Phoenix Rising

I came to visit the state and wanted to go to a gay bar and this is where I ended up. The bartender that served me was great and he was attentive enough that I got my orders quickly enough.
The place itself is «ok» I came on a night during the dragshow which was great!
–If you want to dance or anything this might not be the place to go to. This place seems social and everyone seems to know each other so overall an OK experience.

Went into this place hoping to have fun and dance. When i walked in we were stared at like we were not wanted there. My friend had to use the restroom so as we were waiting for her to come out the bartender starts to harass us saying we cant be drunk in a bar. We asked what are you talking about and he starts saying we told him we were high I said what are you talking about? So then he says I am calling the cops we told him to go ahead and call then he starts saying we were not welcome there and pulls out a bat from the bar and threatens us with it. My friends were black and he kept staring at them as well like a KKK member or something. He just kept hitting the bar with the bat like we were supposed to be scared. We left the bar after my friend came out of the bathroom. I can see why this place is dead on a Friday night I will never go back to this racist place. We went on to other bars on the strip and had a blast. I have never been treated so badly in my life. Stay away at all cost.

I had previously been to Phoenix, but recently rediscovered it over pride weekend this year and have been back since because I had such a great experience. The bar itself is nice and every time I’ve been in there has been a drag show going on. The bartenders have all been very attentive and extremely helpful and you don’t have to wait long for a drink.
The best thing about Phoenix in my opinion, though, is the patio. Stepping out there is like stepping into another dimension. There are comfortable outdoor couches and the overall feel of the space is great. There is also a bar outside but I’m not sure how often there is a bartender out there. I have really enjoyed my recent times at Phoenix and look forward to my future experiences! Definitely one of my favorite bars on the strip!

I’ve been here SOOOOO many times, and it’s always fun. Great patio.

my partner and i went back for pride as always bar tender big mike was awsome!!! thanks to the great staff at phoenix rising… see u next time were in okc…