The sticky-sweet scent of burning shisha greets you as you enter this Tempe hookah lounge, which is situated in the shadow of Arizona State University next to Club Tattoo. A scintillating selection of close to four dozen different flavored tobaccos are in stock, including such colorful-sounding herbal concoctions as Blue Viper, Razzmatazz, and Mint Chocolate […]
Bars and Clubs in Phoenix
Showing 331 - 352 of 467This is a true restaurant designed from the ground up to offer the East Valley community a place to eat, drink and relax. The Brew prides itself on providing an exceptional dining experience, and a dinner menu featuring bold entrées that are satisfying and bursting with flavor. An extensive selection of bottled and draft micro-brews […]
Jumping and jiving every night of the week, the Rhythm Room has long served as the Valley’s best joint to catch performances from blues, jazz, and roots musicians. Since opening its doors in 1992, owner (and Valley blues guru) Bob Corritore has booked plenty of legends from those down-home genres over the years, including such […]
True story: Waylon Jennings and Charley Pride both bent elbows and sang songs at Rips a lifetime ago. (Don’t believe us? The owners have the photos to prove it.) That’s your first history lesson. Here’s another: The distinctive Googie-like angular architecture of the building and its Space Age-worthy sign underscore its midcentury origins as a […]
RnR is the latest joint from Valley nightlife impresarios Les and Diane Corieri, the couple behind clubs like Axis/Radius and Suede. The Corieri’s newest spot is unlike any of the other establishments in their empire, serving as a laidback restaurant and drinkery with a relaxed atmosphere. It boasts funky décor that’s imbued with mid-century modern […]
This south Scottsdale establishment feels worlds away from Old Town and ticks all the cozy neighborhood tavern boxes. Photos of current and previous patrons on the walls, check. Crock-Pot on the potluck table, check. Full crowd participation in Johnny Horton singalongs, check. Previously Bucky’s and Castaways, the Roadrunner Lounge was run by mother and daughter […]
The showroom of this extremely LGBTQ-friendly Melrose District watering hole is a destination for drag, comedy, and cabaret performances – or often a mix of all three. Popular local queens – Barbra Seville, Lady Christian, Espressa Grande – are regulars on the calendar, performing shows with names like the “Lady Christian Trailer Trash Review.” Definitely […]
It’s safe to say that the Scottsdale landscape has more than a few clubs devoted to dance music and electronica. Which is why a nightspot that specializing exclusively in rock & roll like this recent Old Town arrival tends to stand out among the rest. According to its owners, the two-level Craftsman Court spot will […]
Previously known as one of the Valley’s favorite hangouts for hepcats, the Rogue is still the kind of dank-yet-dope place that features indie types sucking down PBRs, local rock bands performing onstage, girly-pants-wearing hipsters mingling about, and its infamous graffiti-covered bathroom. Just make sure you don’t park in front of the convenience store next door, […]
A multi-roomed bar and dance hall, Roman’s has been serving drinks and bar food near the intersection of Yuma Road and Cotton Lane in Goodyear since 1986. Quirks abound at this honky-tonk, which is run these days by founder Roman Comer’s daughter, Myra Curtis. Its slogan used to be, “Just look for the big rooster” […]
There’s a lot to crow about at Roosters. It’s been a cornerstone of the Valley’s country scene since 1972 with all the amenities you’d expect: a large stage and red-and-black checkered dance floor in the front, pool tables in the back, and rustic-wood ambiance and photos of Johnny Cash and other legendary recording artists throughout, […]
This athletic-themed CenPho gay bar is typically packed with both sports spectators and participants alike, as Roscoes sponsors several local rec league teams and hosts weekly pool tournaments. Trophies upon trophies adorn one corner of the establishment and celebrate the achievements of these weekend warriors, while the pennants for local pro teams dotting the walls […]
If nothing else, the British definitely know how to tie one on. So it’s only fitting that the Britannia-themed Rose & Crown is stocked with enough brews and booze to keep any Englishman or Anglophile happy (and properly soused). Imperial pints of Smithwick’s, Newcastle, Tetley’s, and Guinness and 10 other import and domestic beers are […]
The Rose Garden, housed in the U.S. Bank Center building in downtown Phoenix, is an elevated cocktail bar with a whimsical air. The space is decorated with vintage artwork, jewel-toned wallpaper and furnishings, flowers and a peacock – yes, a peacock! Cocktails are served on makeshift toadstools, while edible flowers and over-the-top garnishes add color, […]
The Royale is a straightforward dive, good for long nights (or a lost weekend) of casual drinking. Cruise south on 16th Street past Thomas Road, look for its iconic red neon “Cocktails” sign, and head inside to revel in the dingy, no-frills splendor that’s been keeping people coming by for decades. The libations come cheap […]
Situated inside the Victorian-era Andre building, Rula Bula is an authentic-looking pub that’s steeped in history. It’s housed in an old Mill Avenue saddle shop that dates back to the 1880s, while its walls are lined with vintage Irish relics that were imported from Ireland by owner Steven Goumas. The menu also offers a few […]
There’s more than just Bacardi being served at this cozy rum bar attached to Jamaican eatery The Breadfruit. Much more. Like a treasure trove of 108 brands of exotic, aged, vintage, and premium rumbullion, to be exact. A rustic wooden wall behind the bar contains shelf after shelf of snazzy bottles filled with amber-colored delights […]
This pirate-themed dive in the Sunnyslope neighborhood in north Phoenix opens at 6 a.m., and if you make it there that early, you’re rewarded with a complimentary dish of biscuits and gravy with the purchase of a beverage (there are also burgers, corn dogs, and soft pretzels). This joint is a little more polished than […]