DRINKS/SERVICE
I was satisfied with my drinks. The bartenders have been in the game for while now and know their stuff. If you ask them for a drink - they KNOW how to make it. Some people may feel cheated due to the fact they use small plastic cups instead of tall glassware, but you still get an ounce and half of liquor to 2. You don't need so much filler.
MUSIC/SOUND:
By far the most intense sound system at ANY night club/bar venue in Phoenix. Those speakers were knocking down bottles of call liquors off of the shelf - spilling everywhere. Beers were rattling in the display fridge. The music is eargasmic - I'm a big fan of UK Thursdays - that dubstep through those speakers makes you forget you came out of a woman. Your brain starts to micromanage itself to an element of robotic tendencies.
The DJ and music talent is top notch. DJ's that actually mix and know how to find music and produce. J PAUL is a beast during UK Thursdays and FOUL PLAY Fridays next door at Barsmith. They bring in EDM greats ranging from DILLON FRANCIS, MARK FARINA, NETSKY, and many more. Stay Tuned.
ATMOSPHERE/SPACE:
2 stories of club space! they don't use both floors on every night, but when they do - it gets PACKED. Along with the club nights, they have fashion shows/artist showcases/and the space can be inquired for private parties or events. I've even caught some professional urban/hip hop dancers practicing upstairs during one of the Wednesday night club nights (a non functional club night now), and you can train and get free lessons from them if you show up to the club from 8 to 11pm.
Monarch is CRAZY!