Trust me, Kristi and Whitney are awesome! The best of the best!!! This is a first class operation, and Kristi is the main reason my friends and I continue to be patrons! She is awesome! read more

Love the new owners. Always had great service since coming in. Very friendly environment. Only reason it's not a five star is there needs to be a food option. It'd be a great draw. read more

Though we have lots of family and friends that are in the shows at this bar we will not be coming back until something is done regarding the poor service of one particular bartender Kristi. She lacks professionalism and the ability to separate the past from business. She has continued her rude service for well over a year now and i will no longer spend money on this place. When the issue was taken to the owners it fell on death ears as they offered us a free round of drinks to come back. I don't need your pity with drinks I can well afford my own what I needed was action on your piss poor customer service. read more

I have been going to this bar for almost two years and met so many amazing people . I love all bartenders and all the dj's and everyone else that I met. It's like my second home and I wouldn't change it for the world. Everyone is so friendly and nice. I love going there , it's my favorite bar. read more

Stacy's is really the best bar to go to for a great time out Taylor was such a kind soils and made my experience 1000/10 thank you for making the evening perfect also Fabian and Justin are the best bartenders ever love y'all so much!!! read more

Smart ass staff that think they are all that and turning away customers. They look trashy and dumpy and have no right to mouth off to customers. The never have the ingredients for their drinks, why be open, they should just close down. Forget expanding and being pro gay, when your staff is not on the same page. read more

This is a beautiful bar that is a bit quiet on Sundays but it is relaxed and I felt like I was welcome to have a good time! My only issue is that the bathroom stalls do not have any hooks to help hold purses. My thought is if you install urinals for boys, you should put in a few hooks for my purse so I can pee without fanaglng my bag around this situation. Hell, there are already holes there BEGGING for hooks! read more

Stacy's @ Melrose - Gay Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Had a night out at Stacy's recently and I was so impressed. The bartender was attentive, prompt and knowledgeable; she helped me pick a tequila. The atmosphere was stellar and you could tell that everyone was having a great time. Music was on point, vibes were on point, and service was on point. Multiple staff members continued to check on my friends and I all night. It's hard to find a place that checks all the boxes of vibes, friendliness and prompt service; but Stacy's nailed it! I noticed some nice whiskey on the back bar and now that the weather is colder I can't wait to go back and partake. So impressed with the direction new ownership is taking this place while continuing to maintain the safe and welcoming for all reputation that we all know Stacy's for. Well done ownership and team! read more

I can not say enough about this place other than I LOVE IT!! The owner is amazing and does so much for the community what an amazing man. The bartender Jimmy is absolutely the most amazing and friendly bartender as well so glad he came back after this mess we are living. Support your local bar and if you have never been try this place!! Can't wait for BINGO to start again and the drag shows. Keep doing what you do Stacy!! read more

Stacy's @ Melrose - Tito's and red bull - Gay Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

The bar service is fantastic, new ownership are kind, welcoming people and are doing a great job of keeping the welcoming atmosphere it previously had while also improving the diversity of drinks available! The ambiance is delightful and has a gothic cathedral vibe, and such a great atmosphere. I cannot recommend highly enough. read more

Very low-key laid back spot. There's good music and cheap drinks. I went on a Friday and there was a good amount of people out that night. Unfortunately most people stray away from the dance floor but my friends and I certainly danced the night away. There was an awesome food truck outside that had amazing $1 yes, $1 tacos! Certainly a great stop after a night of drinking. I'll definitely come back to try out a karaoke night. read more

The new owners are visionaries! What they have done in the few weeks is nothing short amazing. I am excited to see what more they have coming and the place is a lot cleaner read more

I'd would never recommend nobody there ownership is unprofessional fires employees or treats them bad only because of their input, ideas or suggestions. Employees are who make a business run right especially those providing entertainment like performers especially a Dj who keeps the crowd growing they are allowed more authority towards ideas, input, suggestions & plans. This place needs new ownership that are not unprofessional. read more

It all comes down to them charging my card three different totals for ones swipe. It's been a week and there's still 90 dollars pending withdrawal even tho I only spent 30 dollars and that money came out. Never going here again read more

Hmmmmm. So unsure what happened.. have been here many times over the years... tonight, bought a round for my friends, one round for my partner and I.. went back again for a last drink for my partner and I and the bartender told me the boss said he couldn't serve me anymore.. wtf? I'm sitting here and just kinda stunned.. while my partner walked up to the bar and was able to order us drinks no problem. Now... I'm not anything more than tipsy by any means.. I am so beyond thrown right now. Wtf Stacy's!? Do I no longer fit some demographic for the evening? Did I not tip enough? (I always tip) I don't get it... super disheartening as Stacy's has always been a welcoming place. Guess I'll have to stick to my other haunts.. read more

Amazing lesbian bar! V few left. Glad it's still killing the game! Would recommend the bingo, TOA and all the queens are star studded. read more

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Stacy's is my Go to bar. The staff treats all customers with respect regardless of age. The bar has a dance floor and a great outdoor space. I really appreciate the patio where you can sit, talk and drink with your friends. read more

I came on Wednesday night and the DJ's setlist included Depeche Mode, Nine Inch Nails, and Garbage. The crowd was very amiable, welcoming, and friendly. There's even a little leather bound book to the right of the DJ booth where you can write in requests. :) I had never been there before and I just came for the music that night, and I loved how friendly people were. The drink prices are fantastic. It's a 2 for 1 deal, so I bought a dark beer for $5, and got another for free right after I was done with the first. The interior architectural design is amazing too! Like a dark cathedral. Very stunning. I was mesmerized by it. They also have fresh flowers everywhere. Their bathrooms are beautiful and clean too. In addition, they have extra parking in the back which is a plus for a place in downtown Phoenix. P.S. - Previously, this building was known as "Sanctum" it was a gothic club which is why it has gothic architecture. Sanctum has since moved to Central as a speakeasy for "The Grand" (a large bar and coffee house). read more

I went for my first time Saturday night. It was great. Mia is a hoot and a half best show I've ever seen.

This is the go to spot for a good drag show. The interior gives you a classy vibe and the staff has always been friendly. This is a perfect spot before the club or for a more casual experience. read more

I've been to drag shows in a variety of places over the past four decades and really enjoyed the Saturday night show here. There were performances to songs both old(ish) and new, and most of the queens brought a good amount of energy to their performances. I personally appreciate some campy humor mixed in with more standard dance/ballad lip syncs and there was none of that here, but that didn't detract from my enjoyment. My friend and I hung out on the bar's patio area for a while after the show ended and it seems like the crowd here is very diverse in terms of gender, age, size, and style. That's something I always appreciate in a bar since it isn't particularly comfortable to be in a bar as an overweight close-to-being-senior-citizen when almost everyone else is a gym toned guy under 40. read more

The music here is not great. Not sure who the DJ's are but he didn't seem that good. Last time we came here they had a high-energy DJ, in a harness and bouncing around with the crowd. The floor was full of hot men and some women having fun last time. But this time we had a boring bear guy playing music while playing on his cell phone. No energy and few good looking people anywhere to be seen. This was so tragic, I hope they figure it out. Now the drag show on before was exciting and well done, that's the extra stars - but then the place cleared out - like they knew the music was going to just be a disappointment and lackluster. There also was no food truck like the last time we were here and the only nice bartender was the one covered in facial piercings named Jaime, sweet gal made a nice cocktail but couldn't get the attention of the other bartender all night. So we left at 12:30 and found a more happening bar up the road. I hope this place makes it was great a few years ago. Maybe get better DJs read more

Visiting from California and went on Drag night had the time of my life! I love watching the entertainment and the value these men bring to the table. Keep up the great work all of you did an amazing job! read more

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I HATE dancing. The dance floor here is so amazing, I was drawn toward it. It was so dark...with colors flying everywhere. Extremely loud music. Perfect for trance. People were getting down! I'm kinda lame though, so I went out to the patio and kicked it on the awesome furniture, drinking very reasonably priced beverages. I only recently learned that this (and everything on Melrose) are bars for LGBT, and wouldn't have even noticed if it weren't pointed out to me by my friend, who was literally nudging me toward the DJ. If you like loud, dark places, go here. Definitely. Atmosphere is off the charts. read more

Stacy's is a cool little place with a big heart. It's clean and there are always beautiful fresh flowers. All peaceful people are welcomed there regardless of sex, sexuality, culture, or skin tone. The servers are sweet and drinks are reasonably priced. There is a small dance floor and back patio. The unisex bathroom is not only beautiful, but a beacon of intelligent, advanced thinking. You can get a variety of music styles and there are calm nights and wild packed nights. They regularly have community support oriented events. Wednesday night is one of the best goth events around the valley. I always feel safe and welcomed by the people I meet here. I recommend it to friends all the time. read more

I missed the gym the next day. My legs and core got such a solid workout the night before at Stacy's @ Melrose I didn't feel a peep of guilt. (Well, that's not technically true. The drinks are super cheap - and heavily mixed - that I may just have enjoyed a few:) This is a super fun place to go, dance up a storm and enjoy a wide range of music. Bright lights, loud music and super nice staff. This is a place to go with your friends or special loved one. (Note: The night I went the crowd leaned mostly LGBT.) The bathrooms have a communal wash area. In addition to the medium sized dance area inside there is an outdoor back patio. The breath of fresh air after some cardio is great! Plus your earbuds can take a break. Quite the fun in Phoenix. read more

Stacy's @ Melrose - Gay Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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I stopped in on a Sunday afternoon to maybe meet some new people. Unfortunately, the life of the place is really geared toward the evening. That being said, I had a great conversation with the bartender. I was made to feel very welcomed. read more

I visited Phoenix in early April, wanted to go to Charlie but saw a long line there. After realizing that the line at Charlie would take me at least 2 hours, I realized I had to go somewhere else. My little birds came to the rescue and told me to visit Stacy's. How long would the line be here? 30 minutes? Maybe even 10? No, it was zero. Only one person was in front of me and the bar had a crowd but not at the packed like sardines at maximum capacity level. The bartenders were a bit slow so the lines were long but I could not imagine the lines at Charlie's. I was also outside and they may not be used to the crowd here. The outside area was nice and was refreshing because inside looked packed. I do have one issue. I went out for 30 minutes to check on Charlie's (I thought the line was still ridiculous) and I came back. The bouncer thought I was thrown out of the bar because he let me in earlier and now he saw me outside. Now I know Weho is unique where people go in and out and back into bars all the time but still, do people not do that in Phoenix? And why were all the people in the Charlie's line not going here? This is a ten minute walk from Charlie's (and even faster by Uber/Lyft). There was no cover here, the drinks here were not super pricey and the crowd seemed fine. read more