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VOTED BEST DIVE/GAY BAR IN PALM SPRINGS.
2X WINNER: BEST BINGO IN SO. CAL & WINNER: BEST BEER BUST
Located in the famed Warm Sands District since 1993, Tool Shed is the Original Leather + Levi Bar in Palm Springs!
WHERE MEN WHO LIKE MEN GATHER
We cater to men who appreciate the Leather/Levi community, but welcome all open-minded people.
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Daily Happy Hour: | 10:00AM - 8:00PM |
Sun Beer Bust: | 10:00AM - 2:00AM |
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Plus, you’ll find plenty of LGBTQ places offering happy hour prices all day—and night—long.
All are welcome on Arenas Road, the unofficial gay district of downtown Palm Springs, where locally-owned eateries, clubs, and bars celebrate pride daily.
Gay Bars in Greater Palm Springs
Gay NIGHTLIFE & ENTERTAINMENT
If you’re planning an LGBTQ-friendly getaway to Greater Palm Springs, then raising a glass at one of the destination’s many gay bars is a must.
The festive welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff, refreshing cocktails, world class drag, and exciting cabaret entertainment combine to make Toucans Tiki Lounge & Cabaret a favorite of locals (it’s been voted “The Desert’s Number One Gay Bar” and “Best Dance Club”, and “Best Drag Show”) and a true destination for tourists and travelers.
From dazzling drag to unforgettable cabaret, the stage at Toucans is always alive with entertainment!
Then head north and sip tropical cocktails inside the island-themed (and Christopher Kennedy-designed) Toucan’s Tiki Lounge.
Drink up and discover more gay bars in Greater Palm Springs.
AMAZING parties
Cheap F*ck Tuesday
$5 Grey Goose, $5 Cazadores
$2 Miller Lite and Coors Light Bottles
Monday
P.S.
Latin Night
$9 Haku Vodka
$9 Tres Generaciones Blanco & Reposado
Friday
LIQUID
$9 Ketel One
$9 Casamigos Blanco, Repo & Cristalino
$9 Crown Royal
Saturday
Haus of Chill
$9 Grey Goose Vodka
$9 Patron
$9 Angel's Envy Bourbon
Sunday
Sunday Funday
$9 Absolut Vodka
$9 Espolon Tequilas
Happy Hour Tu - Sa Open til 7pm
Sunday 2:30 til 7pm
½ Off All Well Drinks
$1 Off Draft Beer, $2 Off Wine
WELCOME TO TOUCANS!
Established over 20 YEARS AGO, Toucans Tiki Lounge in Palm Springs hosts the 5-Day Weekend featuring Drag Nights Slayhouse, FREAKQNCY , KICKXYLAND, and Sunday funday with STARS OF THE DESERT .
Dancing unfolds. Drinks flow. We’re Different
50% Off Beverages
$5 Ketel One, $5 Cantera Negra
$2 Budweiser and Bud Lite Bottles
Wednesday
Gay Shenanigans
$9 Grey Goose Vodka
$9 Cazadores Tequilas
$9 Maker's Mark
Thursday
¡Oye! Toucans is also the place to be for many parties surrounding large Coachella Valley events, such as Palm Springs Pride, IBC (International Bear Convergence), Palm Springs International Film Festival, and many more!
Whether it's laughter, live vocals, or jaw-dropping glam you're after, you'll find it here. Order the raved-about Disco fries and browse the 200-plus whiskey menu at Blackbook. The club also brings in top-tier cabaret and performance talent as part of Toucan's ongoing “Live on Stage” series. Hit up happy hour at Chill Bar, known for hosting nightly entertainment and internationally renowned DJs.
People-watch on the patio at Streetbar, the oldest gay-owned spot on the block. And drag performers shine. Join us weekly for fierce drag shows featuring iconic queens, rotating casts, and electric energy — plus an incredible lineup of music and comedy cabaret acts starring nationally recognized performers and legends of the LGBTQ+ community.