The Rock
4129 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ, 85013
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Address :
4129 N 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ, 85013 - Phone (602) 248-8559
- Website https://www.therockdmphoenix.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :2:00 pm - 2:00pm
Specialities
- Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Music : Juke Box
Good For Dancing : Yes
Alcohol : Full Bar
Happy Hour : Yes
Best Nights : Wed, Fri, Sat
Coat Check : No
Smoking : Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Has TV : Yes
Dogs Allowed : Yes
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Scott P.
I Love The Rock! It is a Friendly Neighborhood Bar that has made some amazing changes in the last year! The drinks are reasonably priced, the staff is friendly, the owners do ALOT for their community and are very focused on Giving Back to the community that Supports Them! You can experience a wide array of entertainment here...Drag, Comedy, Live Music, Dance Parties, Pagaents, Karaoke, Poker and Darts
(5)Sarah H.
Had a great time here on Friday night Lots of swell people, good drinks, awesome karaoke and dancing. Love it.
(5)Meschelle H.
Meh...this bar whelms me. Not over and not under. The bartenders are pretty friendly and the drinks are cheap. There's usually some drag show or karaoke going on when I stop in and that's about it. The end.
(3)Alexander C.
My feet were frozen in place.. I couldn't back out now! My friend dragged me into this place for karaoke.. as soon as I walked in the door I wanted to turn around and walk back out. This place is 'the' dive gay bar in town.. there was some horrid karaoke going on in the front and some incoherent benefit show going on in the back.. the patio seemed nice enough but not a soul out there 'cept 4 drag queens smoking. As soon as this guy started 'singing' some song from Phantom we knew it was time to go. Couldn't stand another second in this place.. just not my scene.. my friend was irritated we wanted to leave..
(1)Leslie B.
I have to say that since the new ownership this place has raised the bar!..(no pun intended)..the renovations that have been done are fantastic. New sound system, floor tile, ceiling tile, ceiling fans, millwork on the walls, kudos to Doug & Michael as they are sparing no expense here. Still great karaoke on Friday nights as well as Saturday. Trish, Kitty & Josh still pouring great drinks at resonable prices. The karaoke on Friday nights is a blast and the bartenders getting in on the karaoke makes it that much more fun. If you have not been to The Rock in the past 4 months, you need to go and check out whats been happening there.
(4)Roxanne P.
first off this place is not closed. i just went there 2 nights ago(today is july25 2010.) anyways, had a great time. great people, cheap drinks and karokee (on friday nights at 930.) the bartenders were so fun, super freindly, and cute! i would tell definitely recommend this place to anyone!
(4)Francesca M.
The Rock - I love you. The bartenders and cocktail servers are so sweet and friendly and the drink prices are AMAZING ($3.50 long island iced teas? Yes please!). They treated us so wonderfully for my sister's bachelorette party - we went and saw the Barbra Seville show with Celia Putty, Diva, and more! We had the best time. I love the Rock and definitely plan on coming back - especially for the amazing drag shows!
(5)Chrystalle B.
I really like this place. Ive been to many gay bars in this valley, and this one has truly the nicest staff. They have a great patio. At karaoke on Mondays, you can listen to 2 of the performing mavens of their showroom rehearse different songs w/ some wicked harmonies. The showroom: Whether its the Scandalesque student showcase, Th Sic Sense from down at Soul Invictus, or the AZ gender outlaws performing, youll have a great time. The showroom is very intimate. And hey girl hey! The queens that perform here are some of the best in the valley. Pandora DeStrange is reason to come see a show here by herself, but when you do you get hit w/ some wonderful guest stars like Savannah Stevens and the lovely Olivia Gardens. If youre looking for a friendly neighborhood gay bar with a large splash of fabulous, The Rock is it.
(5)Timothy C.
This place is just ok. Its kinda small and is only fun if theres a drag show going on. Its ridiculous that they host to big name drag queens when their area in which they hold the show is ridiculously small and cannot hold the number of people wanting to go
(3)Kirstin E.
Seriously sooo much fun! I went to the rock for the first time this past Saturday for a baccalaureate party. I had SUCH a blast! The drag queens looked amazing and were soooo funny! Loved how much they interacted with the audience. Be sure to bring some dollar bills with you to tip them ;) The wait staff was pretty quick and attentive even with a packed house. I cant wait to go back!
(5)Katie S.
Came here for my bachelorette party and had so much fun. We were looking to do something different, non-clubby and we found it here. The drinks were cheap, the staff was friendly and the show did not disappoint. All my girls loved it and it was so fun that we might go back just for the hell of it. They help you celebrate birthdays & divorces too! Go here, it's a blast!
(5)Beth C.
I've been here a few times for benefit shows and a few times in for drinks when they've been kind enough to let us use their parking lot for charity car washes. So much fun. My husband and I always run into friends at The Rock, and if we don't, we've made new ones by the end of the night.
(4)Maci K.
A group of us girls decided we wanted to do something different one night, so we ended up at The Rock for the Barbara Seville drag show. None of us had been to a drag show before so we didn't really know what to expect. We were pleasantly surprised with what we got. The music acts were great and the commentary in between was hilarious! I loved how much they all interacted with everyone in the audience. I can't wait to go back again! Also, you've probably seen this in the reviews already but make sure you bring some singles. You'll feel left out if you don't!
(4)Ashley T.
Came here on a Saturday night for a friend's birthday to see the Barbra Seville drag show. SO. MUCH. FUN. I had the time of my life getting sh*tfaced, shoving dollar bills down shirts, and singing along to all my favorite guilty pleasure pop songs. I even brought my boyfriend along and the queens provided some great comedic commentary on that. I will definitely be back. Again and again. Cheap drinks & cheap cover ($3). Bring singles or you'll be sorry.
(5)Monica O.
Was with some friends celebrating my last night of being 39 and we headed on down to The Rock to catch the Cabaret Roche show, where burlesque, vaudeville & drag all collide into one! We were a lil early and learned that the well drinks were buy one get one free before 8 and boy oh boy did we take advantage of that, well maybe I did haha The show was amazing, had such fun time, I love it when I can look around the room and see all my friends laughing and having a good time and knowing like me, they are really enjoyed the night! And I love love love Pandora!! She is the coolest! Such a fun show & night! I don't know why it took me so long to get down to the Rock, but I know I am coming back!
(4)Tony H.
From the owner to the bar-backs, everyone here is inviting and makes you feel welcome. I met the owner on my very first visit. He remembered my name on every visit after. The drink prices are phenomenal especially at 2-4-1 happy hour. And they aren't afraid to make a good stiff drink! The drag shows are always entertaining and the karaoke DJ always takes care of us. And don't forget about the monthly alternatives they offer , like Bearacuda! If you are looking for a club, go somewhere else. But if you are looking for a great time, hit this place up! I'd give it ten stars if I could!
(5)Bryan F.
Full on local bar. You can watch a show if you want, or sit and enjoy your own company with good people conversing with you.
(5)Brittany S.
My sister had her bachelorette party here back in October. The performers were funny but I would never do this again. It costs $15 or $30 to get in; I can't remember. But then they push so hard for tips and get so close to you as if they are waiting for your to give them one. That was the only uncomfortable part, was continuing to pay once you already paid for the show. Also, they didn't reserve everybody properly for our group and a group of 4 had to sit at a separate table. Not cool.
(2)Randy G.
Pretty good drag show on Saturday night! Was an interesting, high energy mix! Fun times! Will be back.
(4)Mackenzie F.
Went to the Barbara Seville Show and it was AMAZING. My boyfriend got felt up by a drag queen and he said it was the most amazing birthday yet. Tips: - Reserve tables over the phone - Get there 20-30 mins early to get drinks and chill. - Bring $20-30 in single bills to give to the ladies when they perform. It's fabulous and necessary. Good luck! :)
(5)Brian O.
Great fun dive bar. I was there for Bearacudda and it was tons of fun. Staff is friendly, crowd is friendly and they also have decent drag shows. They do accept credit cards and have a juke box. Bathrooms are small so during busy evenings with lots of peeps, you will be in line and your kidneys will float. Karaoke night is kind of lame though seemed like same old folks there specifically for karaoke.
(5)Steven G.
Only been here once and it was on a Saturday afternoon. I came because I had gotten lunch nearby and there aren't a lot of bars in the area. I knew it was a gay bar and I had just planned to sit at the bar and sip some cheap drinks with a friend of mine. A few minutes later we ended up in an intense dart tournament with some regulars. Everyone was really fun and friendly and the bartender was great.
(5)M M.
I wasn't impressed with the local gay scene, I'm new to the Phoenix area and everybody seemed to be in their own little groups. It was Phoenix Bearracuda last night the sound system and DJ set up were far less than industry standard equipment. The music was ok, the mixing was less than creative. Guys weren't outgoing I sat by myself for a minute, walked around the bar a couple times. Danced a little bit, the only guys that talked to me were the ones I talked to in line while grabbing my one beer. Over all a disappointing experience, waste of my money and time. One star because I had to, no plans to go back anytime soon.
(1)Jeanielle H.
This place was a blast. We played bingo and the drinks were poured well and the service was great! Had a blast and will be back. It's a dive so if you don't like dives don't come here. I love dive bars:-)
(4)Frank T.
Hey here's a tip - if you hire bartenders that can only do one thing at a time, hire more then two for weekend nights.
(1)R Clark G.
It appears Karaoke Friday's and Labor Day weekends don't mix. After our snafu with Halo Halo Kitchen (see the review if you like), we scrambled to find a venue also hosting a Friday night Karaoke. The Rock and two other bars made the finals, and The Rock, clearly, was our final choice. We called Thursday (knowing our luck) to verify that Karaoke Friday was indeed on for the weekend. Affirmative. Well, great! We made our arrangements and updated the event page. After dinner, we made our way over and found the cozy bar with to be full and with a group at one table. We ordered drinks, and chatted. And chatted. And then realized it was already 9:30 (Karaoke starts at 9!). After several inquiries with the bar staff, it seems the host was a no show. Not cool. I realize the bar staff was (or claimed to be) irritated by this as well, but, alas, one no show is a representation of the business for me. Still, we made do, adaptable group that we are! We played darts (for free!) and the ended up joining the crowd for the Barbra Seville Girlie Show. There was a $3 cover and, once we sat down, a full house, though a few more faces trickled in as the night progressed. It was fun. The Queens were engaging and entertaining. Barbra makes an AWESOME Bette Midler. The also featured Roman Holiday which, as a male dancer/lip syncer, added an unfamiliar touch to the show. Drinks (the two I had) were very fair for the price (1 Long Island Iced Tea (karaoke night special) + 1 Salty Chihuahua = $9). The bar staff were friendly and attentive and ready to answer all our questions about drinks and karaoke. All in all, had karaoke not been a flop, I think I'd give The Rock four stars. It is definitely much more a bar, than say Stacy's, so if you want to dance, this isn't the spot for you; but if you want to hang, then here (or maybe R Lounge) would be a good choice.
(3)Roxanne G.
Ok so, karaoke in the what looks like and feels like a micro bar. Walk ten steps through it and you're in a low ceiling, much larger room with a drag queen show? Totally throws off you're buzz... It's much larger than it appears from the outside however, with the low ceiling, loud as hell acoustic in both rooms it's closterphobic as all hell. Drinks are decently priced and stronger than I expected. Worth it there... Service was quick enough for the amount of people there. Another thing that threw me off was the age groups, yes "groups" of the crowd. From probably just turned 21 to omg, is that someones grandma? Hey! Everyone's entitled to a bit of fun! Quite interesting place indeed! Although, I feel if I ever return, I'll just hang outside on the patio...
(3)Jill E.
I was trying to find a way for my very sick 5yr old to see fireworks tonight. I pulled into your very empty parking lot and drove as far away from the entrance as I could. One of your guys told me that they couldn't allow me to "camp out" there and watch the fireworks. I just wanted to pull in, watch them, and get him back home as quickly as possible. Way to celebrate the American Dream guys! I have never been to your bar and you can bet I will never go. I will also spread the word around to anyone who will listen.
(1)Homie G L.
I really like this bar and have come many times over the years for karaoke and fun drag shows. Based on these past experiences I would give this place a five. Based on my recent experience, though, I'm giving it a two. I came for karaoke with friends. Brandon the DJ is charismatic, adorable, and will give you all the hugs you want, but he does not maintain any order in the song rotation. The were only a few people singing, but my friend waited hours for her name to come up because Brandon let the same few people sing again and again. I got to sing pretty early on, but only got one song. He made excuses every time, and kept telling us we were next, but kept us waiting. I've been to other karaoke nights where the DJ says he'll put you up more frequently if you give a big tip. If that's the game, at least you know how to play it. Brandon states no rules, though. He just keeps the excuses coming. I'm sad. I really like The Rock and I really want to come here for karaoke, but my $30 bar tab only got me one song over the course of the night, and that's just not right. If you just want to drink and meet awesome people, this is a great place. If you enjoy singing, try a different place.
(2)Alexandria K.
While their drinks are over-priced ($5 a drink), this place makes for a great time. I wanted to take my friends to have a gay ol' time. We went to see the Barbra Seville show on a Saturday night. This was NOT disappointing. For just a $3 cover we got to see incredibly talented drag queens. The show goes on for around 2 hours and is packed with quality entertainment. I had no idea Phoenix was such a hotbed of talented drag stars! Barbra Seville herself is not only a great drag queen, but a riotous comedian. Bring lots of dollar bills to hand to the queens as they come through the crowd! Also, reserve a table ahead of time because there was standing room only. Great for parties and celebrating. They also have karaoke and darts. There's a lot going on in this small bar, but it's really fun and filled with the nicest bartenders and entertainers you'll meet. I'll definitely be back for another fun Saturday night. Whether you are gay or straight, you'll have a great time at the Rock.
(5)Nora V.
I wandered in here on a day of antiquing & loved it. The atmosphere is fun & they have great priced beer/cocktails. Def worth a trip in for a visit. I want to go back for the night show. I'm just dying to see how they re-do some of the Disney tunes dirty. Stay tuned.
(3)Joe M.
Painfully slow bar service. Standing in a growing crowd at the bar, it literally took over 25 minutes to get our first drink. Unacceptable. Maybe if the bartenders didn't stop every 2 minutes to serve their friends that were constantly bypassing the line, the crowd wouldn't be so unhappy. Other than the Barbara show which I love (my one star is for you!), there is really no good reason to go to this place. Fail.
(1)Lucky T.
The good: This place has a very mixed crowd of straights and gays on a Saturday drag show night. Good, friendly atmosphere. Nice people working there, too. Seems to have cheap drinks for those who drink and most do. The bad: I love drag. I am a huge fan and have seen many shows here and overseas, but this show was such a disappointment. If you call walking thru the audience, shaking a little and grabbing dollars from between people's fingers "entertainment" so be it. I don't. Two of the performers--the primary one being the "star" of the show Barbra Seville--has been doing this for forever I gathered, and she seems somewhat bored with it all and just going thru the motions. A couple of performers, Phaedra the sexy vixen, and a redheaded gal singing a song about snatch were good. At least they are trying to entertain us. Would I go back? Maybe...but only in the hopes that I caught them on an off night. There needs to be more snappy, bitchy, funny comebacks, more snappy patter and more of a real show instead of some amateur hour that The Barbra Seville Show is trying to get away with and does apparently in Phoenix. Maybe I will try another drag show there in the future to see if it's any better. But for a $3 to get in, $3 to sit at a table which you should do or you stand next to a wall for almost 2 hours, this show might be worth it to you. At least the price is good.
(3)Jana S.
Bleh. Most of us have ventured to the rock at some point in time. It has always been quite awful, but I had some hope after new ownership took over and renovated the place. It is always sad to see a place that has potential, be complete crap. Upon walking in we were greeted by a small room used as a bar area, with random bar tables along the side. And whales. And scary looking people. And a DJ...well...kinda...he was playing music from a computer..you know...like you would so at home. We ordered two beers and sat down. Why not give it a chance, right? Just when we thought that things couldn't get worse, we heard a sound. Like a squealing sound. Yes, you guess right, horrible karaoke ON A FRIDAY NIGHT!?!?! Why God, why????? We chugged our beers and left.
(1)Sam H.
It's cool spot. Came here once. There's a patio for the smokers, parking lot, drinks are strong :-) only miller light on tap but carry other bottled beers. Bar tender Wed night was a cool guy. There is also a room with a stage. One toilet per bathroom is a minus and can only imagine crowded nights and waiting.
(3)Dave R.
One star for the AWESOME service (especially the cute bartender in the Boy Scout uniform), one star for the really dedicated karaoke MC, one star for the reasonably-priced drinks, one star for the PHENOMENAL dedication to giving back to the community, and one star for the big patio. Negative five billion for the snarky bitches who thought they owned the place on a Saturday night. We brought a huge party, we kept the bartenders busy, and all they could do was insult us while they nursed a single beer all night. And the bartenders gave no indication that we were a welcome addition. Gay guys not welcome at a gay bar? No thank you. The place was DEAD on a Saturday night, except for the territorial regular jerks. Despite the great service, the bartenders really didn't make us feel welcome. Maybe we'll try again earlier in the evening, but the neighborhood feel we had grown to expect was gone.
(2)Amanda B.
Each trip to The Rock gets better. When you can leave with a bill well under $10 for hours of entertainment with excellent and friendly service, there's no reason it shouldn't be a five-star spot. It's definitely worth a trip.
(5)Nathan S.
OK so I am a fan of the gay bars. Shocked? Didn't think so. I also like karaoke. Shocked now? I leave nothing to surprise. I love this bar. The patrons tend to choose awful songs for karaoke but somehow it works out as charming here. Everyone is super gracious and friendly; very welcoming to new singers. The patio is terrific. Roomy, friendly and plenty of seating for the smokers and always someone to light up your smoke. The drinks are reasonable and well poured and the bartenders are good people. Just your friendly neighborhood dive bar...with a rainbow flag.
(4)Jo L.
Nice place, big patio. Now offering LIVE sketch comedy! Wednesday, November 17th, see local troupe Th[sic] Sense in their 2nd annual Holiday Show!: A lighter, snappier take on the Holiday times. Not for the easily offended. Sketches include: "The Scariest Hollowe'en Costume", "The First Thanksgiving", and "Who Shot Santa Claus?", as well as the infectious song "Mama Christmas"
(5)Robert L.
This is probably the most aptly named gay bar in Phoenix. Link "the Rock" to Alcatraz and voila, you have this nasty little place. I don't mean this in the prison sense, as you have the liberty to go (or leave) at your whim, but I mean it in the dirty/dank sense. Never have I been to a bar at which they ridicule regulars. Most bars would consider regulars to be familiar faces; loyal sources of income. However, I've heard staff use "alkie" spitefully in reference to regulars. This gross little hell hole is a must-skip spot in the Valley GLBT scene.
(1)Christopher L.
So much has changed since new ownership.... The staff is friendly, efficient, and plentiful.. I'm basing my review on two trips over the last year for a special event known as Bearracuda... which has been a spectacular big mess of fun each time I've attended. The owner of The Rock seems like an extra cool dude, and I applaud him for his improvements to the bar. Also booze = dirt cheap. Woot.
(4)Mike L.
Cheap and reliable. Just a normal gay bar with good prices and good people. It's laid back and exactly what I like in a bar. The clientele is more mature than many of the gay bars.
(4)Bryan F.
Full on local bar. You can watch a show if you want, or sit and enjoy your own company with good people conversing with you.
(5)Brittany S.
My sister had her bachelorette party here back in October. The performers were funny but I would never do this again. It costs $15 or $30 to get in; I can't remember. But then they push so hard for tips and get so close to you as if they are waiting for your to give them one. That was the only uncomfortable part, was continuing to pay once you already paid for the show. Also, they didn't reserve everybody properly for our group and a group of 4 had to sit at a separate table. Not cool.
(2)Randy G.
Pretty good drag show on Saturday night! Was an interesting, high energy mix! Fun times! Will be back.
(4)Ashley T.
Came here on a Saturday night for a friend's birthday to see the Barbra Seville drag show. SO. MUCH. FUN. I had the time of my life getting sh*tfaced, shoving dollar bills down shirts, and singing along to all my favorite guilty pleasure pop songs. I even brought my boyfriend along and the queens provided some great comedic commentary on that. I will definitely be back. Again and again. Cheap drinks & cheap cover ($3). Bring singles or you'll be sorry.
(5)Kirstin E.
Seriously sooo much fun! I went to the rock for the first time this past Saturday for a baccalaureate party. I had SUCH a blast! The drag queens looked amazing and were soooo funny! Loved how much they interacted with the audience. Be sure to bring some dollar bills with you to tip them ;) The wait staff was pretty quick and attentive even with a packed house. I cant wait to go back!
(5)Katie S.
Came here for my bachelorette party and had so much fun. We were looking to do something different, non-clubby and we found it here. The drinks were cheap, the staff was friendly and the show did not disappoint. All my girls loved it and it was so fun that we might go back just for the hell of it. They help you celebrate birthdays & divorces too! Go here, it's a blast!
(5)Francesca M.
The Rock - I love you. The bartenders and cocktail servers are so sweet and friendly and the drink prices are AMAZING ($3.50 long island iced teas? Yes please!). They treated us so wonderfully for my sister's bachelorette party - we went and saw the Barbra Seville show with Celia Putty, Diva, and more! We had the best time. I love the Rock and definitely plan on coming back - especially for the amazing drag shows!
(5)Beth C.
I've been here a few times for benefit shows and a few times in for drinks when they've been kind enough to let us use their parking lot for charity car washes. So much fun. My husband and I always run into friends at The Rock, and if we don't, we've made new ones by the end of the night.
(4)Mackenzie F.
Went to the Barbara Seville Show and it was AMAZING. My boyfriend got felt up by a drag queen and he said it was the most amazing birthday yet. Tips: - Reserve tables over the phone - Get there 20-30 mins early to get drinks and chill. - Bring $20-30 in single bills to give to the ladies when they perform. It's fabulous and necessary. Good luck! :)
(5)Monica O.
Was with some friends celebrating my last night of being 39 and we headed on down to The Rock to catch the Cabaret Roche show, where burlesque, vaudeville & drag all collide into one! We were a lil early and learned that the well drinks were buy one get one free before 8 and boy oh boy did we take advantage of that, well maybe I did haha The show was amazing, had such fun time, I love it when I can look around the room and see all my friends laughing and having a good time and knowing like me, they are really enjoyed the night! And I love love love Pandora!! She is the coolest! Such a fun show & night! I don't know why it took me so long to get down to the Rock, but I know I am coming back!
(4)R Clark G.
It appears Karaoke Friday's and Labor Day weekends don't mix. After our snafu with Halo Halo Kitchen (see the review if you like), we scrambled to find a venue also hosting a Friday night Karaoke. The Rock and two other bars made the finals, and The Rock, clearly, was our final choice. We called Thursday (knowing our luck) to verify that Karaoke Friday was indeed on for the weekend. Affirmative. Well, great! We made our arrangements and updated the event page. After dinner, we made our way over and found the cozy bar with to be full and with a group at one table. We ordered drinks, and chatted. And chatted. And then realized it was already 9:30 (Karaoke starts at 9!). After several inquiries with the bar staff, it seems the host was a no show. Not cool. I realize the bar staff was (or claimed to be) irritated by this as well, but, alas, one no show is a representation of the business for me. Still, we made do, adaptable group that we are! We played darts (for free!) and the ended up joining the crowd for the Barbra Seville Girlie Show. There was a $3 cover and, once we sat down, a full house, though a few more faces trickled in as the night progressed. It was fun. The Queens were engaging and entertaining. Barbra makes an AWESOME Bette Midler. The also featured Roman Holiday which, as a male dancer/lip syncer, added an unfamiliar touch to the show. Drinks (the two I had) were very fair for the price (1 Long Island Iced Tea (karaoke night special) + 1 Salty Chihuahua = $9). The bar staff were friendly and attentive and ready to answer all our questions about drinks and karaoke. All in all, had karaoke not been a flop, I think I'd give The Rock four stars. It is definitely much more a bar, than say Stacy's, so if you want to dance, this isn't the spot for you; but if you want to hang, then here (or maybe R Lounge) would be a good choice.
(3)Roxanne G.
Ok so, karaoke in the what looks like and feels like a micro bar. Walk ten steps through it and you're in a low ceiling, much larger room with a drag queen show? Totally throws off you're buzz... It's much larger than it appears from the outside however, with the low ceiling, loud as hell acoustic in both rooms it's closterphobic as all hell. Drinks are decently priced and stronger than I expected. Worth it there... Service was quick enough for the amount of people there. Another thing that threw me off was the age groups, yes "groups" of the crowd. From probably just turned 21 to omg, is that someones grandma? Hey! Everyone's entitled to a bit of fun! Quite interesting place indeed! Although, I feel if I ever return, I'll just hang outside on the patio...
(3)Jill E.
I was trying to find a way for my very sick 5yr old to see fireworks tonight. I pulled into your very empty parking lot and drove as far away from the entrance as I could. One of your guys told me that they couldn't allow me to "camp out" there and watch the fireworks. I just wanted to pull in, watch them, and get him back home as quickly as possible. Way to celebrate the American Dream guys! I have never been to your bar and you can bet I will never go. I will also spread the word around to anyone who will listen.
(1)M M.
I wasn't impressed with the local gay scene, I'm new to the Phoenix area and everybody seemed to be in their own little groups. It was Phoenix Bearracuda last night the sound system and DJ set up were far less than industry standard equipment. The music was ok, the mixing was less than creative. Guys weren't outgoing I sat by myself for a minute, walked around the bar a couple times. Danced a little bit, the only guys that talked to me were the ones I talked to in line while grabbing my one beer. Over all a disappointing experience, waste of my money and time. One star because I had to, no plans to go back anytime soon.
(1)Jeanielle H.
This place was a blast. We played bingo and the drinks were poured well and the service was great! Had a blast and will be back. It's a dive so if you don't like dives don't come here. I love dive bars:-)
(4)Frank T.
Hey here's a tip - if you hire bartenders that can only do one thing at a time, hire more then two for weekend nights.
(1)Tony H.
From the owner to the bar-backs, everyone here is inviting and makes you feel welcome. I met the owner on my very first visit. He remembered my name on every visit after. The drink prices are phenomenal especially at 2-4-1 happy hour. And they aren't afraid to make a good stiff drink! The drag shows are always entertaining and the karaoke DJ always takes care of us. And don't forget about the monthly alternatives they offer , like Bearacuda! If you are looking for a club, go somewhere else. But if you are looking for a great time, hit this place up! I'd give it ten stars if I could!
(5)Homie G L.
I really like this bar and have come many times over the years for karaoke and fun drag shows. Based on these past experiences I would give this place a five. Based on my recent experience, though, I'm giving it a two. I came for karaoke with friends. Brandon the DJ is charismatic, adorable, and will give you all the hugs you want, but he does not maintain any order in the song rotation. The were only a few people singing, but my friend waited hours for her name to come up because Brandon let the same few people sing again and again. I got to sing pretty early on, but only got one song. He made excuses every time, and kept telling us we were next, but kept us waiting. I've been to other karaoke nights where the DJ says he'll put you up more frequently if you give a big tip. If that's the game, at least you know how to play it. Brandon states no rules, though. He just keeps the excuses coming. I'm sad. I really like The Rock and I really want to come here for karaoke, but my $30 bar tab only got me one song over the course of the night, and that's just not right. If you just want to drink and meet awesome people, this is a great place. If you enjoy singing, try a different place.
(2)Alexandria K.
While their drinks are over-priced ($5 a drink), this place makes for a great time. I wanted to take my friends to have a gay ol' time. We went to see the Barbra Seville show on a Saturday night. This was NOT disappointing. For just a $3 cover we got to see incredibly talented drag queens. The show goes on for around 2 hours and is packed with quality entertainment. I had no idea Phoenix was such a hotbed of talented drag stars! Barbra Seville herself is not only a great drag queen, but a riotous comedian. Bring lots of dollar bills to hand to the queens as they come through the crowd! Also, reserve a table ahead of time because there was standing room only. Great for parties and celebrating. They also have karaoke and darts. There's a lot going on in this small bar, but it's really fun and filled with the nicest bartenders and entertainers you'll meet. I'll definitely be back for another fun Saturday night. Whether you are gay or straight, you'll have a great time at the Rock.
(5)Nora V.
I wandered in here on a day of antiquing & loved it. The atmosphere is fun & they have great priced beer/cocktails. Def worth a trip in for a visit. I want to go back for the night show. I'm just dying to see how they re-do some of the Disney tunes dirty. Stay tuned.
(3)Joe M.
Painfully slow bar service. Standing in a growing crowd at the bar, it literally took over 25 minutes to get our first drink. Unacceptable. Maybe if the bartenders didn't stop every 2 minutes to serve their friends that were constantly bypassing the line, the crowd wouldn't be so unhappy. Other than the Barbara show which I love (my one star is for you!), there is really no good reason to go to this place. Fail.
(1)Lucky T.
The good: This place has a very mixed crowd of straights and gays on a Saturday drag show night. Good, friendly atmosphere. Nice people working there, too. Seems to have cheap drinks for those who drink and most do. The bad: I love drag. I am a huge fan and have seen many shows here and overseas, but this show was such a disappointment. If you call walking thru the audience, shaking a little and grabbing dollars from between people's fingers "entertainment" so be it. I don't. Two of the performers--the primary one being the "star" of the show Barbra Seville--has been doing this for forever I gathered, and she seems somewhat bored with it all and just going thru the motions. A couple of performers, Phaedra the sexy vixen, and a redheaded gal singing a song about snatch were good. At least they are trying to entertain us. Would I go back? Maybe...but only in the hopes that I caught them on an off night. There needs to be more snappy, bitchy, funny comebacks, more snappy patter and more of a real show instead of some amateur hour that The Barbra Seville Show is trying to get away with and does apparently in Phoenix. Maybe I will try another drag show there in the future to see if it's any better. But for a $3 to get in, $3 to sit at a table which you should do or you stand next to a wall for almost 2 hours, this show might be worth it to you. At least the price is good.
(3)Brian O.
Great fun dive bar. I was there for Bearacudda and it was tons of fun. Staff is friendly, crowd is friendly and they also have decent drag shows. They do accept credit cards and have a juke box. Bathrooms are small so during busy evenings with lots of peeps, you will be in line and your kidneys will float. Karaoke night is kind of lame though seemed like same old folks there specifically for karaoke.
(5)Steven G.
Only been here once and it was on a Saturday afternoon. I came because I had gotten lunch nearby and there aren't a lot of bars in the area. I knew it was a gay bar and I had just planned to sit at the bar and sip some cheap drinks with a friend of mine. A few minutes later we ended up in an intense dart tournament with some regulars. Everyone was really fun and friendly and the bartender was great.
(5)Chrystalle B.
I really like this place. Ive been to many gay bars in this valley, and this one has truly the nicest staff. They have a great patio. At karaoke on Mondays, you can listen to 2 of the performing mavens of their showroom rehearse different songs w/ some wicked harmonies. The showroom: Whether its the Scandalesque student showcase, Th Sic Sense from down at Soul Invictus, or the AZ gender outlaws performing, youll have a great time. The showroom is very intimate. And hey girl hey! The queens that perform here are some of the best in the valley. Pandora DeStrange is reason to come see a show here by herself, but when you do you get hit w/ some wonderful guest stars like Savannah Stevens and the lovely Olivia Gardens. If youre looking for a friendly neighborhood gay bar with a large splash of fabulous, The Rock is it.
(5)Timothy C.
This place is just ok. Its kinda small and is only fun if theres a drag show going on. Its ridiculous that they host to big name drag queens when their area in which they hold the show is ridiculously small and cannot hold the number of people wanting to go
(3)Maci K.
A group of us girls decided we wanted to do something different one night, so we ended up at The Rock for the Barbara Seville drag show. None of us had been to a drag show before so we didn't really know what to expect. We were pleasantly surprised with what we got. The music acts were great and the commentary in between was hilarious! I loved how much they all interacted with everyone in the audience. I can't wait to go back again! Also, you've probably seen this in the reviews already but make sure you bring some singles. You'll feel left out if you don't!
(4)Scott P.
I Love The Rock! It is a Friendly Neighborhood Bar that has made some amazing changes in the last year! The drinks are reasonably priced, the staff is friendly, the owners do ALOT for their community and are very focused on Giving Back to the community that Supports Them! You can experience a wide array of entertainment here...Drag, Comedy, Live Music, Dance Parties, Pagaents, Karaoke, Poker and Darts
(5)Sarah H.
Had a great time here on Friday night Lots of swell people, good drinks, awesome karaoke and dancing. Love it.
(5)Meschelle H.
Meh...this bar whelms me. Not over and not under. The bartenders are pretty friendly and the drinks are cheap. There's usually some drag show or karaoke going on when I stop in and that's about it. The end.
(3)Alexander C.
My feet were frozen in place.. I couldn't back out now! My friend dragged me into this place for karaoke.. as soon as I walked in the door I wanted to turn around and walk back out. This place is 'the' dive gay bar in town.. there was some horrid karaoke going on in the front and some incoherent benefit show going on in the back.. the patio seemed nice enough but not a soul out there 'cept 4 drag queens smoking. As soon as this guy started 'singing' some song from Phantom we knew it was time to go. Couldn't stand another second in this place.. just not my scene.. my friend was irritated we wanted to leave..
(1)Jana S.
Bleh. Most of us have ventured to the rock at some point in time. It has always been quite awful, but I had some hope after new ownership took over and renovated the place. It is always sad to see a place that has potential, be complete crap. Upon walking in we were greeted by a small room used as a bar area, with random bar tables along the side. And whales. And scary looking people. And a DJ...well...kinda...he was playing music from a computer..you know...like you would so at home. We ordered two beers and sat down. Why not give it a chance, right? Just when we thought that things couldn't get worse, we heard a sound. Like a squealing sound. Yes, you guess right, horrible karaoke ON A FRIDAY NIGHT!?!?! Why God, why????? We chugged our beers and left.
(1)Sam H.
It's cool spot. Came here once. There's a patio for the smokers, parking lot, drinks are strong :-) only miller light on tap but carry other bottled beers. Bar tender Wed night was a cool guy. There is also a room with a stage. One toilet per bathroom is a minus and can only imagine crowded nights and waiting.
(3)Dave R.
One star for the AWESOME service (especially the cute bartender in the Boy Scout uniform), one star for the really dedicated karaoke MC, one star for the reasonably-priced drinks, one star for the PHENOMENAL dedication to giving back to the community, and one star for the big patio. Negative five billion for the snarky bitches who thought they owned the place on a Saturday night. We brought a huge party, we kept the bartenders busy, and all they could do was insult us while they nursed a single beer all night. And the bartenders gave no indication that we were a welcome addition. Gay guys not welcome at a gay bar? No thank you. The place was DEAD on a Saturday night, except for the territorial regular jerks. Despite the great service, the bartenders really didn't make us feel welcome. Maybe we'll try again earlier in the evening, but the neighborhood feel we had grown to expect was gone.
(2)Amanda B.
Each trip to The Rock gets better. When you can leave with a bill well under $10 for hours of entertainment with excellent and friendly service, there's no reason it shouldn't be a five-star spot. It's definitely worth a trip.
(5)Nathan S.
OK so I am a fan of the gay bars. Shocked? Didn't think so. I also like karaoke. Shocked now? I leave nothing to surprise. I love this bar. The patrons tend to choose awful songs for karaoke but somehow it works out as charming here. Everyone is super gracious and friendly; very welcoming to new singers. The patio is terrific. Roomy, friendly and plenty of seating for the smokers and always someone to light up your smoke. The drinks are reasonable and well poured and the bartenders are good people. Just your friendly neighborhood dive bar...with a rainbow flag.
(4)Jo L.
Nice place, big patio. Now offering LIVE sketch comedy! Wednesday, November 17th, see local troupe Th[sic] Sense in their 2nd annual Holiday Show!: A lighter, snappier take on the Holiday times. Not for the easily offended. Sketches include: "The Scariest Hollowe'en Costume", "The First Thanksgiving", and "Who Shot Santa Claus?", as well as the infectious song "Mama Christmas"
(5)Christopher L.
So much has changed since new ownership.... The staff is friendly, efficient, and plentiful.. I'm basing my review on two trips over the last year for a special event known as Bearracuda... which has been a spectacular big mess of fun each time I've attended. The owner of The Rock seems like an extra cool dude, and I applaud him for his improvements to the bar. Also booze = dirt cheap. Woot.
(4)Mike L.
Cheap and reliable. Just a normal gay bar with good prices and good people. It's laid back and exactly what I like in a bar. The clientele is more mature than many of the gay bars.
(4)Robert L.
This is probably the most aptly named gay bar in Phoenix. Link "the Rock" to Alcatraz and voila, you have this nasty little place. I don't mean this in the prison sense, as you have the liberty to go (or leave) at your whim, but I mean it in the dirty/dank sense. Never have I been to a bar at which they ridicule regulars. Most bars would consider regulars to be familiar faces; loyal sources of income. However, I've heard staff use "alkie" spitefully in reference to regulars. This gross little hell hole is a must-skip spot in the Valley GLBT scene.
(1)Leslie B.
I have to say that since the new ownership this place has raised the bar!..(no pun intended)..the renovations that have been done are fantastic. New sound system, floor tile, ceiling tile, ceiling fans, millwork on the walls, kudos to Doug & Michael as they are sparing no expense here. Still great karaoke on Friday nights as well as Saturday. Trish, Kitty & Josh still pouring great drinks at resonable prices. The karaoke on Friday nights is a blast and the bartenders getting in on the karaoke makes it that much more fun. If you have not been to The Rock in the past 4 months, you need to go and check out whats been happening there.
(4)Roxanne P.
first off this place is not closed. i just went there 2 nights ago(today is july25 2010.) anyways, had a great time. great people, cheap drinks and karokee (on friday nights at 930.) the bartenders were so fun, super freindly, and cute! i would tell definitely recommend this place to anyone!
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