The best bars & nightlife in Palm Desert

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

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Nightlife · 8 places · showing the latest additions first

Trendy, spacious social club offering entertainment, food, and cocktails, plus dancing.

3630 University Ave (Riverside)

Trendy, spacious social club offering entertainment, food, and cocktails, plus dancing.

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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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La Fe Wine Bar keeps it easy for locals with a unique wine list, cocktails and craft beer, plus a tapas-style menu made for sharing…

73900 El Paseo Ste 1

La Fe Wine Bar keeps it easy for locals with a unique wine list, cocktails and craft beer, plus a tapas-style menu made for sharing charcuterie, flatbreads and empanadas. This week, rally a couple friends and watch for Wine Room tastings and pairing events if you like discovering bottles before everyone else.

From the Cathedral City newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Relaxed spot for prime rib, pasta and other comfort staples, plus cocktails.

74450 CA-111

Relaxed spot for prime rib, pasta and other comfort staples, plus cocktails.

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Little Bar

Nightlife

Small local spot with a patio offering craft cocktails, burgers and bar snacks.

73560 Palm Desert Dr N #B

Small local spot with a patio offering craft cocktails, burgers and bar snacks.

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Convivial bar with a local feel pouring drinks nightly & staging live music many weekends.

44750 San Pablo Ave

Convivial bar with a local feel pouring drinks nightly & staging live music many weekends.

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Tavern with TVs presents a huge menu full of casual American eats plus cocktails & beer.

36891 Cook St #10

Tavern with TVs presents a huge menu full of casual American eats plus cocktails & beer.

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Kitchen 86

Nightlife

Dynamic outfit with an outdoor lounge serving wood-fired pizza, tacos & ramen, plus draft beer.

73-130 El Paseo I

Dynamic outfit with an outdoor lounge serving wood-fired pizza, tacos & ramen, plus draft beer.

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