I stopped by Sunday which karaoke was happening. It's one of the fun spot that I love along the strip of bars. Not your typical club but more of a lounge with fun show tunes and music videos. Depending on what night you visit, it does get busy. Drinks are cheap and reasonable. The vibe tends to be more of the mellow crowds, older but fun. Everyone there is for the same things, the show tunes. Also depending on the nights, there's different things going on. I know one night they show musicals which I've never been. I've been normally during the weekend as a start before hitting the other bars. It's always a fun spot to start the night. Everyone is there for fun and singing. A nice patio that looks out to the strip so it's good for people watching. The bar isn't that big so trying to get a drink can be a little of a hassle as they tend to only have two bartenders working. Seemed like that each time I've been. The line situation is also a cluster issue as people are just standing wherever and then trying to work their way in. You'll get a drink but it maybe a while if the place is packed. Regardless it's a fun spot to start the night or end the night. There's no dance floor as it's mainly hi top tables. read more

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I've lived in Palm Springs for 15 years, and at some point you're going to end up in a gay bar. It's part of the culture here. They're everywhere, and they're a big reason the city feels as fun and open as it does. Quadz, right off Arenas Road, is one of those places that clearly has its crowd. One of my closest friends is gay and proudly so, and he brings me here often. I can see why. It's easy, relaxed, and doesn't try too hard. This is not a dance club. It's more of a starting point for the night. You come here first, have a few drinks, settle into the vibe, and then decide where to go next. The drinks are affordable, which never hurts, and people are actually social instead of just staring at their phones. They do karaoke, and it's a mix of everything. Some nights it's locals getting up there, other nights there are hired performers singing throwback 80s songs. In the background, old MTV-style music videos are always playing, which gives the whole place a nostalgic, slightly chaotic charm. I had to laugh when I saw my Yelp bestie, Alex K. from Los Angeles, has written six reviews for Quadz. That alone tells you something. For a lot of people, this is the spot. After spending time here, I get it. It's not about being flashy. It's about being consistent, welcoming, and just plain fun. read more

Love this place! They have the friendliest bouncer! Fight started to break out in the bathroom line and he handled perfectly.

$12 bucks for a shot of espelon on a Tuesday night. $$$$$ Not busy and now I see why even though they have a fun trivia host.

Quadz is a long bar nightclub with good well price drinks, great bartenders, super doorperson/security and an endless supply of showtunes, nostalgia and entertainment. Typically one of the busiest bars on the Arenas Rd block of businesses in Downtown Palm Springs between Indian Canyon Drive and Calle Encilla. It's a very all inclusive gay bar with good music throughout the day and night... Open from 2PM to 2AM... 7 days a week! They have a sibling location in Las Vegas... A little more sports bar (Gym Bar like), but just a fun and inviting as the original Quadz in PS. You can enjoy trivia nights, comedy shows, karaoke and fun themes throughout the month as well as seriously crazy cool happy hour specials through the week... Say Tito's (Vodka)!!! $4 for a well drink O.O I'll take three!!! The drinks are all perfection, though that special Tiki menu (available on Tuesday)... Is a savory yes please! When there's a major event, convention or gathering like Palm Springs Pride you'll find parking nearby to be challenging, plus rideshare is always recommended #DrinkResponsibly Multiple huge free parking structures closeby make for some light walking, but if you know Palm Springs, you know parking is free and with few limits or restrictions just about anywhere in the entire Coachella Valley. There is a small shared parking lot for Quadz that is available most times of the year (not for pride) as well as parking directly on Arenas Rd (again not for pride), throughout most of the year. Some bars are cash only, especially during major weekends... However Quadz stays consistent... Which is why people enjoy it... Not to mention that gorgeous patio overlooking the Downtown Area with tables, couches and stationary seating. The inside has a good amount of space, but places to kick back or even grab a chair around/near the bar fill up first. The restroom line can get pretty long at night especially, however they're unisex which makes it go a bit faster (usually kept up). Was glad I could stop in without a wait during the tail end of the weekend and enjoy their signature video bar vibes with more monitors/flat screens than you can count (on the the patio as well)... Liza homage tribute + showtunes were a great nightcap with my nightcap on Sunday Funday. Whether you're queer, gay, bi, trans, lesbian, pan, apart of the lgbtqia+ or an ally... Quadz is for you!! And Quadz is for sure for Q ;) read more

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This place is on Arena is my favorite one. It's very social and it has great videos, camaraderie, friendly, social crowd, good drinks, and really good seating. Very eclectic crowd and they do have sing-along and music videos which can be quite entertaining. This is not a dancing location per se but a good social for people go back over and over again to socialize and have good drinks.. read more

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One of my favorite bars in Palm Springs. Drinks are more reasonably priced than other places on Arenas. The patio provides a great view of of Arenas. read more

Loved the show tunes and music videos. We were eventually able to get seats at the bar and the service was great.

Walked in. A total of five, sad-looking patrons yet *every* table was dirty with dried up drink glasses. No employees were even in sight. We immediately turned around and left. Have a little pride in your own establishment or why fucking bother. read more

My group of girlfriends had a heartbreaking and traumatic experience at quadz on Thursday March 20th at 10:20pm. Truly we are shaken up and trying to forget this experience and it was so unnecessary and bizzare. Our first night welcome into Palm Springs was assaulted and stained. There was no warning or explanation besides blatant misogyny against women as patrons. We had no idea the hostility we would face at a gay bar. To my experience this has never occurred in the lgbtqa+ community which we have in our group as well and we are from all over USA- CA, AZ, CO, NY, FL. They refused to accept our brides and her mother's Arizona drivers licenses. They claimed the ID was not valid long enough to be real somehow. After illegally refusing to serve us for being women they forced us out of the bar. A mid forties male bar staff with a short cut of black hair chased us out of the bar. He shoved the door violently onto my sisters face and foot causing her to bleed excessively and it was traumatic. When we were angry and upset at this they yelled at us explicitly that this is why they do not serve women. I am so sad because this hate against women has NO SPACE and it cannot be supported in our country or Palm Springs. Our multiple uber drivers home separately confirmed to us that it is well known in the area that gay bars are not safe or welcoming for women. As women we can also be part of the pride community and we should at least be respected, and never ever under any circumstances assaulted by staff. They are not bbb accredited and the complaint has been filed as well as police report. Do not give hateful and outdated businesses your service. Management take a look inwards and seek therapy for your hate against women. It is ILLEGAL to refuse service based on gender. I have never been so disappointed in society. read more

Quadz - Assaulted by bar staff. Door slammed into face and foot. - Gay Bars Near Me - Palm Springs, California

I was just there. I always went there whenever I was in Palm Springs since before they became Quadz. It was my favorite bar in Palm Springs. Tonight, I was there for the first time till almost closing time. It was 10 min. to 2 am. All the lights lite up. My partner went to the restroom, and I was going to wait for him. An old white employee or maybe the owner came next to me and yelled at me "good bye." like saying leave now. It was 10 min. before 2am yet, but he did not want me there. I did not finish my beer, but I left before my partner came back from the restroom. He needs to treat guests with more respect. I would never go back there again. read more

I've worked in the service industry for many years and want to compliment Ed the doorman. He is professional, friendly and truly looks after the bar guests. It's not an easy job I know, but Ed gives a great first impression for this bar. read more

Fun bar on nights that song and dance videos from Broadway and movies but understaffed. Waiting on line for 10-15 minutes for a drink in a PS Arenas Bar is unacceptable. Nice crowd and door guys but bar tenders need to move a bit faster and management needs to add another on peak nights. I would return but I hope this improves. read more

Quadz has a fine, relaxed vibe for happy hour with a full bar. The drinks are stiff and the bartenders friendly. The other patrons are also friendly and it's easy to strike up a conversation. Quadz has far more tables/seats than other bars in the area which makes for an even more relaxed visit. Later in the evenings they have different programs such Broadway Tunes, Karaoke, Comedy Night, Trivia, and even major sports in season. read more

Avoid this place at all costs. We saw an aggressive man approaching female patrons asking them why they were there. He returned to the same patrons after 10 minutes and said "cute, but why are you here". He then asked if they were queer and what they wanted with the community. Did he not notice they were happily singing showtunes? One of the females replied "we told you, we love showtimes. Do you not want us here?" He then screamed in her face "NO!" He then tried to guide them out by pushing them towards the door. I have to give it to the girls for staying calm while telling him to stop touching them. There are many assumptions I could make about this place, but I won't. Just avoid it. read more

Overall, Quadz is probably my favorite bar in Palm Springs. I spent my last birthday here with friends (a large group of all gay men who came in town to celebrate it with me). As part-time locals, we often come here randomly and also when friends visit us. Quadz is one of three main bars we go to in PS (all on Arenas). The customer base tends to be 30s-60s gay men that are into show tunes. It is WONDERFUL. Friday through Monday are the main Showtune nights (Friday being the best). I think they do have Karaoke on Thursday nights and a Filmaker themes night on Wednesdays, but this might have recently changed. They play a rotating set of various Broadway video music clips from classics such as Hello Dolly, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Mommies Dearest, Xanadu, Chorus Line, etc. It is a GREAT place for someone like myself who loves the old musicals to be able to have a drink and sing along with everyone else to the music clips. This is not a place to come if you are 23 looking to club/dance/get some for the night (go next door to Chill Bar for that). It is also not a place for Bachelorette parties...everyone is trying to song along to the videos...you will not be welcomed as the center of attention...at all. The bartenders have always been overly welcoming to my husband (straight) and myself (pan), even though not all the clientele has. When we walk in the door, I always am prepared to take on a dirty look from that type of queen we all know who doesn't think women should exist or thinks I'm part of an annoying bridal party that's going to squeal all night. They eventually calm down* when they see I know all the words to more songs than they do. (*except that one guy who called me a See You Next Tuesday for coming into "his club" and slapped my husband for trying to defend me. Thankfully, the doormen saw what happened, sided with us, and kicked the little twerp out for good...86ed permanently due to his misogynistic behavior!) BRAVO Quadz...every one (except loud bridal parties) should feel welcome! There are two unisex bathrooms (single roomed stalls) towards the front, an outdoor area, a center bar and plenty of TVs for easy viewing from any seat in the house. They always have two different flavored sweet slushy drinks (cherry and blueberry lemonade) on tap (not normally my thing, but I admit they are both delicious)! We miss Jose and Luca serving us, but Brian is an excellent manager, the other bartenders are all fast and friendly, and Giuseppe does a great job prebussing throughout the night. We are big fans and regulars, bring them lots of business, and will continue to support them! REQUEST: PLEASE get ANY seltzer other than White Claw or Bud. Flavored Truly or Topo Chicos would be HUGE!!!! Bathrooms could use a little more help keeping clean, but we manage. It would also be really helpful if someone kept an online events calendar updated for when showtunes/karake/filmmakers nights are or are not happening. I'd be inclined to go even more on midweek "off nights" if I knew I could trust what I was expecting to experience when I get there. We always take an uber (no drinking and driving!) and have been let down when the old info posted was not up to date. I don't think there's even a website, which I understand, but social media is free to update. Otherwise, keep up the great work! read more

Horrible service. Wouldn't even let my group come in without demanding to check IDs. Once seeing IDs didn't want to believe our IDs were real since they were from out of state. They refused to serve us even though are group was all well over 21. Don't go here! read more

I am so disappointed in the way the host conducted himself. He was running a karaoke night and he was allowing some people to sing and saying no to others. He was very exclusive. As a matter of fact it was the only time this weekend I felt excluded or like I didn't belong. Our community has enough of that. Shame on him. And shame on Quadz for giving this jerk any kind of platform in our community. I would never go back. read more

Great atmosphere for before dinner drinks at reasonable prices. Staff is very friendly. There is usually about 10 of us on friday nights and the music is low enough so you can carry on a decent conversation without yelling at each other. read more

Great place to relax, indoors and outside, but can get very busy. Trivia night, karaoke, comedy, its all great. They take cards but its pay as you go, no open tabs. Never had a bad drink here. read more

Never seen such slow and non-service minded bar staff! Avoid! Last evening it took each bartender at least 5 minutes to serve each patron!

This bar is reminds me why I love being queer! I visited two days in a row to indulge in reasonably priced drinks, served by charming bartenders, with musical theater goddesses singing on the tv screens- its bay heaven. Everyone was friendly, chatting with one another-very different than the clique culture from the gay bars in LA and SF. Can't wait to be back. Please don't ever change. read more

Great. Good gogós and could get better. Male ones. Reasonable prices.Crowded but cruise factor was not there.

Soo much fun, great vibe with the show-tunes and all the guys letting loose and singing along!

After reading both the glowing and not-so-glowing reviews, I have to agree with the latter. This place feels terribly outdated and lifeless. It's clear they cater exclusively to an older white male crowd. Honestly, I'm thrilled to see Palm Springs evolving, and places like this becoming relics of the past. Can't wait for even more fabulous changes! read more

So we got to the bar at 6:05pm. Got in line, one bartender and there was 4 people in front of us. Then a whole bunch of people walked in and went to the other walk up area. The bartender then went to help those people. The tall bar back came in clearly overwhelmed. But my partner said something because the bartender was not helping the original line. We we questioned it the tall kid had a major drama Queen attitude and decided that he was not going to be questioned and pointed to the line that had now formed all the way to the door. Because his demeanor my partner told him to F off and he proceeded to kick him out. Then walked over to us and walked both of us out. I went back in and asked for his name and the mart ass bartender said that he didn't know, he was new! This bar has just gone down hill fast, we had high hopes. This was our last time being there. read more

I was in Palm Springs for the first time ever last weekend. I had a lot of fun and when I come back will be going to Quads for sure. One of the funnest bars I've been at in year. I love showtunes and broadway so this bar was right up my alley. Was fun going to a gay bar on a Saturday and hearing showtunes instead of the typical bar music. And the music was at a level where you could talk to your friends. Drinks were very strong and good and reaosnably price and bartenders were great. We did Uber since we were staying at CCBC and didn't want to drive but was told there is plenty of free parking. No problems finding a ride share. The only complaint is they have only have two single stall bathrooms, so be prepared to wait if you have to go. They need to more bathrooms or make one with a stall and then turn the other one into a bathroom with multiple urinals. read more

I love the campy and friendly atmosphere and cool video offerings! It's a great vibe and the bartenders are great!

Always like coming to Quadz for the variety of things offered on different nights. I join with a lot of my friends to come for Karaoke on Thursdays because we like the bartender & the usual KJ. Tonight was very disappointing because they had a substitute KJ that had no idea what he was doing. People who came in after he got started were not only put behind multiple songs of the people who got there earlier but I put my first song in at 9:30 and a friend who came in at 10:00 was called before me. Meanwhile, other singers were called several times before me and my friend. When this was brought to the KJ's attention he was verbally abusive OVER THE MICROPHONE. There are plenty of better KJs available. He should be replaced. We will not come in to sing again if he is there. Sorry to do that because I really like this bar. read more

Not sure about the new ownership. Been there three times to see if there's a pattern and there is! The cute bartenders are gone. The drinks are so weak they're laughable. But the prices are still on the upper end for PS. Go figure. Great that he kept the old vids but I can dial those up at home and without attitude. Ten bucks says this will be on the market again shortly. Bummer. read more

Non-drinking introverts don't exactly thrive in bars to begin with, yet there I was - thanks to my boyfriend, who thought I might enjoy the broadway showtunes vibe. And I did. But it's small, and there's no dance floor. Yes, I want to dance to showtunes! I mean, when "One" from A Chorus Line came on, how was every man in that room not line kicking? I was so RETT to go and noone else did it. I'm like - you guys are a bunch of pansies. Anyway - I had a nice time, mostly thanks to my man. I'd probably enjoy it more on a night with Karaoke - both to watch and maybe to participate in. read more

Understaffed owners should be ashamed. Nice place but if you can't get a drink then what's the point? Please work on getting staffing up to the volume of patrons. I hate to be Tell ng folks to stay away. read more

Went here because chill bar had horrible service. Dan was an amazing bar tender and they have great prices good vibe and great drinks! We will definitely be back! read more

Quadz - Chocolate cloud so yum - Gay Bars Near Me - Palm Springs, California

Super friendly. Great crowd. Great place to meet people. Friday and Saturday is best

We have been this business most loyal customer since day 1 . Owners don't deserve us, but we go back. why? Entertainment is not the same as others. However I would never tell anyone they are good gay owners. Because for many reasons there not. I hope they find a buyer that can bring the quality they started. read more

Went here after I called at a 11pm with party of 4 to have some fun. Specifically asked if we would be able to do karaoke and was 15 min away they said yes. We get there and the DJ looked like he should retire told us we were too late to sign up. Granted there were only about 10 people in there and ot was only about 1115 or so. I guess it's only for their particular guest. I told the DJ they said we would be able to and he said sorry too late. This place is a joke!!!! Thanks for wasting my gas and time. I know now why it was so empty read more

New Year's Eve weekend and two bar tenders with no bar back. Everyone is complaining. Not a good look or experience.

I went to the Leslie Jordan Gone Too Soon event and had a nice time. I put it on my calendar right after it was announced and it didn't disappoint. It was the first time I had been to QUADZ. Very cool video put together by Paul Belsito and Steven Roche. Planning to keep up with their calendar for future events! read more

A few times I've requested they play "Everybody Loves a Lover" by Dick van Dyke and his wife Arlene & TheVantastix. Youtube is one place you can find it, it's very popular and even been in the news. Very cute - Dick is in his 90s but still singing and dancing. He and his wife have been married over 10 years. They have a wonderful chemistry in the video. Both times Quadz would not play it, with no explanation. It's interesting that a community says it's not age-ist, but often their actions don't match their words. read more

Quadz, Eagle 501, and Hunters have the most consistently friendly, approachable clientele. Quadz and Eagle have the cheapest drinks although, since I only ever order from Luka, I can't vouch for the consistency of Quadz' bartenders (Eagle's, I can). Quadz, in particular, seems to be very consistent in its pricing. If I'm not mistaken, I think wells are basically $4 at virtually any time you go. Their "sandwich board" sign never seems to change--unlike, say, Chillbar, whose prices are always changing, unlike their atrocious speed of service. Quadz and Stacy's, while being VERY different bars, seem to be your best bet on Arenas if you don't like being surrounded by hordes of people at all times. The flow of business shifts a lot more at Quadz, though -- during the day, it can be positively ghostly except for the perennial alcoholic presence of Brian. Whereas on Mondays and Thursdays, it picks up more and gets a little livelier. Karaoke on Thursday nights is very, very fun here. Michael manages it very well, the flow (and sobriety) of participants is always reasonable, and the mix of karaoke regulars and PS tourists is always fairly consistent. It never gets so slow that it feels too sparse for shy people to sing. And it also never gets so busy that the rotation is too long to get your turn or two at the mic. Overall, Quadz is a fairly inoffensive and likable-enough presence in the hood although it's rare to see anyone but the alcoholics park themselves here all night; the flow of customers is too irregular. read more