Killer Whale is hands down one of the coolest bars I’ve been to! From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is electric yet relaxed—perfect for a night out with friends or a casual date.
The drink menu is top-notch, offering a creative mix of craft cocktails, unique beers, and classics done right. The bartenders are not only skilled but super friendly, making the whole experience feel personalized.
The decor is eclectic and stylish, giving the place a distinct personality that sets it apart from other bars. And let’s not forget the music—it’s always on point, adding to the incredible ambiance.
Killer Whale is the perfect blend of great drinks, fantastic service, and an unforgettable vibe. I’ll definitely be coming back and recommending it to everyone I know!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wil Roc
2 years later, and we decided to forgive the last/first visit. smile and me and my girl at the door, said welcome and asked for I.D. then informed us last time "there was an incident," where i was asked to leave for being too old, so i paid my bill and left. no arguments, no security, no yelling or police getting called; just left when they said to, after paying $18 for ONE drink and handed my bill while being told i "look tired and should try a more age-appropriate establishment." while i was offended at the time, i never made a scene or argued with anyone. this is there way of refusing service to anyone over a certain age. it was less than a week before my birthday, and i was just wanting a drink and atmosphere. if you're over 30, try somewhere else. they treat you like garbage for just wanting to BE there. one bathroom, polaroids on the walls, and rude staff. add ageism and you've got KWSC
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
robert vigil
DON’T MAKE A RESERVATION! You would think having a reservation would be the move to make, it seems mutually beneficial, right? Wrong! When you put in your reservation you are charged $10 per person which says it will be applied to your tab, sounds good to me. Unfortunately it is not applied to your tab, they welcome you with “Welcome Shots” that seem complimentary, NOPE, that’s the $10 per person that you paid to reserve your table. They don’t even tell you that is what you get for your money, nor do they offer anything else. It’s stealing, it’s bad business, it’s lying & it is taking advantage of your customer. The manager came over when we were trying to close out which I thought that “hey, there’s a problem and they are going above and beyond to fix it and make a customer happy so they would finish the night well and potentially come back” NOPE, I was told that the money towards the “reservation” was for the Welcome Shot and not applied to the tab (which is what it says when you put in a reservation) was explained in the fine print in. How easily you could have just comped the shots that we didn’t ask for and applied it to the tab like you state on the reservation to make a customer happy and return, but now you get an upset customer, a bad review, and someone that will never come back. To whoever reads this review at Killer Whale, I expect that you’ll respond saying “we don’t want you to come back, you suck!” Or some hipster DGAF response, Don’t worry, I won’t be coming back. I don’t support bad business behaviors. But I do feel bad for the servers that get put in a bad position because of your practices, your managers that have to defend it & your customers that are being cheated.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 5
Paul Carter
Great video, best cocktails ever.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Leland Turner
You know that person from college that tried so desperately to be cool, but just never quite pulled it off....namely because of how "hard" they tried?
That's this bar in a nutshell. Cool concept, maybe was fun at some point in time, but now it excessively compensates to be a hipster parody of a speakeasy
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Herman Gill
Super cool spot, great drinks!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Christian James
Loud Bar with fun cocktails
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
adrieanna delp
Top 5 bar to visit. Always take my friends here.
Get a drink and the mystery shot! Also get your naughty photo on the wall!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
James W
More frat house than Speakeasy. Overly loud, overly dark, overly hyped. Drinks weren’t even good. $10/per person non-refundable reservation deposit is unnecessary and pretentious. The place wasn’t even busy on a Saturday night.
Creative, tasty drinks, Staff that gives af about hospitality..
Bring the noise.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Charline Belle Hair
Best speakeasy ever! Music is out if this world. Such an unexpected experience. Always recommend this place to my friends and family visiting Arizona.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bavarian Cream Churros
Manny K
Very poor. Servers pulled my chair behind from me and made me fall then tried to make me feel bad about it. I could have gotten hurt. They are actually lucky ? trashy place and trashy servers. I’ve spent enough to know I won’t be going back or bringing anyone there again.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Heather DeBrosse
Husband and I went out for a date night. The welcome shots were delicious. We really enjoyed the atmosphere, the interior, the waitresses and drinks. Ninety minutes is your limit here, so don't over pay the meters on the streets. There is one unisex bathroom, so there was a line. Overall, I recommend Killer Whale Sex Club.
Ehsan S
Cool room. Good concept. Great for people for 20’s and early 30’s. For older folks, we just don’t have patience for silly quirks like I experienced.
I’m Canadian and I always rave about the warm and welcoming customer service I typically experience when in the states. Unfortunately, this place felt a little too much like home. Went to check it out on a Monday night with the room maybe 10% full. My friend and I were sat at a high top. Asked if we could sit on one of the couches and chill out together, and we would happily move back to the high top if a larger party shows up. With a fake smile in tow, and we were told it’s policy and that she’s not allowed. Cute.
Fun spot - great drinks and loud music!
Killer Whale is hands down one of the coolest bars I’ve been to! From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is electric yet relaxed—perfect for a night out with friends or a casual date.
The drink menu is top-notch, offering a creative mix of craft cocktails, unique beers, and classics done right. The bartenders are not only skilled but super friendly, making the whole experience feel personalized.
The decor is eclectic and stylish, giving the place a distinct personality that sets it apart from other bars. And let’s not forget the music—it’s always on point, adding to the incredible ambiance.
Killer Whale is the perfect blend of great drinks, fantastic service, and an unforgettable vibe. I’ll definitely be coming back and recommending it to everyone I know!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
2 years later, and we decided to forgive the last/first visit. smile and me and my girl at the door, said welcome and asked for I.D.
then informed us last time "there was an incident," where i was asked to leave for being too old, so i paid my bill and left.
no arguments, no security, no yelling or police getting called; just left when they said to, after paying $18 for ONE drink and handed my bill while being told i "look tired and should try a more age-appropriate establishment."
while i was offended at the time, i never made a scene or argued with anyone.
this is there way of refusing service to anyone over a certain age. it was less than a week before my birthday, and i was just wanting a drink and atmosphere.
if you're over 30, try somewhere else. they treat you like garbage for just wanting to BE there.
one bathroom, polaroids on the walls, and rude staff. add ageism and you've got KWSC
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
DON’T MAKE A RESERVATION! You would think having a reservation would be the move to make, it seems mutually beneficial, right? Wrong! When you put in your reservation you are charged $10 per person which says it will be applied to your tab, sounds good to me. Unfortunately it is not applied to your tab, they welcome you with “Welcome Shots” that seem complimentary, NOPE, that’s the $10 per person that you paid to reserve your table. They don’t even tell you that is what you get for your money, nor do they offer anything else. It’s stealing, it’s bad business, it’s lying & it is taking advantage of your customer. The manager came over when we were trying to close out which I thought that “hey, there’s a problem and they are going above and beyond to fix it and make a customer happy so they would finish the night well and potentially come back” NOPE, I was told that the money towards the “reservation” was for the Welcome Shot and not applied to the tab (which is what it says when you put in a reservation) was explained in the fine print in. How easily you could have just comped the shots that we didn’t ask for and applied it to the tab like you state on the reservation to make a customer happy and return, but now you get an upset customer, a bad review, and someone that will never come back.
To whoever reads this review at Killer Whale, I expect that you’ll respond saying “we don’t want you to come back, you suck!” Or some hipster DGAF response, Don’t worry, I won’t be coming back. I don’t support bad business behaviors. But I do feel bad for the servers that get put in a bad position because of your practices, your managers that have to defend it & your customers that are being cheated.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 5
Great video, best cocktails ever.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
You know that person from college that tried so desperately to be cool, but just never quite pulled it off....namely because of how "hard" they tried?
That's this bar in a nutshell.
Cool concept, maybe was fun at some point in time, but now it excessively compensates to be a hipster parody of a speakeasy
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Super cool spot, great drinks!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Loud Bar with fun cocktails
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Top 5 bar to visit. Always take my friends here.
Get a drink and the mystery shot! Also get your naughty photo on the wall!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
More frat house than Speakeasy. Overly loud, overly dark, overly hyped. Drinks weren’t even good. $10/per person non-refundable reservation deposit is unnecessary and pretentious. The place wasn’t even busy on a Saturday night.
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 4
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Creative, tasty drinks,
Staff that gives af about hospitality..
Bring the noise.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Best speakeasy ever! Music is out if this world. Such an unexpected experience.
Always recommend this place to my friends and family visiting Arizona.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bavarian Cream Churros
Very poor. Servers pulled my chair behind from me and made me fall then tried to make me feel bad about it. I could have gotten hurt. They are actually lucky ? trashy place and trashy servers. I’ve spent enough to know I won’t be going back or bringing anyone there again.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Husband and I went out for a date night. The welcome shots were delicious. We really enjoyed the atmosphere, the interior, the waitresses and drinks. Ninety minutes is your limit here, so don't over pay the meters on the streets. There is one unisex bathroom, so there was a line. Overall, I recommend Killer Whale Sex Club.
Cool room. Good concept. Great for people for 20’s and early 30’s. For older folks, we just don’t have patience for silly quirks like I experienced.
I’m Canadian and I always rave about the warm and welcoming customer service I typically experience when in the states. Unfortunately, this place felt a little too much like home. Went to check it out on a Monday night with the room maybe 10% full. My friend and I were sat at a high top. Asked if we could sit on one of the couches and chill out together, and we would happily move back to the high top if a larger party shows up. With a fake smile in tow, and we were told it’s policy and that she’s not allowed. Cute.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 1
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