If you dig three things: karaoke, drinks and food, and prefer all of them served nary a frill, The 480 Bar could be a contender for your new favorite hang. It’s so laid back and without pretension that your mustache doesn’t even have to be ironic. It’s a simple and fun dive bar in downtown […]
Bars and Clubs in Phoenix
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On its face, Hopsology Taproom & Wine Bar is a traditional taproom. It has an exceptionally well-curated taplist that exclusively features Arizona brewers. That taplist changes up regularly, and you’ll find pours from Valley brewers like Roses by the Stairs and Kitsune Brewing Co., along with beers from farther flung places, such as The Brewery […]
If you’ve found yourself in Anthem, you’ve likely made the trek north to shop at the outlets or make a stopover while going to or from Arizona’s high country. The Bearded Barber is another worthy reason to visit the otherwise cookie-cutter exurb. It’s a speakeasy that hews as close as possible to the definition in […]
After opening less than a year ago, Three Beans Cafe is the new kid on the block in Old Town Scottsdale. It both fits right in and offers something a little different than its neighbors. The small, nostalgic yet chic space is basically open all day, every day with hours from 10 a.m. to around […]
There’s a vibrant yet relaxed energy to the Boom Boom Room, a Black woman-owned lounge right off the Coronado neighborhood. Focused on crafting classic cocktails with a twist and placing R&B and hip-hop music at the center of the vibe, owner Rasheda Worthy has made the Boom Boom Room a sophisticated piece of Phoenix’s nightlife […]
With one of the smallest rooms on this list, the Greedy Hamster proves the power that walkable urban density has on a bar. You could throw a cantaloupe from here and hit the 17-story Landmark Tower, making this pocket-sized wine-and-beer nook a great perch to grab a pint, half-watch a ballgame and nibble on the […]
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This windowless self-proclaimed dive bar on a lonely stretch of Buckeye serves one of the most deserving populations in the county: the shift workers who drive the fulfillment centers and factories of west Phoenix and Tolleson. Pull up a stool at the bar, order a basket of waffle fries and chicken tenders, and drop $23 […]
For the past two years, this pretense-free strip-mall gathering spot has been serving an alcohol-free menu and a packed slate of community-led events five minutes from the Arizona State University campus. The trappings of a big night out are here: flatscreens turned to the NFL, weekly karaoke that people sing stone-sober, open mics, board games, […]
This Nashville-flavored live music destination — clearly the result of a one-night stand between a sports bar and a honky-tonk — has the most abundant happy hours of just about any bar in existence. For more than nine hours a day, on average, Tom Ryan’s knocks dollars off your tab. More hours than not are […]
Dreamy Draw is arguably one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in the Valley, so it makes sense that it would also boast one of the sleekest beer bars in town. Formerly Irene’s Tap Room, 1227 is located in a funky, easily accessible (as in, plenty of parking and bike-rack space) strip mall that’s also home […]
When you’re thinking about going out to watch the game, you probably aren’t thinking about going to Whole Foods. However, if you’re a craft beer lover, you might want to change your tune. Brews from Mikkeller, Dragoon, Mother Road, Dogfish Head, and more make the ever changing tap list, so you’ll likely love exploring the […]
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Way “back in the day” (specifically, from 1991 until 2002) this eclectic Tempe club functioned as a home base for the Valley’s music scene. Back then it was called Boston’s. Fast-forward to today and you’ll discover that the place is still rocking, although the ramshackle decor has been ditched in favor of tasteful nudes and […]
There aren’t many places you can pound a beer in a former bomb shelter. Unless you visit Aguila’s Hidaway on the weekend, that is. The far West Valley watering hole began its life as a fallout shelter in 1959, then found a new purpose as an underground bar in 1962, back when Avondale was a […]
This is what a friendly North Phoenix neighborhood bar looks like when it’s run by folks who wear a love for both the Pittsburgh Steelers and Marilyn Monroe on their sleeves simultaneously. If you’re in the mood to get hammered on the cheap, 75-cent J
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Whether they’re classic, fruity, or just plain dirty, Amsterdam’s martinis are made to please. Sip one alongside the here-to-be-seen crowd, mingling and bouncing to techno beats within a sultry Greco-Roman interior, or on one of the swanky outdoor patios, where smoking divas sit back and survey the scene.
