Ghost Lounge.... Where do I even begin? If you live in the immediate downtown area, it is very convenient and centrally located. I've been here so many times, but can't really say I've had an outstanding experience. The bartenders and servers are great! Quick to get to you, and very knowledgable in their alcohol! It's the crowd I guess... Unfortunately, downtown Phoenix doesn't attract much of any crowd, so Ghost Lounge's customer base usually consists of a weird mixture of tourists and locals. There is always a subpar dj. There is a "swing" night one night a week... people get all decked up and swing dance.... good for them... swing is still alive and well...
My (only) favorite part about this lounge is the actual bar area itself! Very antique-y and supposedly haunted, it just gives off a very creepy vibe... And the patio with misters that actually work make for a relaxing evening on a hot summer night... as long as you don't mind fending off the homeless guys trying to bum cigarettes and money.