Certain nights like Thursday, come early as it does get busy. This is my second time coming on a Thursday which we know to come earlier. The first visit, there was a line to get in and from there, a massive line trying to get a drink at the bar. So come early to avoid that. We just wanted to lounge for a bit and grab a drink after dinner. Showed up just after 8:30 which is still early but very easy when we arrived. There was already a good amount of people inside when we walked in. The nice thing, you're able to walk up to the bar and grab a drink pretty fast. It's cash only so be prepared. Inside isn't that big, where the dj booth is. I don't even think it's a dance floor but it could potentially be. They have two bars on either side. But the patio area is where the party happens. It's massive with a good amount of hi top tables with chairs. Also nice to have the fans and mister going in with the heat that's starting to greet us in the desert. Within us arriving, half an hour or so, the place was pretty busy. The line did start to form at the bar which we now are aware. They have different event held different nights during the week. Some are busier than others. I've been with friends where give or take there was a dozen or so of people. Different night have different crowds depending on the events. Of all the times I've been, it's alway been fun. They should have a bar on the patio which will make a huge difference. read more

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I stopped by Tool Shed while in Palm Springs and honestly, it ended up being one of the most unexpectedly fun nights of the trip. The vibe is super laid-back but still has that classic Palm Springs energy where everyone just seems genuinely happy to be there. It's one of those places where you can show up not knowing what to expect and somehow end up staying way longer than planned. The crowd felt really welcoming, not cliquey at all, which I always appreciate because it makes it easy to relax and actually enjoy yourself. What stood out to me most was how unpretentious everything felt. The bartenders were friendly and quick without making you feel rushed, and the drinks were solid and reasonably priced for the area. There's a nice mix of people, from locals who clearly love the place to visitors just passing through, and it all blends together in a way that feels effortless. The music hit that perfect balance where it keeps the energy up without being overwhelming, so you can still talk and laugh without yelling over it. Overall, this is definitely a spot I'd recommend if you're looking for something a little more low-key but still fun and memorable. It has personality, it doesn't try too hard, and it delivers exactly what you want out of a Palm Springs night. I'd absolutely come back next time I'm in town and honestly wish I had discovered it sooner. read more

I walk in , pretty slow I sit at the bar for at least three minutes , two bartenders working neither one greets me. Then two regulars I assume come in and there greeted order there drink and still neither bartender acknowledges I'm even there . I bartended for 15 years at the Abbey, Fu Bar, Mickey's in Los Angeles ,Tropicale in Palm Springs and never ignored a customer . I've lived here for 21 years and never been ignored like that read more

Tool Shed, you get better every time! The top, IT, gay bar in PS, it's elevated dive bar with good vibes, great drinks and the best patio you'll find anywhere in the low desert. "Where Men Who Like Men Gather," as they say at the T Shed. Located off Sunny Dunes Rd (not Arenas Rd if you can believe it) across from a local art gallery, the latest John Cerney Murals the "Neighbors," and neighbor to place like Q Trading, Gear Leather and more this 32 year old+ bar born in 1993 as the original levi and leather bar in Palm Springs. It's evolved a lot hosting a variety of events each week as well as every month and become the host destination for a lot of major event weekends such as Palm Springs Leather Pride, Black Fire: Cigar Social Weekend, and numerous others. Everyone is plenty friendly or at the very least personable like the amazing staff here and their brand ambassadors/titleholders like the current Mr. ToolShed 2025 Erick who welcomed all over the weekend and wished us safe travels home. I've been to some many events over the years when I'm up in the Coachella Valley at TS including Tunes on Tuesday Bingo with a cameo via Barry Manilow, Thursday Underwear night #BeatTheHeat, Sunday Beer Bust, Singlet Saturday, Cigar events typically brought to you by Maximus, and Bluf, leather formal and uniform gear nights. GAY-M-SHOW Night Wednesday, and several of their events I hope to catch at some point for sure, but even when there's nothing kicking off right away, coming to sit inside or out, enjoy the crowd, the great music, history and ToolShed energy is pretty great. It is a cash only bar, but they do have an atm. Restrooms in the far left hall just before the patio, one with a lockable door that is for all genders. The main restroom is strictly trough style with a huge industrial style sink and powerful hand dryer. Smoking is permitted on the patio, cigars as well as cigarettes usually gravitate towards the back and on the outskirts. Plenty of tables, chairs, patio furniture and ledges to relax on, great lighting at night with cool fans and misters that get a lot of use in the summertime. Parking in front, in back or in the side lot as well as throughout the neighborhood. Rideshare is always easy here (coming or going). No food is served here with the exception of chips for purchase. There's a food truck that's open just about daily to my knowledge in the back that serves a variety of comfort food (think tacos, tots, etc). Can't say enough good things about this place. Always manage to see a handful of locals, but also another handful of people from back home. All are welcome here, but it's a bar so you need to be at least 21+. read more

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In all my years of visiting PS, I have never been here before (until now). Relatively low key around 5ish early evening, it was quiet with a few patrons, which is just what the Dr ordered. Happy hour until 8pm, ordered a couple of Tito's cocktails at a normal price of 9 bucks back home, these were doubles which was a pretty good deal (think 4.50/single). Bartenders were friendly enough for this town. Plenty of tables available inside with a large patio outside (probably for their famous Sun beer bust I hear) we opted to stay inside as I did not want to be anywhere near cig smoke. Appeared to be plenty of street parking with what looked like a smallish parking lot on the side of the bldg, we walked over from our hotel which was about 3/4 a mile away. Will definitely be back with future visits! read more

One of the last great Old School leather bars left in So Cal with reasonable drink prices and some great food trucks next to the new extremely well lighted (let's get those lights down a few degrees) patio! Always have a great crowd and time. I am looking forward to getting back there during Pride in November 2025! I do miss the original dimly lit more discreet patio tho read more

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Great bar. Love the gay dive bar aesthetic and the outside seating area is a nice place to chat and relax. Very local crowd, but very welcoming to tourists. Bartenders are super friendly, the crowd is predominantly more mature but chill and relaxed. Drinks are good. Can be a quiet place to meet up and chat with the locals. One of our favorite bars in PS. read more

Since they put in the outside space - it's become the bear spot to go! Very popular on underwear Wednesdays and Sundays beer blast read more

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Very friendly and accepting bar which I enjoy frequently. Visit this bar and you will enjoy it too.

I stop at this bar once a year for PS Pride weekend. Always a good time with our guy friends. Sadly my wife and I don't dare to come here alone, as this bar is primarily for men only. Cash only and drinks are very cheap! read more

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Love this place and the redo to their back patio, excellent vibe. Great food truck out back and good, quality food! Staff are all so friendly, especially Leandro, welcoming smile and looks AMAZING! Great place for any evening and Sunday afternoons! read more

Food at Somwthing Different is excellent and Gino and Kat do an amazing job with it and keep prices reasonable. The bartenders are always nice and efficient (not bad on the eyes either!). The new patio offers great seating. In all weather. Comfortable and airy, and big enough to find a quiet place to visit. There really is no other bar for me. read more

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I went to beer bust around 6 o'clock. I took a chair at the bar. I waited about 20 minutes for the bartender to acknowledge me or ask me if I wanted a drink. I finally had to get his attention as he looked to the line right very next to me. He & others were so preoccupied with the two lines he had to deal with he never addressed anybody at the bar, if they needed another drink or anything else? I was having a nice time after that with friends, chatting with my friends, Tim being one. As I was saying goodbye to Tim, who was talking to the security guard, I grabbed his nipple and his endowment playfully. The security guard, yes the security whom I will Queen Victoria chided me if I had gotten consent to do that. My head was about to explode in this age of political correctness. Instead of asking Tim if it was OK (his body language was accepting and relaxed). This security guard asked a paying customer if they had asked for consent. Look we're all adults and no means no but seriously do we need these idiots telling Us. I'm sure there's more to it...the security guard was probably jealous and wants to score points with my friend as his 'protector.' Never take things personally. Fire this imbecile, Queen Victoria. He is one reason why Tool Shed will always be the number two leather bar in the Coachella Valley. God, I miss the Barracks and their $1 hot dogs. Not to mention their free-wheeling patio shenanigans. I am so looking forward to the Eagle opening and so tired of this Girl Scout troop pretending to be a leather bar. read more

Went back to Tool Shed yesterday afternoon, I was the only guy there inside and was completely ignored by the bartender. I left, not worth getting angry... I wish there was a good afternoon bar off arenas to stop for a beer on the way home from work. read more

I just moved to the neighborhood and this a great gay bar for a late afternoon/early evening drink. This is my second time here and the drinks are good and the staff and patrons are friendly. read more

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This place has all the ingredients for the perfect Sunday beer bust, except for one thing: the cigar smoke. I realize smoking cigars is a key part of the culture/experience for a lot of patrons, but I find it insufferable, especially because the roof above the outdoor biergarten locks in the smoke. I can't handle it. And as other reviewers have mentioned, there's a discernible "us vs. them" vibe from the locals/regulars. It's not a big deal, but it's there. read more

Welcoming crowd Friendly and efficient bartenders NO attitude The platform dancers are built like lumberjacks...and they can MOVE! read more

Very rude clientele and staff. They told my Indian friend "we don't want no Iranians in here"

Attended bingo this Tuesday. Was told no videos anymore because of a recent customer complaining. Unfortunately I've seen too many moms, sisters and hags in the crowd at this men-for-men bar. I let the bartender know I was disappointed and hope the bar doesn't turn into a hunters crowd. read more

Lovely dive bar. Strong drinks. Loved the vibe. Always stop in here when I'm in Palm Springs.

always a pleasure to go love the bartenders the bar backs and the crowd is very friendly good music definitely a must visit when you come into our town read more

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Great Dive bar. BINGO amazing. Bar tenders go out of their way to help. Huge space. Clean. Great pours. Fair pricing. No cover charge. Food truck availability right outside most nights. Check it out!!!! read more

Was kind of slow the day I visited but nice people clean bar. Can't say anything bad

Love this place! Always fun and friendly! And Tony always gives service with a smile!!! read more

The security guard was very friendly. We walked in and to the right was an open floor with a stage and bar. The bartender was also very friendly. Then you get outside to this HUGE back patio with lots of seating. There were soooooo many daddies rawr. Great atmosphere. Our non binary friend needed to use the bathroom and there was no lock on the door which created an anxiety moment. read more

The owner is the worst ! Can't keep a staff ... turnover is constant. If you liked a bartender ... don't ! They will soon quit or get fired . Worst atmosphere of a supposedly Levi leather bar I've ever been too . Cash only ... someone should look into that ! Not returning! Thank God the Eagle is coming to Cathedral City . read more

Service is spot on, The Tool Shed is known as the best gay dive bar in Palm Springs. The new outdoo

Disappointing and Unwelcoming Experience I was shocked at how my group was treated at this establishment. We visited with a mixed-gender group, and from the moment we arrived, the bartender was rude and unwelcoming. Eventually, we were told outright that we "don't belong" and were kicked out simply because half of our group consisted of women. There was no prior indication that this bar enforces exclusionary policies based on gender. A space that claims to be inclusive should not be hostile toward guests who are simply there to enjoy themselves and support the community. Regardless of the type of bar, no one deserves to be treated with open hostility and disrespect. If you're looking for a welcoming atmosphere, I'd strongly recommend going elsewhere. read more

We visited last week and sat at the bar. The bartenders couldn't have been nicer, the drinks were certainly a very generous pour. While the bar does cater to men, I wasn't the least uncomfortable, Thank you, Tool Shed, for making my first visit to Palm Springs a very happy time!!! read more

The place is great, but the bartender Tony was excessively rude and unwelcoming. We ordered a couple of beers with salt and lime, and he rudely told us, "I don't have time for that, do it yourself," slamming the bottle on the counter. This isn't the first time I've heard complaints about his rudeness. It's a shame because the rest of the staff seems always nice and welcoming. read more

This is the new go to for the jeans and T-shirt crowd and the leather crowd to boot. They have lots of happy hours and socials. The staff are very lively and fun, and the people are very social at this location. It takes a minute for people to approach you that you'll find that some people will say hi. It's nice because you can come as you are Also, it's a very lively seeing it. This particular that weekend they had little dancers in a DJ, and it has a nice shaded back patio, which is to say it has Apple seating is to not even talk about how many people this location can handle it a nice comfortable way. This is becoming just a very popular destination And post Covid. I have to say this place is booming and quite popular. It's definitely an LGBTQ , particularly gay men , and if you are don't wanna see folks with bare chests , or short shorts this place may not be for you ! People love the drinks here and they come back for it more and more, I was very much not drinking today so I had a tonic and lime and it was on point and very refreshing on this very hot day. read more

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Joseph us an amazing bartender love the ambiance great food truck highly recommend shoutout to Gino on the food truck also mark the bouncer is a great guy very friendly read more

This place has a long line to get in during pride or holidays. But it's not worth the hype. Go on a regular weekend for a good time. read more

Tool Shed - During pride the line is so long, but not worth the hype. During regular weekends it's definitely a lot better. - Gay Bars Near Me - Palm Springs, California

Love the Food truck in the Back!! Best late night and day time Pub Grub!! Better than most restaurants in town! Gino and Kat do a stellar job! My favorite is the Lamb Chops served every Sunday for beer bust ! The drinks are worth every penny!! Bartenders are a great group of people! The patio is state of the art! The owner is an amazing person! Best established in Palm Springs hands down! read more

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One of the chillest local bars. Brian is the best. He's super friendly and knowledgeable about his whiskeys and cocktails. Glad the owner invested in him and his whiskey program. Definitely a great place to chill and if you're into whiskies, he has a great bottles to show read more

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I've been hanging at Toolshed for the better part of 20 years. I find the environment and vibe to be very much a gay men's bar. (You'll nearly never have to deal with bridesmaids here!). Of course, in a bar, the bartenders always make or break the experience. When I walk in and see Tony behind the bar, I always know my evening will be enjoyable, regardless of whatever else happens! Thank you! read more

Friendly happy hour and fun events such as musical bingo, Tool Shed Tunes on Tuesday. It has a large patio that fills up on Thursday Underwear Night and on the weekend nights. The crew is always accommodating. Cocktails are served by the pint. read more

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Amazing patio - professionally designed and constructed. I've seen many bars across the country where the patio is an old piece of parking lot and maybe a piece of canvas or lattice from a home improvement store. Staff is great - they sling the drinks quickly and keep things moving as best they can when the place is packed. BUT - remember it's cash-only (signs are up about that) and there are 2 ATMs. They usually will make your drink while you hit the ATM. Like every bartender I've ever known - they are friendly unless provoked. The guys here are very tolerant (I've seen some really rude people in there who didn't get an earful when they probably should have) The place is kept clean - I've seen them take down every bottle and wipe them down and clean the shelves weekly ans clean the guns, taps, etc. The owner is a little OCD about cleaning and a couple of the staff are too. The bathroom - they do their best - it gets cleaned. BUT there is someone or someones who intentionally wet the floor - it's not a mistake. So then the staff go and clean that up again and again. There's no excuse. Sigh There are theme nights - massage, BINGO, gear, underwear contest, etc. And they sometimes swap out a theme. The crowd tends to shift around 8pm. It's a good place to hang out - for the most part people are cordial and have a good time. read more

Great bar and amazing staff. Paul is an amazing bartender and makes everyone feel like a regular and their drinks are very very reasonable. read more

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Awesome music, nice people, inexpensive good drinks and a big outside patio. It'w also a leather bar where everyone is welcome.