By all means go here if you like to be surrounded by greedy/overweight girls in black thongs trying to hustle money out of you. And dont you dare take a seat without having to pay upwards of $180+ for it. You cant even go 2 the restroom in this trashy club w/out someone trying to get a few dollars out of you. Security is also a joke, typical meat-head mentality, simply hired for their physical size as opposed to their ability to have an intelligent/complex thought process. Thus, If you like feeling targeted like a "business mark" instead of an appreciated business patron, then by all means go to Monarch Theatre lol!!!!

Honestly, this place baffled me beyond words. I went there last night for “Respect Fest” and it was such a disappointment. From the bouncers being overly aggressive and brutally incompetent to the sound quality literally sounding like you put earplugs in and then headphones on to listen to music... this place is just a joke. However, the upstairs was decent and the sound was actually set up right so you could hear what people were saying. The security upstairs last night was also really nice and helpful so idk what all the bouncers/security guy’s problem was that were working the front door... that’s a whole different thing. We came to see a buddy go on and then left to get food and one of the bouncers said we could come back in so we could see Joyner. Too bad that was a flat out lie. Got rejected by the same bouncer and then we’re told we needed to get more tickets if we wanted to come back in..... We should’ve just cut it there but my friends really wanted to see Joyner so we got more tickets just to wait in a line that didn’t move for over 45 min. Also, the owner is super nice and he seemed like a really good dude so I am honestly so taken back as to how this place is being ran so badly. This being said, I did just read his reply to someone about it not being Monarch’s fault when tickets get oversold... it may not be your entirely their fault but it’s definitely Monarch’s problem. That’s a terrible way to show that you care about the people coming to your establishment and a really easy way to get bad publicity and lose business. One last thing! When I asked the bartender upstairs how much it would be for two shots he said $9 and so I got one for me and my friend and handed him a $20 and we took the shots. The bartender then handed me back $2 and I asked where the rest of my money was and he then told me it was $9 PER shot. That’s beyond crazy. Overall, I’d say this place just needs to replace their bouncers and reconsider their business practices when it comes to hosting events. If you’re reading this before you get wrapped up in anything with Monarch... reconsider. **EDIT TO REPLY FROM OWNER** Maybe if you keep getting the same critiques on the same things OVER AND OVER again then maybe you should take that into account instead of making loose excuses. I’m also completely fine calling the bouncers incompetent when they LIE and say one thing and then your guests are the ones who suffer. Just from the unprofessionalism of your response I will definitely not be coming back Monarch. Learn from your mistakes and don’t just get defensive when you get critiques.

i've been here 4 times, and its always overcrowded, the security are extremely aggressive. i hate going here but if its a really great dj then ill go. but the venue always disappoints, ALWAYS!

I went there with my family for my birthday and bought a table for us. We were enjoying our time hanging out. This bottle boy kept shoving me out of his way because there was a little sliver between the tables that he was getting through instead of going through the actual walk way. Idk why he was only picking the way that I was at since there were a few other, but oh well. After the 4th time of him shoving me out of the way, I legit politely asked him if he could choose another way instead of shoving me out of the way. Instantly, he cursed me out and started poking my chest while cursing me out. I pushed his hand out of the way and he shoved me very hard since I didn’t want him poking me and cursing me out. I decided that arguing him wasn’t the best idea so I turned my back to him. Next thing I see is him literally running to the security guards and telling them something. So I decided to be a grown up and speak with the security guard like a man and let him know that the bottle boy literally assaulted for nothing. The security guard said,” nah my boy didn’t touch you! I seen you push him and you were also talking down on him” instead of arguing with him, I decided to walk away because I didn’t feel like being more disrespected or belittled by getting tossed out of the club in front of all my friends and family and lose money. I talked to the manager and let her know how uncomfortable I was and she understood and gave us a refund. I appreciate her a lot for that and she offered a free bottle for my troubles. I declined due to my comfort level there was insanely low there and my night was just ruined. She was nice, respectful and understanding. I will never come back due to how terrible and attacked I felt by just wanting to enjoy my birthday.

NEW review: went back after three years. I slipped walking out of the bathroom over some wet spots. One of their staff attended to me to ask me if I was ok and I had to stay on the floor for about a minute because I slipped a little hard. Over the embarrassing moment I got up and walk it to exit the club I told security guard about the fall and he totally started DENYING ANS GASLIGHTING ME and calling me Drunk! Mind you I had one drink and wasn’t drunk. TOTALLY disregarding my fall and kicking me out. BTW: Still smells bad, dirty and sticky carpets and security NOT caring about your security if you fall inside the club. I fell on my side and hit my hip and hand a little hard. Overpriced, dirty and smelly. Nasty place. There are better clubs in Phoenix. 👎🏽

Would give 0 stars if possible. Phoenix’s most disgusting venue, overbooked, and security with absolutely no professionalism. Needs to be shut down for good. Unbelievably awful.

This is the worst place I've ever been. Marijuana smoke all night, waitress serving contuously (I mean, not even half of our cups and she was serving again! Let us enjoy the night!) And the worst part was the safety staff, not only rude, they were aggressive for no reason! I will never be back, and of course not recomended! Really bad experience with that people/place. 😡😡😡👎👎👎👎👎

I was having a great time and the security got in my face for taking a PHONE CALL outside! As a woman that’s super scary! I told management but it doesn’t seem like anything is going to be done!!!

Was told entrance was 10$ a person. Paid for 3. checked my bank statements total was 61$. Lady Tipped her 31 bucks? Lol never coming back to this place. straight up robbing people at the entrance.

I've been coming here for years it's one of the best venues in the state. The staff is very professional and friendly. The bottle girls are beautiful and so down to earth. They have great drink prices and some of the best hookah I've ever smoked

Pretty good spot to perform at I liked it

This place is trash! Avoid it. I also get a text that says to rsvp. I call the number many times and left messages. Nobody ever answered or returned my call. Your security guards need some training. Monarch is it your responsability as an owner to handle your business right with the promoters and whoever you rent the venue to. You keep on blaming promoters but if you don't want negative feedback make sure your renters don't fo a crappy job and giving your place a bad name.

I've attended both "Black/African American" and " Non Black" targeted events.. When visiting with "Black" events.. the bar is NEVER fully stocked, nor are they prepared with eateries!.. I see the significant difference... And it isn't cool.. AT ALL!!

Empty dance floor DJ was trash just wanted to play depression cut your wrist I do dope music left after one bottle 12 songs all mubble I hate the word garbage 🗑️ music

*edit to "owner"* People were crowded in isles that were ear marked for extra pay customers and pushing forward and when dancer Mike even attempted to get those contesting and not in a LINE to move, NOTHING was done. Security was asked by many and dis nothing. If you're not a theater, it shouldn't be in your title, night club should. Just had to leave a show titled 50 shades but said on stage to be magic Mike. But what would I know since security didn't do their job! Several of us attempted to say something and security actually ignored us! I realize what kind of show we were attending, BUT security are there for a reason and when the dancers are actually complaining and security STILL does NOTHING, they need to go. Will NEVER come here again and will tell EVERYONE how bad it is and NOT to go there if they're looking for an actual "theater" experience. 🤬🤬🤬🤬

There’s way too much smoking going on inside this club. Strange enough, it was packed full when my girls and I went Friday night, but most people were just standing around, not dancing. I also ordered water...and it was pink. The music was lit; but the cons I experienced overshadow that small positive.

As a frequent concert goer I tend to pride myself on the amount venues I have been to state to state and I have to say the Monarch is by far the worst. I will focus on the positives first as to not give a one sided review. The sound is and the atmosphere is amazing. Now on the negative side, the visuals are on par with installing a projector at your friends house, but I’ll let that slide do to how expensive it must be to set up professional equipment. The “security” represents more of group of power hungery inmates that have witnessed first hand assualting attendees for resting aginst railings or standing too close to a door. Such reports involve a security guard chokig a man while reating on a railing only to later tase him for asking what he did wrong, a man being kicked in the head uptil he was gushing blood for standed next to the door while waitig for a friend, and a girl being tossed and thrown over railings for god knows whats reason. I could go on for hours about how horrible this venue is for those who are new to the clubbing/concert scene but for the sake of a long review I will end it here. One would have to be mentally unstable to enjoy going here.

For the event I went to here, I got VIP, that section was not monitored and anyone could go in that section. It's like I paid the VIP price just to have the GA expirience.... so would not recommend getting that again. The venue is really hot inside compared to other similar ones so ended up in the very back section behind the sound booth just to be able to breathe. Other than that the sound was good.

Bad

Over priced. Too many people. UPDATE: just like the owners response. This place is trashy. Cost $30 for my girlfriend and I to get in. Weird thing is they charged my friend and his girlfriend $27?

Wack!!! Unorganized af!!! Came to the x raided show and they don't know what they're doing here.... get it together tho fr fr

Horrible experience, save your time and money .

Lighting and sound is good, doesn't always come off sanitary and you cannot rent the venue on the weekends because it's already rented out to rtu. Staff is sometimes a little disorganized as far as the door and entryway go

To keep in mind, I was there on Sunday night, this place was on point. As you walk in, there short line that gets you in fast. As you walk in, you will see a big nice space that will fit everyone needs. On your left, you will see the bar with two bartenders. Drinks are fairly cheap, however, if you wanna do it VIP, you will get free entry with nice both on a hight leave look down on the dance floor. And quit Franklin, I rather pay for the VIP both if I'm a company with more than two people. The music is quite unique, they mixed Africa's pop, reggae, and sometimes hip-hop. For a Sunday night, this place is as best as you can get to hang out.

Great place to party on a fri or sat night

Had a great time at the Slushii show. Security was well organized, venue was cozy, but adequate.

Eh, we saw a band here, and this venue is BIZARRE! They have a stage, but the entire venue is seated minus the small little GA standing area... if you don't get there at DOORS, you'll be awkwardly standing next to booths and constantly having to move for the bottle service girls that they offer for the booths. The floors are STICKY!!!! It's so sticky that if you stand long enough, the floor tiles will come up with your shoes. Getting to the bathroom is an absolute NIGHTMARE because of the booths (there is more standing room along the walkway to the bathroom. And only 1 of the 4 hand towels machines worked. And the locks on the stalls are all broke. The drinks are outrageously priced! They have no on-site parking... which is a given for downtown, so be prepared to spend $20 on a parking garage. Overall, this venue isn't great.

Nightlife is trash. Don’t believe the hype or social media marketing. “800 + on Saturdays”. There was easily only 100 people there. Should’ve just went to the sun city recreational center to have more fun. This reply was more entertaining than my whole night.

I love performing here. Lights, fog, Badass DJ and crew. Come out!

It's never a dull time here! Always getting new talent and always entertaining. I saw Diesel Boy here years ago and loved every second!

The venue is nice but the stench of marijuana ruined the whole concert 4 me. Yuck!

They get you on the bottle service... They charge $100 tip on every bottles I wish I would have know that upfront. I stop ordering bottles once I found out I was being charge $100 tip on each bottles making it $350/a bottle.

My boy 2-d ripped the mic

This spot always has something going down, lot of people, different levels, gorgeous woman and just got something going on....

Went to see Little Big, our group got table tickets which required a bottle of alcohol purchase, then paid 10x the price for a bottle. We didn’t make a fuss at the time, but knowing this in the future I dunno if I would return. All the staff was super nice and the place was pretty clean.

Disappointing. Obscene drink prices and a ratty environment. The entire place is run down, there's no lights aside from the stage and the acoustics are terrible.

Monarch is the place to be on Saturdays! Bartenders, bottle girls, the service & the hosts & DJ’s really give you an experience!

Been attending events here for over ten years and consistently there are long waits for drinks, overpriced drinks for the wait, rude security staff, dirty bathrooms, and allow promoters to uncomfortably pack this venue to the point of getting to know your neighbor a bit too well.

Not gay friendly. Tried to get drinks and the bartender wouldn't even pay us any attention. Rude. Disrespectful. Never going back.

Every year I hit different states because I believe there’s a lot to do and see in USA. I flew to Arizona to combine the great nature with a Halloween party in Phoenix (let me clarify it was my first Halloween in the States) and I was damn excited about it. I landed, dressed up and I went to the Monarch Theatre for their “great party”. Only not to make it through the door. Waisted my time on the line not to be let inside the club because I didn’t bring my passport. Let me just say I did have a government issued ID which I have used in Australia, Europe, Asia and plenty other North and South states in US. The only other place I had similar issue was Las Vegas and guess what my purse was stolen. So never again I’d bring my passport to a club. I spoke to a policeman on the street in Phoenix that said the law enforcement would accept my European ID as an identification (name, DOB and so on are all written in English) but a bouncer in a Midwest club won’t. Highly disappointed.

Great place to spend your night out in Phoenix,. Great vibes good music and rarely an uncomfortable crowd size.

Watching hip hop performers

It ghetto just how people like it. If you are bougee go to snottsdale. Thats it. It is what it is. Bass is banging!

Wasn't the best experience

Great place for music and dancing

Great place to hang out had lots of fun! I highly recommend checking it out.

Went to a private event at this venue and many previous. The decor could really use some updating. Parts of the floor are sticky all the time. The vinyl on the booths is wearing thin.

This is my second time coming to this club the first time I was really drunk had so much fun me and my friends turned up all night after they got the music to work it was a vibe but this time my second time 1/7/24 entertainment was subpar the music went off took a minute to get back up but when it did the music was good not what we were expecting I didn’t drink, but I did end up buying my two friends 1 drink each and I looked at the total came to like $14 and some change after the tip but then I go home and see the charge was $32 and change was a little upset about that but other than them over charging me the music was good lighting and staff great I just won’t be using a debit card here again only cash transactions if my charger would’ve been the same as I saw it on the machine would’ve been five stars but it’s the principle of the matter I was charged A little more than double of what was displayed to me on the card machine well, like I said, everything else was great I would definitely go back

The grossest place I have ever purchased bottle service!! Do not waste your money!

Went to dB lounge and 2 separate occasions and I think it's a fun place to go with friends or your boylfriend. It gives you the Las Vegas club vibe with in Downey which is pretty cool. The only downside was the drink prices are a little up there for the area, but hey I guess since it a "club". They have 2 separate rooms one hip hop and the other Spanish which is cool so you can choose depending on your preference. Another con for this place is the Spanish music side get ridiculously jammed packed and makes it very hard to walk theu but the vibe and decor are really nice.

Spacious good music good drinks always a good time

My night at The Monarch Theater was an excellent evening. Smooth arrival through security & tickets. The Phoenix Hip Hop performances were mostly on pointe, with the opener & encore artists blazing on the Mic. Solid MC & DJ The venue consisted of a large stage area, Rooftop Lounge, dance floor, tables & booths. DJ Booth with generous backstage area spacious bar area & convenient to light rail & parking nestled in the perfect section of Downtown Phoenix

Bad experience didn’t get my table that was reserved for three weeks and kicked out. Promoter didn’t give me right time to be there. The security was overly aggressive and punched me in the face. I have tons of bruises. Security also punched two of my friends in the face. Also tried to fight my brother when he was out the club.

The DJ places the best music here in phoenix! I love the club

Place is dope. Go here for EDM

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Dress code not posted anywhere. No shorts. 2021/03/27

luniz show ready

It's a nice club but just too small. I've never seen a club have high top tables reserved as V.I.P. The bouncers are really on the watch and kind of pushy for no reason.

Great Place!!!

Nice club

Next to bar smith. We weren’t disappointed because they were playing real music and it was all vibes. Only complaint is we went to bar smith first and let’s just say it wasn’t our crowd…

Gotta see it

This club is nice, the sound is great, but it is not always very practical for massive turnouts. The security is usually reasonable, but due to some floor space constraints; you may find yourself being pushed up and down the isle if you cannot find a place inside the pit to stand. There are many other local clubs that have better arrangements for large events and concerts that will likely sell out ex. Pressroom / Marquee. I'll still make appearances to this venue if there is a performer I'm dying to see, but other that that, there is much room for improvement at the Monarch.

Couldn't believe that they booked one of my favorite producers for a late night show. I had never been here, not much of a night club person. Ended up having a nice time, not a huge variety at the bar. Had a pretty young crowd which can have it's downsides. The staff out front were incredibly nice!

Stage and bar set up are weird