One of my favorite dives. Very limited seating inside. Booths can be uncomfortable, but events are usually great and the outdoor space is awesome. read more

Nice retro vibe with food trucks on site. There's a window you can line up at outside so you don't have to go in to reorder. There are shows there on occasion but the stage is in a corner instead of being placed at an angle in the opposite corner. Tables and chairs should be placed closer to the stage because the outside bar line and just inconsiderate patrons stand in front of all of the seated patrons and block the view. Management should really consider a redesign on the show set up. The shows sound great but you can't t see anything from where I sat. Overall an okay evening. read more

Loved this place! Great music, decor, vibe, bartenders!! Great outdoor seating area but cool indoor as well. Good selection of drinks and offering Malort which makes me feel at home as a Chicago transplant. Went for trivia night which was so fun! The trivia was really good! Not too hard, not too easy; and it had a good crowd show up. The host was also really good but sadly there are no checks for cheating. Food truck parked outside smelled and looked really good but I had just eaten so didn't partake. Will definitely be hanging out here often! read more

Bartender was very rude and not friendly. He seemed miserable to be working here. Was very rude. We got told that we weren't going to be served drinks anymore because we had been dancing. This was on a Saturday night at 1am. My group of friends and I were the only ones dancing to the 70s music even the DJ danced with us and other people there clapped for us. We were calm and collective and had ordered only one round of drinks. There were another 15+ people all just sitting at tables. The atmosphere here was disappointing and boring. Drinks were overpriced. A glass of modelo especial costs $8 plus tax. Very very underwhelming. Bartender was also very discriminating to any race other than Caucasian. I noticed we got treated much differently than others. Hire new bartenders and you might improve as a business. Compared to their sister bar Thundercat lounge which is a lot better this bar deserves a 0 star rating if possible. We felt very unwelcome. Take my word for it do not come here. This was our first time here as well. I noticed many other reviews had complaints about the bartenders as well so I know we weren't the only ones. If you are of any minority ethnicity you will most likely not feel welcome here. I don't recommend this bar and will never come back. Don't waste your time. read more

Nice atmosphere, reasonable drinks. Treated our group really well. They have an inside and outside area. This is nice in cooler weather or the evening. read more

Came here for drinks with friends when the bf and I were in town. This place wasn't too far from where we were staying, and it seemed like a fun place to hang out in, based on reviews. We had a little trouble finding it, but once we did, we were pleased to see that parking, while a little tight, was still available, and despite the lot being mostly full, it was spacious inside and we didn't feel like we were all on top of one another. The place is a bit divey, and I'm not sure they had anything on draft, but drinks were cheap, and they still had a decent selection of local beers. I tried a local fruity beer, and it was pretty good. We found a table to sit at, right by the entrance to the bar, and we had a great time, playing the mini board games they had available, and watching weird animated movies from the 80's. There are also old arcade cabinets in the back, as well as lawn games out front. All in all, a pretty fun place to hang out at with a large group of your friends. Would definitely come back here if I happened to find myself in this part of Phoenix again. read more

Have been here a couple of times with our children, no issues. Went again tonight for a family member's birthday, with our two children, and were promptly kicked out. Reason given is that no kids are allowed because food is not served there. I'm not an attorney but the law seems fairly straightforward that the under aged may be on-site if they are accompanied by a parent,guardian, etc of level age. If I'm mistaken then someone please correct me, otherwise, ownership needs to educate their staff and get it first. Until then we're likely never coming back. State statute pasted for reference: 22. For an on-sale retailer or employee to allow a person under the legal drinking age to remain in an area on the licensed premises during those hours in which its primary use is the sale, dispensing or consumption of alcoholic beverages after the licensee, or the licensee's employees, know or should have known that the person is under the legal drinking age. An on-sale retailer may designate an area of the licensed premises as an area in which spirituous liquor will not be sold or consumed for the purpose of allowing underage persons on the premises if the designated area is separated by a physical barrier and at no time will underage persons have access to the area in which spirituous liquor is sold or consumed. A licensee or an employee of a licensee may require a person who intends to enter a licensed premises or a portion of a licensed premises where persons under the legal drinking age are prohibited under this section to exhibit an instrument of identification that is acceptable under section 4-241 as a condition of entry or may use a biometric identity verification device to determine the person's age as a condition of entry. The director, or a municipality, may adopt rules to regulate the presence of underage persons on licensed premises provided the rules adopted by a municipality are more stringent than those adopted by the director. The rules adopted by the municipality shall be adopted by local ordinance and shall not interfere with the licensee's ability to comply with this paragraph. This paragraph does not apply: (a) If the person under the legal drinking age is accompanied by a spouse, parent, grandparent or legal guardian of legal drinking age or is an on-duty employee of the licensee. read more

Adorned with retro decor, Thunderbird Lounge looks like something that would have been totally rad in the 80s, yet still trendy today. It's got a few arcade games by the bar, but what really shines is the massive patio where everyone is lounging around playing cornhole and eating their brick oven pizzas. The drinks are very inexpensive, and vibe is unpretentious. Nothing flashy, but I'd definitely come here with a large group to start my night off. read more

terrible DJ... went there after my sisters wedding and he told us to "stop screaming at him" because we requested a few songs anyways we reserved multiple tables. Get a new DJ!!! read more

Atmosphere is great and drinks on point for 80s night, DJ, however was not good and so not friendly, multiple people were requesting different music and were told, rather rudely,, he was only playing "new wave." We would have stayed longer if the music was better. read more

Free video games to play is a pretty awesome feature. The drinks are reasonably priced, and the large outside patio is perfect for a nice leisure day hanging with friends. It's a newer bar but decorated in a old dive bar vibe. Interesting for people watching. This could easily become a Sunday Funday spot. read more

Fun bar. Indoor space and big outdoor. Full service bar. Weekends tend to have a food truck

This spot is super cute. Looks like a hole in the wall but once u walk in, u are greeted by the friendly staff. They have fun free games and the regular drinks will a chill atmosphere. They have huge back patio with plenty of tables and chairs. The patio is lit with string lights and have a well lit clean outdoor bathroom. This is a cute spot for a girls night out or even a date. I will definitely be coming back here every time I'm in Phoenix. read more

I love the atmosphere and shows and events they put on for FREE! It's a friendly environment for all types of people to enjoy.

Love this place! I'm in the neighborhood and have been waiting for it to open for a long time. My boyfriend and I went on the Monday after they opened and it was everything we wanted. I think most drinks are around $5. The 70s decor is what really makes it. The inside is pretty small which I like because it creates a cozier, friendlier crowd setting. The back patio is huge. My favorite part is the jukebox, which is stocked with all the best classic rock and pop hits from that decade. It will definitely be my new go-to. If they get a pool table, I'll never leave. read more

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Took my son and friend there to happy hour, Some what disappointed. nice atmosphere, found the bartender unfriendly and in spite of them advertising a "special" on social media, for a shot and Old Style for $6 I was charged $10. Posting clear prices would be helpful. read more

Just opened a few weeks ago. Very retro. Great juke box. Amazing patio. Look forward to Musical Mondays, although didn't see many tv's. Fun vibe. Drinks were priced on the higher side than other places I've been. A titos and soda was $8. Didn't ask about any drink or happy hour specials. Nice addition to the Melrose district. read more

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Omg felt like I was 15 again. Back to the days of pack man, tetras, donkey kong, an old school cigarette machine. Jukebox all for free...u may put a song in but the question is huge. Down from Progress resteraunt u will find it with the horse outside. Ya the one u road at the grocery store as a kid. If your that younge. Full bar and fresh pizza oven outside patio . Limited to three types didnt try it but it looked good. I'll be revisiting this place for sure. read more

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Updating my review from 3 to 5 stars. My previous review I had stated that I was overcharged and just wanted to give a mindful tip to people to keep their receipts and double check charges. Since then, they have reached out wanting to make things right which I thought was genuine. It was Halloween Eve And I know it was one of the busiest nights they've had. That being said, I can believe it was possibly a mistake. The place overall still had a great atmosphere & friendly staff. We would go back. :) especially when Sabor a Mi is catering their birria nachos there ;) read more

Thunderbird Lounge - dave & mel - Lounges Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

TL;DR: Not a family friendly bar, avoid if you have kids, or enjoy fun. I have been a patron of this bar since the place opened, and have always enjoyed my time at The Thunderbird Lounge. To my disappointment and surprise, my wife, my friends and I had an awful experience. It was a warm, May evening. The taco truck was slinging delicious street tacos and the trivia was about to start. As the sun went down (around 7:30-8pm) we gathered at the T-bird lounge for a night of trivia, tacos and a couple drinks. Unfortunately as the night was starting, the bartender, I did not catch her name, approached our table and informed us that we were no longer welcome at the bar as we had a infant with us. She continued and said "after dark we don't allow children." We were shocked to say the least. We had been at this bar multiple times with our baby before (after dark) and had never been informed of this "rule." AZ law allows children in bars with their guardians and I thought the Thunderbird lounge was a friendly neighborhood bar. I guess I was wrong. Very sad, I enjoyed the time I spent there previously. PS - one of the owners of this place is a scumbag. https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2021/12/30/thunderbird-lounge-co-owner-pleads-guilty-to-assault-former-girlfriend-speaks-out-on-abuse/8814819002/ read more

This bar has a great vibe. It offers friendly and welcoming service with a cool environment. They also have free arcade games, which makes it so much fun. read more

Awesome! My wife and I were so happy to find this funky friendly gem while visiting Phoenix. Friendly staff reasonably priced drinks and an absolutely awesome retro designed interior. The Thunderbird Lounge is a great place to relax with a nice crowd of locals. read more

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So, I have been to this bar multiple times. They always have theme nights which seems cool in concept. Every time I go I have not been able to get into the music theme. I don't blame the bar for that. But, I do want to comment on their customer service. The bartenders are always beyond rude for absolutely no reason. They seem miserable. There is always an attitude whether you know what you want right away or if you even hesitate for one second. I understand being annoyed at people who are drunk and annoying but when you have a nice person walking up for a drink you should be treated nicely. The bartenders are strictly the reason I will never go here again. The bar is super cute and the games are fun, but the customer service is horrible. read more

What a fun little bar!!! I love the decor...the old style video games....the huge patio! Getting a drink on a busy Friday night was a bit of a challenge, but no more so than any other bar. Prices are reasonable. The pizza in the back is awesome, so definitely check that out. read more

As someone who is a veteran to the industry I've been coming here for 4 over years after work and bringing colleagues along with me since it has always previously been a very industry-friendly spot. This evening I came in with co-workers who asked about playing cornhole since we have always played here. The female bartender said we had to ask the restaurant next door since it is a shared space. We asked them, they said they did not care and that it was fine, reported that to her and she now changed her mind and said no, that they now only let you play on Sunday and Monday. That was not communicated to us by her originally. We decided not to order drinks and leave. It is the middle of June in Arizona and a time of year when we all slow down and no one was there, they should welcome all business. As we were in the parking lot a male bartender whom we did not interact with prior or even see started screaming to us through the bar window: "Scottsdale is that way!!" and pointing. We were in the parking lot at that point when he yelled this and my colleagues were mostly to their cars since we drove separately. A few of us were confused by why he was yelling that. We live right down the street and have worked in the area for 15 years, what does Scottsdale have to do with anything? As I am getting in my car I see the male bartender run into the parking lot to chase down my colleagues and yell 'you want to play fu*king cornhole!?! Fu** you!!". He followed their cars out the lot all the way next to the Chinese restaurant. I have an anti-theft lock on my steering wheel that takes a few seconds to pop off, so I am the only one left in the lot out of us and completely terrified. No one had any idea what was going to happen since he was accosting and harassing us for no reason at all. My colleague comes back after seeing that he was being chased down and asked why we were being chased. The bartender pretends to call the cops, lies and said we were asked to leave and kicked out (which we never were. We chose not to order drinks and stayed for 5mins while our coworkers finished their one drink and then left on our own to go elsewhere). I have everything recorded on video. He then lies and says we were trespassing, said we called him expletives which did not happen at all and no foul language was used, comments on a coworkers superbowl hat saying 'look at your hat, go back to Scottsdale' and acting erratically. Your bartenders profile and stereotype and we will never be back to this establishment. I have sent all this to the owners as it was happening and have had no response. Having people like this represent your establishment is scary. I've never felt so terrified sitting in my car while trying to leave. EDIT: owners and management never responded to me when I originally messaged them. Guess they condone that type of behavior from employees and don't care for the safety of their guests. read more

Best place to hangout in Uptown!! There is always something going on, throughout the week. read more

Thunderbird Lounge - Lounges Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

One of my favorite new bars. Great back patio and they have late night pizza (bring cash). Vibe is super chill and the arcade games are rad. read more

What is the point of coming here! It was overpriced, terrible bartender on Wednesday nights, no games to play. Might as well go anywhere else. Used to be best place around to have a drink and have fun. Choose any other place to hang out. Alot of better options in Melrose. read more

They put drinks on my card I didn't order and tried to tell me I was drunk when I only had one drink. Then they talked to the other bartender and he admitted his mistake after trying to convince me something happened that didn't. I kept my receipt and good thing since they added a $20 tip for themselves. The games are free which was cool but no way I will be back. read more

Love this place! It's comfortable yet playful/fun - The bartender Phoebe is funny AF. I was laughing my ass off! Great times.

Swanky, chillaxy, cool. Thunderbird Lounge, a place ... Where a simple vodka soda costs only $5 and bartender service is on point with high levels of hospitality. Where you can get a great brick oven Za for $10 Where you and all your friends can hang and socialize for as little or as long as you want. This place is THE PLACE. read more

Great retro themed bar with arcade games inside and a huge patio with cornhole, giant Jenga, dj (at 10p) and pizza oven (start orders at 8p). The weather was perfect so we stayed outside all night. Great place to grab a drink with friends, drinks are pretty cheap too! read more

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We came here for an afterparty after a class reunion. I haven't partied in this part of PHX in like forever, so I didn't know what to expect. The main bar area is small or quaint, but the real essence of this location is the outdoor back area or backyard. It's very large, quite huge to be honest. In the back area has a lot of things to do, like adult Jenga, some toss games, and grouped seating. So whether you want to mingle or socialize, I think that you can find something that you want to do. Everyone there was friendly and in a good mood; not just the reunion party, but people in general. Drinks are not cheap, but they are not expensive. I thought there might be some $5 drinks, but not on a Saturday night. Regardless, the bartender was excellent and the drinks had great quality. I'm fine with paying for great service and a great cocktail. It's sort of funny, but the bartender actually listened to what I wanted. I wanted a top shelf Long Island Iced Tea, but in a pint glass, 1/2 ice, and with diet coke instead of the syrup. Made perfectly. I would come again for sure, because between the drinks, service, and venue; it's a very good time. How can they improve, perhaps have some music on or music a little louder. It's a fine balance to have some ambient noise, but not to drown out conversations. read more

This place makes you feel as though it's been around for decades and preserved beautifully but it's all newly renovated. Super cool and we love the living room area with free arcade games (the bartender sliding beer to you from the 80's is fun). Staff have all been really kind and fast service. Plus, the prices are pretty cheap :) read more

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Great vibe. We went to listen to music (Gabo Fayuca--so good), and loved everything about this place. Retro Melrose District feel and friendly people working there welcomed us. Inside are a bunch of old video games, but laid out in a groovy lounge space, and outside are patio tables and a large corn hole area. Great drinks and fun, especially for groups. Dogs are welcome. I will definitely return. read more

Super cute, very throwback retro vibe and decor. Super small interior space with some arcade games and board games for fun. Bartender was friendly and helped us out right away. The patio is AMAZING and very unexpected. Prices were reasonable and we all had a nice time. Nice little neighborhood spot for sure! read more

Went there the other night for a music event. Good atmosphere outside but negative atmosphere inside by the bartenders. All 3 of them were rude. They weren't serving more than a few people at a time but acted like they were really busy. To the point where the female bartender got frustrated after she couldn't find a last name for a tab we were closing out. She said "you're killing me" Those were her exact words. I can't recommend this place unless they get bartenders that actually care their customers and can handle more than 3 people at the bar. read more

Eh, what does one have to do to get service? Sat a table for at least 8 minutes and nada. But hey, a guy in there gets a "10" for perfectly arranging the curtain on the bar side. The time and care he took to make sure it was perfect- it was beautiful. Service sucks, IMO. Good luck to everyone else read more

Love the patio kinda of.. Lots to do, outdoor games as explained in other reviews. A LOT of ashtrays, take that for what its worth. As an organizer of a couple of Meetup groups, the lack of food while drinking is a sure way to ensure my friends and I won't be back. **UPDATE** Yes, they do have pizza at certain times. When I say food I mean open till close. read more

Cigarette Central. Absolutely disgusting outside with everyone smoking cigarettes and cigars. Including the people who work here. Absolutely would not recommend and it's extremely over priced. read more