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Friends (Closed Permanently) Formerly: Cherry Bar

(35 Ratings)
Neighborhood bar
Newer to the Phoenix bar scene, Friends features drink specials all week, including reverse happy hours!


Hours
8 a.m.—2 a.m., Monday—Saturday
10 a.m.—2 a.m., Sunday



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Reviews

billzbub
billzbub
Over a year ago

NO NO NO NO NO! KEEP DRIVING!

This bar is nothing more than "CHERRY LIPSTICK ON A PIG" and is SO WRONG in so many ways! The owner has attempted to make some cheesy cosmetic changes to the interior that have barely improved it's stale and depressing ambiance since the former occupant/dive-bar (Friends) closed a while ago. As the bar offers rather limited parking, many patrons must park on very poorly illuminated and questionable stretches of road where you may risk car theft and bodily harm if luck is not on your side that evening. The bar attracts a predominantly super-sized motley crowd that you can only appreciate via beer goggles. Do yourself a favor and skip this venue for greener and leaner pastures!


MrPiggy
MrPiggy
Over a year ago

Great bar

nice place, good music, prices are okey.nice gays...and girls!


KenSpalt1
KenSpalt1
Over a year ago

Not "Friends"

Sorry, but once Friends' name changed and ownership changed, I will not step foot in your bar. The new bar name is unappealing and the space will then lose its mass appeal. Also, the lack of a Sunday brunch further necessitates my non-interest in your bar.


GrungyBear9
GrungyBear9
Over a year ago

Bad Music

Good Drinks, Friendly bartenders & owners, generous with the open pool table but what's with that terrible disco/techno music? Why propagate the stereotype?...look at the customers...all grew up in the 70's...play THEIR music. Try some Rock, Blues & Grunge...your customers will love it and keep coming back.


RN
RN
Over a year ago

Very nice diverse crowd

This is a very comfortable gay bar for all ages. The people are very friendly and it is a great atmosphere.


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