12/26/08

Great little dive bar

by sexonfire

This little dive bar is a great place to hang. I went there at the end of a disastrous evening and the bartender with her wise cracks and missing teeth made me a tasty drink. It was like the scene from the matrix where neo ate the cookie and everything was all better. But don't take my word for it; go have some ?all better? for yourself.

• Pros: dive bar
• Cons: dive bar

12/16/08

Hip Little *Dive* Bar

by bikinifan

Who cares what the owner's son does? If you like dive bars go check out Bikini. It's a great, cozy little dirty dive bar.

09/22/08

Don't Waste Your Time

by pejaar

awful dive...buy beer at a local store and drink it in ur car....owners son has been arrested for shoplifting and drugs..beware

• Pros: has potential
• Cons: doesnt live up to potential

04/30/07

Cute scene, but beware the juke box nazis!

by mizzbarnettsky

I was all prepared to love this place. Kitschy-cute decor, sweet old lady bartender, great crowd, but then they cut my juke box songs off in the middle! What gives, Bikini Lounge? I know torchy broken hearted Moz songs arn't for everyone, but why'd you stop them half-way through when that juke box ain't cheap? You owe me $4, Bikini Lounge. Aw, I can't stay mad at you, you're too much of a fun place.

11/22/06

Best Cheap Drinks In Phoenix

by clubphx

I've never had a bad time at Bikini. Always a great vibe. Wonderful REAL people. The drinks are cheap, the service is..well, you order a drink and they bring it...can't get much better than that. It gets crowded, but it's worth it. First Fridays, its a mecca.

• Pros: Great Vibe
• Cons: If you're easily frightened, the neighborhood might scare you.

12/17/05

The Bikini!

by co2ca2az

When I first heard about the Bikini Lounge, I was a little skeptical. A beach dive bar in downtown Phoenix? Needless to say, I've changed my tune. The Bikini has cheap drinks, a great jukebox and easily the most eclectic group of people I've ever seen in Phoenix. Old guys listening to Simon and Garfunkle mix easily and readily with the First Friday crowd. The best place in Cen Pho, bar none.

• Pros: friendly, inexpensive, great decor
• Cons: out-of-the-way

10/01/05

User review by dream9913

by dream9913

One of the greatest dive bars in Phoenix, everyone should go at least once - but I'm sure they'll be back for more! Decent jutebox with a DJ Tusday nights!

• Pros: Diversity in people, cheap drinks, great atmosphere

Hard-core old timers and artistic young hipsters happily co-exist in dive bar harmony at the last remaining Phoenix tiki bar.

by Contributor

In Short
The original 1940s decor is in remarkable condition--including a mysterious-looking oil portrait of a south sea-maiden, bamboo-trimmed walls and thatched ceiling. Attracted by its funky ambiance, affordable drinks and comfortable banquettes, the neighborhood's underground artists have adopted the joint as their prime hangout. With basic American beers on tap, you won't find fancy drinks with little umbrellas here--just a no-frills, no-attitude environment and a well-lit pool table.