Dark Cocktail lounge on the verge of thinking themselves a Speakeasy, but would never call…read morethemsevles that, but just classic Palm Springs lounging. If you didn't know better you'd think you were in LA in the summer, excepty for the bocce ball. They have an excellent selection of spirits, cocktails. Maybe a little varied, but decently creative. The only thing that gets me is pricing. Sure you pay for everything for decor, glassware and not just spritis, but I recall wondering how they price their drinks becuase not everything is equal or standard mark up when some things aren't house made it's easy to cost out becuase you stop paying for creativity after a certain point. It feels like they took alot of Mr. Lyons business model and use that for pricing rather than a sole entity with their own margins. The service makes up for it, the ambiance makes up for it. The crowd makes up for it. Far less wrinkled and aging snowbirds and retirees circling the drain in their waning days. People dressing up and celebrating, genuine convivialness abounds with most guests. It's not somewhere else trying bring that vibe here, it's pretty authentic. It's separate from nextdoor other than shared bathrooms, so don't be surprised when you feel like your in a different world. Most people who wander between the 2 take pause and awe for a few seconds before their mood shifts to match the room. Not a place to get sloppy and party that way unless it's a closed event. It's a great, classic PS lounge for when you have 2 groups of friends who you can entertain, the steakhouse crowd for dinner and the loungers beforehand. Sunsets on the patio under the string lights and couches is rich backyard summertime vibez.

Seymour is located inside of Lyons. It's small, intimate, and cozy. There is a small outside area…read moreas well. We got here around 9pm and it got crowded very quickly soon after. Joshua took care of our party and he made personal recommendations based on what we like. 4 out of 4 drinks were AMAZING. My group and I don't usually enjoy drinking that much but these cocktails converted us! Highly recommended.

Great dive-ish bar super close to the main strip in PS. Jell-O shots are $2. Great selections of…read morewhiskeys and tequilas for the group. Pool table and Ami music. Small outdoor in the front for those who partake in smoking.

Super fun local bar. Great drink specials. Esteban is the best! Love the watermelon jello shots....read more

I've been to Eight4Nine countless times over the years for both business meetings and date nights,…read moreand it continues to impress. One of the reasons I keep coming back is the availability of private dining rooms that are conveniently located near the main dining area. If you're planning a group dinner meeting, just be aware that the sliding doors don't completely block out the noise from the dining room, so conversations may not be as secluded as you'd expect. That said, the food is consistently outstanding. The heirloom tomato salad is an absolute must-order. The crème fraîche dressing is incredible. Pro tip: save some bread to soak up every last bit of it. For the main course, the mesquite-smoked carne asada is exceptional. The meat is cooked perfectly, and the combination of pinto beans, ranchera sauce, and slightly sweet corn pudding creates a balanced and memorable dish. The portions are thoughtfully sized! Satisfying without leaving you feeling overly full. And whatever you do, don't skip dessert. They're all worth trying, but the macchiato cake is the standout and the perfect way to end the meal. Whether you're meeting clients, celebrating a special occasion, or simply enjoying a night out, Eight4Nine delivers excellent food, a welcoming atmosphere, and a dining experience that keeps me coming back.

It is always a pleasure to dine at Eight4Nine. The staff are amazing and beautiful. Service is…read morefantastic. The food is always top shelf. You can't go wrong here. The building is large, bright, and nicely decorated. Its history is interesting. I was told that first it was the US Post Office. Then a furniture store. For the last ten-plus years, it has been Eight4Nine. Tonight, I started with the Ahi Tuna Poke. It was really fresh with a nice blend of Asian flavors. Nicely chilled, it was perfect for a hot night. My entree was the delicious Carne Asada. The skirt steak was sliced thin and it had a smokey hardwood grilled flavor to it. The refried pinto beans were a nice complement to the meal. My wine, a Chenin Blanc was crisp and fruity also perfect for a hot weather night. Eight4Nine is a great addition to the many delicious restaurants in Palm Springs.

Reminds me of Pan Am circa sometime in the 70s Amazing…read moreatmosphere! Great service and cocktails

Checked out this cute airplane-themed speakeasy while in Palm Springs for a bachelorette party…read more It's supposed to be hidden behind a sandwich shop, but we ended up entering through another door on the side. They were super accommodating with our large party even though we arrived late due to our dinner running over. Service was friendly and attentive. I tried two of their themed cocktails: the TSA, which was Aperol-based and refreshing, and the Stewardess, a lychee rum cocktail that was way stronger than I expected and not as sweet as I was hoping for. Overall it was a fun experience but I wish the music was louder and the lights were dimmer to make it a more party vibe. They also close at 12, which is kinda early for a bar and caught us by surprise.

We hosted our wedding afterparty at Copa, and since David took over ownership, we had an excellent…read moreexperience. He was incredibly kind and personally made sure we were taken care of throughout the night. We especially appreciated that he kept us informed on how we were doing against our minimum spend and made sure we were well served the entire evening. That level of attentiveness made the night feel easy and well managed from our side. The music and overall energy were great, and the club was packed well beyond the 50 plus guests we brought into the reserved section. It felt lively, celebratory, and like exactly the kind of place you want for a wedding after party. The staff was welcoming, service was strong, and the atmosphere carried the night forward in a really fun way. We would absolutely recommend Copa for anyone looking for an upbeat Palm Springs after party venue.

HORRIBLE. The ONLY pleasant experience was the security/admission guy, he was the only person who…read morekept us from blowing our tops. My friend and I asked for service 3 times and never received it. We had a reservation, let him know and he escorted us to our table (after half of us paid the $30 knocked down to $20 admission fee for a live performance that never happened) we get to our table and the waitress finally came over after we were seated, asked me what I wanted to drink since we had a reservation made. I asked for the $100 we spent in admission to be put towards the bottle. Staff said yes that was fine. Asked us what mixers we wanted, I said pineapple and cranberry, they brought us 1 pineapple and 1 orange. The waitress took my card and asked me what I wanted the sign to say, walked away and literally never came back to our table. Until wayyyy later. We were seated for over an hour and all we had was juice. I booked this table on April 11th. Also all the MEN were upstairs on elevated surfaces like a bunch of BITCHES. literally like a middle school dance with all the girls on one side and the boys on the other. We booked this place bc we saw it was highly recommended but it was NOT fun at ALL. They wasted our money and our time. I recommend chill bar over copa. The bachelor group that came in WAY after us was immediately served with their sign and drinks. Apparently you have to be a male to get attention. We literally never saw our waitress again until we deadass chased her down. Fake Blonde hair, fake blue eye contacts. There were 2 other bachelorette groups in the building that left within the time span we did because it was such a terrible time. Some random man stepped into our section & put his empty drinks on our table as if there wasn't as entire bar for him to bring his empty cups to. Disrespectful. There was also a crew filming in the section next to us, smoking some sort of blunt/cigarillo inside. We had a much better time at chill bar.

I have to say... the standout of the night was the TJ's Forbidden Flame…read more It's one of those drinks that hits you in layers--smooth, a little bold, just the right amount of tropical without being overly sweet. You take one sip and immediately get it. By the second, you're already planning to order another. There's something about it that feels intentional... like it wasn't just made, it was crafted. Balanced, elevated, and honestly unforgettable. If you go, this is the drink. No question. It's not just good--it's the one you'll be talking about after you leave. Thank You Bootlegger Tiki the number one spot to go and

Good: drink flavor. And.....they were pretty and unique …read more Meh: some liquid with the ice would be awesome. Proportion issues. Huh: you had to check for reservations but um....there were only two other people in the whole place. Also, everyone prefers a booth to a high top table.....we got the crappy spot. Thanks for the pretty drinks, I think I need to see other people though.

Next up on our desert fodie vacay, a stop at the dog friendly modernist spot on the North end of…read moredowntown - Boozehounds did not disappoint. The two-top table near the bar, with mustard-fabric lounge chairs on low spindled "moon-lander" inspired supports seem to have jumped right out of a 60's time machine, matching the retro vibe in the whole place. Our server was delightful, regaling us with her informative descriptions of her favorite dishes... it's fabulous when a server knows the menu so well that they can describe not only what's in the dish, but why it's so good. Cocktails were an obvious strength, and after my first choice, the pear-inspired Akita was regrettably "out of stock" (she informed us that they had run out of the fresh pear syrup they make by hand each day), I was steered to the It's Giving Julius. This boozy take on the classic Orange Julius, with a mouth-watering egg-white-textured foam floating on rum-infused a citrus blast. For Gayle, it was a moment to savor the non-alcoholic "Clutch Your Pearls," complete with boba pearls atop an icy lime-green concoction. The entire restaurant is themed on "American comfort food with an Asian twist." And let me say, they nailed it in every aspect. My bowl of Tteokbokk was a brilliant spin on a classic Rigatoni bowl, subbing Korean rice cakes for pasta and gochujang spiked tomato sauce for marinara, but keeping the rich parmesan/mozzerella cheese. At the server's suggestion, I topped it with fried pork belly, well executed and delicious, the entire bowl was light with an arrabiatta-like kick. My wife had the Garlic Noodles... imagine a creamy bowl of chicken noodle casserole straight out of the 60's, but without a can of Campbell's Cream of Chicken in sight. Velvety sauce glazed perfectly cooked Ramen noodles with vegetables and chicken... took her right back to her mother's kitchen where the same dish was the perfect remedy for the flu - comforting and scrumptuous without being too heavy. And finally having not overstuffed ourselves on this trip, we opted for the "poor life choice" of dessert. And after asking for the "simple plate of milk and cookies," the server corrected me and stated - rightly so - that this was anything but simple. Three stuffed cookies: Red Velvet with cheesecake cream, S'mores with marshmellow, and cinnamon filled Churro - nuggets from Heaven's bakery, with a glass of cold milk. We managed to finish it and roll on out full of some of the best food we've had this year. The only minor hiccup was when trying to buy merch on our way out, the front stand didn't have a terminal to let us pay, so we had to seek out a bartender to run our credit card (and they were super busy). A minor complaint in the grand scheme... get those hosts a card reader! Note: We didn't see a single dog in the place... but they clearly are welcome to 4-legged clientele. Such a fun spot.

Four of us came to Boozehounds for dinner on Sunday, and we had a bit of an odd experience. When we…read morearrived, we were told they were running behind but would be seated shortly. We were taken to our table roughly 10-15 minutes after our reservation, which was perfectly fine. When we were seated, we decided on appetizers to order. Our waiter came over and we put in our appetizer order, but said we'd like more time to decide on main courses. The appetizers came out very slowly, and we were then told that one of the orders (the ube focaccia) had run out, so we could get regular focaccia instead, which we did not want to do. Two orders of tuna tacos were brought to our table but we had only ordered one, and on the receipt they made it look as though they "comped" the second order (which was taken back once they realized we hadn't ordered it). We didn't get to order our main dishes for quite some time, and then it took ages for the dishes to come out. They were tasty, but we were getting to the point that we were ready to go home if the food didn't come out within the next few minutes. Once the mains did arrive, my friend asked if there is any rice we could order, and our waiter said yes, but they had just run out. We found this very odd - ube focaccia is one thing, but who runs out of rice? My husband ordered a beer which was never brought to him, and upon getting the bill, my friend said that we didn't receive one of our drinks. The waiter then said "yeah, I forgot about it. But don't worry, it's not on the receipt." Again, strange. Our waiter seemed very disengaged and unapologetic, which I found odd. I can understand that he was busy, but to not apologize for forgetting the drink, running out of one of our appetizers, running out of rice, and waiting a very long time for our dinner seemed strange. Plus, the food was quite expensive (and the portions were relatively small), so it felt especially bizarre that the service was so off. I wouldn't come back because of the service and the price for the portions, but the food did taste very good. I'm disappointed because I wanted to love it here!

Cody is the best!!! He will look out for you and he's on your side. Gave me waters all night and…read moregave the best vibe. Go Cody!!!!

Evelyn & Cody were the absolute best. Evelyn was amazing in all the ways. Cody was so cool and fun…read more This place is a great place to be.

I wish I could relive my experience at Bar Cecil over and over again!!! Food- amazing, ambiance- a…read moretotal vibe but I'm here to talk about service. Our server Ciera made our time Bar Cecil everything I wish every restaurant experience was like. From the jump she made us feel so welcomed and special. You can tell Ciera cares about her customers. From the way she confidently answered our questions about menu items and recommendations, her sweet and personable chat, the perfect amount of sincere check ins, the list goes on. To top it off she went above and beyond to acknowledge that I was celebrating a birthday. The night got even better when Ciera helped us get a table next door at Beatons, walked us over herself and even came to check on us as we were wrapping up there. She really is a gem and I'm so grateful to her for making our time at Bar Cecil one I will never forget.

There's a reason this is one of the toughest reservations in Palm Springs…read more We managed to grab a patio table, surrounded by plants and classic Palm Springs energy, and the atmosphere absolutely lived up to the hype. If you can't get a reservation, bar seats are first come, first served, and I can see why people line up for them. This was probably the most expensive meal of our trip, and at times you definitely feel it. A Belvedere martini with no vermouth for $27 made me laugh a little. This isn't Vegas. That said, much of the food was excellent. The Duck Liver Pâté was incredible, and the Red Thai Curry Mussels were unique without overwhelming heat. The Cacio e Pepe was one of the standout dishes of the week. Those thick noodles were fantastic. We also ordered the Steak Frites and upgraded to filet. Unfortunately, it came out overcooked, and I asked for it to be removed from the check. On the other hand, the Smoked Bone-In Duroc Pork Chop was perfectly prepared and incredibly moist. Dessert finished strong. The Aniston's Pavlova was excellent, especially the Chantilly cream. The warm chocolate chip cookies were delicious too, although $15 for cookies is definitely a Palm Springs moment. Pricey? Very. Worth experiencing? Absolutely.

Good music, quick service drinks and great bartenders. The Gogo's are fun too!…read more 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.

First visit to this "dance bar" which is in the heart of the gay area (Arenas Rd.) in downtown Palm…read moreSprings. 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.