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Looking for something to do tonight? This week, we’re starting “Night Owl” — a quick guide to special nights at bars and clubs around town. We’ll give you a few hints re: cover, dress code, music and atmosphere. Wednesday nights mark “The Scenario” at Bar Smith, which is just where we’ll start.
Sure, “The Scenario” name sounds like a “Jersey Shore” sketch on SNL, but Wednesday nights at Bar Smith don’t disappoint.
Tonight marks the fourth week of the event where hipster-luring DJs Ellery, Hartbreaks and Pickster One spin at the trendy downtown bar and restaurant. Walk through the dark restaurant front and up the stairs to check out the scene …
The Place: 130 E. Washington St., Phoenix. (602) 229-1265.
The Time: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
The Cover: $3 after 10 p.m.
The Music: The DJs switch up throughout the night (you can check out a full review of the Scenario’s music scene on our music blog, Up on the Sun) They mix up house music, dubstep, Moombahton, and international hip-hop.
The Fashion: There isn’t a big fashion scene here, which was oddly refreshing. There’s an eclectic mix of funky downtown hipsters with guys in jeans and t-shirts (view the full slideshow here). Most of the ladies wear flats (All the better to dance with, my dear) paired with jeans or a mini dress. There are the occasional trendsters in hooded vests and jumpsuits, so just be yourself.
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The Drinks: Are strong and made by the bar’s very talented bartender Chase Crain. He might show you a few tricks if you’re nice. Also, if you’re upstairs, take easy on the cocktails — remember, you have a flight of stairs to walk down on your way out.
The People (and What We Loved) : Like most bars, if there is a decent crowd, you’re bound to have a good time. The patrons at Bar Smith are there to dance for the love of dancing and of the music. You won’t find much (if any) bump-and-grinders on this dance floor.
The Charm: Known and awarded for its awesome roof-top bar, Bar Smith also has a wall-sized chalk board where artists sketch surrealistic, colorful images while the DJs spin. Last week’s artist was Joerael Elliott.
What We Didn’t Love: During “The Scenario,” the street-level’s restaurant space is an open floor with a bar and DJ — too bad it’s empty and kind of awkward.
Going back: Recommended
