Patrons of The Monarch Theatre seem to frequently contract dance fever whenever beats begin blasting out of its in-house wall of sound. Each victim at this downtown Phoenix dance emporium has their own individual symptoms: some folks start to shimmy, others begin to bounce, while the rest wind up merely pumping fists or bobbing heads […]
Bars and Clubs in Phoenix
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Cloistered amidst endless orange groves on the eastern end of Mesa, The Monastery isn’t so much a bar as it’s a ranch-style compound containing amusements aplenty. Perfect for those who can’t stand the idea of being parked on a bar stool within a darkened room, this sprawling establishment offers drinking and diversions both inside and […]
Miss the old frat house? You’ll swear you’ve stepped into old Omega Alpha Etcetera when visiting this peculiar Tempe tavern. Perhaps it’s the cardboard portrait of Princess Leia stapled to the wall or the thrift-store décor of mismatched furniture and odd tchotchkes that give Monkey Pants its frat-house vibe. The wait staff shouts “Hello!” as […]
The area around Arrowhead Mall along Bell Road in Peoria feels like a convention for corporate chain restaurants. There’s everything from Olive Garden and On the Border to Fuddrucker’s and Rock Bottom Brewery. Hidden in the mix – behind the Hooters – is The Moon Saloon, a sports bar that serves more than cheap beer. […]
The hours of operation read 11 to 9 outside of Mother’s Bar and Grill, but it’s the kind of place that will do nearly anything to keep the regulars happy, including staying open late to keep the Coors flowing. Those same regulars have carved their names into the bar–lacquered over to preserve their integrity–and the […]
In downtown Cave Creek’s crowded food-and-drink scene, look for the giant Guinness banner. It’ll lead you into Mountain View Pub, which has the usual Irish bar traits: plentiful imported beers, pub fare, occasional rowdiness. Inside is an assortment of antique furniture, an internet jukebox, a stage framed by exposed cobblestone where live rock and country […]
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What’s better than hanging out on a cozy patio with friends while someone grills tasty bites on the barbecue? Doing all of those things with a craft cocktail in hand. At Mr. Baan’s Bar and Mookata, the patio and tiny bar behind Lom Wong Thai restaurant, that’s exactly what to expect. You can visit for […]
Anything that can go wrong, inevitably will go wrong. So goes the old adage that inspired this brewpub’s moniker. While it’s not exactly the best attitude to have when engaging in an evening of drinking, the folks at this downtown Chandler drinkery seem to take the saying with an ample sense of humor. Dollar bills […]
Located in a slim strip mall in the northwest Valley, Neighbors opened in 1992 and hasn’t changed a whole hell of a lot since. (You can spot the place by the massive illustration on the front windows of a lively bar crowd, which also dates back to the 1990s.) Neighbors is a come-as-you-are type of […]
Politicians and power brokers are known to congregate at Networks, as are professional athletes, office workers, and well-heeled housewives. You’ll immediately notice a suit-and-tie crowd chatting on cell phones over their drinks, and, upon closer look, you’ll notice a more eclectic crowd of tourists and downtown denizens gathering at Networks, too. Located off the lobby […]
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Who doesn’t love pizza and beer? The classic combination is the starting point and calling card for Night Owl in south Scottsdale. This is the sort of spot you wish would open in your neighborhood. Those who live nearby are lucky ducks. There’s a large, twinkle light-strung patio, a welcoming bar, plenty of booths to […]
Open since 1971, Nu Towne Saloon has earned landmark status as the Valley’s oldest gay bar still in operation. Located in east Phoenix across Van Buren Street from the equally historic Tovrea Castle, it’s survived a lot over five decades: recessions, the fickleness of LGBTQ+ crowds and a massive fire in 2010 that completely gutted its interior. […]
A touch of the Irish in south Mesa, O’Kelley’s is a dark-wooden pub that boasts 50-plus televisions, a regular gaggle of bar patrons, a pool table, darts, golf arcade, and full menu. It also hosts local rock bands on Fridays and Saturdays and karaoke on Mondays and Thursdays. Craft beer and poker are the way […]
Coming across Old Town Tavern is like discovering a hidden clubhouse. Ensconced among a shopping complex, eateries, and apartments, an fireplace warms patrons hanging out amid the wood and brick expanse of the Tavern, and the sound of an acoustic duo playing songs by The Who greets the ears. Climb the stairs to the crow’s […]
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Gorgeous, Southwestern-themed hacienda-like restaurant featuring a tequileria with more than 100 types of distilled agave juice, and a vast, elegant patio with a captivating, flame-spitting waterfall. The food ain’t too shabby, either. The gourmet, house-made tortillas are some of the best in the Valley, and there are various, mouth-watering items on the bill of fare, […]
This east Phoenix dive, located on Thomas Road across from perhaps the most chaotic Walmart in the Valley, opens at 6 a.m. and possesses many of the qualities one associates with a tavern that caters to morning drinkers. The crowd is casual bordering on haggard. The bar serves what we’ve come to call “personal pitchers” […]
The proprietors of the Onyx Bar & Lounge should charge admission, because their lustrous establishment boasts awe-inspiring views of both Troon Mountain and Pinnacle Peak, usually when lit by the amber rays of sunset. The radiantly rustic furnishings and décor of the cozy drinkery, located inside the opulent Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale, is equally splendid, […]