Best bars in Phoenix: find options near you

I hosted the Finals 2026 FIFA World Cup watch party for my company, business partners and clients. OMG! The experience was amazing! The service was on point and the food and drinks were perfect. We purchased 5 VIP tables for 4 at each table and Tom’s watch bar was so adorable – They gave us 20 VIP swag bags for our guests. My business partners and clients were so impressed!!! This watch party was a total hit. Our server, Lesley, was an absolute doll! She made sure everyone had enough food and drinks and took care of everyone to perfection – we could not have done it without her. She kept me organized with all the comped food and drinks and started individual tabs with all of the people that were ordering off of our comped menu. If you ever want to host a company or large party at Tom’s, you will not be disappointed and especially if you’ve got Lesley on your side. Thank you so much Tom‘s watch bar and Lesley! – I could not have done this without you. And I will definitely continue to host more company gatherings at this awesome place. Till next time.

8 wings for $19.24, 2/10. Small and def not quality wings!!!! Ranch 0/10. 😬 Think it may be wishbone ranch from the bottle… Worst of the worst! TWO tall glass Dos XX beers were $24. We walked around the block to another sports bar and paid $30 for FIVE pints of the exact same beers. Let that sink in. 😂 And when I asked for napkins… this is what they gave me. 🤦🏻‍♂️ That said, this is meant as constructive feedback. I’m sure they’ll improve and we’ll definitely return. I can see this place being a blast when it’s packed for a big game…we’ll just probably skip the food next time. 😂🍻

This has to easily be in the top 10 food places I’ve ever been to. The food is amazing, like easily some of the best tacos I’ve ever had, the service is good (albeit they are overworked), and it’s not that busy if you come on a non-sports day. Also they have amazing music selection IMO.

My friend and I came in to watch the USA vs TURKEY game and Preston was our bartender. He was very attentive and friendly and made the experience so much more fun! Food was great too. Highly recommend!!!

My boyfriend and I both had the ahi poke bowl. It was so incredibly bland, unfortunately. Lots of rice and hardly any of the other stuff. Way overpriced for what we got. Service was very slow, but our server was pleasant. Our server had way too many tables to take care of. Asked for things that either took a long time to arrive, or never arrived at all. The atmosphere was really cool though, and on a good note, my daughter loved her wings.

I was here a few times during my birthday week this past July. I first discovered it during my birthday trip in July of 2025. Excellent food, warm and friendly staff. Another outstanding Phoenix local spot that is overflowing with Southwestern hospitality. I felt right at home from the very first time I walked in, which was in July of 2025 (my first summer visit to the Valley). I just wandered in hoping to fill my water bottle – which of course they did! – and ended up staying for an hour. Beautiful place, warm and laid back atmosphere, and amazing people. And oh my God the cheeseburger!!!

I don’t usually leave reviews but maybe I should start because this was amazing. I had $17 philly cheesesteak fries and a $9 glass of wine. We went late so even though the bar was still open, the kitchen closing soon and they STILL made the fries look so presentable with a perfect ratio of beef, cheese, onion, peppers and fries. I didn’t feel like there was too much or too little of anything. And they didn’t skimp out on the cheese it was COVERED which I loved. Even as leftovers the next day, they still tasted just as good which is insane. The wine was also great and paired well with it and the server was such a sweet woman who even told me and friend to make sure we get home safe after we were leaving since it was late at night. 🙂 I can’t wait to try more things from here again. On top of that, it’s so cozy and beautiful inside.

Loved the vibes here ! Very old school dive vibes, but nice and clean and cozy. We got the crab cakes, porkbelly sliders & Philly cheese steak fries. Everything was good, the fries could have had a more solid crisp & the crab cakes could have used some sort of dipping sauce. All & all the dishes were good and I would come back. Also, got the Benny Blanco & loved it!!

This place is absolutely fantastic!! From the food to the service you will not be disappointed!! The food is INCREDIBLE and very wallet friendly. It’s the perfect hole in the wall date night or out with the friends! The atmosphere is so welcoming! The staff are so nice and the service was fast. 🙂 consider me a regular!

Come for the Fish & Chips. I’ve been here several times and I almost always have the fish & chips. This little bar offers a decent sized menu, the bread-pudding is good choice for dessert. It can get kind of crowded inside of course, so I suggest going earlier in the day for better service from the kitchen. The bartenders are always friendly and provide quick service, even with food orders.

Bitter & Twisted in downtown Phoenix was the perfect stop after a Diamondbacks game. The cocktails alone are worth the visit. My husband ordered the “Half Baked,” and the aroma was incredible — one of those drinks you don’t forget. I had the “Fig Lebowski,” and the flavor was absolutely phenomenal, balanced and unique without being overpowering. We also shared the Korean pork nachos, which were just as impressive — bold, flavorful, and the perfect complement to the drinks. If you’re looking for a spot with creative cocktails and great food, this is definitely one to add to your list.

What an amazing place to hit before dinner in the city. Did not try any of the food but the drinks were really good. Or server knew the drink menu front and back and that is saying something because the drink menu is very extensive. I would highly recommend! Unless you are an alcoholic, then I do not.

My wife and I Loved this place. Its in a cool building and 5 stars from the doorman, the service, the atmosphere, to the absolute FIRE cocktails. The menu of drinks, and the menu art, are well thought out and absolutely perfectly executed by the staff. Can’t wait to get back here!

Such fun vibes here and the staff were attentive and knowledgeable in helping with the massive drink menu. The drinks were tasty and unique at a reasonable price for thoughtfully mixed cocktails. The inside is decorated in a quirky, up-done pub style. The menu matches the quirkiness with Korean chicken sliders, hurricane popcorn and barbacoa tacos but the pub food was on par with the elevated drinks, so delicious. I can’t wait to go back.

My boyfriend and I came to Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour during their holiday-themed cocktail season, and once again, we had a great time. This is actually our third year coming during the holidays, and it’s something we’ll probably continue to do it’s become a bit of a tradition for us. The holiday décor is on point very festive, cute, and cozy and the Christmas-themed cocktails are so good. If you enjoy seasonal drinks, this is definitely the time to visit. The cocktails were well made and fun without being overly gimmicky. This time around, we came a little hungry and decided to try more food items than usual. Most of the food was really good. The tacos were delicious, and the crab dip was a standout we both really enjoyed it. The only miss for us was the chicken katsu sliders. Unfortunately, they weren’t our favorite, and we didn’t finish them. One of the sliders I had seemed to have a nerve in it, which was a turn-off and made it hard for me to continue eating. That said, the overall experience was still great. Our waitress, Jocelyn, was incredibly sweet and took excellent care of us, which really added to the night. Between the festive atmosphere, great cocktails, good food options, and friendly service, this place continues to be a holiday favorite for us. Highly recommend especially during the holiday season 🎄🍸

The atmosphere was casual, comfortable, and welcoming. As someone visiting from out of town, it felt especially easy to settle in. Seems like a super chill, unpretentious, and great place to hang out without feeling rushed.

We had drinks here on a chilly Sunday night. The courtyard area was pretty comfortable. We found this place while exploring the downtown area in the morning. The girl bartender was very engaging and helpful, but it was a little early, so we opted to come back in the evening. We got the Pina Caipirinha and a 16 oz Imperial Pog cider and settled in for some people watching. Both drinks were yummy.

My partner found this place while searching before our trip. I wasn’t exactly enthusiastic about going at first because I didn’t know what to expect. It ended up being a surprise for me because I enjoy live music. The atmosphere of this place is relaxing. If we didn’t want to explore while we were on vacation I could have stayed there all day. There are several food vendors, bars, and small businesses in an open air area. Everyone was friendly.

This is a cool place, but pretty loud. The location has a few places to eat and several places to drink. We didn’t have to wait too long for a drink and eventhough it was pretty busy we found a areas to sit and socialize. I thought it was pretty cool that they have several corners were people were playing darts. The chruchill is surrounded by so many interesting bars and restaurants. I might pick another place to checkout if I’m in the area again, but still not a bad spot for drinks.

A wonderful atmosphere! Nice touch downtown @phoenix 👏. 10 interesting businesses under one canopy. Dog friendly, great meet up, good food & fun spirits. Walking distance to other interesting locations. Beautiful public Art. Great vibe. Definitely a great place to stop. #supportlocal.

Took awhile to find our way to the restaurant which was located underground. Drinks were alright, food came out at a good pace. Food portions were just right. The baked crab dip and mussels were AMAZING – possibly the highlight of my night. Ambience was rather dark, and there were no restrooms available (you had to take the lift back up). Definitely come in a group so that you could taste most of the dishes on the menu.

This place was a little tough to locate, access to the building is through an alleyway, and then the restaurant is in the basement of the building. The food was pretty solid, with the massive Caesar salad being a highlight. The charcuterie board wasn’t great, the meats were very chewy and there were a lot of cubes of some type of soft cheese we couldn’t quite identify, perhaps queso blanco. The salmon entre was good. I also had a buffalo trace old fashioned which was very good as well. Our server was wonderful, she had great recommendations and she was very attentive.

The food and service were great. This place isn’t “cheap” but a lot of places are expensive but overpriced. This place was really good. $30 for an Old Fashioned but it was really good. The food is great and paired well. It is kind of hard to find, it’s in the basement of a building you have to go to the middle elevator of the building and it’s downstairs. The service was great. Drinks were great. I have nothing negative to say.

I went in for drinks and dinner. Great service. The cesar salad was great, shrimp cocktail was fine (was expecting some bigger shrimp), but the chicory rubbed duck breast was amazing! They cooked it well and it was very flavorfu. My favorite part was the vibe: dark and woodsy, upscale feels but not stuffy. Location is great with plenty of other places to go before or after within walking distance. To enter, you have to take an elevator down, which was unclear when I walked into the complex. Parking in the area gets a little tricky later in the evenings on weekends as it’s a relatively busy area. Highly recommended.

Hard to find but worth it. Tyler and Brandon will make you night with the best drinks and exquisite bartending skills. The vibes are ‘speakeasy’ and the food is superb. The drinks are to-die-for and if you don’t know what to order, ask the bartenders. Definitely stop and have a bite!

Been here in years past and decided to stop in on a Monday night. Was immediately made to feel not welcome by the security guy at the door. Even came up to me because he saw me line up a picture or two with my camera saying I need to ask for consent or be asked to leave…. But I guess you don’t need consent to take photos with a phone? Bizarre double standard, but I guess that isn’t surprising given the recent reviews by people offering similar experiences. Anyway, here’s some fun pics of the place. Won’t be back, though.

My best friend and I stopped in here yesterday after looking for a new bar to try out. They definitely didn’t disappoint. Absolutely love the vibe and atmosphere. Bartenders are friendly. The patio area so huge. We found our new hang out spot.

I feel like I immediately knew this space was gonna either vibe me out or be absolutely cool. Walking into a nice track from the dirty projectors was a unique choice and at first, wasn’t sure if the energy was right but the bartender warmed up and it ended up being a nice conversation. He even had a hilarious movie playing, land shark or something like that. The veggie chopped cheese sandwich was the meal of our little phoenix trip. Flavorful, hot, and just all the right ingredients for a bar meal. I am still thinking about it. The Paloma made was well balanced and tasted better than most dive bars / regular bars. The indoor and outdoor spaces were nice and open, and the indoor jukebox had some great indie and choice vintage picks. I would come here often if I lived in the area, definitely. Beware of coming on the weekends or fridays, as we went in on Thursday with no line but decided we wanted another chopped cheese Friday night and then line went around the block. Definitely a spot to be!

The bartender deserves a shoutout for making one of the best cocktails I’ve had in a while. I told him what flavors I liked and he suggested something that wasn’t even on my original list. It was exactly what I wanted. We also ordered some wings and sliders, which were fresh and flavorful. Great service and a fun atmosphere.

This is a weird bar. I had to check out myself. It’s for the younger crowd for sure! Music was great went on Mexican night. Line is long to get in but goes fast. Workers are sweet, accidentally walked thru the back door and was escort right to the front by security very nice of him! If I was 20 years younger I would be here every weekend! Bathrooms are clean and very funny!!! Misters are great for the outside crowd. I had no issues had a great time!

I like this bar. Great drink prices, really fun art and games , stage for bands, overall super cool! However the service wasn’t good at all. The bartender was an older lady with tattoos. I don’t know if she’s bipolar or what, but sometimes she was in a great mood and nice then suddenly she was like upset? Started making our drinks really weak on purpose…. We were very nice and friendly so I found this behavior very odd. Often times she was over there hanging out and laughing it up with other people and not attending any of the customers waiting for drinks. Also she made a rude comment that was uncalled for, but I didn’t want to make a big deal so we left. I will come back here and hopefully there is another bartender that will provide better service cus the bar itself was pretty rad. We will see.

I’ve been going to Rios bar for YEARS for punk rock bands and goth night boot stomping. It’s a classic neighborhood bar / dive bar with a great staff, good local brews and drinks, all the standards and a cool atmosphere. The patio is chill and breeds great convo.

When I used to live in Japan, my absolutetely favorite thing to do was to go out for karaoke. So, I was really happy when I saw they offer karaoke at Rips Bar. I have no shame and will sing to my heart’s content on that stage. Its a great vibe. They also have friendly staff. I recommend this local dive!

Went here recently after a friend invited us out for drinks. We stumbled into a live band night which we weren’t expecting! The atmosphere is really cool and I loved the wall art—it’s a nice touch that some of it is actually for sale. Just a heads up: if you’re looking for a quiet place to catch up and chat, this might not be the best spot when the music is playing, as it gets pretty loud. Great vibe, but definitely more of a music venue than a quiet lounge on band nights

My experience with Rips bar was top tier! i went in alone not really knowing anybody there i just wanted to grab a drink and you know chill and vibe so that i can rest. moderate noise its bearable and the music was baddasss then i really like how the staff is friendly and nice asking if everything is okay and asking if i needed more drink

I did not know that it was a “club” atmosphere. I saw the name Sazerac and that you could buy premium cigars and assumed it was a relaxed atmosphere. Not so. Definitely seems like a nice place for young adults to hang out and get a good drink. Wasn’t for me.

I had a really good time at Sazerac!! They have an extensive selection of beer, cocktails and other drinks for purchase. They have an outdoor patio and air conditioner on the inside. They also have a food truck with a lot of different options to eat!

My favorite go-to bar in downtown Phoenix. Every single bartender is top-notch. Daniel is our favorite and he is the bar manager. Miguel and Alex are also amazing. Great place to hang out, cool people and a wonderful outside patio if you want to hang out for a long time. They also have a Mexican food truck which is out of this world. I highly recommend this place for everyone.

Sazerac is a cool spot. Good atmosphere, really good craft cocktails and a wide selection of beers on draft. Really appreciate the indoor/outdoor options as well. There was a bartender named Delaney that we shared an interesting conversation and we had a lot of laughs. Would recommend going to Sazerac.

I was a bit disappointed with the $18 espresso martini, it was about 40% foam to start, and even after we finished our drinks, there was still quite a bit left. We also overheard the waitress commenting on a customer who left a $1 tip for his one drink. I know everyone is dealing with their own struggles, so that was tough to see.

Excellent! We enjoyed this place. The drinks were very cool & delicious. The food was fancy but also really good. Service was excellent, everyone was very nice & attentive. We did a little birthday celebration for me here and they were wonderful to us ✨ Thank you for making my birthday a little more special. We’ll be back for sure!

We sat at the bar and loved the cute cocktail menu and overall vibe. The drinks were well made, but unfortunately there weren’t many options for someone who doesn’t enjoy sweet cocktails, and the bartender wasn’t really able to accommodate a less-sweet drink without syrup. I ordered the Paradigm Shift — it was just okay at first, but after adding some lime juice it became much more balanced and enjoyable. My husband ordered the mezcal Paloma and really liked it. For food, we started with the Hurricane Fries. They were crunchy and flavorful, but I wish the basket didn’t include so many tiny fries — it felt a bit like the bottom of the batch. The standout was definitely the Banh Mi Sliders; they were absolutely amazing and full of flavor. Overall, a fun spot with good food and creative cocktails.

So so so Good!! I cannot say enough good things about this place. The vibe is beyond words. Bartenders and servers all fit the vibe. They were really attentive, drinks were so yummy. Will definitely return the next time in the area. Reservations are recommended

Upon arrival I’m met with a warm welcome. They use the space beautifully with secluded pockets and an amazing east side view of phoenix. I had their “breakfast of champions” cocktail & it was definitely a standout. Tacos are delicious & priced reasonably. Above all else what separates establishments is hospitality. Emily showcased not only warmth and knowledge but a level of professionalism that is undoubtably worth noting. 10/10

Who would’ve thought the Marriott Courtyard would have a bar like this in it. On the 4th floor that has large windows that face out towards Chase Field. Great vibe and trendy. Solid whiskey selection. Quaint bar with knowledgeable staff. Definitely worth a try if in the area or staying at the hotel. Did not try any food so can’t speak to that. Perfect a date night pre drink.

I live to see the nightlife no matter where i go, it kind of show you the city/state/country your in. Stadium has a great atomsphere with two rooms that features two different genres of music. The ” Spin Room” from what i saw offer more afro beat vibes, while outside was urban. i really did enjoy bouncing back in forth between sounds. Cons- The drinks was over priced for sure and service mediocre. I did t eat at all, only drinks and vibes. I would definitely recommend this spot if your visiting phoenix.

This place is not a sports bar. They have TVs, but have no idea what to put on. Everyone was here for a World Cup game they advertised for, but they were not prepared at all. They had MLB and college football on, people had to complain to get the game on. They also only had 1 server working a full house. All the other staff were on their phone. Bartender was hopeless. 40 mins no service. Server had no idea what she was doing either. What a joke. Not coming back.

Erynn Bre provided one of the best bartender experiences I’ve had! From the moment I sat down, she was welcoming, friendly, and attentive. She was knowledgeable about the menu, made excellent recommendations, and crafted every drink perfectly. Even when it was busy, Erynn stayed professional, efficient, and made every guest feel valued. Her positive attitude and outstanding customer service truly stood out and made the experience memorable. If you’re looking for exceptional service, ask for Erynn Bre—you won’t be disappointed. I’ll definitely be back!

The bartender clearly did not want to be there. We paid cash and she came back, gave us the wrong change back and was too busy talking on her cell phone to help rectify the situation. One of her coworkers graciously helped us. We ordered 2 Miller Lites which were $5.20 each on the menu and we paid $20- she gave us $4 back???? It took a while to clear it up with the other bartender and she explained their prices were different than the menu (apparently almost double what is posted?) but thankfully she honored what was on the menu.

Ari was an outstanding waiter and made our experience at the sports bar exceptional. He was friendly, attentive, and always made sure our drinks were full and our food came out exactly as ordered. Even when the bar was busy, Ari stayed professional, checked on us regularly, and had a great attitude the entire time. His excellent customer service really stood out and made the atmosphere even more enjoyable. If you’re visiting, I highly recommend asking for Ari—you won’t be disappointed!