Uncle Bear’s Bar & Tap

Whenever we’re in the mood to experience some karaoke fun with friends, we head for this East Valley establishment, where singalong action is featured two nights a week. In addition to a full menu of bar food delights, buckets of free peanuts are also available if you’d like a quick snack. Patrons usually discard their […]

Uncle Bear’s Grill & Tap

Whenever we’re in the mood to experience some karaoke fun with friends, we head for this East Valley establishment, where singalong action is featured two nights a week. In addition to a full menu of bar food delights, buckets of free peanuts are also available if you’d like a quick snack. Patrons usually discard their […]

Uncle Monkey’s

Nestled into a far corner of the tiny strip mall just across the street from Mesa Community College, Uncle Monkeys exudes a certain level of charm. A cigarette vending machine glows near the door, and a wooden Native American statue stands watch over the jukebox, seemingly offering approval to any listening choices patrons make (word […]

The Underground

Punk and hardcore shows have returned to downtown Mesa, as local indie concert promoter Mantooth Group has resurrected the old Nile Basement and transformed it into The Underground. There’s an old school spirit to the place, as dozens of posters and fliers from Phoenix shows from the last two decades have been pasted up around […]

UnderTow

At its core, UnderTow is a tiki bar with a rum-forward menu and Polynesian-inspired decor. But simply calling it a tiki bar doesn’t do the concept justice. UnderTow is an experience – one that fully immerses you in the nautical world of a fictional spice trader. Located inside Century Grand, the bar’s interior trades grass […]

Upstairs at Flint

A sophisticated vibe welcomes guests at Upstairs at Flint. Upon entry, your eyes will gravitate toward the desert landscape just beyond the glass-edged patio until the giant chandelier catches your attention. People-watching is at its finest here, with couples sipping on cocktails, groups of friends jamming to the music and everyone enjoying the rooftop bar. […]

Valley Bar

Distinguished by nothing more than a glowing red sign above a back-alley door, and possibly a line, Valley Bar is an underground lounge and music venue run by the same team behind Crescent Ballroom. It sits in the basement of a building constructed in 1949 that was formerly home to Phoenix-famous businesses such as The […]

Venue Scottsdale

Since the Venue hosts a torrent of local and national music acts, the vibe at this Old Town concert hall changes with whoever’s taking to its ample stage, adapting its ambiance to fit a variety of styles. One night, a local rock band like Digital Summer might blow out the joint with its melodic sound, […]

The Vig

The Vig lies on the outskirts of the busy Arcadia neighborhood. A haute hotspot popular with the stylish and chic, its pub sensibilities shine through as a better-than-average neighborhood spot. Quality selections of tap beer and bottled wine are a starting point here. Once drinks have been chosen, it’s time to order something from the […]

Wanderin

Things behind the bar at this East Phoenix gem, open since 1972, may include: an aquarium, two air fryers, an old steel contraption that splits a lime into several slices all at once, little bags of chips, a sign that changes every shift to let you know who’s in charge (“CHERI BAR RULES”), Advil, Tums, […]