Comfy booths line the long southern wall of this West Valley watering hole, offering up a fine vantage point from which to keep a lookout for fellow regulars. The bar’s positioned on a slightly elevated platform, and requisite pool tables and dartboards have their own separate nooks, so there’s no awkward overlap. Affordable domestic beers […]
Music in Phoenix
Showing 309 - 330 of 651Tucked away on the south end of Park Central, Kobalt is a long-standing tenant of the open air mall. Regular theme nights find the predominately LGBTQ patrons performing karaoke versions of show tunes and ’80s hits, howling at the big screen during a watch party of RuPaul’s Drag Race, prepping their singles for the next […]
It’s rather fitting that the name of this cozy pizzeria and wine bar roughly translates to “the mouth” in Italian, as yours will certainly be put to good use when visiting. Its list of vino favors exotic reds from around the world, allowing one to be whisked away to the vineyards of Argentina for some […]
When Brannon Kleinlein announced he was reopening his bygone venue Last Exit, we had a few doubts. Not only is the cozy music venue located along a confusing one-way stretch of Central Avenue, it’s also in the heart of a dodgy ‘hood south of downtown Phoenix. After Kleinlein fixed the joint up, improved parking and […]
Next door to Pretty Penny, a new restaurant from master mixology team Sam Olguin and Brenon Stuart, lives Legends Never Die. The speakeasy-style bar is the latest cocktail concept from the duo behind Killer Whale Sex Club, F.Y.P.M. and Disco Dragon. Upon entering, your eyes adjust to the blue and orange neon glow as you […]
After navigating through a bumpy path to opening, Liar’s Club welcomed its first customers into its funky digs in downtown Phoenix in late 2022. The long, narrow space features a bar on one wall and high tables and booth seating on the other. Dim, warm lights illuminate the tables, highlighting the artful drinks and drool-worthy […]
It’s a safe bet that sports fans probably need a drink or two (no, make that several… dozen) to help forget all those underwhelming performances by multimillion-dollar buffoo… er, athletes from one time to another. The good news is that the Lighthouse’s barkeeps can pour ’em long and strong, regardless of which mind eraser you’d […]
Many bars are trying to take us back in time. Some do a painfully obvious song and dance; others do it so well it feels like the cigarette machine’s been in that spot for decades. Linger Longer Lounge is in the latter camp, pairing modern amenities with comforts from decades past. Admire the vintage neon […]
The Little Woody is a nesting ground for Arcadians or anyone else beckoned by the glowing owl-shaped neon sign outside. It also attracts with a wealth of upscale bar bites (the savory Grandma Woody’s Meatballs are a favorite) and an array of alcohol choices ranging from stylish (the Gun Shy Sour made with Larceny bourbon, […]
An exotic and romantic date spot thanks to its lakes, waterfalls and gondola rides, the Hyatt’s further buoyed by the resort’s rotating live music roster. Every night in the lounge you can find one of three acts — Paul McDermand (steel drums and marimba), Mosaico (a flamenco group with dancers) and Nuance (a contemporary classical […]
A family of Bigfoot statues guards the doors of chef Aaron May’s cabin-like restaurant and bar. Those aren’t the only monstrous things lurking around this rustic Scottsdale hotspot best known for the infamous Sasquatch Burger – a half-pound slab of Angus beef topped with onions, bacon, and cheddar and bookended by a grilled cheese sandwiches. […]