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Club Charley's

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Many visitors praise Charleys for being a welcoming, friendly, and safe space, with some noting it has been consistently fun for years and highlighting specific staff like Tim and Kristy. However, some newer patrons feel the vibe has shifted to more of a dive bar, and there are complaints about the cost of non-alcoholic drinks like water and soda refills.

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331 East Center Street, Pocatello
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+1 208-239-0855

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About this place Club Charley's

Club Charley’s is the only gay bar you’ll find in downtown Pocatello, a modest storefront on East Center Street that’s been serving the LGBTQ community for decades. Inside, a narrow bar backs onto a small dance floor and a raised stage. Drag shows are a weekly fixture; sometimes a contestant from *RuPaul’s Drag Race* drops in, but most nights the lineup is home‑grown talent. Google users have given it 4.4 stars from roughly 70 reviews, a score that feels earned in a town where such spaces are rare. The room fills with a blend of Idaho State students, longtime locals, and drivers cruising in from nearby towns. Weekends—especially when a DJ spins and drag takes the stage—are packed; weekdays are noticeably calmer. Hours aren’t posted anywhere official, so you’ll need to peek at the bar’s social feeds before you head out.

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Gay Gay-friendly (straight venue) LGBTQ+ Happy Hour Live music Casual Food served Safe space Community space Mixed LGBTQ+ Chill / Relaxed Local favorite Dance club Cabaret / Show bar Themed parties No dress code Late night (after midnight) Drag shows

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4.4
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67 reviews

Based on 67 Google reviews.

Destin Thomas
Destin Thomas Feb 2026
★★★★★
Cassidy
Cassidy Dec 2025
★★★★★
Kristy Mata
Kristy Mata Nov 2025
★★★★★
David “Foody Guy”
David “Foody Guy” Oct 2025
★★★★★

It is what it is. Lately is been empty when we go. They remodeled. The vibe is more dive bar than gay club. Just because it’s the only gay bar around doesn’t make it fun or exciting. Drinks are stiff. Staff is friendly. All the drag queens flow with similar names so there is absolutely no individuality between them. It’s as if they all just follow the oldest’s queens ideas and makeup pointers. Drag queens are not supposed to be carbon copied.

Melissa Cortes
Melissa Cortes Aug 2025
★★★★★

This has always been a welcoming and inclusive space. It's fun, friendly, and safe! I have always felt more safe and accepted at Charley's than any other bar in Pocatello. 20 years later and it still is just as fun as in my youth.

tina Marxmiller
tina Marxmiller Jul 2025
★★★★★

Tim makes a phenomenal smoked old fashioned. You have to try the gummies made by Kristy. Everyone is friendly and welcoming to all. Looking forward to visiting again.

Tim Jeffs
Tim Jeffs Jul 2025
★★★★★

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Last updated on 4 November 2026

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