Name: Nu Towne Saloon
Address: 5002 E Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ 85008, USA
Telephone: (602) 267-9959
Rating: 4.3

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An event titled 'Dinner at Nu Towne' scheduled for January 14, 2026, from 18:00 to 18:30. The event appears to be part of a recurring series occurring weekly on Wednesdays at the same time.

Dinner at Nu Towne

A pool tournament held at Nu Towne Saloon, featuring a $10 buy-in and a dollar-for-dollar bar match. Registration begins at 7 PM, with the tournament starting at 8 PM. The event is part of the GayPHX series and includes competition, pool, and prizes.

Nu Towne Saloon Pool Tournament

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WTF Wednesday

Join us for Dinner at Nu Towne on January 21, 2026, starting promptly at 6:00 pm at Nu Towne Saloon, Phoenix, AZ. The event lasts for approximately 30 minutes. Hosted by Metropolitan Cowboy, this social gathering is part of the GayPHX series and offers a chance to enjoy food and socialize in a welcoming environment.

Woolly Wednesday is an event held at Nu Towne Saloon in Phoenix, featuring dinner at 6pm, pool all day, and a pool tournament at 8pm. No shirt gets you $1 off your drink order, and ladies are also eligible for this discount. The event is free to attend, with drink specials including $3 well and domestics from 5pm to 8pm, and $5 Bud/Bud Light pitchers. The event takes place on January 22, 2025, from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

Woolly Wednesday

An event featuring dinner at Nu Towne, pool all day, and a pool tournament starting at 6:30 pm. No shirt gets you $1 off your drink order, and ladies are also eligible. The event is free to attend.

A pool tournament held at Nu Towne Saloon on January 21, starting at 7:00 pm. The event features a $10 buy-in, a dollar-for-dollar bar match, and registration begins at 7:00 pm with the tournament starting at 8:00 pm.

Woolly Wednesday is an event held at Nu Towne Saloon in Phoenix, featuring dinner at 6pm, pool all day, and a pool tournament at 8pm. No shirt gets you $1 off your drink order, and ladies are also eligible for this discount. The event is free to attend.

A pool tournament held at Nu Towne Saloon on January 28, starting at 7:00 pm. The event features a $10 buy-in, a dollar-for-dollar bar match, and registration begins at 7:00 pm with the tournament starting at 8:00 pm.

A pool tournament held at Nu Towne Saloon on February 4, 2026, starting at 7:00 pm. The event features a $10 buy-in, a dollar-for-dollar bar match, and registration begins at 7:00 pm with the tournament starting at 8:00 pm.

A weekly event at Nu Towne Saloon featuring dinner at 6pm, pool all day, and a pool tournament at 8pm. No shirt gets you $1 off your drink order, ladies too. Enjoy drink specials including $3 well and domestics from 5pm to 8pm, and $5 Bud/Bud Light pitchers during the same time. The event is free to attend.

A pool tournament held at Nu Towne Saloon on February 11, 2026, starting at 7:00 pm. The event features a $10 buy-in, a dollar-for-dollar bar match, and registration begins at 7:00 pm with the tournament starting at 8:00 pm.

An event featuring $1 Well Drinks and Domestic Drafts, scheduled to take place at Nu Towne Saloon in Phoenix, AZ. The event runs from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm on March 5, 2026.

Power Hour

Happy Hour with Well Drinks & Domestic Drafts at Nu Towne Saloon.

An event featuring $1 well drinks and domestic drafts, scheduled for March 19, 2026, from 17:00 to 18:00 at Nu Towne Saloon in Phoenix, AZ. The event is part of the Power Hour series and offers drink specials for attendees.

Nu Towne Saloon is highly regarded for its welcoming atmosphere, attentive staff, and fun environment. Guests appreciate the variety of activities like pokeno and comedy nights, along with affordable happy hours. The establishment is praised as a friendly, laid-back spot that offers a positive experience for both locals and visitors.

Phoenix’s queer community is growing rapidly, centered in Melrose District with a blend of clubs, bars, and arts venues. The city’s Pride festival and desert surroundings make it an emerging LGBTQ+ destination in the American Southwest.

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January 2026

Dinner at Nu Towne

Nu Towne Saloon Pool Tournament

WTF Wednesday

Dinner at Nu Towne

Woolly Wednesday

Woolly Wednesday

Nu Towne Saloon Pool Tournament

Woolly Wednesday

Nu Towne Saloon Pool Tournament

February 2026

Nu Towne Saloon Pool Tournament

Woolly Wednesday

Nu Towne Saloon Pool Tournament

March 2026

Power Hour

Power Hour

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