12th Floor Wine Bar & Cocktail Lounge

Despite the lackluster reviews I actually liked this place. It’s perched atop the Fantasy Springs casino and resort and affords great views of the Coachella Valley. Oh, listen to me sounding like one of those real estate magazines! Just kidding. But this place does have an amazing view of the Coachella Valley. That might not sound like much if you’re used to amazing skylines like SF, LA, or SD but it was pretty cool to see.
The bar wasn’t fully stocked with hard to find liquor so if you have an extremely discerning taste this place isn’t for you. Like, you’re not going to find Bols Genever or Highland Park but if you’re willing to bring things down a bit you’ll find something. I ordered a couple of dirty martinis and they were fine. However, I also quickly realized that I shouldn’t order anything like a Manhattan or an Old Fashioned because it would probably be muddled to death. Everyone knows how to make a dirty martini.
The furniture is comfy or you can sit at the bar. The patio area is nice but we went in January so that obviously wasn’t an option. I definitely recommend you check out this place when the weather is nice enough to enjoy a few drinks outside.
The only downside to this was that there were a few people that were probably overserved. Luckily the law was there to manage things.

Went here on Saturday, 1÷16÷16 right after the Tony Bennett concert. Sat at the bar and was totally ignored by both bartenders. Not even a look my way or something to the effect of, «I’ll be right with you.» Waited there for 5 – 7 mintues, still without acknowledgement. A man happened to come right up to the bar and sit next to me, which the bartneder says to him, «I’ll be right with you sir» and still doesn’t look my way. At that point I got up and walked out. Totally unprofessional and unacceptable. Maybe I didn’t fit the part of their regular clientele. Whatever the case may be, they lost out on some business from me that night.

I love this place, the view is one of the best in the valley The drinks are a little spendy but you only need to have one to enjoy the ambience!

I visit Fantasy Springs quite often, and decided to give this bar a try. Took the elevator to the 12^th floor and the place was empty. Sat down at the bar, and ordered a Cuba Libre which came out to $ 9 dollars. Geez maybe that is why no one was there. Sat outside and took some pictures of the view, nothing to be wowed about. Place was just okay, experienced it once and once was enough for me.

Very quiet and relaxed place. Well hidden. Definitely come at night when it is not so obvious you are overlooking either a trailer park on one side and a water reclamation plant on the other. Bartender (Kim) was very knowledgeable about her wine list. Jazz soundtrack is a little loud, but there were only 3 other people in here. Comfy couches. Smokehouse Almonds served with drinks. Very pleasant place.

We were here the night of 4÷12÷15. Giving 2 stars purely because of the service from the bartender. I suppose that I should cut him a little slack for it being his first night on the job, but he was downright unprofessional and had absolutely NO clue what he was doing. He barely knew how to pour a glass of wine. It was so pathetic. My aunt & uncle ordered Manhattans and he had to ask how to make them. He didn’t know what the difference between shaken and stirred was. It took him over 10 minutes to make 4 drinks. When we got there, he was talking to my husband like they were best friends who just hung out together the night before. It was so bazaar!!! I even asked my husband if he knew the guy. All he talked about was how tired he was etc because of all the other stuff going on in his life. It was pretty uncomfortable. So we had 2 manhattans, 1 well vodka/​soda, and a house Chardonnay and it came out to $ 38.00. Ridiculously expensive in my opinion. It wouldn’t surprise me at all if the bartender rung the order up wrong on person and pocketed some of the money. That much money for 4 drinks at a place like this seems incredibly ridiculous. The bartender last night seemed a bit shady, and like I said, he didn’t have a clue what he was doing and seemed to barely know his left hand from his right. Very disappointing. When my aunt & uncle were walking away with their drinks, he even asked them to come back so he could get a straw to taste them. We were all shocked and appalled!!! Who does that!!! Never in my entire life have I met such a dumb bartender. Harsh to say, but the whole experience with him was just unbelievable, and will definitely give us something to look back at for years to come and laugh at…

I seriously love this place. I beg my hubby to make a stop here on date nights. I love the relaxed atmosphere & wine selection. Minus a bartender that must of been having a bad night (she treated us terribly & thankfully she was sent home that night nasty attitude!!) other than that if give it 5 stars. Sit by the window and let the couches soak you in with a glass of vino & the cheese platter.

First off, this low-​key lounge is located in the Fantasy Springs Casino and to get to it you’ll need to get to the hotel lobby and take the elevator all the way to the top! I always refer to this spot as the «Sky Lounge» because of how high up it is and has a better ring to it than the aforementioned name.
Anyways, this lounge has a relaxing vibe and low lit throughout it. It has numerous couches to sit at with a group of people or by yourself, ranging from indoor to outdoor or at the bar. The restrooms are always clean and above standard! They have one pool table and a shuffle board to play at.
I love coming to this place to relax and have a drink with friends. It has great views at night and just being able to sit outside and drink with friends is awesome. They don’t have any food up there, so that’s probably their only negative. This place is never packed which helps it to keep that low-​key, chill vibe.
Overall 5 stars because this is a lounge meant to lounge at. Not meant to eat at, club at, get drunk at, or expect a concert at haha

as always, enjoying the cozy atmosphere up here and sipping the smooth drinks! thanks Mateo for the infashions, on key and smoth=)

Came with the wife after seeing John Legend in concert. We don’t drink much so didn’t know what to order. Bartender was great and helped us get something. I give him props for the drink and for his funny and interesting conversation. Nothing to complain about here. If I’m ever in town, will definitely come here again.

Went on a Friday night and it was dead. Morons hogging the pool table. Lousy music. Some obnoxious, seriously drunk patrons. Overpriced drinks. Boring.

Best view in Indio!!! Comfy couches… deeeelicious martinis. Bartenders are very attentive.

I think this lounge is the best thing about Fantasy Springs (and I like the casino). A hidden gem. You won’t see any signs for it in the casino itself, so here’s what you do. Go to the hotel lobby and hop on the elevator. Take it to the top floor. They open at 5PM, but go when it’s dark. You’ll be rewarded with a tremendous view. Play pool. Sit outside on the deck or inside on one of the many couches. Candles everywhere. Maybe sit at the bar. Talk with Phillip… a great bartender. Nice guy. Get a glass of the Kim Crawford Pinot Noir and relax. My only complaint… the music. I’d rather hear Downtempo or Jazz in a place like this than Top 40, but… that’s just me.

I loved this lounge! I like settings that have couches, a terrific view and good drinks!

Place was pretty cool, chill atmosphere. They have a pool table, and couches to kick back, have a drink and admire the view of Indio. Was pretty slow on a Saturday night, maybe it was because it was still 100 degrees after 8 pm? If you just want to chill out its a good place to hang out.

One of the best spots in the whole valley. I love the bartenders, I love the view and it has a respectable wine list.