If you're going to Charlie's...be prepared! This place is WILD. We actually have a Charlie's in…read moreChicago that I've been to before, so I had an idea of what to expect. What I did not expect was the $10 cover for ladies! I was also a little surprised that people were allowed in there with full leather face masks but I couldn't bring a purse. Keep in mind they will make you check it at a (pretty unsecure) area in the front. The space is huge with multiple rooms and bars to order from. The back is the dance floor. We came on a weekend where it was in the 100s in the valley. They have the current temperature of that room in big red letters and while we were there it was 107!! I could only last back there for 1 or 2 songs before I had to go to a cooler part of the bar for some water. My friends definitely had more fun than me, I just got too hot too quick.

Probably the funnest and most popular gay bar in Phoenix. Really great crowd, good music and…read moreseveral dancers. They have plenty of seating and indoor and outdoor dance floors, although these get really hot in the summer months. There is a $10 cover charge for women, but they except cards and the drinks are cheap and strong!

My 755th review and what a better place than Stacy's. Went here back like 15yrs ago when it was…read morebumping as a club. This time during Pride for a Drag show. So totally different vibes on each visit. Bartenders super nice and friendly. Pouring them strong yet tasty. Decently priced. If you didn't know it if it is operating just as a club then you wouldn't necessarily know that it was a LGBTQ club. If you aint the dancing type then there is a nice big patio on the back. Bathrooms are "undesignated", and I quite like it like that - got that we all human, doesn't matter what you identify as. Might offend some people. Super casual, people are great - LGBTQ or not!

Stacy's is a fun spot! It's also huge!!! We came during a drag performance on a Friday night and…read morethe performers were so fun and had great energy. There was a decent crowd (nothing like the gay bars in Chicago but not dead). There are a few different rooms and a big back patio that was nice. The play great music and we had fun dancing here for a few drinks before continuing on our bar hop through Melrose. I highly recommend grabbing some pictures in the photo booth because ours turned out so cute!

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 came here ALONE hoping for acceptance and kindness from my fellow humans. I was SORELY…read moreDISAPPOINTED. Only the few people who came in as customers during karaoke were amazing and wonderful. The STAFF HERE IS JUDGMENTAL AS FUCK. I just lost a ton of weight over the last year and am very tall, I came in here super cute with my followers. I was trying to have fun while being RESPECTFUL TOWARDS THOSE AROUND ME. I did NOT receive the same treatment at all. They couldn't take ANY of my cards like chime debit or PayPal, also don't have any electronic type pay at all. FYI Kindness is free maybe don't BE the HATE WE ALL see in the world. WE ARE A RAINBOW COMMUNITY FOR A REASON. All I was trying to do was find a SAFE PLACE to chill and you FUCKED THAT UP WITH YOUR JUDGEMENT (and eye rolls). That's on you, especially when I tried to have conversations and treat you with love and kindness but all I got was NEGATIVITY. That doesn't EVER create a conducive environment for LGBTQ+ humans. So CHANGE. BECOME BETTER. Our community deserves it.

I went to the new wave, nerdcore, 80s/90s dance party last Saturday and it did not disappoint! The…read moreDJ was on point and the drinks were cheap and strong. Plus they have pinball! Just 3 but that is enough for me! I am a pinball junkie!! Overall the service is quick and pleasant despite how many people were there. RIPS has all kinds of people, young and old, normal and off the wall and everything in between!! The only negative was that the patio was a smoking den -- My hair and clothes smelled so bad the next day and it was really hard to find a small corner of the patio that wasn't smoked out. I will definitely be back for this dance party -- every 3rd Saturday.

The best dive in phx. Bartenders are solid with heavy hands. No food, alt art ambiance.read more

First time checking out Club Contact last weekend. This place was such a scene to be hanging at and…read morepeople watching. I enjoyed the eclectic mix of people there. It's not the burner/rave/PLUR culture that I love but definitely not douchy like some Scottsdale clubs. Something in between, artsy and funky- It's a unique and cool place. There's an outdoor patio out front with a bar area, apparently there's a downstairs area that I didn't see, not sure if it was open for that night, and then there's a main bar and dance floor area with some seating & tables around the outside of the room. The decor is dubbed as futuristic, I'm not sure it's really that specifically, but it's cool with the big mirrored spheres on the ceiling and walls inside and large LED screen behind the DJ booth. It was a really fun show, we went for DJs Love Language and I also liked Supertaste who came on afterwards. I had a blast dancing to their sets. I will just take off a star due to my experience of some of the other party people there were a bit rude, and that affects the overall vibe. The drinks were fine, nothing special, not outrageously expensive. I have no idea if they have food, we went to dance. I do love that there's a parking garage behind the club and there was plenty of street parking when we arrived at like 1030pm. It's a solid spot to dance. I still have my favorite places in the valley, but I'm sure I'll be back here sometimes too.

DJ's are normally great, club etiquette is crawling with jealousy but the atmosphere is normally…read moretame and the music keeps the vibe chill. Great for a good dancing night, definitely check their instagram! Karaoke with Sueño here is a no go! Super unorganized and unprofessional, keeps a paper list and complains about having to cue certain music THEN LOSES the paper list. He kept rambling on and on about his favorite singer and definitely didn't know how to shuffle his own list or be a genuine host. Overall great club but the music doesn't always match what the insta advertises.

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!

Great venue to see a show. Intimate room with great sound. Bartenders were awesome. Looking…read moreforward to my next visit.

So I really like this little lounge but the ambiance this time when we went just wasn't the same…read more The service was just mid. Normally everyone is s kind and helpful but last night they didn't seem as happy to be at their job as normal. Maybe it was be it was a totally different type of crowd and music. I will go back because one time out of 4 isn't enough to not give them another chance. The bathrooms were clean and they still provide water so I am very happy about that and the drink prices are not near as expensive as some of the places I have been

Bartender and security was very nice. However the place is very hot inside, and the mixer used in…read morethe cocktail was definitely spoiled. They only accept cash and there is a fee for the ATM.

Courteous bartender; I had a lovely conversation with another guest, and the music mended my soul.read more