Streetbar

Gay bar · Palm Springs Arenas Road

The „Cheers“ of Arenas Road: Streetbar, officially „Streetbar Named Desire“, opened in 1991 as the street’s first gay bar and is considered the seed of today’s Palm Springs gay strip.

• ★ 4.5 on Google (574)
• Since 1991
• Karaoke Sun–Tue
• Patio

Address

224 E Arenas Rd
Palm Springs, CA 92262

Opening hours

daily 10 am–2 am

Crowd

mostly gay men, rather 50+ during the day, more mixed in the evening, lots of regulars

Flirt factor

medium

Programme

Karaoke every Sunday, Monday and Tuesday from 9 pm, with changing drink specials

Getting there

in the middle of Arenas Road, opposite Chill Bar

What makes Streetbar special

The name is a nod to Tennessee Williams’ „A Streetcar Named Desire“. The bar opened in 1991 and was the first on Arenas Road, from which today’s gay strip later developed. The co-owner likes to compare it to the bar from the sitcom „Cheers“.

The drinks are strong and affordable, and the martinis come especially recommended. People chat and clink glasses under a chandelier. From Sunday to Tuesday it’s karaoke from 9 pm, and outside there’s a patio.

Atmosphere and crowd

During the day it’s mainly locals and older regulars at the bar. In the evening and at the weekend, visitors from out of town and a younger crowd with a soft spot for silver foxes join in. With 4.5 stars Streetbar is one of the best-rated bars in town, praised for conversation, karaoke and happy hour.

Contact

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: Out x Out, Visit Palm Springs, Google reviews (4.5 stars, 574 reviews). Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.