Killer Whale Sex Club Is Really More of a Cocktail Bar
Killer Whale Sex Club
I have a deep level of respect for people who really, truly just don’t give a shit. The people you see with tattoos covering every bit of skin; the people who are either way over or underdressed at an occasion and don’t seem to care; the people who can just start singing in public without feeling at all embarrassed. At the end of the day, at least in my head, it comes down to moms. I don’t want to have to explain to her why I deviate so far from the rest of society, so I mostly don’t. But what if I walked up to her one day and said, “Hey, so I started a cocktail bar in Phoenix called Killer Whale Sex Club?” It’s the pinnacle of not giving a shit. Or maybe it’s so over the top that it falls back to the realm of normalcy. I dunno. What I do know is that Killer Whale Sex Club is a really good cocktail bar. It’s irreverent, but it’s also a buttoned-up experience. The drinks are on point, the room itself is nicer than you’d expect, and the whole vibe just feels right. You should probably go.
Reservations: Tock
Reviews + Features
NOV 9, 2023 / NIKKI BUCHANAN AND JAMIE KILLIN
Eater: 15 Fabulous Cocktail Bars to Try in Phoenix
This pitch-black, unpretentious hangout delivers on more than the shock value of its name, but there’s no denying Killer Whale is both irreverent and fun. Just take a gander at the Polaroid pics of guests’ butt cracks throughout the place, then feel free to add your own to the collection.
May 11, 2023 / Asonta Benetti
Thrillist: 21 Bars in Phoenix That Belong on Your Must-Visit List
With pink and teal murals across the outside, Killer Whale Sex Club is unmissable in its spot on Roosevelt Row. The tiny spot, which strongly recommends reservations, runs the gauntlet in terms of craft cocktails—keep an eye out for menu updates—but can also handle classics with ease.
Awards + Accolades
Liquor.com
The Liquor Awards
2023: Neighborhood Bars - Honorable Mention
2023: Craft Cocktail Bars - Honorable Mention
