Palm Springs first gastropub is a great place to chill and grab a beer without the loud music. Expect a mixed crowd that even lures the heteros with disco fries and a whiskey wall.

Always cooled to a perfect temperature, this is literally the coolest bar in town. Expect a friendly staff and younger crowd — it is very popular with the 20-, 30-, and 40- something crowd.  

They may be dressed in leather and levis, but they are all teddy bears on the inside. This friendly bar also happens to be cruisy. Win-win.

A ten-minute drive outside of the city will find you in a hard-core leather and chains oasis. Sunday Beer Busts are your best bet for frolicking with the bears.

This upscale lounge caters to an older crowd that values both style and substance. Live music comes from the piano if it’s time for Karaoke.

A bar with true Palm Springs class. Sing some karaoke like the star you are or watch others take the stage in their search for fame.

Showtunes and karaoke are the main draws at this video bar formerly known as Spurline. This is the friendly, neighborhood bar you might be searching for if a dance club doesn’t sound relaxing.

Even Palm Springs has its gay dive bar and this is it.  The cheap drinks are a great reminder that you get what you pay for.

The dance club draws in the younger crowd and their older admirers. There’s enough space to get into trouble and you can’t argue with the 9-hour happy hour.

Head upstairs above Azul to find a chill bar with an outdoor patio. It’s small and more about live entertainment and chatting than cruising or dancing.