Bars & Breweries

The best spots to grab a local craft beer or a national favorite and cheer your team to victory.

Bartenders are always looking to put their unique spin on classic cocktails. A local bartender is mixing up his own version of the time-honored Manhattan.

Mexican American culture, cuisine and cocktails are at their finest during happy hour at this Phoenix institution.

Five beers brewed locally that are perfect for the warmer weather.

Pavle Milic has launched one of the Valley’s most ambition wine programs, which switches wine regions monthly.

A forgotten classic from the early 1900s finds a loyal following with cocktail aficionados today.

Don’t lie. You’ve always wondered what it’s like inside this place.

Wondering how Arizona wines stack up against the rest? Take a walk and find out.

Get your after work drink on at one of these spots.

We tried all the beers at the new brewery at Barnone in Agritopia.

Each week we venture to a new restaurant to check out what the spot has to offer during our favorite time of day — happy hour. Whether it’s affordable appetizers, delicious drinks, jaw-dropping deals, or none of the above, we’ll check out the situation and report back. The Spot: Bar…

Counter Intuitive continues the dive bar-inspired Bemusement theme with updated cocktails, menus, and artwork.

Arizona’s premier annual cocktail event returns for its sixth year.

A few decent beers, while others are works in progress.

From a dive bar to a Chinese restaurant — with more traditional spots in between — here are the best places in town to grab a craft beer.

Noel Garcia is bringing great beer and a lot of knowledge to the East Valley.

Ticoz offers Latin American food and drinks in a bright cheery setting in Central Phoenix.

Chris Bianco’s little bar is no after thought.

The Fat Ox, a new Italian restaurant in North Scottsdale, has drinks loaded with enough Italian flair to match the cuisine.

How did this spot measure up for happy hour?

There are several different ways to increase your beer knowledge, such as joining a local homebrew club, subscribing to beer-centric magazines, or becoming a Certified Cicerone or Beer Judge.