Located at 5749 North 7th Street, Tommy & Clyde’s was one of Phoenix’s classic gay bars—a steady, familiar spot that helped anchor the city’s LGBTQ nightlife during its earlier years. Operating through the 1970s and 1980s, it became part of a growing network of venues that gave the community space to gather and connect.
Tommy & Clyde’s had that unmistakable neighborhood bar feel—unpretentious, social, and built around its regulars. The energy came from the people: a mix of locals, newcomers, and visitors who made it part of their routine, whether for a quiet drink or a longer night out.
Set along North 7th Street, it existed within a broader corridor of nightlife that carried a certain edge—where bars like this operated with a balance of visibility and discretion typical of the time.
