Upstairs at Flint

A sophisticated vibe welcomes guests at Upstairs at Flint. Upon entry, your eyes will gravitate toward the desert landscape just beyond the glass-edged patio until the giant chandelier catches your attention. People-watching is at its finest here, with couples sipping on cocktails, groups of friends jamming to the music and everyone enjoying the rooftop bar. […]

Valley Bar

Distinguished by nothing more than a glowing red sign above a back-alley door, and possibly a line, Valley Bar is an underground lounge and music venue run by the same team behind Crescent Ballroom. It sits in the basement of a building constructed in 1949 that was formerly home to Phoenix-famous businesses such as The […]

What the Hell Bar & Grill

What the Hell Bar and Grill is not the kind of place found often in the Valley. In the heart of Apache Junction, it’s an establishment that probably hasn’t changed a bit since the day it opened. Patrons can enjoy poker and shoot pool, sing karaoke two nights a week, and rock out to live […]

The Womack

The Womack takes its cues from Phoenix’s past, paying tribute to one of the city’s most famed cocktail parlors. Opened in 2016 by local restaurateur Tucker Woodbury in the heart of Seventh Street’s upscale restaurant district, it’s a stylish homage to downtown’s long-defunct Chez Nous lounge, mimicking the layout, ambiance and swanky look, right down […]

Yucca Tap Room

Yucca Tap Room is foremost a music venue – and a legendary one at that. It’s been around since the early 1970s and is known for offering a stage to the practitioners of the Tempe Sound, touring punk bands and many other alternative acts. But this windowless, wood-paneled strip-mall tenant is also an excellent neighborhood […]

Zipps Sports Grill

True, Zipps is a sports bar, with TVs in every direction you turn, but it’s a tasteful one, with old fashioned patterned tin wall panels, exposed brick, and cherry wood accents. Better yet, the big game isn’t the only reason to come here. Even when there’s nothing to watch, we’re happy digging in to Zipps’ […]

Zipps Sports Grill

True, Zipps is a sports bar, with TVs in every direction you turn, but it’s a tasteful one, with old fashioned patterned tin wall panels, exposed brick, and cherry wood accents. Better yet, the big game isn’t the only reason to come here. Even when there’s nothing to watch, we’re happy digging in to Zipps’ […]

Zipps Sports Grill

True, Zipps is a sports bar, with TVs in every direction you turn, but it’s a tasteful one, with old fashioned patterned tin wall panels, exposed brick, and cherry wood accents. Better yet, the big game isn’t the only reason to come here. Even when there’s nothing to watch, we’re happy digging in to Zipps’ […]

Zipps Sports Grill

Zipps’ Arcadia location boasts a large selection of bites and brews and a sizable outdoor patio tricked out with misters, gas heaters, a fire pit, and, of course, plenty of TVs. Situated in the same Gaslight Square strip mall that hosts the Dilly Dally and Darwin’s, this particular Zipps is a favorite for neighborhood bar-hoppers. […]