In Arcadia, tucked behind the bright, airy Santo lies the dark, sleek, sultry Pecado. The juxtaposition is intentional, with the two names translating to saint and sin in Spanish. The dual concepts were opened by Roberto Centeno, Nadia Holguin and Armando Hernandez in early 2024, with the drinks program led by beverage director Adrian Galindo. […]
Bars and Clubs in Phoenix
Showing 309 - 330 of 467There was plenty to be excited about when the guys behind Chupacabra Taproom and Goat and Ram mobile pizza kitchen announced they would team up to open a dual brewery and pizzeria in downtown Mesa. With Valerie Adee, formerly of Hundred Mile Brewing Co., leading the brewhouse, Phantom Fox Beer Co. is one of the […]
Picture this: You’re parked in front of a ginormous HDTV watching football, when, suddenly, as if from the ether, a hottie appears with a Philly cheesesteak and a frosty pint of Modelo Especial. Finished wiping the drool off your keyboard? You’re probably thinking that no such magical Shangri-La actually exists but it does, and it’s […]
Beer and wine fans, take note: This newest bar comes courtesy of some of CenPho’s favorite watering holes. Owned by Greg Malkin of the Whining Pig, this cozy spot is located in the Arcadia neighborhood in the space formerly occupied by the Poor Little Rich Girl consignment boutique. Now, instead of used clothing, it offers […]
Modeled after a Presidential Pullman train car, Platform 18 at Century Grand transports you to the glamorous world of the early 20th century. The wood-paneled walls and digital window screens that display stunning natural landscapes make it easy to forget you never actually left Phoenix. Recently named one of North America’s 50 best bars, Platform […]
A video bar, drinkery, and nightspot all rolled into one, Plazma is a quaint hangout for the LGBT community, tucked away just off 16th Street, providing a cool haven to shoot pool, chat over drinks, and even suck down colorful Jello shots from plastic syringes. When the jukebox isn’t bumping out techno or pop diva […]
Not much has changed at Pomeroy’s since it opened in 1983, aside from a COVID-era plexiglass shield surrounding the cocktail fixings at the bar (no more snagging a quick Maraschino cherry). Wood paneling covers most everything, including the front windows. At the bar, mingle with a mix of old-timers and new arrivals while the rapidly […]
There are plenty of places to grab a drink along Roosevelt Row, but few rival the mad-science mixology happening at Pour Bastards. The cocktail, natural wine and self-described “shitty beer” bar is from the same team that runs Killer Whale Sex Club, FYPM and Disco Dragon. The muted interiors at Pour Bastards are relatively monochromatic, […]
Offering two bars in one, this popular Scottsdale spot is a haven for both jock types and music fans. The main bar boasts more TVs than a Best Buy, each broadcasting the latest athletic events and highlights, and always seems to be populated by college kids, sports nuts, and weekend warriors. Meanwhile, the Jester Room […]
If you’re hunting for this divers unmarked location within the decidedly button-down south Mesa plaza that houses it, steer clear of the law firms, real estate companies, and other white-collar business and instead look for the Christmas lights on the roof of the Pub ‘n’ Grub that seemingly operate 24/7/365. And yes, the bar is […]
Even if you don’t like pool, Tempe’s Q & Brew still offers plenty of ways to spend your quarters. Vintage pinball machines greet you at the door, including a primo Williams Deluxe Baseball unit from 1957, while a CD jukebox and bar-top touch-screen video games are also available. Pool remains the establishment’s bread and butter, […]
Whenever the day-drinking mood strikes us, we typically head for Quail Lounge, because this rough-around-the-edges roadhouse located along Seventh Avenue offers the dive bar hat trick of cheap booze, saucy-yet-friendly bartenders, cheesy d
This duo of bars is a one-two punch of cocktail excellence. Upon entering, you’ll first hit Quartz, a dark space with a black cave-like stone overhang lit by a neon rope. Here, you can go mining through the menu with drinks inspired by gemstones. Try the Dripping Diamonds for a refreshing and citrusy sip topped […]
Ra’s Old Town location is as much about the scene as it is the sashimi. The trendy eatery has a bright crimson color scheme (including red walls and glowing light fixtures), as well as a posh party atmosphere. The patronage skews young, as it’s often filled with the date night crowd and twentysomethings downing cans […]
Owner John Kunst and his daughter Shannon know there’s nothing like family when it comes to providing pub-style pick-me-ups to friends in need. For over 25 years, the duo has been serving up cold drinks and satisfying sustenance to loyal, old-school locals in the form of daily drink deals, 99-cent lunches, and John’s signature chili […]