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Blackbook
Blackbook, East Arenas Road, Palm Springs, CA, USA
Located on Arenas Road, in the heart of the city's gay scene, Blackbook attracts a mostly queer crowd. The kitchen serves up all your favourite comfort foods, from loaded nachos to classic wings, sandwiches, and burgers. The bar also boasts an impressive drinks menu, including original cocktails, a huge range of beers, and the largest selection of whiskey in Palm Springs. Blackbook is the perfect chilled hangout spot, complete without outdoor seating.
Gay Friendly, Cocktails, Outdoor Seating
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Popular bars in
Palm Springs
Chill Bar
At Chill Bar, two distinct spaces offer different atmospheres and entertainment options to suit any occasion. With beautiful views of the mountains and the famous Arenas Strip, the front bar is perfect for relaxing with friends and a more casual drink. Meanwhile in the back bar, renowned DJs and performers keep the party going, and lively crowds can enjoy the largest dance floor in the city, plus state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems.
Hunters Palm Springs
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Toucans Tiki Lounge
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Streetbar
Streetbar is known as one of friendliest gay bars in the city. Anyone can be a performer here, or simply sit back and enjoy quality entertainment paired with all the classic cocktails. There's always a show going on, plus regular karaoke so anyone can join in and make the most of the lively atmosphere. This where everyone gathers and gets involved in the Palm Springs gay scene, and the city's friendliest bartenders will make sure you enjoy yourself.
Tool Shed
Tool Shed is a leather and levi bar that's a lot more rustic than the modern gay bars on the scene. It's down to earth with equally unpretentious patrons, and a solid option for slightly older butch gays and their admirers to hang out. Chat up guys at the bar, or sit back and enjoy DJs, go-go dancers, weekly bingo, and a friendly atmosphere. Take advantage of a daily happy hour with an exceptionally cruisey crowd.
RetroRoom Lounge
RetroRoom's intimate atmosphere is slightly old-school but popular with a mixed crowd. If you want to escape the crowds of Palm Canyon or Arenas, you can come relax here and enjoy a handcrafted quality cocktail along with lounge style entertainment. Daily happy hours, regular karaoke, and 70's and 80's dance music nights keep people coming back. Due to Covid-19, RetroRoom has temporarily rebranded as an art bar, selling work by local artists.
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