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| - I've seen many shows here, and I generally have a good time. The Clubhouse definitely brings me back 15-20 years to a time when this city actually had a scene and cool places to go see shows. I'm not going to start name-dropping though, so you'll just have to take my word for it.
My score of this place is probably heavily influenced by the quality of the bands I've seen perform here. As a bar, it's a bit of a filthy dive (which makes it a perfect candidate to host indie music events), but it's still cleaner and nicer than most places I've seen bands play (which says more about those places than this one). Clubhouse seems to land hosting duties for some really great bands though, so if you're a fan of good music you'll probably end up seeing a show here at some point
I can't imagine why anyone would come here just to drink, however, they definitely serve some strong drinks here. They also serve them in plastic cups so you really feel like you're at a classy joint. The bartenders can be nice and somewhat attentive if you tip well, but it's hard for them to hear your drink order so don't be surprised if you get the wrong thing.
The sound is usually above average for this type of club. Phoenix has always been known for having shitty sound at the club venue level, so even at their worst, they seem to provide pretty good audio here in comparison. If you forget your earplugs and you're old enough to care about such a thing, you'll hear the music just fine from behind the bar.
The layout of this place seems to work pretty well. The size is great now... it can really pack them in without losing a sense of intimacy - and as long as the band can draw at least 50 people, it won't feel vacant and empty. The place could definitely use more seating and a more regular deep clean, but it's tough to complain since it all just works.
Problems? Well, their system for tickets and entry can move a little slow, but it's about the same as any other place I suppose. Inefficiency is the norm. Out front by the door is where people go to smoke and it's nearly impossible to leave the venue without stinking of it.
Aside from those and a few other minor quibbles, it's a great place to see a show. Plenty of parking, good audio, stiff drinks, all-ages bar w/ ID, good bands, and enough of a dirty divey feel to bring you back to the good-old-days when music was good.
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