Was on my way to another bar when me and my friend noticed this place with all there lights and decided to check it out had no clue it was a lgtbq bar and omg this place is amazing one of the best patio set ups I’ve seen this place has such a great theme throughout and the bouncer is one of the nicest people you’ll meet overall the bartender I had was super sweet as well and we were served pretty fast for it being really packed I love this place I plan to come more often now such a vibe I recommend coming for a drink
Only 2 bartenders on Thursday nights. You spend all night in line to get a drink. The staff are great just need more of them. 2 staff for 4 serving areas does not make sense.
Fem gay bar not really a bear bar. They definitely like a certain clientele here
I love Bar1. The service is always great, and the crowd is always welcoming. But, I IMPLORE the owners to please play better music. The music playing is always WAY too boring, slow, or odd Euro style videos that make no sense. Or else it’s people playing their own music on the jukebox. If they had a great gay playlist full of pop and dance hits with a little current and Latin tracks this would be the best gay bar in Phoenix. Until then it will be the best quiet watering hole.
There is something I absolutely love about this Awesome neighborhood bar. They have plenty of seating options, a very large bar top, several tables, a long narrow outdoor patio, and even a cozy lounge area. Drinks are strong and cheap, service is always good, throw in a couple pool tables and some friendly down to earth patrons and you have a winning combination.
Me and my husband love stopping by during happy hour 🍹. Great atmosphere, fun drinks, daily specials and overall very enjoyable visit. Thank you Bar One 🩷
We had to wait at least 15 minutes to get a cocktail second round it took just as long
Visually looks like a bar that the owner had no idea what to do, so they threw up every idea imaginable hoping something would work. There are two pool tables when you first walk in that cannot be used because the long lines at the bar back up right next to it. There is a tiny dart room that cannot be used because the space is too small. They are video screens on the ceiling everywhere, Vegas style lights and signs and karaoke and jukebox and club music. Is it a lounge? A pool hall? A video bar? A dance club? Just so much stuff in a small space so everyone walks around bumping into one another. Bartenders seem nice but are so slow with drinks. Advice would be “less is more” and focus on turning out drinks faster.
Best LGBTQIA+ bar in town! This is a relaxed lounge bar. It is easy to strike up a conversation and the people are very friendly. The most crowded night is Thursday where they have a 2x1 drinks (tip accordingly) so it is expected to have long wait times for a drink. The staff is super friendly, straight people go there too and no one bothers them. The patio is super cute and the setting is made so people would interact with each other. If you order food, you can take it in, just absolutely no outside drinks allowed. 0% tolerance to predatory behaviour, and this is the reason as to why people from all shades and colors of the 🌈 prefer this bar upon others.
I love this bar! The service and drink specials are great. My only complaint….they have the worst soda water out of all the gay bars. If you order a vodka soda, it will be flat. More like a vodka water. Vodka soda is my go to drink, but I hate ordering it here because it always disappoints. It has been this way for years. Otherwise, it’s a solid bar.
Very nice patio and overall vibe.
Great atmosphere, super friendly and attentive staff, delicious drinks that are well made, pool tables, amazing place to just go and either kick back & have a drink solo, or with a group of friends.
A few not-so-great experiences kept me from coming in here for a while but am so glad that I came in with our group the other night. What a great night.... the bar staff were super helpful and so very friendly, all of the customers were really friendly. Atmosphere was great too I am glad that they still have that awesome patio with access to bar without leaving. always liked the the door guy, he does security and is always very friendly. Ive always liked this places location and stylish setting
Great place. Wonderful friendly staff. Nice ambiance. Delicious drinks. Very reasonably priced. They have pool tables, TVs throughout the bar, a outside patio. Bathroom was a little small but CLEAN. I give them props for their beautiful decor, even in the bathrooms. Patrons were a diverse mixture and very friendly. I cannot stress how professional and friendly the staff were. Their attentative service and conduct must be commended. I visited on a Sunday evening and closed the place, it was packed the entire time. Met some wonderful people there.
Delicious drinks, good, strong and flavorful.I like the vibe and the ambiance They always have good music playing, the barman/woman always attentive to your requests. And generally they have really classy people there, always someone interesting to talk to.Just a great local place for a fun and casual drink night
I Went here on a Tuesday night. This is a great neighborhood bar. I took a seat in the back on one of the leather sofas. I caught up with some old friends. The music was loud enough to enjoy but not so loud that we couldnt hear each other. The atmosphere was perfect to meet other locals. And it looks like this place turns it up on the weekends. Definitely have to check that out.
As Billy Jolly Jones was called out in a previous review.(be careful with slander) I will say that Bar 1 is the one of the best gay bars in the city. Bitter people leave Bitter reviews. Please come out and have fun with the best bartenders and staff in Phoenix
Super Clean and fun environment. Bar tenders are always super friendly and informative same to say for the crowd. Overall great place to hang out, Lots of TVs playing multiple channels including sports games and more upbeat music.
One of my favorite places to go! Love the bartender Nathan, he wont steer you wrong! Great seating including barstools and couches. Beautiful diversity. Never had a bad time hanging out here.
A small nested spot for playing a little pool and singing karaoke. Go with friends as there will be nights no one is doing karaoke. If you are looking to dance, I would not recommend this place and not a lot of pool tables so if billiard is the objective I would seek other accommodations.
Great neighborhood spot to chill at! Pool tables & darts for your entertainment purposes! They have so many specialty drinks for you to choose from, including jello shots& cherry bombs as well as extensive happy hour times to take part in. Staff is great and attentive! Cant go wrong if you want a kick back with some friends or jus a date night with that special someone.Its my go to bar spot of choice, thats for sure!
Well I loved this place till a few weeks ago, myself and a friend of mine would go every Wednesday because the bar tender was great, nice, and we could get well priced drinks. People there were fun and the crowd had variety after 9. Well sadly we will never be going back.Found out that a bartender that we liked socializing with and that made this bar better was fired because an old geezer said something bad to the owner and was proud to have gotten this bartender fired because they had bent a rule of half priced drink with the event on Wednesday and, that quite frankly is a very poor rule to have. The biggest reason we went was because of the bartender and sad to say I dont want to be serviced by such a negative person or place who cant look past some simple rules and get rid of some of the best bartenders I have been serviced by.
This little bar was one of my favorite stops during my visit to Phoenix. What made it great was the complete unexpected charm of the bar. While I hear it’s not in a great area, we were close and decided to stop in. From the exterior it looked like any other dive bar but when you walk inside it’s not divey at all. It’s very trendy, clean, comfortable, good music, excellent service, pool tables... I was quite surprised. If I lived close, this would be a common hangout for me.
Turning 30 (last year) and being in a long-term relationship means that Im starting to judge my evening destinations less on the cheap price of the well (aka bottom-of-the-barrel) drinks or the volume of the music and more on friendliness of the staff and the cleanliness of the establishment.Bar 1 isnt a place to party, its a place to chill. The drinks are good, with most being appropriately priced (though a few seem high), and always something on a special. The music is fun but it doesnt deafen your ears. There are a mix of bar games to entertain you. There are regular activities to give you a reason to come any night. The patio is one of the nicest, if not nicest, of all the Arizona Gay Bars.It wont ever have a massive crowd like at BS West or Charlies, but it epitomizes the quiet night out that is becoming more and more my preferred definition of a night out.
Great place!! I’m not your typical gay guy. I feel safe. Bartenders, owners as well as Door man so Respectful. My go to Place!
Jimmie resolved my inquiry of my questions with your daily specials! He was very nice and presented me with a drink upon arrival at the bar this evening! Still my favorite local bar for our community!
It was fun. Played pool got compliments about my green jump suit and blue jean dress. Had amazing music choice. Wasnt very crowded which I really enjoyed.
I little off the beaten path, but worth the detour. It has the snazziness of a gay bar, but retains certain elements of a dive bar. Fairly diverse crowd. Prices are right. Check out the patio, especially during the cooler months.
Great atmosphere.On Thursday they have 241 deal. Which is great. Great lounging area. I love video bars. To just sit there, socialize and watch music videos. Definitely coming back .
Great local bar with amazing happy hour specials. Plenty of room inside at the bar, on the couches, or at the tables. Play pinball, billiards, or your favorite music. Smokers heaven outdoors with fixed tables and cushioned bench seats. While outside enjoy the swamp coolers and AC venting under large umbrellas. In the winter, start warm under the heat lamps. Recently upgraded bathrooms and expanded inside seating make it the best bar in town for your next event.
Its okay. Maybe I didnt go on a very busy night but if it was more lively, it would have been great. Nice lounge places to sit and loved the europop being played. All the drinks are doubles so, youve been warned. Definite bang for your buck. Just not if its your second stop because then you cant finish your drink.
They needed a bar back on staff to help clean the glassware from every dirty table that had full ashtrays and sticky tops with glasses everywhere. Instead the bartender just starting pour drinks into plastic cups with no attempt to retrieve or concern that the bar and the even worse patio was a mess. Other than that loved the jukebox selections, good people and good vibes just need to be.more staff with a dishwasher/bar back and.stop serving in plastic cups.
I went in woth my daughter and sister. We had a grewt time, the owner Todd was so nice and accommodating. The bartender Prissy made the most delicious FRESH SQUEEZED MARGARITAS! We just love coming here. Everyones so nice and its a great atmosphere. Plus the drinks are a great deal!
Safe, fun, friendly, and above all else clean.With the pandemic going on there are not too many places you can go and have a good time. At Bar 1, you have good music 🎶 and an Indoor-outdoor bar. Btw, .this place jumps off after 10 pm.
Very busy gay bar. There were hundreds of men, probably about 95% Male to 5% Female. This place has a fun, hip, live D.J. with friendly staff & bartenders. Everyone was having a great time.
Tired of the damn urinals. Not only are there mirrors all around, the minimum height requirement is 6. So tired of it. Great place, but if youre below 6 bring a MFing urinal bootser. Fack!
Gay video bar. Not very cruisey but very clichey. Ive never had a bad time here but I could see how some queens would complain.They have pool tables and and outdoor area that are both great. The staff is really nice here and the drinks are fair priced.
The prices are very good, the drinks are tasty and plenty. The atmosphere is festive and Bartenders are very friendly. I have been back a couple of times and it has been very much the same , so I highly recommend this place.
I fast forwarded my songs to play next. Spent probably 30 bucks and they skipped it allupdate****I was too harsh or having a bad day..place is great. Friendly staff, guests. Nice hang out after work and chill.
My neighborhood bar of choice. Chill environment with the right level of crowds and intimate setting. Pool tables and cool patio and comfy couches inside. I promise you I dont work for them. The drinks are really good by the way 😉
Josie is the super sweetest bartender I’ve met, you should definitely come and pay her a visit 10/10 customer service
I thoroughly enjoy meeting my friends at this bar. The place has a welcoming atmosphere and groups of friends are always hanging out at a table being loud. Great place to drink.. a shout out to Nate.
First time here, nice place. Friendly and welcoming bartenders. Attentive, which is a huge plus. Great pricing on drinks. It was welcoming and a great place to just hang out.
Comfortable atmosphere and nice outdoor patio. Casual neighborhood setting for all and Ive personally felt welcomed. Two pool tables and dartboards.
It was faster for me to go home and get a beer out of my refrigerator than to wait at the bar. Had I stayed, I would have preordered my tombstone with the epitaph, “Died waiting for his drink”.What I found most mind boggling is they take your temperature, spray you with sanitizer, then pack you in like sardines and don’t require masks. Either be cautious or don’t, you can’t have both.If you decide to go on the patio, expect to come home smelling like an ashtray.
This bar has a lot of good qualities. Nice draft beer selection, its really pretty. Been there multiple times. Last time i was there david the bartender served me a beer, it was delicious. I ordered another and asked him who made it i dont know its $6. Rude.I figured he was busy. Let it go. Went back tonight and was sitting in a barstool on his side of the bar. I was laughing and i guess my elbow bumped some girl behind me. David tells me me watch out, you bumped somebody. I felt un-welcomed and got up and went outside. The girl i bumped into asked me to sit with her so she clearly was not offended.I went back and told david look you were rude to me last time i was here and now this. He rolled his eyes, flipped his hair and said sorry you feel that way and walked off. Ruined my night and i went home.
Atmosphere is chill and fun, bartenders friendly and drinks well priced. Was driving by and noticed and a fun location to visit. Also has a great patio
Consider this place my hangout. The bartenders are friendly, and the atmosphere is very relaxed. The patio is beautiful and love the fact its dog friendly! Love this bar!
Great fun bar. I love the living area. I like to chill on the couch here and have my drink if Im not using the the pool table or playing darts.
Be careful. Re-opened on 6/10/20. Crowded and customers not social distancing. Only 2 people with masks. No enforcement.Update: been to Bar 1 three times this week. Developed all Covid symptoms 3 days ago. Had nasal swab but results pending.6/20/20 Saturday- Covid test comeback detected which is positive
Nice bar.... seems better than the others intown... I appreciated the covid19 protocol. was my first time there....my vehicle was hit in the parking lot... camera caught it...looking for a black mustang convertible...with damage to the drivers side rear view mirror etc.
Fun place and great staff. The sodas they use to mix with the drinks are gross and ruin the drinks. Its been that way several different times Ive been there. Grab a beer instead.
The best Gay Video Bar is Phoenix!!! I love this place and they make the best hand crafted drinks. I always get the Mixed Berry Vodka Lemonade. Ask for extra Lemons.
Im a straight dude (I think) ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ i come here with my girlfriend often they have great pool tables!!!! Full bar!!!! And good draft beer highly recommend this spot
I ordered one drink after waiting 10mins with three other people on a Tuesday night and didnt get asked if I wanted another drink after nearly 20mins. I suspect the only reason was I was a person of color in a room full of white people who came in after me and got served. Dont waste your money here. Besides being dead the bartenders are racist.
Just love it! Very homey and comfortable feeling. Good happy hour. Downside is that the snacks were gone when we arrived. And we were early. Lol.
We enjoyed ourselves, a lot. Its a good atmosphere hey, the people are very laid-back, the staff is very friendly and welcoming and the drink prices are phenomenal!
Great drinks…. Bartenders are so nice! Only 1000th time here, but love it!
This is a great place to relax after a long day at work. Good service, good prices, good environment. Darts and pool. Easy to chat with new people.
First she open.....was kool. Her friends walk in.... white n brown. Bartender told me. I shough go to another then..... wow. Im brwn n her mouth and her white bros drinkg!!!!!
Moved here 6 years ago, first place I went to. Discovered I knew the owner from other ventures he was involved with from many years. Great friendly attentive staff, great friendly crowd.
Friendly staff, good vibe. Music vids are meh, could use better variety. Drinks are nice esp the LIT & Moscow Mule specials 😁
Great neighborhood bar. Small but festive and the service is exceptional! Great place to meet new and familiar friends!
Awesome Bar! Chill and fun, funny and friendly staff and way cool owners! Love this place will definitely be back!
A fun yet chill little bar with good drinks at great prices. They have pool, darts, and a nice patio as well.
Love Bar1, staff is accommodating. Recently updated the vid that doesnt feature Pitbull, J-Lo, Manaj, and Andrew Christian as much. Fun spot.
Very nice bar. Great sitting room and the bartenders were very friendly and pleasant. Well be back
I was unaware that this cozy bar was geared towards a demographic that as a heterosexual woman do not relate. With that said it was a cool vibe with good music and inexpensive cocktails.
It was my friends 24th birthday unfortunately due to covid-19 it made it difficult however bar one made it the best it could be so thank you so much we will be back!
Very neighborhood feel , LGBTQ community, reasonable prices, mask protocol with 2 pool tables, 2 dart boards a patio for smoking and great energy.
The bar staff is very friendly. The drinks are good. There is always a line, so expect a wait during the evening.
Fairly typical gay spot. Pool tables, darts, good sized patio and a mixed crowd. Also, strong drinks. Casual and relaxed.
Great meeting place. Fun outdoor area. Clean bathrooms. Fast, Friendly bartenders. No brainier. Just go.
The doorman is fantastic, it is always so nice to be greeted by such a fun person he makes you feel so very welcomed there.
The service was outstanding and they were very conscious of the covid making sure mask were worn and just treated everyone really nicely it was a great experience
KUBZ approved, they let me Take Pics, But none after 5pm... if your of THAT LIFE ;) =^-^= 🎡 🌬 🍃 [ONLY 3 pics,... by Respect]
Love this place, always friendly, met one of the Todds tonight,and even after some of my drunken escapades they have always been fantastic!
Good atmosphere in this place but the only thing is they dont clean the restroom and smells so bad I wont recommend it
I always have a great time. Great bartenders. Good drink specials. Good people. No drama !!
Nice neighborhood bar. Good mix of ages and backgrounds. Friendly staff. Good menu of drinks.
Very nice bar. Super clean. Borderline shiny. Cool 2 for 1 specials.
Just have to say all of the staff are very nice and the bar has a welcoming vibe. Love this place
Friendly staff and patrons, very cleand and well maintained bar. Cant wait to go back.
Good drink specials daily. Varies from quiet neighborhood bar to a call busy joint. Everyone is welcome
Great atmosphere, good drinks and prices, great staff, and friendly patrons. Great place!
Love coming here...Nathan is the best bartender. I like to go on Saturdays, Sundays and wednesday to play at their pool league.
Fantastic gay bar in Phoenix. Diverse crowd and beautiful patio and inside. Good vibes and not a zillion shirtless guys.
Nice place. Several conversation areas looks like good acoustics. Seems like a good place to hang out and talk
Great place to go and hang out with friends and have a beer .... Or two. Nathan is a great bartender. Always great service and videos.
Great place to take back talk to friends good variety of drinks and beers and a very nice patio to kick it on comfortable seating
Cool spot cool kats good drinks and a kickass patio there is nothing more fun then a bar gay or straight bar that has fun people being real that is allways refreshing
Intimate neighborhood bar with pool table, patio, and cozy couches near fireplace. Make sure to try the Champtini (sp?)
Clean bar, friendly and comfortable environment with great drink specials along with music and available touch tunes.
My girlfriend and i really like this bar! So friendly and drinks are pretty affordable.
Awesome crowd...friendly ...will definitely be back there...video mix music..try the jello shots😂😂😂
There’s no privacy in the restroom , very wrong lol BUT service and drinks were amazing!
Love karaoke on Tues nights. Host is really chill. Super recommendation for this lovely place
Good gay bar also t-girl friendly, traditional type of bar with pool tables, darts etc. Good price on drinks.
Love this place all bartenders are so friendly and they welcome us all latinos always love you bar1 😘
By far the best bar in Phoenix....great layout..pool tables, darts, lounge and outside areas..awesome drinks and friendly mixologist bartenders.
Viisted 12/2016, late on a Saturday afternoon, great bartender, older crowd, loced the darts, definitely worthy of a visit.
Not bad for a neighborhood bar. High on some drinks, so just go in for happy hour🍺!
Great place to hang out. Love the guys who work there, and the laid back atmosphere.
A nice relaxing meeting place to unwind before dinner.Nice patio.Good service with Jimmy!
Fun place to have some beers. Great two for one happy hour deals on Thursdays.
It seems like the people on the patio doesnt get as much service at the bar. It would be awesome if the bar would have a bar tender who was primarily devoted to the patio.
Great drinks, excellent bartenders, great atmosphere, the patio is the place to hangout
Good neighborhood bar. Most of the bartenders are friendly. Pool tables and plenty of tv.
Great place! Delicious drinks, great ambiance and crowd!
Love tequila and a great patio; pool tables and a friendly atmosphere this is the place!!
I love this place. Met new friends and the drinks are Heavy 💙
This place use to rock, but drinks are over or under poured, washroom smells like urine, and tenders dont know the art of mixology.
The drink specials are amazing and friendly crowd. Best money well spent for drinks including the AMF
Cheap drinks, poppin music, great staff! What’s not to love. Definitely coming back!
I have so much fun in this bar, people are friendly and the patio is a plus
Great drinks and friendly staff! The skittles shots and Titos TAP are my favorite 🙃😊
Very nice patio and ambiance. Have the White Russian, they made it perfectly.
Outstanding atmosphere and people! You can’t regret coming!!
My favorite place now, friendly and social bunch. And thirsty thursdays are my favorite there
If your looking for a night out with alternative lifestyle, exponential bar service, friendly atmosphere and light music I would recommend Bar 1
Good drinks for a good price. Nice place to hang out with friends.
Great patio area bartenders are always awesome. Also very clean
Fun atmosphere easy place to people watch lots of music and not to many crazies
Glad to be back. Didnt go overboard.. but I wanted to... love this place. Coping thats what we need to do
Great atmosphere and great staff. Nice outdoors patio.
Pretty nice neighborhood bar. One of the few gay bars I like in Phoenix
Great place to have a drink and converseVery friendly atmosphere
Usually pretty quiet on a Tuesday but was packed this time due to holiday.
Great chill place. No pretentious atmosohere. Cute guys. What more could you ask for?
Very nice and comfortable atmosphere. Loved the music
A very relaxing bar with nice and friendly staff. LOVE this place.
Always a great place to go!! Love the owners and the staff!! Great hangout!!
Patron was harassing others over a two hour time frame. Bartender never said a word. Horrible environment.
Im not a GAGA gay so the music videos get repetitive, tedious and annoying, but its ok for an hour or two.
Great bar! Love the design and the patio is great
Love the music and drinks during Friday afternoon happy hour!!!
Great service. All bar tenders are attentive and pay attention to their customers
A fun bar with pool tables, well priced drinks, and a variety of ages and faces in the crowd.
The atmosphere is loud fun and great cocktails.
Amazing drinks, great music, and always a fun time!
They will get you drunk! Nice patio too
Great local bar feel. Cheap drinks. Karoake Tuesdays
Always friendly great 👍 place to sit and have a few 🍺🙏
Nice bar. Friendly bartenders. Outdoor space.
I love to.visit here on Tuesday night when Calvin host karaoke
Best karaoke on the east side. Great drink deals.
Nice patio and the bar tenders are always pleasant 😁
Totally cute with creative shots/drinks and friendly atmosphere!
Overall great local bar with friendly quick service and attitude
Great bar, relaxing atmosphere, outdoor area.
Decent place with nice people and great drinks.
Great local bar! Fun and cheap! ;)
Love this place, no pretty boys prancing around here. its a nice change.
What a Great Place to hang out with friends and the 2 TODDS are GREAT owners!!!
Love this place, very cozy and reasonable prices . . . Just great !!
All I got to say is Thursdays happy hour are best.
I love the new remodeling. It reminds me of the bars in San Diego...
Love it. Casual atmosphere, no attitude. People are Happy to Mingle.
Great bartenders and love the lights and candles!
Always a good place. My wife and I love it
Great space indoors and out. My favorite Phoenix Bar
This is a great place to hang out with great friends and great cocktails
Friendly local crowd, reasonably priced drinks.
Does not matter who you are you are treated with respect and like you are family ❤️ absolutely love it
Nice local bar, great Thursday 2 for 1!
Great place to enjoy a cocktail and great music!
Nice neighbor bar. Very dark. Bar tender seems nice enough.
Since they kept reminding me to follow regulations, I was more than happy to abide.
Pool tournament night Saturdays and Sundays, 9:30 start time.
Pay with cash so they don’t rip you off.
This is a great place to visit. Good times always!
Patio looks really nice, and they have heaters but. . . Its small and cramped.
A casual Alternative life style bar. A friendly place.
The bartenders are always really nice. I like the belini.
Wish they added a another bartender on busy nights.
David the bartender is rude everytime i go there. I will not be back.
Good drinks but can get a little pricey.
Great atmosphere!! Nice bartender.
I had a blast at this Bar located Downtown Phoenix, Arizona.
Nice place....friendly people but bartenders are RUDE
Cool, hip dive bar with games here and there
Inviting place to be! Always good service too!
Nate is the best and most fabulous bartender in Phoenix!
Tammy and Jimmy are amazing. Instand fondness for both.
Excellent staff , love the drink specials
Nice place, good service, fun times!
Our local dive bar. Good spot.
First time here ... Really nice! Ill be coming back!
The best in Phoenix and Maricopa county well for that matter Arizona....
Great spot for Thursday Happy Hour