Bar 1912

Behind the restaurant on Seventh Avenue, Valentine’s love letter to Arizona cuisine continues in drink form. The entry of Bar 1912 is marked only by a neon sign that reads “Cocktails.” Inside, Mission revival-style niches behind the bar frame bottles, but the space’s feeling, down to its staff-curated vinyl, is a nod to Japanese listening rooms. Bar 1912’s menu takes cues from Arizona, including cocktails inspired by its history, landscape and early economic drivers, the five Cs. Try Cotton, which packs a playful pistachio flavor that conjures thoughts of pistachio cotton candy. The Passion Daiquari weaves Mexican rum, passion fruit and prickly pear and agave into the tropical tipple. Chef Nico Zades and his team crank out elevated bites inspired by classic bar snacks, such as a Sonoran wheat pretzel or a high-low hot dog topped loaded with bacon, slaw, barbecue chips and roe. This all makes Bar 1912 a solid standalone spot or a perfect part of a splurge-worthy night that includes dinner at Valentine.