Charley's

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  My previous review was from about my experiances here about 2-3 years ago. GUESS WHAT.... this place hasn't changed. It is still a dive bar, the restrooms need painting, the entire inside really needs a paint job. Since people smoke in there black ceilings and walls would make the place feel less run down. Turn the lights down so the alcohol can have an effect on the looks of the place.
  
  there was no seats on the toilets, but the seat was just sitting in the stall.
  
  The staff is friendly. I would give the staff 4 stars. They are doing their job in the only place they can be comfortable in Idaho.
  
  I spent a decent amount of money on drinks they are strong. The place is decorated like a highschool dance. It has a dirty feeling in it. There was a good amount of writing on the bathroom walls, instead of painting over it, looks like the management/owner used a black sharpie to mark it out.
  
  I know this place could be better, but it looks like someone just gave up on this place at least a decade or or more ago.
  
  I only will go back if I am dragged by friends, but I did not enjoy it as much as I could have.

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  Posted on 02.23.12 David S.

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  Lots of very happy people. Fun to dance and do karaoke at.

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  Posted on 07.08.11 Bill M.

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  It was ok. I did not like the smoking in the bar. But I'm from Utah so I'm not use to that.

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  Posted on 04.08.11 Jared S.

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  The only reason this place even gets a star is because its the only so called gay bar in town. In the early days charlies was standing its ground as a true gay bar as other great gay bars Pocatello has always been known for ie...Bernies, The first Charlies (owned by Jack) and the Mainlander (on main and lander). Larry did a great job with the present Charlies but since his passing Charlies has become a circus for st8's to feel their hip by hang'n with gays and attemping to suck up our creativity and individualality. And a place for young gays attempting to be what they feel must be normal and giving up their personal space. All of this to be defined by others and therefore being boxed into what good gay's you are so funny and silly. What a sad change for a Pocatello "gay" bar to contribute such a false reality. What a bunch of wasted talent on both sides.

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  Posted on 11.09.10 Ricky B.

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  Ok, so here goes...what was once great has fallen.
  
  Local alternative/dance club that attracts a huge college, gay, lesbian and drag crowd any given night of the week. Everyone is cool and haters are self-policed by other patrons.
  
  The downside to this place has become the drag queens that seem to rule the night here and make it tiresome, liquor prices have jumped up and the lack of staff behind the bar during weekend crunch time is unforgiveable. Waitimes for a drink can be 15-20 minutes...not good
  
  Upside is dance floor and generally  good music, fun atmosphere and you always see someone you know. Although few in numbers the wait staff is very friendly as well.

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  Posted on 05.04.10 Patrick S.

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