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Walter Studios

4.5 (56 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Amie H.

Amazing spot for a diverse and immersive music experience. Artsy vibes, incredible light shows, delicious cocktails and overall perfect space to dance the night away to groovy house/EDM music. You'll never meet a friendlier bunch than at Walter Studios/Walter Where?House. True gems of the Phoenix music scene!

Neoni, May 18, 2026
Alex H.

Great intimate venue - full bar with some food items - clean bathrooms - nice lounge space. Note that the concert hall is standing (no seats) so wear comfortable shoes and be prepared to dance along!

Doreen N.

We made it out on Thursday for a rare date night at Laughs in the Lounge! I had come out one other time in the same space to see comedian Shane Mauss, who is hilarious! Walter Studios is beautifully decorated with stunning artwork, each room exuding its own unique vibe. The comedy took place in their cozy lounge. Chase Harter took the stage as our host, and we were doomed to laugh until our faces hurt. Like a mailman, he delivered! (I just made that up, haha) Honestly, all the stand up comics were amazing, big props to them all for their talent and sharing their humor. The show itself was free, but donations were encouraged and they absolutely deserved it! By the end, my cheek muscles were begging for mercy, but honestly, it was worth the pain! Laughter truly is the best medicine! I would absolutely love to come back for future comedy shows!

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Gabriel N.

I flew in from Los Angeles with my wife to see our favorite DJ here, and we were blown away by everything at this place. Where do I start? Incredible sound system and production, insanely unique artwork throughout the venue, modestly priced drinks, friendly security, clean bathrooms, great crowd. This is a MUST visit if you are anywhere near Phoenix. 10/10.

"Blue Room" in the back. EDM DJ
Natasha A.

Love that they have their own parking lot, at 1am on a Saturday night it was only 1/3 full. They also have events every month. This was a normal night, main room and main bar was empty, the bouncer was very nice and helpful and told me about the other rooms. Restrooms are at one end, the Blue Room is at the opposite end. The Blue Room has a DJ, dance floor and bar and was EDM. The side rooms are more for conversation. There is a trippy mushroom room, and there is also a library classy room. Interesting concept.

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Jessica A.

This was our first time coming to this venue. This venue is a bar/restaurant and concert venue. The venue does not interfere with normal business so you can still come to enjoy the drinks while not attending a concert. It was a big venue; clean and well set up. The staff was nice and friendly and the customer service was great. We had a great time and would definitely come again.

No pants ride
Kim H.

We had such a blast at Walter Studios No Pants ride on the light rail party on Sunday. The DJ was awesome! The bartenders were quick, and the drinks were reasonably priced. I definitely will be back.

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Nicole R.

This is a really unique and eclectic music/event venue! I came here tonight for a lecture on transformation and I've also been here for a few ALT sessions. There's a nice size parking lot which I really appreciate for downtown haha. They also serve food and drinks here and there's a lot of cool art and themed rooms. The events always seem to be well organized.

Sarah B.

A must-see melting pot of food, art, and music. Walter Studios is one of my favorite places to visit on a Friday or Saturday night. It is a fantastic venue to bring friends to as it has gorgeous and interactive art installations, hidden rooms, multiple stages, late night bites, and more! To make the experience more enjoyable, they employ a variety of performers who you may see dressed up in outlandish costumes. The employees along with the guests are super friendly so don't be shy! They have themed events such as the Disco night I attended earlier this year where my friends and I danced the night away to Bee Gees and ABBA. Typically, the artists that play here are techno artists. The headlining artists have entrance fees with tickets available online. However, if you are strapped for cash or not interested in the artist of the night, you can enter Walter Studios and hang out in the other parts of the bar. The main stage area is ticketed. It has the most bathrooms inside and the best performers. Another huge positive for me of this place are the clean bathrooms. Not many venues of this size have clean bathrooms so this is a huge bonus. Can't speak to the cocktails or food because I haven't had many but definitely will try in the future. So put on your best outfit - something fun, flirty, and artistic and head on over to Walter's.

Jaleebi S.

I came out for the Thursday live music and I like this place. It's got a retro hippie vibe with some cool decor and inviting staff. I enjoyed the music and a couple of cold drinks. The elite dip was excellent as well and I'm looking forward to g forward to more music on Thursdays!

Love this place! We had plenty of room to dance and theres so many spots and art to explore! Also snacked on a pizza that was delicious! Very nice

Strawberry cocktail
Christopher J.

This place is absolutely phenomenal and definitely not on the radar for as much as it deserves it. We went for brunch and everything was outstanding. We really enjoyed the atmosphere. It's clear that this place has a lot of opportunity to bring in even more people than the capacity it had at the time of our visit. This place is also huge with multiple concept rooms that open up for events. If you hear about something happening here - don't walk, run!

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Vern G.

Tepachemama Pineapple, tequila, clarified lime So refreshingly delicious and deceptive Blood Orange Whiskey Sour Sonoran Sipper Prickly Pear juice, tequila, lemon juice Poblano BBQ Beer-battered poblano rings, smoked mozzarella, BBQ sauce, bacon, green chile mayo, sesame buns My wife and I split this; the burger was the epitome of "medium" perfection, the poblano rings were a nice addition with not too much heat, really good amount of food The waffle fries were a bit crunchy but delicious The Walter sauce is incredible Would absolutely return, would absolutely recommend

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Thanks so much for your great review Samantha! <3

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Waited 3 hours for Sango to perform. Finally left frustrated. The facility refused to give me a refund.

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