The best bars & nightlife in Phoenix

56 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Locally distilled SanTan spirits meet playful creativity at Spirit House Kitchen & Cocktails - Downtown Chandler - where B.Y.O. Old…

8 S San Marcos Pl #106 (Chandler) · ✓ checked Jul 28

O. Old Fashioneds, espresso martinis, and riffable classics show off 21st century flavors without the attitude. Grab a friend, test your palate, and let the bartenders customize something you’ll actually crave.

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Postino Highland is the neighborhood wine bar locals brag about, with a borderline addictive lineup of bruschetta boards, paninis, salads,…

4821 N Scottsdale Rd Ste 109 (Scottsdale) · ✓ checked Jul 31

Postino Highland is the neighborhood wine bar locals brag about, with a borderline addictive lineup of bruschetta boards, paninis, salads, and shareable snacks. Set in a former Valley National Bank and designed by a Frank Lloyd Wright apprentice, it nails that cool factor while you work through a glass or a bottle.

From the Fountain Hills newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Grand Avenue Brewing Co. nails the buddy’s-garage vibe in a vintage 40s warehouse in Phoenix’s Lower Grand Avenue Arts district, pouring…

1205 W Pierce St · ✓ checked Jul 30

Grand Avenue Brewing Co. nails the buddy’s-garage vibe in a vintage 40s warehouse in Phoenix’s Lower Grand Avenue Arts district, pouring small-batch, unfiltered beers alongside scratch-made eats like house-smoked pork belly tacos and loaded baked potatoes.

From the Phoenix newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Rockbar

Nightlife

When you want loud guitars, a proper sports fix, and maybe a rooftop hang, Rockbar delivers live rock shows, Eagles West Fan Club energy,…

4245 N Craftsman Ct (Scottsdale) · ✓ checked Jul 31

When you want loud guitars, a proper sports fix, and maybe a rooftop hang, Rockbar delivers live rock shows, Eagles West Fan Club energy, and even space to host that birthday or work thing. Rally the crew this week and let the good noise happen.

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Need a quick reset that feels bigger than a night out on Bell? Desert Diamond Casino brings jackpot vibes with a massive mix of slots and…

9431 W Northern Ave (Glendale) · ✓ checked Jul 30

Need a quick reset that feels bigger than a night out on Bell? Desert Diamond Casino brings jackpot vibes with a massive mix of slots and live table games, plus legit dining from Nineteen 86 Steakhouse to Winners Sports Bar and cocktails at Edge and Rock Bar.

From the Glendale newsletter, August 4, 2026

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If your week could use pints that actually taste like something and pub grub made with fresh ingredients, The Kettle Black Kitchen & Pub…

1 N 1st St #108 · ✓ checked Jul 30

If your week could use pints that actually taste like something and pub grub made with fresh ingredients, The Kettle Black Kitchen & Pub delivers the cozy, low-light tavern feel with an excellent lineup of drafts, bottled drinks, and craft cocktails. Grab a seat with a friend and make it your midweek reset.

From the Phoenix newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Cider Corps

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Arizona’s first and largest craft cidery, Cider Corps, pours cocktail-inspired ciders built from fermented apple blends layered with fruit…

31 S Robson #103 (Mesa) · ✓ checked Jul 27

Arizona’s first and largest craft cidery, Cider Corps, pours cocktail-inspired ciders built from fermented apple blends layered with fruit and botanicals for complex, easy-drinking flavors.

From the East Valley newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Bi-level hot spot featuring nightly live entertainment, plus outdoor seating & fireplaces.

7330 E Main St (Scottsdale) · ✓ checked Aug 7

Bi-level hot spot featuring nightly live entertainment, plus outdoor seating & fireplaces.

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Rooftop, patio bar with a stage for live music performances and sporting events.

4209 N Craftsman Ct (Scottsdale)

Rooftop, patio bar with a stage for live music performances and sporting events.

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Beer Barn

Nightlife

Laid-back beer hall with a wide selection of draft and canned options, plus outside food.

3150 E Ray Rd Ste 150 (Gilbert)

Laid-back beer hall with a wide selection of draft and canned options, plus outside food.

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Historic saloon offering live country music, peanut shells underfoot & a Tex-Mex & American menu.

7245 E Main St (Scottsdale)

Historic saloon offering live country music, peanut shells underfoot & a Tex-Mex & American menu.

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Relaxed taproom pouring flights and rotating selections of hard cider, plus flatbreads, and panini.

3619 E Indian School Rd

Relaxed taproom pouring flights and rotating selections of hard cider, plus flatbreads, and panini.

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Wine Girl

Nightlife

Bright, easygoing location offering rotating wines on tap, plus appetizers, beer & cocktails.

4205 N Scottsdale Rd (Scottsdale)

Bright, easygoing location offering rotating wines on tap, plus appetizers, beer & cocktails.

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High Street

Nightlife

Urban, upscale district with specialty salons, fashion boutiques, trendy bars & gourmet restaurants.

5415 E High St

Urban, upscale district with specialty salons, fashion boutiques, trendy bars & gourmet restaurants.

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Tempe Improv

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Comedians generate laughs in this dinner theater setting with a full menu, bar service & a VIP area.

930 E University Dr (Tempe)

Comedians generate laughs in this dinner theater setting with a full menu, bar service & a VIP area.

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AZ88

Nightlife

Trendy, contemporary bar & eatery featuring American staples, DJ-spun tunes weekly & a large patio.

7353 E Scottsdale Mall (Scottsdale)

Trendy, contemporary bar & eatery featuring American staples, DJ-spun tunes weekly & a large patio.

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Laid-back, cozy venue offering wine, beer (including local brews) and ciders as well as dog-friendly patios and a bar.

3133 S Lindsay Rd #107 (Gilbert)

Laid-back, cozy venue offering wine, beer (including local brews) and ciders as well as dog-friendly patios and a bar.

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Coach House

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Dating back to 1959, this revered destination offers drink specials & more in an open-air setup.

7011 E Indian School Rd (Scottsdale)

Dating back to 1959, this revered destination offers drink specials & more in an open-air setup.

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American eats, from burgers to pasta, in a casual, roomy setup with a full bar & heated patio.

2531 S Gilbert Rd #101 (Gilbert)

American eats, from burgers to pasta, in a casual, roomy setup with a full bar & heated patio.

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Lively space with board games and Nintendo consoles, plus beer and wine.

3308 N 24th St

Lively space with board games and Nintendo consoles, plus beer and wine.

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Open hangout with indoor/outdoor bars, local beers & pub grub, plus pool tables, darts & live music.

4341 N 75th St (Scottsdale)

Open hangout with indoor/outdoor bars, local beers & pub grub, plus pool tables, darts & live music.

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Stylish, art-lined bar & bottle shop featuring self-serve wines to pair with cheeses & small plates.

888 N 1st Ave #101

Stylish, art-lined bar & bottle shop featuring self-serve wines to pair with cheeses & small plates.

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Cozy comedy club (headliner-dependent) with warm service, plus a school also on-site.

860 E Warner Rd (Gilbert)

Cozy comedy club (headliner-dependent) with warm service, plus a school also on-site.

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Family-friendly winery offering wines, food, and a laid-back atmosphere.

3000 E Ray Rd #7 (Gilbert)

Family-friendly winery offering wines, food, and a laid-back atmosphere.

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Performance club for live bands & comedians with casual pub dining, happy hour & late closing.

21001 N Tatum Blvd

Performance club for live bands & comedians with casual pub dining, happy hour & late closing.

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Country bar chain serving American gastropub food and cocktails, with live music and dancing.

323 N Gilbert Rd (Gilbert)

Country bar chain serving American gastropub food and cocktails, with live music and dancing.

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Casual eatery and shop featuring a large wine selection plus tasting flights, organic wines and light snacks.

8160 W Union Hills Dr #B200 (Glendale)

Casual eatery and shop featuring a large wine selection plus tasting flights, organic wines and light snacks.

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Sprawling shopping complex with national retailers, restaurants & live music on weekends.

6770 N Sunrise Blvd (Glendale)

Sprawling shopping complex with national retailers, restaurants & live music on weekends.

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Upmarket eatery serving upscale American grub (wine-paired options, plus a tasting room), wine club, and wine store.

7361 E Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd (Scottsdale)

Upmarket eatery serving upscale American grub (wine-paired options, plus a tasting room), wine club, and wine store.

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Chic cocktail bar with a 1920s speakeasy theme, complete with a hidden entrance & a password.

207 N Gilbert Rd #002 (Gilbert)

Chic cocktail bar with a 1920s speakeasy theme, complete with a hidden entrance & a password.

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LDV Winery

Nightlife

Comfy bar offering tastings & glasses of its own brand of wine, plus light fare & outdoor seats.

7134 E Stetson Dr B110 (Scottsdale)

Comfy bar offering tastings & glasses of its own brand of wine, plus light fare & outdoor seats.

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Steak, seafood & a large bourbon selection offered in a contemporary, industrial-chic setting.

4200 N Scottsdale Rd (Scottsdale)

Steak, seafood & a large bourbon selection offered in a contemporary, industrial-chic setting.

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Casual restaurant offering Hawaiian specialties such as sushi, sashimi, and poke bowls.

2875 W Ray Rd #3 (Chandler) · ✓ checked Aug 5

Casual restaurant offering Hawaiian specialties such as sushi, sashimi, and poke bowls.

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An extensive wine menu with snacks, outdoor counter seating & picnic table with happy hour specials.

4750 N Central Ave Ste 140

An extensive wine menu with snacks, outdoor counter seating & picnic table with happy hour specials.

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007 PUB

Nightlife

Cozy bar featuring karaoke, music, beer, cocktails and pool tables, plus a dartboard.

4330 W Union Hills Dr #001 (Glendale)

Cozy bar featuring karaoke, music, beer, cocktails and pool tables, plus a dartboard.

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Wine store stocking local Arizona varietals, plus charcuterie and wine tastings.

4020 N Scottsdale Rd Ste 104 (Scottsdale)

Wine store stocking local Arizona varietals, plus charcuterie and wine tastings.

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Bright, casual hangout with burgers, beers & plenty of widescreen TVs for sports viewing.

4222 N Scottsdale Rd (Scottsdale)

Bright, casual hangout with burgers, beers & plenty of widescreen TVs for sports viewing.

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Airy fixture known for craft beer and tacos, plus flowers and floral arrangements.

3110 N Central Ave Ste 185 · ✓ checked Aug 7

Airy fixture known for craft beer and tacos, plus flowers and floral arrangements.

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Actors at this intimate club rely on audience participation for their kid-friendly improv acts.

228 N Gilbert Rd (Gilbert)

Actors at this intimate club rely on audience participation for their kid-friendly improv acts.

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Tap room featuring rotating local beer, mead and wine, plus live bands.

835 S Gilbert Rd (Gilbert)

Tap room featuring rotating local beer, mead and wine, plus live bands.

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Lively brewery with a hip, dog-friendly patio serving drinks, burgers & other American bites.

335 N Gilbert Rd #102 (Gilbert)

Lively brewery with a hip, dog-friendly patio serving drinks, burgers & other American bites.

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Family-friendly venue offering improvisational theater shows for adults and kids, plus comedy classes.

51 E Boston St (Chandler)

Family-friendly venue offering improvisational theater shows for adults and kids, plus comedy classes.

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Relaxed venue for craft beer and burgers made from locally sourced ingredients.

201 E Roosevelt St

Relaxed venue for craft beer and burgers made from locally sourced ingredients.

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Upscale chophouse offering bone-in cuts, aged steaks, and fresh seafood, plus signature sides.

2150 E Williams Field Rd Building 16, Suite 123 (Gilbert)

Upscale chophouse offering bone-in cuts, aged steaks, and fresh seafood, plus signature sides.

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Hand pies & other bar fare, served with beer & wine from chalkboard lists in funky surroundings.

861 N Higley Rd #116 (Gilbert)

Hand pies & other bar fare, served with beer & wine from chalkboard lists in funky surroundings.

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Twin Peaks

Nightlife

Sports-bar chain known for its waitresses, serving American comfort food in lodgelike surroundings.

6922 N 95th Ave (Glendale)

Sports-bar chain known for its waitresses, serving American comfort food in lodgelike surroundings.

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Low-key corner shop carrying beer, tobacco products, snacks, drinks & other basic items.

2811 N Central Ave

Low-key corner shop carrying beer, tobacco products, snacks, drinks & other basic items.

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Local chain serving pizza, burgers & local beers in a casual space with sports on TV.

9937 E Baseline Rd #101 (Mesa)

Local chain serving pizza, burgers & local beers in a casual space with sports on TV.

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Cocktail lounge with nostalgic style, weekend DJ beats & high-end takes on American comfort food.

7018 E Main St (Scottsdale)

Cocktail lounge with nostalgic style, weekend DJ beats & high-end takes on American comfort food.

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Casual, intimate comedy club offering cocktails, beers & pub grub plus a rotating roster of laughs.

6751 N Sunset Blvd Ste E-206 (Glendale)

Casual, intimate comedy club offering cocktails, beers & pub grub plus a rotating roster of laughs.

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Neighborhood dive bar with karaoke, burgers and steaks, plus a patio.

4324 W Thunderbird Rd (Glendale)

Neighborhood dive bar with karaoke, burgers and steaks, plus a patio.

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The Tipsy

Nightlife

Quaint bar for wine, beer, small plates and cocktails in an upscale setting.

6770 W Deer Valley Rd Ste B103 (Glendale)

Quaint bar for wine, beer, small plates and cocktails in an upscale setting.

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Craft beer bar offering 22 rotating beverages on tap.

2417 E Indian School Rd

Craft beer bar offering 22 rotating beverages on tap.

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Raw bar fare, meat dishes and craft drinks offered in a stylish dining room with patio seating.

4225 E Camelback Rd

Raw bar fare, meat dishes and craft drinks offered in a stylish dining room with patio seating.

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Twin Peaks

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Sports-bar chain known for its waitresses, serving American comfort food in lodgelike surroundings.

3063 Agua Fria Fwy

Sports-bar chain known for its waitresses, serving American comfort food in lodgelike surroundings.

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Stand Up Live

Nightlife

Buzzy comedy showcase for big-name national acts, specialty drinks & global food.

50 W Jefferson St

Buzzy comedy showcase for big-name national acts, specialty drinks & global food.

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