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Move over Sedona: Downtown Phoenix hits peak crystal

By Tirion Boan

Aug 29, 2025

Gemstone-themed bars are taking over downtown Phoenix.

This local spirits company is now pouring at Sky Harbor

By Tirion Boan

Aug 22, 2025

A second location of a popular Chandler bar is now open in Terminal 4.

From Kansas corn to Carefree bottles: Inside the rise of a desert distillery

By Lauren Wise

Aug 19, 2025

Specialty bourbon, flavored vodkas and creative cocktails are on the menu at this unique north Valley destination.

Chef Beau MacMillan's lauded cocktail competition returns this weekend

By Shoshana Leon

Aug 1, 2025

The chef and founder calls the cocktail showdown “intense, exciting and wildly entertaining.” Bar Brawl is back.

New brunch restaurant Lydia's Kitchen to add cocktails and dinner menu

By Zach Oden

Jul 14, 2025

The bright, airy new spot opened in June with a market, brunch and pastries. Cocktails and expanded hours are on their way.

Phoenix's train bar takes a new direction with updated drink options

By Shoshana Leon

Jul 2, 2025

Board the train and travel back in time with Platform 18's new menu. Here's what to expect.

Suncliffe Gin creators harness the flavor of Arizona with Cultivaro Amaro

By Zach Oden

Jul 2, 2025

The team behind the popular local gin is back with a new spirit and a mission to spread their love of amaro.

Tiki time: 5 spots to get a taste of the tropics this summer

By Melissa Pickering

Jun 13, 2025

Here are our five favorite spots to cool off with a tropical summer sipper.

Utah distiller acquires popular Tempe spirits company. What to expect

By Georgann Yara

Jun 10, 2025

Utah's Outlaw Distillery plans to keep the Arizona grain-to-glass philosophy while making new additions.

These 2 trendy Roosevelt Row spots are coming to Gilbert. What to know

By Sara Crocker

May 22, 2025

East Valley residents will soon have a much shorter drive to some of downtown Phoenix's buzziest bars and restaurants.

4 Phoenix bars, 1 local drink pro named among the best in the country

By Tirion Boan

May 22, 2025

The Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards announced its Top 10 Honorees. Five Phoenix names are on the list.

No password required, mostly: The 10 best speakeasies in Phoenix

By Phoenix New Times Writers

May 12, 2025

Go on a scavenger hunt to find these underground and hidden bars.

High design: Phoenix plane bar named most stylish spot in North America

By Tirion Boan

Apr 30, 2025

Phoenix's airplane bar continues to soar, this time winning a top award for its "retro-futuristic design."

9 Phoenix bars named among the best in the West

By Tirion Boan

Apr 16, 2025

The Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards named its Regional Top 10 Honorees. Phoenix bars showed up strong.

With a grasshopper on top, this unique cocktail shakes up a classic

By Georgann Yara

Mar 28, 2025

Inspired by the vintage sip, this creative cocktail puts a six-legged spin on the traditional Grasshopper cocktail.

Desert-themed pop-up bar springs into Scottsdale

By Asonta Benetti

Mar 21, 2025

Taste the essence of the desert with cocktails inspired by our unique landscape at this spring pop-up in Scottsdale.

How one determined chef created Phoenix's go-to casual sushi spot

By Mike Madriaga

Mar 13, 2025

Kevin Min went from a frugal catering hustle to Sushi Friend, one of the Valley’s finest, most affordable sushi restaurants.

Bartender from Carry On takes home the trophy at Last Slinger Standing

By Sara Crocker

Mar 6, 2025

Ruben Fernandez, III, has crafted cocktails for nearly a decade in Phoenix. On Monday, he won the coveted mixology competition.

The 10 best rooftop bars for sunset sipping in Phoenix

By Tirion Boan and Sara Crocker

Mar 4, 2025

Offering cocktails, nibbles and unparalleled Valley views, these are metro Phoenix's best rooftop bars.

2025 Arizona Cocktail Weekend: Your guide to the best parties and pours

By Sara Crocker

Feb 28, 2025

Arizona Cocktail Weekend is starting to look like a circus (in a good way). Here’s your guide to the best parties and pours.

Cocktails

This downtown Phoenix 'gem of a bar' is closing

Do you like piña coladas? 10 spots for the tropical tipple

Cocktails

This downtown Phoenix 'gem of a bar' is closing

Do you like piña coladas? 10 spots for the tropical tipple

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