The best bars & nightlife in Desert Hot Springs

24 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Retro gay bar with Hollywood-inspired decor, specialty cocktails, drag shows & nightly karaoke.

125 E Tahquitz Canyon Way #102 (Palm Springs)

Retro gay bar with Hollywood-inspired decor, specialty cocktails, drag shows & nightly karaoke.

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Rustic-chic gastropub serving innovative comfort dishes, cocktails & offering weekend brunch.

1501 N Palm Canyon Dr (Palm Springs)

Rustic-chic gastropub serving innovative comfort dishes, cocktails & offering weekend brunch.

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Long-running gay club draws a mostly male crowd for DJ beats, happy hour, BBQ events & theme nights.

302 E Arenas Rd (Palm Springs)

Long-running gay club draws a mostly male crowd for DJ beats, happy hour, BBQ events & theme nights.

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Refined locale for gourmet fare with a prix-fixe, French-focused menu & a romantic patio.

385 W Tahquitz Canyon Way (Palm Springs)

Refined locale for gourmet fare with a prix-fixe, French-focused menu & a romantic patio.

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BRÜE CRÜE is Riverside’s craft beer taproom and live music spot with 24 rotating taps, 100+ cans and bottles, draft cocktails and seltzers,…

11626 Sterling Ave Ste G (Riverside)

BRÜE CRÜE is Riverside’s craft beer taproom and live music spot with 24 rotating taps, 100+ cans and bottles, draft cocktails and seltzers, local bands up close, big screens for the game, and cornhole and darts. Basically your living room, but with a way better tap list. Check it out.

From the Riverside newsletter, August 27, 2026

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Euryale Brewing Company wrapped an 11-year run on July 31, 2026. This week, crack a favorite local brew and raise a glass to their Greek…

2060 Chicago Ave Ste A17 (Riverside)

Euryale Brewing Company wrapped an 11-year run on July 31, 2026. This week, crack a favorite local brew and raise a glass to their Greek goddess vibes and the crew whose homebrew bug bit back in 1991.

From the Cathedral City newsletter, August 23, 2026

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Trendy and spacious with a social-club vibe, Killer Queens Social House is where you round up the crew for entertainment, solid bites, and…

3630 University Ave (Riverside)

Trendy and spacious with a social-club vibe, Killer Queens Social House is where you round up the crew for entertainment, solid bites, and cocktails that keep the evening lively. It’s the kind of spot locals claim as their weekend default, with room to dance when the playlist hits.

From the Jurupa Valley newsletter, September 1, 2026

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W. Wolfskill

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Equal parts classy and cozy, W. Wolfskill shakes up specialty cocktails and creative bar bites in a hip, midcentury-modern lounge that…

4281 Main St (Riverside)

Equal parts classy and cozy, W. Wolfskill shakes up specialty cocktails and creative bar bites in a hip, midcentury-modern lounge that actually feels like a night out. If you want a spot that nails flavor and vibe without the fuss, this is your new go-to.

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Packinghouse Brewing Company keeps it low-key with a friendly pub-style taproom pouring samples, pints, and growlers of their own…

6421 Central Ave (Riverside)

Packinghouse Brewing Company keeps it low-key with a friendly pub-style taproom pouring samples, pints, and growlers of their own award-winning beers. When you want a fresh local pour and a chill spot to catch up after work, this is the kind of neighborhood brew stop that treats regulars right.

From the Corona newsletter, August 31, 2026

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Mexican small plates & entrees along with cocktails & DJ music in a colorful, art-adorned space.

3737 Main St Ste 101 (Riverside)

Mexican small plates & entrees along with cocktails & DJ music in a colorful, art-adorned space.

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Whether you’re chasing crisp tangerine wheat, a tart Berliner weiss, or one of their experimental hazies, Thompson Brewing Company keeps…

9900 Indiana Ave #7 (Riverside)

Whether you’re chasing crisp tangerine wheat, a tart Berliner weiss, or one of their experimental hazies, Thompson Brewing Company keeps 20+ taps moving and the flavors interesting. Their award-winning kitchen turns a beer run into dinner, so check it out this week and call it a win for your Corona routine.

From the Riverside newsletter, August 18, 2026

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BRÜE CRÜE

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BRÜE CRÜE is Riverside's craft beer taproom and live music spot with 24 rotating taps, 100+ cans and bottles, draft cocktails and seltzers,…

11626 Sterling Ave Ste G (Riverside)

BRÜE CRÜE is Riverside's craft beer taproom and live music spot with 24 rotating taps, 100+ cans and bottles, draft cocktails and seltzers, local bands, and all the big games on multiple screens, plus board games, cornhole, and a laid-back neighborhood vibe that makes staying for one more dangerously easy.

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The Club Downtown Palm Springs at Hotel Zoso brings lively downtown energy with on-site entertainment, live performance vibes and that…

150 S Indian Canyon Dr (Palm Springs)

The Club Downtown Palm Springs at Hotel Zoso brings lively downtown energy with on-site entertainment, live performance vibes and that easy-breezy run-into-someone-you-know scene. Start at The Lounge for a proper martini, then follow the music and let the night take over.

From the Palm Springs newsletter, August 8, 2026

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Mira Bar

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Mira Bar pairs a signature Blue Agave Margarita and locally crafted beers with sweeping views of the San Jacinto Mountains and the…

67967 Vista Chino (Cathedral City)

Mira Bar pairs a signature Blue Agave Margarita and locally crafted beers with sweeping views of the San Jacinto Mountains and the championship course, whether you post up inside or on the patio. Grab a juicy burger or flatbread and let golden-hour vibes handle the conversation.

From the Cathedral City newsletter, August 14, 2026

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Blackbook

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Relaxed hangout with outdoor seating attracting a mostly gay clientele for drinks & comfort food.

315 E Arenas Rd (Palm Springs)

Relaxed hangout with outdoor seating attracting a mostly gay clientele for drinks & comfort food.

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Las Palmas Brewing pours crisp lagers, unfiltered IPAs, and expressive farmhouse ales from a small, independent setup built by friends for…

461 N Palm Canyon Dr (Palm Springs)

Las Palmas Brewing pours crisp lagers, unfiltered IPAs, and expressive farmhouse ales from a small, independent setup built by friends for locals. It’s the kind of downtown Palm Springs hang where you run into neighbors, stay for one more, then text the group chat because the vibe is exactly right.

From the Coachella Valley newsletter, August 25, 2026

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Paul Bar/Food

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Relaxed bar featuring a long mahogany counter and booths, serving cocktails and craft beers.

3700 E Vista Chino (Palm Springs)

Relaxed bar featuring a long mahogany counter and booths, serving cocktails and craft beers.

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Bootlegger Tiki keeps the classic tiki spirit alive behind Ernest Coffee, shaking up cocktails with house-made juices and syrups. The…

1101 N Palm Canyon Dr (Palm Springs)

Bootlegger Tiki keeps the classic tiki spirit alive behind Ernest Coffee, shaking up cocktails with house-made juices and syrups. The original 1953 Don the Beachcomber torches still glow above the intimate hideaway, so your nightcap comes with a side of Palm Springs legend.

From the Palm Springs newsletter, August 23, 2026

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From pet-nats and orange wines to chillable reds and sparkling oddballs, hyphen- Wine Shop & Lounge curates natural, organic, and…

1007 N Palm Canyon Dr (Palm Springs)

From pet-nats and orange wines to chillable reds and sparkling oddballs, hyphen- Wine Shop & Lounge curates natural, organic, and biodynamic bottles from both old and new world producers. Swing by, pick the brain of folks who live for low-intervention juice, then upgrade your porch pour this week.

From the Coachella Valley newsletter, August 19, 2026

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Palm Springs rumor mill says The Evening Citizen returns soon, with doors reopening on August 27 and reservations resuming August 13, so…

220 E Arenas Rd (Palm Springs)

Palm Springs rumor mill says The Evening Citizen returns soon, with doors reopening on August 27 and reservations resuming August 13, so lock yours in this week. Hidden-entry speakeasy vibes, classic cocktails, and a playful no news attitude make it the kind of spot you brag about finding.

From the Palm Springs newsletter, August 12, 2026

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Truss & Twine

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Truss & Twine serves a tour of American drinking history, spanning Golden Age and Prohibition classics to Tiki and modern Originals, with…

800 N Palm Canyon Dr (Palm Springs)

Truss & Twine serves a tour of American drinking history, spanning Golden Age and Prohibition classics to Tiki and modern Originals, with creative, farmers-market bar bites from a small open kitchen. Watch for midweek pop-up menus, plus tasting nights with live DJs that keep the scene lively without trying too hard.

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LA’s oldest surviving tiki bar, established in 1958, The Tonga Hut Restaurant and Tiki Bar brings a vintage, rum-soaked vibe to Palm…

254 N Palm Canyon Dr (Palm Springs)

LA’s oldest surviving tiki bar, established in 1958, The Tonga Hut Restaurant and Tiki Bar brings a vintage, rum-soaked vibe to Palm Springs with classic cocktails, retro tiki charm, and a laid-back Ohana feel. Perfect for when you need a mini vacation without I‑10 traffic.

From the Palm Springs newsletter, August 21, 2026

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V Wine Lounge & Martini Bar nails that mid-century vibe you secretly wish your living room had, with a scenic patio, a unique selection of…

600 E Tahquitz Canyon Way (Palm Springs)

V Wine Lounge & Martini Bar nails that mid-century vibe you secretly wish your living room had, with a scenic patio, a unique selection of wines and fun cocktails plus a dedicated martini menu. Bring a friend, share some appetizing food, and give this week an easy upgrade.

From the Palm Springs newsletter, August 24, 2026

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