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The Caliph (Closed Permanently)

(35 Ratings)
Accepting everyone since 1960
This friendly piano and karaoke bar attracts a mostly older crowd each night of the week. A nice outdoor patio is a great place to grab a table for a conversation with friends.




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Reviews

Gaytravelers
Gaytravelers
Over a year ago

Wonderful Piano Bar

enjoying piano bars as we do, we really enjoyed this bar. Friendly bartenders and customers and we LOVED the entertainment.


gayngrayin
gayngrayin
Over a year ago

Great People..Fun Staff..Fabulous Entertainment!!!

I have spent many hours enjoying the entertainment here and getting to know the regulars..Great neighborhood lounge..Highly recommend this place...


shawna_lynn
shawna_lynn
Over a year ago

Awsome Times!!!

The Caliph is a great little local bar! Friday and Saturday nights are the best. Vibrant crowd. Everyone is welcome! Entertainment starts at 8pm and is hot fun! Age range is 21 to 60 but everyone is active and lively. This is my "home" bar. The owner is an awsome Guy!


KenCT
KenCT
Over a year ago

A Good Place to Start

Always dimly lit no matter what time of day, with regulars, mostly older, dropping by for a cocktail or two before moving on. Patrons are genuinely friendly and welcoming to visitors. Definitely an attitude-free zone.


markSD
markSD
Over a year ago

Not the best

The bar would be better if some of the OVER 60 crowd would stop drenching themselves in cheap Aqua Velva? or whateve the hell it was. Blue Velvet was good, but the rest ... for get it


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