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The taco truck parked out front sets the tone before you even get inside. Charlie's is an old-school gay bar and dance hall on Camelback with a big outdoor patio, bleacher seating, two bars, and a dance floor that earns its own reputation after midnight on weekends. The calendar runs from drag nights and karaoke to Latin and country two-stepping, so the crowd varies wildly depending on when you show up, which is most of the fun.
Four honors, in evidence:
The record strongest first
- Phoenix New Times 2024 · Best Gay Bar · Best of Phoenix
- Phoenix New Times 2023 · Best After-Hours Dance Spot · Best of Phoenix
- AZ Central Best bars in metro Phoenix
- Phoenix New Times The Top 100 Bars in Phoenix
One number, weighted & current 61
How we score
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