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Marcel's
Categories: Nightlife Bars Pubs Nightlife Karaoke Restaurants American (Traditional) Pubs, Karaoke, American (Traditional) [Edit]
3130 E Union Hills DrPhoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 569-7491
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- Yes
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
8 reviews for Marcel's
8 reviews in English
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Review from Chuck S.
Phoenix, AZ
12/17/2009 19 Check-ins Here
I think this place was okay the time I went. The Nachos weren't the greatest though. They were 7-11 cheese sauce nachos instead of real cheese. Some drunk Irish guy kept asking me the same question over and over again, reminded me of 10 Second Tom. The karaoke host was nice and they have a good selection of songs. As for people commenting on the bathrooms and decor, it's a dive bar. If you want nice go to Blue Martini.
I'm upping my previous review one star because this place really does have a great karaoke host and I love how they show you on the TVs who the next 5 peopls singing are so you know when it's your turn. Also, it's never too crowded so you can always get tons of songs in. -
Review from Dave S.
Scottsdale, AZ
Meh. I've experienced better.
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Review from Joseph M.
Phoenix, AZ
5/5/2009
Went last night with the wife for a few drinks to avoid hitting up any of the usual places. Definitely one of the local dive bars.... not always a bad thing though. No doubt, the place is dated, not the cleanest establishment I have ever beveragated in, and the locals were, um, rough. But dammit it was cheap drinks and sometimes you want a good local dive bar for that very reason- cheap booze and good people watching.
I can't really speak for the food, we ordered fried mushrooms and chips & salsa and they were exactly what I was expecting- not good, but exactly what I was expecting. Can't speak for the bathroom cause I chose to hold it, but the wife went and came out in one piece so I am sure she has lived through worse.
All things said and done, we ordered aforementioned shrooms and chips & salsa, I had 4 Fat Tires, the wife had 4 (yes 4!) vodka tonics and for the hell of it we did 4 (weak) Kamikaze shots and the bill was $58- I rest my case! -
Review from Drew H.
Phoenix, AZ
1/30/2011
A great place to have a beer and relax! The staff is extremely friendly!
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Review from Phillip W.
Phoenix, AZ
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Review from joshua g.
Phoenix, AZ
2/26/2008
Their kitchen closes way too early !
Lay-out of the whole place isnt good and needs to be improved.
There simply is something wrong with the over-all lay-out of Marcel's that doesnt make you feel at home.
Rest rooms arent maintained. Always strewn with paper all over. Everything inside is Boring and DULL!
The place needs MAJOR MAJOR SURGERY!
My guess is the business is probably out for sale. To say this place sucks is an understatement! -
Review from Jennifer M.
Phoenix, AZ
5/13/2009
We had a really fun night here recently. Hubby and I were tired of the same old place, so went to a new old place- Marcel's adds new meaning to dive bar! If a dive bar is what you crave, you are going to love this place: a little run down, awesome (loud) music, karaoke, cheap drinks, darts, poker tables and fun locals. We had *ahem* several frosty adult beverages and a couple appetizers and the tab was $58. Service wasn't overly friendly but it was quick and consistent. The food is average, but you don't go to a place like Marcel's for the food. I recommend Marcel's when you just want to hang out in jeans and Tee shirt, think anti-Old Town kind of night out :D
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Review from Theresa D.
Glendale, AZ
9/1/2009
One of my favorite dive bars! I go either on a Friday or Saturday night for karaoke. Jack, the KJ is very friendly as well as most of the staff. I have no idea what the other reviewers here are talking about when they say the rest rooms are dirty. Not once in the 4 years I have been going there have I seen it a mess. There was no paper strewn everywhere, and for a dive bar they have potty protectors and automatic toilets! Rare!
The food is o.k nothing fab. But not bad either. It's inexpensive bar food. But they do have a steak special for 6.99 on the weekend. They re modeled the place. Inside is nothing special but they did add a nice patio with tables and chairs and misters. Marcels attracts a late night crowd. The place can get very busy after 11pm. The regulars here are nice working class folks. A mixture of professionals and blue collar workers. Along with your biker chicks and ladies that have designer handbags and shoes. Young and old. I love the place. What makes it divey is that it's small and dark. Not the neighborhood. I have seen rougher clientele at Brigette's Last Laugh and I like that place as well. But Marcel's has my vote on where I like to hang out with friends and just drink and sing!
Edit: 6/11/11: Brad is now the karaoke host. He by far exceeds my expectations. He has the best karaoke system in the valley and best song list. He does not play favorites and is FAIR in his rotation. We have been a regular at this place for years now. The bartenders and servers are wonderful. The food is just ok. Bar food what do you expect? But they usually have a special going on. I love this bar.
