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    Artbar Bistro

    3.5 (32 reviews)
    InexpensiveBars, American
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Apple caramel cheesecake- Graham cracker crust, topped with apple cubes and finished with a tart green apple mousse.
    Joy T.

    I enjoyed the food options and server, Paul's, recommendation of their french dip. Cute space that accommodated about 25 of us. Projector display of current play advertisment on the dining room walls. Ambiance is some regular diner chat volume but not overwhelming loud. I'd definitely return!

    Specialty drink to be really $$ proud of!
    Gary S.

    Great location if you're going to a show at The Phoenix Theater Company. The service was excellent and the prices reasonable, except for their specialty drink which they must be really proud of!! The menu provided a pretty good selection. Kids will like the mini corndogs and fries for sure. I won't avoid this nice little bistro when coming back to the theater; I'll just stay with the ice tea though.

    Fish looks like it has been sitting under a heat lamp for hours. Very dry and not very tasty.

    It would be nice to have a vegetarian entree without dairy ; not a salad. The fish and chips were over cooked.

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    Phil M.

    Located within the Phoenix Theatre Company, Artbar Bistro is a must-stop whenever you need a pre-theatre libation. You ARE in the habit of going to the theatre.... right?? You by all means should! The quality of performances there are always outstanding, as I've noted in another review about the venue. But this is about Artbar. The service is always friendly and outgoing, even when slammed with the theatre crowd. There is usually a signature cocktail themed to whatever performance is currently going on, and you can even pre-order another, or anything of your choice to be waiting for you when you come out for intermission. How great is that? There is a pretty decent selection of liquors to choose from, so you'll be able to have your favorite cocktail crafted as well. I've yet to sample the food options but I understand them to be enjoyable as well. I will have to sample at some point. Of course, Artbar Bistro and the theatre are also adjacent to the excellent Phoenix Art Museum so you should have no excuse to stop by on your next visit.

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    CG L.

    One of our favorite things to do with any show at Phoenix Theatre is to arrive early, have a cocktail, relax & grab a bite before a show. It's fun to order the show themed drinks they come up with & the food is pretty good as well. They do an excellent job of getting you in & out before showtime (so long as you show up at the times they say). The service is always fast & friendly.

    Rotating cocktails based on recent performances
    Glen L.

    Honestly, a fun, classy vibe. For most people, this is a place you would only come to before or after a show at the Phoenix Theatre. But if you lived in downtown Phoenix, it's really a place I would consider coming to for a glass of wine or cocktail. On that note, the Phoenix Theatre offers a monthly package that costs $39 and includes unlimited performances, etc. You also get a 20 percent discount at ArtBar & Bistro. Again, if you lived nearby, it is something to consider! I found the bartenders to be friendly and accessible. They were happy to give suggestions (hilarious when one recommend the brownie and another the Key lime cheesecake; go with the cheesecake!) and worked fast. If you are coming for a performance and want to get a seat, I would recommend arriving at least 45 minutes early. It is a great place to people watch and can extend your evening out. Once the show is about 30 minutes away, the bar gets slammed and there will be a queue to order (no table service, counter service only). Pro tip: you can pre-order drinks for intermission which will save time. If you are coming for food, note that they shut down the kitchen about 45 minutes before the show (a bit odd I felt, but it is what it is). The most expensive food here is $13. The menu isn't innovative but there should be something for everyone with offerings from mozzarella sticks to a grilled chicken BLT. I only ordered dessert and at $6, I didn't feel ripped off. There is a concession in the main lobby that sells some small snacks and drinks but nothing substantial and no booze. I was expecting the prices to be outrageous but they were decent, if not outright fair. Cocktails were in the $10 range and I loved the creativity that was put into the menu. The Hadestown Press was a blend of pomegranate vodka, club soda, and Sprite which was refreshing. They also usually have a rotating cocktail that is related to the performance (am guessing "Roxy's Revolver" emerged when Chicago was in town). Several types of wine are available both by glass and bottle as is prosecco. At $10-12 for a glass, it feels fair. You are able to take your drinks to the theatre.

    THE place to grab a drink before the show! Oh, and dinner is served as well!!

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    Perfect spot to grab a quick bite before the show. The prices are perfect, the taste of the food is de want and ambiance is great.

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    Nice place for a meal before the show. Very limited menu but the food is good. Atmosphere is nice and we sat outside in the garden area

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    Sat outside which is beautiful. Great place to stop before the show or to have a glass of wine

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    Trophy Room - I usually do not post bathroom pictures, but this one was very unique with numerous antlers overhead.

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    4.2(149 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    What a unique experience! We've been to the train bar in Arcadia before and when we saw a collab…read morewith chilte we had to check it out. We got to wren and wolf around 7:10 and they had our "tickets" for us. When we got in front of carry on, we were the first ones in line. We expected to get on sooner because the tickets said 7:30 but I guess the time to actually go inside, not when takeoff is. We sat down and got welcome drinks and peanuts. About 10 minutes after they started to take drink orders. I'm a lightweight so I didn't get anything but my husband got the chilte collab drink. It tasted a lot like tomato and was super unique. The tuna tostada was great alongside the pepper on the side. We then got mole which was the star of the show. The mole was so unique and spicy, I'd never had a mole like that before. The flight was 4d in that it moved like a real airplane. They then come around for martini cart service. They shake it in front of you so we had to try the dirty martini togarashi. It was super unique and perfectly salty. We then got the chilte taco which was good but nothing special. The dessert however was amazing! It tasted like a cheesecake. We then "landed" - it was faster than I thought, as it's 1.5 hours but settling in and getting everyone inside takes a while. The bathroom was a cool airplane looking bathroom, but huge. The downside was that it was quite pricey, and the train bar has a booking cost but it goes to your drinks so I'll likely do that before coming here again.

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