Jade Bar

There are bars that claim they have extraordinary views, and then there’s Jade Bar. This luxe lounge is located inside Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa, which is perched at the base of Phoenix’s most famous mountain. Just about every booth, club chair and plush leather bar stool is oriented to look out at the oasis of the resort, which gives way to a wild, craggy mountain landscape. There’s not a bad seat in the house. This walk-in-friendly lounge is ideal for golden hour, not only because you can watch the painted sky but also because it lines up with the bar’s daily happy hour. Jade Bar has a proud mixology history, with barman Jason Asher crafting cocktails there before launching some of the Valley’s most notable and popular bars. Its bartenders still craft impressive tipples, including a clarified Mai Tai. Don’t skip the bar snacks, which include an umami-laden Miso Hummus.