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| - I don't know how I have gone this long without realizing that I never wrote a review for the Bikini; especially considering the fact that I was in there at least twice a week, or next door at the Trunk Space, which ironically enough, is one of my first reviews on Yelp. The Bikini Lounge is my favorite downtown Phoenix dive bar. The drinks are cheap (they're not great, but they are indeed quite cheap), the space is roomy (booths, tables, and a bar), the vibe is divey and kitschy (full of oddities and Tiki decor in an old timey way), and the bartenders are total dears. I've been a patron of the Bikini for years, and while I hate the beer and liquor selections, it is definitely a hub for freaks, musicians, and artists alike; the DJs are great (a few of my friends spin records on various nights), and they've got a pool table, too. This is the absolute ONLY place I would ever drink PBR. When pitchers are only $8, how can you say no? A great place to hang out...but if you're looking for a good cocktail or an authentic Tiki bar experience, then definitely look elsewhere. If only they were more like Tiki-Ti, then we'd be talking business here. However, Richard and the rest of the Bikini Lounge clan have been here for ages, and if anything, it's definitely a Phoenix art scene landmark. CASH ONLY, and they have an ATM on site that doesn't always work.
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