The Rock

Great bar with a staff that is friendly and welcoming. Clientele is open to conversation with strangers and there always seems to be something going on.

18 of us girls went to the Rock last Saturday and OH WOW! What a fabulous time! We went on drag night and saw the Barbra Seville show plus a lot of other performers. Sorry, I cant recall all their names, because I was drinking and dancing! The performers were VERY entertaining. Not only did they dance and sing, but they told jokes! Dirty jokes! We loved every minute of it! The service was excellent. Never had an empty glass. The bathroom was pretty clean for a bar. Plenty of parking in the lot.
Remember to tip the performers. These drag queens really get into it and certainly know how to entertain a crowd!
Total fan of this place! I will definitely go back!

This place is definitely a dive! Well worn & unglamorous. However, the friendly bar tend, great karaōke host, and cool crowd will keep me going back.
I have been a few times to the Monday night karaōke and I always have fun! I see a lot of the same people which is cool, but always new ones too.
The bartender slings decent drinks. The karaōke queue is quick and offers a plethora of songs. It’s a small bar so I recommend getting there early to get a table. Huge disappointment that the restrooms are in bad shape and need repair (and a deep cleaning).
They offer karaōke on Friday and Saturday night too! Give this place a shot and don’t forget to tip your karaōke host!

Really only for a certain clique of people. Rude to everyone else. That’s unacceptable. Plenty of other places to go in Phoenix. Enjoy your gaggle of a dozen chosen people. The rest of us will go elsewhere.

Great atmosphere. We stopped by on a Wednesday night just to check it out. $ 1.00 off drinks if you take off your pants and show off your skivvies The «drag lounge» was being used that night for AHS viewing, which was perfect for us. Nice friendly service and patrons

I threw a bachelorette party for my friend and she wanted The Rock to be the venue. I had to idea what to expect. I called and made reservations for the group beforehand and paid the «bachelorette» price of $ 18/​person for the Friday night Barbara Seville show.
WOW! This was literally a life changing experience for me (can’t speak for the others). Barbara and has troupe performed music (lip synced but they really BROUGHT IT!) as well as told jokes and shmoozed around the room, expressing friendliness and panache at all times.
We were ordering drinks from 930-​close. They had our table ready, up front and although I don’t think the drinks were the best, the waiter/​drink server was extremely attentive and friendly (Matt?). All the parties received extra attention, but I was fortunate to be called up on stage to spin the wheel for free drinks for our table! I felt kinda starstruck standing next to Barbara!
needless to say, our whole group had an AMAZING time! From the moment we came in until we left, we all received exemplary service. Everyone was friendly and accommodating.
I like that there is a smoking patio. My ONLY complaint is the restroom situation. Only ONE toilet per room (2 total). I almost peed my pants waiting! Lol! Please fix this, your establishment is a hidden gem in my opinion. I would love to come back!
tip for ladies: stick with your group and always have a DD or your transportation needs worked out in advance. There are shady people in this neighborhood and I personally saw one girl try to get a ride from a stranger. We waited til her über ride arrived. Also, a stranger almost lured one of my inebriated friends away from the club. You absolutely need to take responsibility for you and your friends own safety and well being!
thanks to everyone at the Rock for making my friend’s party UNFORGETTABLE!

It appears Karaōke Friday’s and Labor Day weekends don’t mix. After our snafu with Halo Halo Kitchen (see the review if you like), we scrambled to find a venue also hosting a Friday night Karaōke. The Rock and two other bars made the finals, and The Rock, clearly, was our final choice. We called Thursday (knowing our luck) to verify that Karaōke Friday was indeed on for the weekend. Affirmative. Well, great!
We made our arrangements and updated the event page. After dinner, we made our way over and found the cozy bar with to be full and with a group at one table. We ordered drinks, and chatted. And chatted. And then realized it was already 9:30 (Karaōke starts at 9!). After several inquiries with the bar staff, it seems the host was a no show. Not cool. I realize the bar staff was (or claimed to be) irritated by this as well, but, alas, one no show is a representation of the business for me.
Still, we made do, adaptable group that we are! We played darts (for free!) and the ended up joining the crowd for the Barbra Seville Girlie Show. There was a $ 3 cover and, once we sat down, a full house, though a few more faces trickled in as the night progressed. It was fun. The Queens were engaging and entertaining. Barbra makes an AWESOME Bette Midler. The also featured Roman Holiday which, as a male dancer/​lip syncer, added an unfamiliar touch to the show.
Drinks (the two I had) were very fair for the price (1 Long Island Iced Tea (karaōke night special) + 1 Salty Chihuahua = $ 9). The bar staff were friendly and attentive and ready to answer all our questions about drinks and karaōke.
All in all, had karaōke not been a flop, I think I’d give The Rock four stars. It is definitely much more a bar, than say Stacy’s, so if you want to dance, this isn’t the spot for you; but if you want to hang, then here (or maybe R Lounge) would be a good choice.

I was trying to find a way for my very sick 5yr old to see fireworks tonight. I pulled into your very empty parking lot and drove as far away from the entrance as I could. One of your guys told me that they couldn’t allow me to «camp out» there and watch the fireworks. I just wanted to pull in, watch them, and get him back home as quickly as possible. Way to celebrate the American Dream guys! I have never been to your bar and you can bet I will never go. I will also spread the word around to anyone who will listen.

Ok so, karaōke in the what looks like and feels like a micro bar. Walk ten steps through it and you’re in a low ceiling, much larger room with a drag queen show? Totally throws off you’re buzz…
It’s much larger than it appears from the outside however, with the low ceiling, loud as hell acoustic in both rooms it’s closterphobic as all hell.
Drinks are decently priced and stronger than I expected. Worth it there… Service was quick enough for the amount of people there.
Another thing that threw me off was the age groups, yes «groups» of the crowd. From probably just turned 21 to omg, is that someones grandma?
Hey! Everyone’s entitled to a bit of fun!
Quite interesting place indeed! Although, I feel if I ever return, I’ll just hang outside on the patio…

Painfully slow bar service. Standing in a growing crowd at the bar, it literally took over 25 minutes to get our first drink. Unacceptable. Maybe if the bartenders didn’t stop every 2 minutes to serve their friends that were constantly bypassing the line, the crowd wouldn’t be so unhappy. Other than the Barbara show which I love (my one star is for you!), there is really no good reason to go to this place. Fail.

Went to the Barbara Seville Show and it was AMAZING. My boyfriend got felt up by a drag queen and he said it was the most amazing birthday yet.
Tips:
— Reserve tables over the phone
— Get there 20 – 30 mins early to get drinks and chill.
— Bring $ 20 – 30 in single bills to give to the ladies when they perform. It’s fabulous and necessary.
Good luck! :)

From the owner to the bar-​backs, everyone here is inviting and makes you feel welcome. I met the owner on my very first visit. He remembered my name on every visit after. The drink prices are phenomenal especially at 2−4−1 happy hour. And they aren’t afraid to make a good stiff drink! The drag shows are always entertaining and the karaōke DJ always takes care of us. And don’t forget about the monthly alternatives they offer, like Bearacuda! If you are looking for a club, go somewhere else. But if you are looking for a great time, hit this place up! I’d give it ten stars if I could!

This place was a blast. We played bingo and the drinks were poured well and the service was great! Had a blast and will be back. It’s a dive so if you don’t like dives don’t come here. I love dive bars:-)

Hey here’s a tip — if you hire bartenders that can only do one thing at a time, hire more then two for weekend nights.

While their drinks are over-​priced ($ 5 a drink), this place makes for a great time. I wanted to take my friends to have a gay ol’ time. We went to see the Barbra Seville show on a Saturday night. This was NOT disappointing. For just a $ 3 cover we got to see incredibly talented drag queens. The show goes on for around 2 hours and is packed with quality entertainment. I had no idea Phoenix was such a hotbed of talented drag stars! Barbra Seville herself is not only a great drag queen, but a riotous comedian. Bring lots of dollar bills to hand to the queens as they come through the crowd! Also, reserve a table ahead of time because there was standing room only. Great for parties and celebrating.
They also have karaōke and darts. There’s a lot going on in this small bar, but it’s really fun and filled with the nicest bartenders and entertainers you’ll meet. I’ll definitely be back for another fun Saturday night.
Whether you are gay or straight, you’ll have a great time at the Rock.

Great fun dive bar. I was there for Bearacudda and it was tons of fun. Staff is friendly, crowd is friendly and they also have decent drag shows. They do accept credit cards and have a juke box. Bathrooms are small so during busy evenings with lots of peeps, you will be in line and your kidneys will float. Karaōke night is kind of lame though seemed like same old folks there specifically for karaōke.

By far THE BEST BAR IN PHOENIX
I had heard great things about this place and I am so disappointed that I didn’t get the chance to go to this bar until 1.5 years of living in Phoenix. My friend and I decided to attend on Friday night for a night of drinks and karaōke. When we first arrived we were greeted by an awesome staff and explained that the show wasn’t starting until 10pm (we arrived at 8:30) We were immediately asked if we wanted a table and were attended at the bar. The bartender was attentive and AMAZING;) … Since they knew it was my friends birthday they made sure we were well taken care of, we attended the show and sang a couple of songs. Since I relocated here from Phoenix, I have pretty high expectations and I have to say that this place is AWESOME… The crowd was so friendly and fun as well as the staff. I will for sure be back next Friday!;

Was with some friends celebrating my last night of being 39 and we headed on down to The Rock to catch the Cabaret Roche show, where burlesque, vaudeville & drag all collide into one! We were a lil early and learned that the well drinks were buy one get one free before 8 and boy oh boy did we take advantage of that, well maybe I did haha
The show was amazing, had such fun time, I love it when I can look around the room and see all my friends laughing and having a good time and knowing like me, they are really enjoyed the night! And I love love love Pandora! She is the coolest! Such a fun show & night!
I don’t know why it took me so long to get down to the Rock, but I know I am coming back!

I wandered in here on a day of antiquing & loved it. The atmosphere is fun & they have great priced beer/​cocktails. Def worth a trip in for a visit. I want to go back for the night show. I’m just dying to see how they re-​do some of the Disney tunes dirty. Stay tuned.

I really like this place. Ive been to many gay bars in this valley, and this one has truly the nicest staff. They have a great patio.
At karaōke on Mondays, you can listen to 2 of the performing mavens of their showroom rehearse different songs w/​some wicked harmonies.
The showroom: Whether its the Scandalesque student showcase, Th Sic Sense from down at Soul Invictus, or the AZ gender outlaws performing, youll have a great time. The showroom is very intimate. And hey girl hey! The queens that perform here are some of the best in the valley. Pandora DeStrange is reason to come see a show here by herself, but when you do you get hit w/​some wonderful guest stars like Savannah Stevens and the lovely Olivia Gardens.
If youre looking for a friendly neighborhood gay bar with a large splash of fabulous, The Rock is it.