These 5 Phoenix bars are hosting ‘Love Island’ watch parties

Gather all your mamacitas and sip a Hurricane Huda at these Valley spots streaming Season 7 of "Love Island."

June 23, 2025

Image: Fans watch "Love Island" at Gracie's Tax Bar.

Fans watch "Love Island" at Gracie's Tax Bar. Itzia Crespo

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If you’ve been keeping up with Season 7 of "Love Island," the dating reality show on Peacock, you’ve probably thought to yourself, at least once, “I need a drink.” And who could blame you? Between a racist contestant getting kicked off with no explanation and the whirlwind of Huda and Jeremaiah’s relationship, we’re right there with you.

Luckily, plenty of Phoenix watering holes have gotten the memo, and they’re throwing watch parties with themed drinks and plenty of food specials. But don’t worry, there won’t be any undercooked pancakes served at these Valley bars.

On June 17, Gracie's Tax Bar aired Episode 15 via a projector on their patio. They could have done a better job to smooth out the projector screen, but we thought the distorted faces of the "Love Island" contestants added to the spectacle.

“I’m intrigued by the amount of people that showed up,” said Kyle Stefancin, who recently moved to downtown Phoenix. “I think it’s great for the bar. I think it’s great for people to be communal and hang out with (people with) like interests."

Here’s where to go if you’re looking to attend a "Love Island" watch party in the Valley.

Gracie's Tax Bar

711 N. Seventh Ave.
Streaming at 7 p.m. every night except Wednesday
Streaming episodes on a projector in the patio, Gracie's Tax Bar is offering a Love on the Beach cocktail with Malibu, which you can grasp as you wince at the decisions of "Love Island" contestants.

Bodega

6751 N. Sunset Blvd., Glendale
Streaming every Thursday, Friday and Sunday at 6 p.m.Glendale’s Miami-inspired cocktail bar is offering specialty drinks like the Fiji Water Mojito or the Hurricane Huda, as well as $25 Champagne bottles and happy hour food specials.

Stadium Sports Bar & Lounge

50 W. Jefferson St., #280
Streaming Tuesdays at 6 p.m.If you treat dating shows like your Super Bowl, this one's for you. Sports Bar Stadium is offering reverse happy hour from 5 to 9 p.m. with over 30 jumbo TVs and $5 Hurricane Hudas all day.

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You can get your "Love Island" fix at The Hot Chick in Scottsdale.

Itzia Crespo

The Hot Chick

4363 N. 75th St., Scottsdale
Streaming every Tuesday and Thursday at 6 p.m.Try the Casa Amor-ita with Casamigos tequila, lime juice, strawberry, simple syrup and Topo Chico at the Old Town Scottsdale retro club. The Hot Chick is also offering “I’ve got a text” shots for $10 each. For VIP, text 480-225-7733.

Driftwoods

9832 N. Seventh St.
Streaming Thursday, June 26, at 8 p.m.Phoenix arts and crafts hangout Craft & Yap is hosting a "Love Island" watch party at Driftwoods from 7 to 10 p.m. Enjoy happy hour pricing and a "Love Island" photo booth.

Itzia Crespo is the Social Media Editor of Phoenix New Times where she’s worked since July 2023. In her role, Itzia oversees and creates strategies for all of New Times’ social channels including Facebook, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, X and LinkedIn. Before New Times, Itzia worked for publications like Cronkite News, Bakala Foundation and The State Press. She’s also received accolades for her work including the Parley Center Education Award issued by Plural + Youth Video Festival and the Award of ExcellenceAward of Excellence issued by Broadcaster's Education Association. Both awards were for her work contributing to culture documentaries.

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