Three girlfriends and I decided to go to PHX Friday night because we were in the mood for dancing and hip hop. It was so much fun and I'm already thinking about when I will be able to go back next! It's in a good location located on the same block as Silver and Bar Smith, and Hanny's is around the corner.
First, when you walk up, there is a red carpet. Then before you walk in you have to be patted down (if you are a guy) and have your purse searched even if it's itty bitty and only has room enough for ID, money, and cell phone (if you are a girl). So before you get it, you know this has the makings of an interesting night! WARNING: Cover is $10 which is really my only big negative for PHX.
The space is actually pretty small when you get inside - there is a large bar to the left, a large seating area right when you walk in, and then a few booths to your right that are raised from the dance floor. The dance floor itself is a pretty good size, although it does get crowded as the night goes on. Dress was definitely fashionable club wear, so any place that gives me an excuse to wear a party dress is cool with me!
Service at the bar was always really quick, and it didn't hurt there were some hottie bartenders! Beer was $3 which was awesome. Music alternated between r&b and hip hop, and I would say 98% of the time, it was great. There were a few times when the DJ played way too slow r&b music which me and my friends were not feeling. But then the next song would be a great hip hop song, so I can't hate too much on the music. As in any other club in America, PHX does provide some amazing people watching.
If you don't mind getting searched to get into a club (I will say it was a first for me) and a commanding police presence when you leave, and want good hip hop to dance to, PHX is definitely a place to check out.