Neil's Lounge totally lives up to its reputation as one of the Coachella Valley's top bars--in the best way. Walked in and the place was clean, super sociable, and genuinely friendly. The bartender immediately introduced himself, asked our names, and made us feel like regulars five minutes in. Big Cheers energy here. The crowd skewed more 50 yrs old+ locals, everyone posted up at the bar, chatting, laughing, clearly comfortable in their spot. Drinks are well-priced, no nonsense, and they've got karaoke if you're feeling brave (or just want the entertainment). I can already tell this would be a great spot to catch a football game or any sporting event--laid back, fun, and zero pretension. All in all, exactly what a bar should be. I liked it, I'd definitely be back, and I'm already planning my next visit. read more

Great local spot! We came here to watch the game and have a few drinks. It is very busy and packed if you come in the evening and I haven't tried the food they serve there, but I heard it's really good. read more

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I've been debating how to actually rate my visit here this past weekend. Our group of gals came to celebrate a bachelorette party. With 13 in our group, we arrived around 8:30pm ish. Luckily, plenty of tables throughout open to accommodate our group, without splitting us up. We snagged one of the six top tables, right at the dance floor/ DJ booth and the lil bar table right behind. The bartender was friendly enough to answer my lil questions if they had Ginger Ale, Red Bull, and Patron. Patrons can pay about go or run a tab. And pitchers of water are at the bar area too. As the night went along, our group, the group next to us and many others participated in karaoke. It was an absolute blast! Grab a piece of paper in front of the DJ booth and jot down your song of choice and have at it! Duets are welcome too! I loved how the crowd kept the pace going. Different music genres. Since it was my first time here- I didn't expect staff to take drink orders. That was definitely a plus! A water pitcher was placed at our table also. *I decided to take an ibuprofen before we arrived & even brought a Liquid IV pack. My rule of thumb is (at my tender age)- I wanna have fun tonight, but not pay the price the next morning! LOL I portioned my LIQUID IV between my Patron margaritas and cups of water. I asked our wait staff if food is served in the evening, and it's not. Now- this is where not just mine, but gals in my group as well had concern. Around 9:30pm - I was about to walk into the Ladies restroom. As I'm in that hallway- you can smell the stench of puke. Yes, in the hallway it's a bit muggy. When I opened the restroom door, the first stall- by the sink- is closed, purse on the floor and puke chunks laid out. Ughhh! I used the toilet right next to the first stall. When it was time to wash my hands, I knocked on that stall & asked the gal if she needed any help. VERY faintly she said no. As I went back to my table, I told my group what happened. Some of us went to security and explained the situation. For 2 hours, security allowed the gal to still remain in that toilet stall. As the night went on- my group and other female patrons had a look of disgust when they walked out of the restroom. Even during this time- friends from my group even asked if this inebriated patron needed assistance. As time went on during this period- the stench was appalling! I gagged a few times and even puked when I had to use the restroom. Many of us wondered why a situation like that was allowed for that time frame. And from our observation- she was by herself. Because the many times I had to use the toilet from the onset of this issue, to the gals in my group doing so- this inebriated patron did not have another gal checking up on her. There's a huge outdoor patio out front w/ many tables and a huge flat screen. Food truck was available around 11:30pm? read more

I was at Neil's on a Sunday night at around 10:30 pm. I'm never out that late but my wife was working OT and I was home most of the day and wanted to get out for an hour They were out of Coors Light so I ordered a different beer After I sat down I noticed about 250 people standing around screaming shouting over one another. They were obvious people who like cheap drinks and who don't have anywhere to be at 8:00 am on Monday morning. I was going to have 2 beers but the noise was so loud that I had to leave after one beer. Maybe I go back at 1 pm on a Tuesday when most of these people are still sleeping. Oh the Security people are worthless. To get back to my car I had to walk through a dark alley with 5 homeless people while security was sitting in a chair and playing Candy Crush on his cell phone. read more

Three of us ate lunch here for the first time. Our first impression walking in was wow, this place is dark! Bartender was super friendly and said "give it a few minutes and you'll be fine". He then said we're known for our burgers but we have a quarter rack of ribs for lunch today. We all had different types of burgers and they were all delicious. They ranged in price from $13-$15 with fries or rings $3. The bar scene was all locals bellyed up having drinks and a good time. We got there by 11:30 and were out by 12:45. The inside was definitely set up for karaoke or a band as there is a DJ booth and dance floor. It appears to be a great place to hang out with some friends and enjoy a cold one. read more

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I've known of this place way before Mrs.DeLeon bought it. It's an amazing entertainment experience when you go there. The staff and management team provide great customer service and the food is delicious. Restrooms are clean and neat. I highly recommend this place read more

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Do you want a 5 star bar food experience? If so come to Neil's. Top 5 wings in the country. Great wing sauce. Heavy pour on the mixed drinks. Josh is the bartender you want. If you are in the valley you must stop at Neil's for a meal and/or drink! read more

Josh (not Neil) the bartender was an absolute 100/10. We were visiting and he gave us an empty bottle of casa azul after hearing me talk about it! read more

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We had the best time! The two bearded bartenders were fantastic didn't get their names. Drinks were strong. Karaoke was so fun. Can't wait to go back read more

Great spot to hang out and have a cold beer! Dive bar atmosphere makes things that much better! Food is well above a "dive bar's standards! read more

Karaoke night ar 9.00pm and the place is packed. Pro tip u can park next door at Midas Shop DO NOT PARK AT CIRCLE K YOUR CAR WILL GET TOWED read more

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Only come here if you want to get beat up. We were on a family trip, and my brother in law was minding his own business, singing karaoke, when five men ganged up on him and hit him in the face multiple times. He was left bleeding while the bouncer and staff stood by and did nothing. No attempt to help and no concern for safety. This is not just a bad experience. It is an unsafe and poorly run environment. I would never recommend Neil's Lounge to anyone who values basic safety. read more

the asian jimmy he was an unpleasant to my family and i, as paid for poll table before 1 am. As he rudely assumed that there was no more pool because on light or triangle on the table. As it is neil's you would assume a dime light: s neil's isn't the top tier bar. Rude servility but everyone else was cool and wasn't giving a refund as we should've assumed. No sign were posted anywhere. All the other guard were nicely and accommodated, but the Asian Jimmy. read more

Went to Neil's Karaoke Bar and honestly had mixed feelings. The bar itself is cool--good vibe, fun space, and it should be a great karaoke spot. Unfortunately, the karaoke jockey completely ruined the experience. We signed up to sing at 11:00 PM and didn't get called until 1:26 AM, which is ridiculous. During that time, it was very obvious he was playing favorites--one group of girls sang four songs before we even got a single turn. No explanation, no acknowledgment, nothing. On top of that, the KJ, Jim, had zero energy. He barely spoke on the mic, didn't hype anyone up, and didn't create any kind of fun karaoke atmosphere. Karaoke lives and dies by the host, and this one was just bad. Cool bar, but if karaoke is the main reason you're going, be prepared to wait forever and possibly get skipped unless you're one of the favorites. read more

Great dive bar! They are ranked #52 in the country. Now, why I go there. The service. The bartenders, jos5h, Eddie and Manny are always there to greet you with a smile and a cold beverage. Drinks are strong, cheap and fast. I play the juke box Everytime. This is a cheers bar through and through. Everyone says hi when you come in. Ok, the food. The cockybull has some of the best food in town. They have daily specials. Thursday is 2 massive delicious burgers and fries for $15. Friday is fish and chips with steak fries for under $20. We split this and can barely finish it. Ok now the best .. fried chicken in Saturday. 4 pieces, coleslaw, mashed potatoes and gravy with desert for around $20. Oh and breakfast on Sundays only. I had chicken fried steak covered in sausage gravy, 2 eggs, bacon and hash browns. Delicious. read more

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Let's just start with hell yeah. What a crazy little spot, kind of tucked away. You would never expect a dive bar to be as large as this was. Service was impeccable, never let a drink end before being asked if you needed a new drink. Music was fun. The karaoke singers were good, usually on key. Find little establishment. I definitely be going back again just to have a good time. read more

Neil's is one of our favorite hangouts!Best service, great cocktails and really good food! The prices are amazing but what stands out for us, is that Josh and his kitchen crew make us snowbirds feel just as important as the locals! Everyone has a great time at Neil's! If you haven't already, give it a try! read more

Awesome food and great customer service!! Here visiting from out of town and would definitely recommend! Great ambiance! Definitely a 5 star dive bar! read more

I think everyone should experience Neil's! It's Kareoke every day! It's got a taco truck some nights. It's a great place for anyone visiting to go to! It's mostly locals. I would take an uber because parking can be a challenge! Going in and out of a tight lot late at night, is the only challenge. read more

The food here is fantastic. The sliders and the onion rings are second to none. I only work in Palm Springs, but I can't wait to go back next time. I'm there and the spicy margaritas out of this world. read more

Hubby's Hideaway and he hangs here with other interesting characters...Friendly, fun and affordable. read more

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Had a going away party here a few weeks ago for a coworker- Josh and his crew made everything easy and budget friendly. The ambiance speaks for itself. The service is fast and friendly. The food was so much better than anticipated!!!! Great place to spend with friends! read more

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Came to relax and unwind. A dive bar with 2 pool tables. This place was the closest to our resort so we can play pool. Food truck outside for late-night eats. Beware there are a lot of locals and if you are not nice to the doorman he will NOT let you in! I witnessed a few gentlemen that were not allowed due to their attitudes. Be nice or stay home lol. Oh! They also have karaokee! read more

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FANTASTIC dive bar! Once you go you will know why it is the top 100 "Best Dive Bars" in the nation! Service is top notch, and the food? AWSOME! Check this place out... read more

Love this dive bar. The drinks are great and I tried the food today and it was amazing. I had the crispy chicken sandwich with fries and couldn't be more pleased with my meal. Josh the bartender was great. Can't wait to go back. read more

Apparently if you're gay or look like a suburban mom they won't sell you beer. I walked in with my girlfriend went to the bar all excited to have a drink and sing some karaoke. We were ignored for a solid seven minutes while actively trying to get the bartenders attention. We left. I'll never go back. read more

I hesitate to leave this review because I don't want you all to screw up an amazing place. Josh , the main bartender is awesome! "Bar Rescue" Would hire him away if they knew about him! The guys , especially Israel, are serving food that Chef Ramsy would be firing up the big grill in honor of them. I often drive 134.4 miles from San Diego to go to this place: Nevermind... Don't go here. I don't want u to screw the place up! read more

Nice afternoon hang out! friendly active crowd! good service along with excellent food specials! Taco Tuesday 4 tacos $12.00. Margarita was strong to go with tasty tacos! read more

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Great bar and food don't miss out on the food location happy hour good place for a quick stop or spend time with your buddy's read more

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This bar is great! A ton of locals that are friendly and inviting! Highly recommend this bar!!

5 Stars Cockybull Grill inside Neil's Lounge is one of my go-to spots! The food is always fresh and flavorful. Huge thanks to Josh and the cooks--they never disappoint. I celebrated my graduation there, and everything was just as I requested. Great food, drinks, and karaoke make it the perfect place for a fun night out. Neil's Lounge is where it's at! read more

Very disrespectful. Felt absolutely disregarded by the bouncer making my friends change clothes. Extremely disappointed.

Went in to have a couple drinks Apparently you can't walk up with any sort of drink (not even a cup of soda) without them "legally denying you entry " Unbelievable First time here read more

Very layed back, fun environment. Diverse environment. Received great service from and many laughs from the bartender Eddie. Had a delicious lunch from the restaurant there, Josh provided a great service with this. Made for a great day! Will be returning and highly recommending. read more

We went here for the first time last With a group of people from where we live that love the place. The burgers and fries and onion rings were very good. And the atmosphere is kind of old rock 'n' roll funk it's OK for a dive bar. The weight staff there's not enough of them. You have to go to the bar to order your drinks and you have to go to this window in the restaurant to order your food at 5 o'clock and then you go pick it up when they tell you it's ready. read more

fun music good price on drinks a large crowd after it gets dark.i dont think theres a better karaoke bar in the valley definitely should come check it out read more

Wow! I normally eat French fries at the 2nd half of my meal. Yesterday, I got an order of fries as a munchie. They were wonderful! Absolutely the best I've ever had! I was the right amount too! $6.00 ! read more

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Great Staff Great Food Great Prices, fun place to hang out. Lots of parking, convenient location

So fun! Came in on a whim and hit karaoke night. Great crowd and crew. Football too! Tequilas were on point as was the bar staff!

Fun atmosphere, good value and tasty food. The Karaoke was a kick. The staff is friendly and although very busy, we were able to secure a table quickly. This was our first visit and we're definitely going back and bringing friends. read more