Hunters Palm Springs

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Hunters Palm Springs
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The venue's exterior, 2024
Hunters Palm Springs
Restaurant information
Established1998 (1998)
Street address302 East Arenas Road
City Palm Springs
StateCalifornia
Postal/ZIP Code92262
CountryUnited States
Coordinates 33°49′17″N116°32′39″W / 33.8214°N 116.5441°W / 33.8214; -116.5441
Website hunterspalmsprings.com

Hunters Palm Springs, also known as Hunters Video Bar [1] or simply Hunters, [2] is a gay bar and nightclub founded in 1998 on East Arenas Road in Palm Springs, California. [3] [4] [5] [6]

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Description

Hunters Palm Springs was founded in 1998 by Mark Hunter, and his first club, Hunters Chicago, was in Elk Grove Village. [5]

Hunters has been described as a "gay video and dance bar", [7] and has hosted drag bingo, [2] [8] trivia, catwalk shows, [9] underwear contests, and tea dances. [10] It has a dance area and a patio, and began serving food during the COVID-19 pandemic. [11]

The menu has included hot dogs, pizza, and tacos. According to The Desert Sun , "With help from the Palm Springs Art Commission, the patio space includes public art, as well as tables and chairs, televisions and music." [12]

References

  1. ↑ Baker, Christopher P. (2008-10-28). Explorer's Guide Palm Springs & Desert Resorts: A Great Destination. The Countryman Press. ISBN   978-1-58157-048-9.
  2. 1 2 Fodor's California: with the Best Road Trips. Fodor's Travel. 2024-03-19. ISBN   978-1-64097-661-0. Archived from the original on 2024-04-28. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
  3. ↑ Malcolm, Bill (2024-04-12). "Hot fun in the desert sun: Your Palm Springs guide". Washington Blade. Brown Naff Pitts Omnimedia, Inc. Archived from the original on 2024-04-28. Retrieved 2024-04-27.
  4. ↑ Blough, Jenna (2016-10-25). Moon Palm Springs & Joshua Tree. Avalon Publishing. ISBN   978-1-63121-394-6. Archived from the original on 2024-04-28. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
  5. 1 2 Karlin, Rick (2023-12-08). "The Best Bar Owner in Broward County Goes to..." Out South Florida. Archived from the original on 2024-04-28. Retrieved 2024-04-27.
  6. ↑ Karlin, Rick (2023-12-08). "The Best Bar Owner in Broward County Goes to..." Out South Florida. Retrieved 2025-09-16.
  7. ↑ Hardin, Debbie K. (2011-01-04). Explorer's Guide Southern California: Includes Extensive Coverage of Yosemite & The Disneyland Resort. The Countryman Press. ISBN   978-1-58157-942-0. Archived from the original on 2024-04-28. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
  8. ↑ Carmel, Julia (2023-02-08). "It's here. It's queer. A guide to LGBTQ-friendly spots in Palm Springs". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on 2024-04-20. Retrieved 2024-04-27.
  9. ↑ The Rough Guide to California (Travel Guide with Free eBook). Apa Publications (UK) Limited. 2023-09-01. ISBN   978-1-83905-946-9. Archived from the original on 2024-04-28. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
  10. ↑ Scordo, Lizbeth (2016-04-05). "17 places to catch a cocktail in Palm Springs during Coachella". Eater LA. Archived from the original on 2023-11-28. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
  11. ↑ Walsh, Ed (October 19, 2022). "Palm Springs readies for Halloween, Pride". The Bay Area Reporter. Archived from the original on December 7, 2023. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  12. ↑ Blueskye, Brian (2020-11-06). "The pride of Palm Springs: Bars on Arenas staying alive during pandemic" . The Desert Sun. Archived from the original on 2023-09-09. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
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