Walked in feeling great, walked out with duct tape residue on my shorts. Bold choice, Chill Bar. The good stuff first & there are many good things: strong drinks, a genuinely fun and friendly crowd, and a patio that's beautiful under the string lights at night. No complaints on vibe or service. But we need to talk about the furniture. I sat down on a booth that crackled like it was held together by a single roll of duct tape and sheer optimism. The patio chairs are in the same boat; wobbly stools held together by a prayer, and what looks like clearance-rack lawn furniture. This is Palm Springs, a town famous for its mid-century modern design, and the seating currently looks like it lost a fight with a garage sale. I'll absolutely keep coming back and recommending this place. The atmosphere and people are worth it, but the furniture needs an upgrade to match everything else this place has going for it. Would come back, might bring a cushion just in case. read more

It's always a fun spot in Palm Springs. I tend to just hand out along arena district wherever I'm here for a drink and bar hopping. And I think there's only two places that's somewhat a club. This place and Hunters as they have a dance floor. I could be wrong with the others nearby but they seemed more like bars. The last few times I've been here, sometimes the back bar area is either open or closed. Could be that they're only open during the weekend for dancing and special event. Regardless, it's a fun little spot for a drink. Obviously, depending on when you visit determines the crowd. Mid week is mellow with locals there's for a drink. Weekend tends to bring loads of weekender out for a night of drinking and dancing. Bachelorette party's having the time of their lives. That's when the back bar area is open which they also have another bar there. Dancers are normally on stages shaking their money maker as well. They have two patio with the main one being right along the side of the bar. Back bar patio is smaller and I feel like it's where you would smoke. Decent size bar right when you walk in. Sometimes it's slow grabbing a drink but it's still a nice place. It's always a night out whenever we're here. read more

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Good music, quick service drinks and great bartenders. The Gogo's are fun too! It does get a rowdy "straight" crowd at times and lots of bachelorette groups. Doesn't really feel like a "gay bar" much anymore. Used to come here a lot when we would visit PS. Had a lot of fun dancing. Lately, it feels like it has changed a bit with the folks coming in and the unfriendly patrons. So probably not coming back for awhile. read more

My husband and I (I am a female so we are a straight couple) absolutely LOVED Chill Bar in our night out in Palm Springs. We arrived at 7pm on a Saturday and it was very chill (hence the name) and we were greeted by the bartender who got us our drinks right away. My Espresso Martini was less than $15 with tip which is a steal considering LA prices. We were able to watch the World Cup game which was a huge plus as we enjoyed our drinks. There is also a complimentary water station which is nice so you don't have to wait (and pay) for water. Around 9pm is when the back room opens which turns into an amazing nightclub! The music is awesome as there wasn't an empty dance floor which made good vibes all around. The male dancers are also a huge plus! Big shout out to DJ Redspace who got the party started! Definitely a great night out! read more

First visit to this "dance bar" which is in the heart of the gay area (Arenas Rd.) in downtown Palm Springs. We stopped in during Christmas week, and it was packed. Seemed to be more of a mixed age crowd than some other places on the street. Upon arrival, we walked the premises checking out the large front bar, and then into the back area which had the dance floor and a smaller bar. The three of us opted for a table out on the patio which provided the inside music as a background, so having a conversation was possible. The drinks were good and a little more reasonably priced than at our first stop. They had male go-go dancers around the main bar area, providing a little extra visual stimulation over all of the regular customers dancing in the back. All-male bar and wait staff the night of our visit. Overall, I enjoyed myself more than at our first stop, Hunters, which was across the street. I would definitely come back here again. read more

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all i can say is look how run down it has become. used to be so fun and clean. Andy still the best read more

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We came out for a quick getaway to PS and had planned some bar hopping. Chill bar was the fourth and final stop. Not the plan but we were having so much fun we decided to stay! Music was epic! Bartenders were friendly and quick! And the vibe was . Brandon was our bartender and he was so fun, attentive, and cute!!! We had a blast!!! read more

What's a Sunday afternoon in Palm Springs without a good, old-fashioned drag brunch? A day without sunshine perhaps. More like a day without eyeliner and mascara but never without concealer. Regardless Jamie W and I didn't have to face this conundrum because we ended up reserving a couple of spots for the Sunday brunch. What a delightfully appropriate name. Quite chill indeed. We were seated at the counter where we had a good vantage point for snapping the drag queens as they strut by. And what would be a drag brunch without $18 Bottomless Mimosas? Two please (Photo 9). They certainly weren't stingy with refills. We decided to share the $15 Belgian Waffles nicely prepared with fresh berries, chantilly cream, powdered sugar, and maple syrup (Photo 8). That was enough for us before the show started. The entertainment portion didn't disappoint, as there were five splendiferously dressed performers in constant rotation. We recognized at least a couple of them as veterans from The Abbey, our platinum standard for drag brunch nirvana. The show lasted a couple of hours, just enough time for the sparkling wine to kick in. A gay old time was had by all. DRINKS - 4 stars...the mimosas tasted better the more we downed them FOOD - 4 stars...the waffles were satisfying ENTERTAINMENT - 4.5 stars...the show was top drawer AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...a bit crowded for a drag venue SERVICE - 4 stars...responsive...and the boys looked good, too TOTAL - 4 stars...cumulatively a defining Palm Springs experience RELATED - Exploring Palm Springs? Here's my collection of places l've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2uqw6KW read more

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The Chill Bar is...CHILL! My wife and I were introduced to the Chill Bar by a couple we know. It was their Friday afternoon habit, and was a convenient location to join them when we were in town. Sitting in the heart of Palm Springs' Gay Bar headquarters, Arenas Street, this bar welcomes everyone. Service is quick and efficient. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. They have a great drinks menu, a very impressive choice of bar food and more substantial fare. read more

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Out of towners here. Popped in and out of the bars in the immediate area. Definitely best music and crowd. Younger crowd as well. read more

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Awful music last Sunday early evening. So awful, I and guests went next door. Not sure of the genre but thnk it was from another planet, like Mars read more

Lots of people seem to have a good vibe here. A drag queen was the MC for bingo when we came in. Lots of friendly faces and our bartender was friendly as well. I did ask for a Tito's and soda water however I did not see one bottle of Tito's and my drink certainly did not taste like Tito's. All in all, it's a great inclusive bar. I just did not enjoy my drink. read more

I came to palm springs and visited chill bar. it was extremely lively and fun. The cocktails had perfect proportions. Brandon was my bartender and he was very attentive and friendly. I will always recommend this establishment. read more

Brandon is amazing! Find him and enjoy the night! First time here and I'll come back just because of him.

One of your employees Paulie does not complement the rest of your staff. Very rude, no personality, short and does not create a welcoming space for your guest. read more

Chill Bar is ALWAYS a vibe in Palm Springs. I was first introduced to it from their weekend drag shows. So so so fun and very intimate and enjoyable with great mix of famous queens and local queens. The bar itself is a good as well. They're open for a lot of the day, and is a good day drinking spot, though not always super busy in the day. At night, it gets packed and sometimes they open the dancing rooms in the back. We went during Pride and got to see gogo butts live and in color. Drinks are always strong, which is typical of gay bars. Probably favorite gay bar in Palm Springs. read more

Great drinks at even better prices. Drag brunch and Drag bingo are so much fun. Everyone working there was really cool, welcoming and nice. They were working so hard and still had a great attitude. I had so much fun with my gays and I'll definitely recommend for all the LGBTQ+ days and nights. read more

The conditions of this place are unacceptable. Broke furniture, filthy and sticky floors. read more

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My friends and I went Thursday night to have some drinks. Dj was not playing good music. My friend went to ask the DJ to play some Britney but he seemed bothered. He never played any good music. Felt like a straight bar playing Mexican corridos is not the vibe. A lot of us walked out read more

The bartender fraudulently gave himself a nice tip on my card which is funny because he's one of the worst bartenders I've ever had. Guess I'll be contacting AMEX about that. Also, check your credit cards after coming here. read more

Drinks are strong music is a vibe and the boys so many pretty boys Looking for an epic night out with good vibes good drinks and friendly faces! This place is always a fun time read more

I came in on May 28th to celebrate a friends birthday. I ordered a Mexican lollipop drink with the female bartender. I simply didn't like it, I figured I ordered the wrong drink with the wrong person. So I went to the other side of the bar and ordered a skinny margarita with the gentlemen in the hwy 111 hat. He just stared at me and then smiled. Made the drink, then asked about three times if I needed anything else. I said "no just the one drink for me". He then asked AGAIN "anything else" his tone was very condescending. I asked him if there's an issue because I have two drinks, he can keep my first one I don't want it, it's gross. I didn't ask him to remake the first drink or complain at all. I paid for the margarita and left. When I came back to order a second drink, he ignored me and my friend at the well so long that the female bartender came across the bar to take my order. I ordered the skinny margarita, she laughs, then points to the other bartender and says "he'll do that for you" and walks away. Now not only are they being lazy, they are being rude. I'm a local, I work ON ARENAS. I come in at least twice a week, always am polite, and always tip well. I work customer service everyday, never have I gave a customer attitude for ordering a standard drink at a bar. You're a bartender, your job is to make drinks. They just didn't want to make a drink that took more than 35 seconds. It wasn't a packed Saturday, I can read a room and he had time to do it, they both just simply are lazy. Do better. read more

Love this bar for years. Revisited and a little disappointed with the music and vibes. Make Palm Springs gay bars gay again

We came in for the Sunday drag brunch. We had a blast! Our server was amazing! And hats off to the entire staff for really managing the crowd and keeping things enjoyable and in check. Some people were hot messes and they handled everyone in a super friendly and firm manner. Wish I had got our servers name but she was fantastic! We also LOVED the food! I had the chilaquiles and it was fabulous! Also the drag performers were fantastic! Thanks again! We have a blast! read more

This review is for the Sunday drag brunch. Second time in Palm Springs in a year...and the first reservation we made upon returning. This is a BLAST! I can't recommend sitting at the bar highly enough if you like your mimosa "endless". The bar staff is outstanding and you will never see your glass empty. I swear you take one sip and it is immediately refilled. The food is also very good, i got the breakfast sandwich and it is huge...and tasty. (It comes with a bag of chips...that is a little disappointing, but honestly i was full after the sandwich). Get ready for a great show as well...they bring the entertainment every time. You are guaranteed to have the best brunch experience in Palm Springs at this bar. read more

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First time coming here and met one of the best bartenders. Never been here but he made he feel at home. Brandon was the best!

What happened at this bar was completely unacceptable, especially for a place that advertises itself as a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community. I was here with my wife and a group of 10 LGBTQ friends to celebrate my birthday. While we were enjoying ourselves, my wife (who is masculine-presenting and a combat veteran) noticed some lights and was simply looking to see if there was another part of the bar we could check out. Out of nowhere, a short bar-back physically pushed her and said, "This area is closed." My wife remained calm and respectful. She looked at him and simply said, "Please don't touch me, sir." His response? "I can touch you if I want to." That is harassment and completely unprofessional. My wife does not even drink, and as a veteran, being shoved like that can be extremely triggering. She asked for respect, and instead he escalated. When we tried to leave calmly, I respectfully told him that people deserve words, not hands, and that no staff member should be putting their hands on guests. Instead of owning his mistake, he became even more disrespectful, misgendered my wife, and told her she was "about to get kicked out"!!! even though all she said was "please don't touch me." This was beyond rude, dangerous, and unacceptable. Ten of us left immediately, and Chill Bar has lost all of our business. To management: I urge you to review your cameras from that night. The way your staff behaved was not only unprofessional, it was harmful. Safe spaces should feel safe, this did not. Until real accountability is taken, I will never step foot in this establishment again, and I will make sure others know how unsafe and disrespectful this experience was. read more

Chill Bar is chill, but always busy... So not as chill in that sense lol. You can definitely find a spot inside or on their unique patio to lounge and take it in. The line was real every night over the weekend I was here, but worth it. Their music is a great mix of a lot from electronica synth pop to latin reggaeton and some serious bangers... So dancing is a yes. You can enjoy food (tres soyrizo tacos all day - hold the queso for me) as well as adult beverages, great djs, solid bartenders and live entertainers #DragIsNotACrime fun go-go's when they have those great movers and shakers. Good consistent deals throughout the week, and good themes. It's definitely the most all inclusive space in Palm Springs as well as on Arenas Rd. It's lgbtq+ all the way, but also very much for allies, guys, girls and all the beautiful people of the world!! And we're all beautiful! All are welcomed here! Very safe and very queer!! Come "chill" at Chill Bar :D And don't forget to tip!! read more

This is one of my favorite bars in the area. The music, dancers vibe and drinks are on point. One of the cheaper places to drink also. The drinks are stiffer with a cheaper price tag than the other bars. They also have first responder discounts, and daily specials that run all day not just 2 hours. This isn't your start the night and move on spot. It's a close the night with a bang or a come and stay all night kind of pace. read more

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The service was excellent. The bartender knew their stuff! The Bloody Marys are delicious here. The atmosphere is vibrant. The music is upbeat and energetic. I recommend this place. read more

Great drinks, wonderful music, the chicken bites are fabulous as well!!! Misters on the patio keep you ready for the party!! read more

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Friendly bar staff clean restrooms good happy hour prices on midweek drinks. Roberto welcomed us and made us feel welcome will be back for more read more

Come in on Tuesday and found there is a drag show that was supposed to start at 8pm, we are at 840pm and this has not started. We're advised at 825pm "drag show starts in 5 minutes" and nothing. Get it together! read more

Perhaps, one of the best bars in Palm Springs. The drinks are not only slightly and correctly strong, but they're what they're suppose to taste like. The music; the best! read more

Phone got stolen out of my pocket here last night on the dance floor. Went outside and the same had happened to at least 3 other people.

Interior was nicely decorated and had a cool futuristic vibe to it. Drinks were pretty good but some odd characters there. Overall, we had a good night. read more

Subject: Formal Complaint Regarding Incident at Chill Bar Palm Springs - October 25, 2025 To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to formally report a deeply disturbing incident that occurred at Chill Bar Palm Springs on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at approximately 11:00 PM. After spending some time at Bunker, I arrived at Chill Bar and was on the dance floor. Due to back pain, I decided to sit on a platform/stage near the front of the dance floor, a location where I have routinely sat during my ten years of patronage without issue. A security personnel member approached me and demanded I move. Although confused, as this usually only occurs for scheduled entertainment, I complied. The individual offered no explanation and departed. A short while later, still experiencing back pain, I sat down in the same area to rest. The same security personnel member returned and began yelling at me to move. I attempted to explain that I was resting due to back pain and that I had always been permitted to sit there. However, as soon as I stated "no," the security guard became aggressive, yelling, "You are leaving now!!" He then forcibly removed my beer from my hand, throwing it to the floor. Subsequently, he physically grabbed me, placed me in a wrestling headlock, and dragged me through the entire bar before forcibly removing me from the premises. I was not intoxicated or disorderly, nor was I obstructing anyone. I was simply seeking a brief moment of rest due to a physical discomfort. The unprovoked physical assault and verbal abuse I experienced were entirely unacceptable. This incident has left me deeply shaken and questioning my safety and ability to return to an establishment I have frequented and enjoyed for over a decade. I am unsure if this was an isolated act by an employee with anger management issues or if it reflects a new policy at Chill Bar Palm Springs. I believe it is important to bring this matter to your attention so that others may be spared similar treatment, especially within our community and so close to Pride events. Sincerely, Jeff read more

The name says it all, this is a "chill" bar! I love a clean bar, even better I love a bar that can actually make an old fashioned that doesn't taste and look like something served at a high school prom. I prefer outdoor seating, as long as it's comfortable and pleasant, this bar checks that box with a bonus, they also have a smoking section out there. Pull up a chair, have a well-made stiff drink with a stogie on the patio, that's how I like to end the day! read more

Jersey, Juan, and Mario are the ultimate wonderful humans of Chill Bar! They ensure that we're safe, happy, and taken care of. Would I come back! Fucken yes! read more

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They need to dust the ceiling and AC ducts it's filthy the drinks are good but I don't want dust my drink