Steel Horse Saloon

If motorcycling were a religion, then Steel Horse Saloon would be considered a venerated house of worship. This North Phoenix favorite serves as a hawg heaven, rich with motorcycling memorabilia and populated by plenty of rough-and-tough ramblers, as well as blue-collar barflies and weekend warriors who live in nice suburban neighborhoods but like to play […]

Stray Cat Bar & Grill

Pretty young things and tattooed-and-pierced types rub elbows with hip-hop heads and ASU cuties in the nooks and crannies that come together to give shape to this spacious drinkery. Located off the beaten path on University Drive east of the 101, Stray Cat brings in a diverse college crowd who manage to mingle well with […]

Swizzle Inn

The first rule of Swizzle Inn: no Starbucks parking. The parking lot in this plaza at the southeast corner of 16th Street and Bethany Home Road is tight, and the Swizz can’t be sharing spots with the multitudes of Starbucks fiends the intersection attracts. Opened in 1996, Swizzle’s plain outside gives little indication of the […]

Taste of Tops

This near-downtown Tempe bar is known for its wine and craft beer selection. It’s also quite cozy, with a popular couch and comfortable bar seating for sampling the place’s 30 rotating taps, 20 by-the-glass wines, and more than 600 bottles and cans. Browse the local art pieces for sale, grab a board game (they’ve got […]

Taxi Inn

The drink selection at the Taxi Inn is limited to beer and wine, but that doesn’t seem to matter to its patrons. Everyone’s having too good a time soaking in the dive bar ambiance and sucking down Pacificos and Tecate to care about the fact that the only mixed drink being served are Micheladas (a.k.a. […]

Teakwoods Tavern & Grill

It may be located in a quiet Chandler strip mall, but Teakwood’s isn’t your run-of-the-mill sports bar. The cozy, casual atmosphere with tons o’ flat screens make it an ideal spot to watch the game. Sounds good, right? It’s also a great place to make a mess. Buckets of peanuts grace each table, and they […]

Teddy’s Preserve

Situated both inside and outside the lobby of the gleaming Ten-O-One building at the corner of Central Avenue and Roosevelt Street, Teddy’s Preserve, which opened in February, carries off a combo of chic and rustic. Indoors, the eye-popping bar is furnished with buttery caramel leather sofas, smart oval-backed bar stools, custom-tiled walls and a modern […]

Tell Your Friends

Located underneath The Americano in north Scottsdale, the speakeasy-style lounge Tell Your Friends is accessed through a descending staircase and a red mirrored hallway. Inside, red velvet drapes, floral decor and a shimmering gold ceiling and bar set the tone. Live musicians perform as expert mixologists shake and stir unusual cocktails behind the bar. Try […]

Tempe Tavern

Tempe’s historic, cobblestoned-walled White Dairy Barn was built in 1918, became a commercial establishment in 1930, and was subsequently home to many watering holes, including Murphy’s Irish Pub, Hattie’s Tavern, and the Oxbow Tavern. Today it’s Tempe Tavern, a multi-roomed bar with neon signs and stickered walls, a dance floor, a stage that’s hosted countless […]

The Reef

Rock, pop, and R&B music pulsates through the evening air every weekend at this colorful Southeast Valley eatery and nightspot adorned with bright green and pink neon lights. DJs man the decks and throw down Top 40 hits and hot rhythms on Saturdays for the benefit of those crowding The Reef’s dance floor. If you’re […]

The Starving Artist

When O.S.H.O. Brewing + Distillery took over the former location and brewing operations of Helton Brewing Co., the team opted to reimagine the space and create a neighborhood tavern that specializes in cocktails and globally inspired bites. The bar is vibrant and eclectic, with red lampshades, toile wallpaper, loungey leather couches and classic paintings refreshed […]

The Wandering Tortoise

A casual craft beer lover’s paradise, The Wandering Tortoise is a great spot to throw back some brews with friends. For those who love the experience of standing before a huge board of draft options to choose from, this proper taproom will not disappoint. But there’s more to the menu, which includes ciders, wines and […]