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4631 N 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85013

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Bigger is not necessarily better when it comes to the perfect blues venue, and the intimate setting at Char's is a case in point. Guitars cry and horns moan from a small stage, where little room separates wailing band members from the sympathetic ears and tapping feet of an interracial crowd. Pronounced "Char" as in "Charlene," a bygone owner's wife for whom the bar was named, the dark-draped dive has the blues five nights a week and R&B on the other two, Tuesdays and Thursdays. The music radiates a vibe that is heard from the parking lot and transcends age, gender and race, as mixed crowds bond with each soulful and doleful blue note. These blue notes are bathed by true-hued burgundy lights in the New Times' Best Blues Bar seven years running. Char's -- where tall drinks, bad teeth and an aching heart can equal one soulfully good time. -- Michael Brennan

7 Ratings and Reviews

  • Love It

    Review rating : 5out of 5   krazyplaygirl602 - 08/05/2006

    I happen to go to Chars very often. It happens to be in walking distance of my friends house.It was the first bar I ever went to and it was alot of fun. Lots of good music and friendly staff.the bartenedrs were fast with the drinks and they arnt that expensive at all.Chars is a blast its were i start out my night when I go out!

  • Welcome

    Review rating : 4out of 5   blkmavado - 02/27/2004

    Hey I am traveling alone on business and heard about this place. It friendly enough for someone to attend by themselves.

  • Ddmter's Review

    Review rating : 5out of 5   ddmter - 08/31/2003

    Comfortable, good music and fun.I've been going there for years and will continue. I always regret taking dates because there are always old friends there.

  • Beckyunder1's Review

    Review rating : 5out of 5   beckyunder1 - 08/20/2003

    The BEST in BLUES!!

  • AnythingYou's Review

    Review rating : 4out of 5   anythingyou - 01/20/2002

    I've been checking out Char's on a weekly basis for the last year. Obviously love it or wouldn't keep going back. Chuck Hall rules. Street Life was great R & B but haven't played there for awhile. Blues Ratio, Maxine & Lady J, James Matthews, Big Pete Pearson are all great. Weekends are too crowded - so I recommend a weeknight. Love the people. Bush & Pete (I think) are very personable. Sure wish they wouldn't interfer with the band's members and tell the artists who they are playing with. That's for artists, not bar owners. Otherwise, love it. From your favorite last set, short skirt, great legs, weeknight blonde. K.

  • Kelly's Review

    Review rating : 3out of 5   whiztig - 12/16/1999

    The bar is a conversion of an old house. It is small,dark and you are very close to the bands
    accoustically,it is a great place.But go early
    parking is a problem.I would recommend this place to the blues lover.

  • meeses's Review

    Review rating : 5out of 5   moosesgirlmeeses - 10/20/1999

    a sure thing...I'm sure I will be entertained, and I'm sure that anyone I choose to share this delightful experience with will love it as much as I. Thanks, Chars!

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