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Nida K.
Phoenix, AZ
Four-star rating
07.27.10
Charlie’s + 3-4-1 Sundays = F-M-L Mondays
In my entire life, this is the only place I’ve been to that entertains the idea of a 3-4-1 special. Is that even legal under Arizona laws? No wonder there are so many cabs that pull in and out of this place. You could definitely drink comfortably for a great price knowing you’re only a step away from a taxi.
I also enjoy the drag show they have after the special… at whatever time I usually start putting down my drinks. If my blurry memory serves me right, the deal ends at 7, so the show might start around 8. The people here are pretty friendly, except for the one who stole my three-day-old Jimmy Choo sunglasses. I probably wouldn’t have lost them if I was allowed to bring in my purse, though. Thanks, Charlie’s!
There is also always a volleyball game going on outside in their sand court if you’re the sporty type.
I’ve also been here on a Saturday night, but I think that’s typically when men are on the prowl, so I didn’t really sense a casual, patio-drinking type of atmosphere. I’ll stick with the bane of my F-M-L Mondays.
Charlie’s is located at 727 W. Camelback Rd. in Melrose — 602.265.0224
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