Upstairs at Flint

The intersection of Camelback Road and 24th Street has a lot to offer. An outdoor mall, coffee shops and a seemingly endless string of restaurants on both the north and south sides. If one place were to stand out, it would need to have a lot to offer. That’s where Flint rises to the top. […]

Valley Bar

Walking down the inconspicuous alley off Central Avenue to get to Valley Bar for the first time may incite a feeling of dread. Where is Google Maps taking me? What’s that liquid? Why does it smell like that? But we promise, it’s worth the adventure. Lean in. Once bar-goers reach the back entrance and descend […]

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

There are plenty of folks around who remember Chez Nous, a ‘60s lounge that embodied everything you want in a vintage bar. Dark and moody, it made you feel like you were in a noir flick as you sipped your Gimlet. The Womack’s goal was to recreate that environment, and they nailed it. It’s soft […]

Yucca Tap Room

In a bar scene where spots often open and close faster than we can finish our beer, Yucca Tap Room is the wizened old man who just keeps chugging along. A Tempe staple since 1972, Yucca has served generations of patrons who just want cheap drinks, live music and a divey, no-bullshit atmosphere. Ask an […]

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. […]