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    The Chill Room

    4.9 (22 reviews)
    Closed 2:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
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    Vivian H.

    I didn't feel like drinking alcohol on a Friday night but did need to unwind a bit, so I did a little research for non-alcoholic bars and found this place not too far from me. On Friday nights, The Chill Room has open mic night and I was in the mood to listen to some music to unload the work week off my back. Music can be very healing, another tool to help with life's ups and downs. I stopped in close to 7pm and the place was packed to the gills with people. Almost every seat was taken, so that was a good sign. There are a few couches here, high top "cocktail" tables, 3 and 4 top tables also, bar high tops and seats at the bar. There's a pool table in the back and another small back room, but I didn't get to check it out but saw it was full of people. It was a real eclectic group of people in here and really diverse. There was a family seated up front with kids, there were musicians, young people, older people, and probably everyone who intended to avoid alcohol (so maybe recovering substance dependent folks, certain religious groups, and others who don't drink) and a resident dog who was racing around the venue, quite adorable. It honestly felt like someone's house party with a stage up front. I haven't had kava in awhile and do enjoy it occasionally. I first learned to have this drink when working out in The Marshall Islands. Kava has a distinct taste, kind of nutty and can be numbing on the lips and tongue. Qualities of kava include being an anxiolytic. I got one shot of kava and it was very good. It was nicely chilled, smooth, nutty and definitely a little numbing. I got the "upper" version of the kava as I didn't want to fall asleep. The different musicians that came up was so varied, you had singers, guitarists, percussionists, acoustic guitar folks, DJs, hard metal, folk, country, etc. I enjoyed my time here, I didn't order any food, but will come back again for open mic night when I feel like a kava and not having alcohol. Friendly people in here. One guy even struck up a conversation with me and we got real in the weeds on Navajo culture. Check it out if you're staying sober and want to listen to some music!

    Doc aka Casual Alien at The Chill Room

    We stepped in Friday night for Open Mike, scoping out the sound since Im playing there on Weds. Joshua couldn't have been nicer, and he had me step right up and do a short set. We loved the vibe, met people, had a delicious cranberry concoction, and enjoyed burger melt and chicken parm sandwich dinners. We enjoyed the performers and felt so comfortable! I hope to return a lot. -Doc aka Casual Alien https://youtu.be/R3wiWyufpek

    CUTEST INFAMOUS SECURITY, Logan
    Taylor F.

    Vinnie, the owner is amazing! Ash our bartender was epic. I am seven years sober and have never experienced an atmosphere like this and I'm not just talking about the drinks that make you feel happy and tingly!! I'm talking about the environment, the atmosphere the employees, and the people. We even came in a slow rainy night and the vibes were electric, and the people were amazing. Vinnie and Ash thank you for welcoming us to Arizona! We will be regulars. DRINKS, FOOD, ENVIRONMENT AMAZING AND HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ESPECIALLY FOR THE SOBER COMMUNITY OR ANYONE. Also, Logan is the best security and you'll be safe

    The man the myth the legen hard at work.

    Mikey is the best bartender. He's quick with it and makes it look easy. It's not easy to run a full bar on open Mike and he makes sure everyone is taken care of.

    P. H.

    Stumbled across this gem on New Year's Eve (Thanks Facebook!) and it was the perfect way to start off the New Year alcohol-free Sal and his family have truly created a Chill Room with comfortable seating, great alcohol-free drink options, including tea, kava, and kratom and featuring Three Spirits elixirs. The Chill Room also has a small smoke shop and a free pool table, and live music - in short, a great place to get together with some friends and enjoy an alcohol-free environment. If I was still living in Phoenix, this would definitely be a regular stop - let's just hope Sal still has the doors open next time I make it into town.

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    So awesome! Saw the Blindsiders here, they were great! Good atmosphere, good food and a great time!

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    Very cool. No place like it. I love open night mic. The Chill is like no other. it's in Tempe. don't need to drive to Phoenix.

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    Solid ambiance and solid drinks. The live music is always nice for a chill weekday hangout!

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    Thanks for the nice review Alan, we always enjoy when you stop by!

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    Thanks so much for your enthusiastic review!

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    Sal C.

    We appreciate the nice comments and look forward to your next visit!

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