I am a total sucker for quaint bungalow style homes. (I used to own one, a Sears Bungalow, 1920.) So this adorable bar/lounge had me as soon as I walked onto the wraparound porch and into the front door. I could smell the character. This is a wonderful venue for a date, or, in my case, for a small group of friends to gather. It has ambiance and then some! You know that friend of yours who has the great cocktail parties? That is what it feels like here when the bartender asks for your order. No positioning to get to him, no yelling your order to him. He's right there...all for you. Wow. I am getting nostalgic here, so let me close with these couple of important details: 1) The wine selection was small but the wines were good, and 2) the cheese/cracker/olive food pairings were quite good. I left feeling that I had just had a wonderful experience. Interestingly, there is a bar/lounge in Raleigh, North Carolina that I still remember fondly, years later, because it gave me that same feeling. I cannot wait for the opportunity to return. read more

I love everything Bianco. I just went to PHX last week and ended up at Pizzeria Bianco twice - you may think of me as a bit crazy, but I tell you that in all my travels (Italy 3 times and living in NY), there is no better pizza. I enjoy the wait because of this place.. spending 2 hours drinking Peroni's, a bottle of the Green & Red and a plate of cheese is a great way to spend an evening, if you ask me. This place is also about as good as you can get for a date - just not a first one. Fair prices and a great atmosphere.. get there early if you want a seat inside and feel free to read the notes that people have written to each other on napkins inside the small table in the corner of the front room. read more

Well, once you hear that you have a 3.5 hour wait for pizza next door, this would seem like the logical place to go to wait it out. And it definitely was. Delicious wine, new beer for the boys to try, and a yummy food plate all equaled a great experience! Service could have been a tad bit more attentive, but it was busy and we weren't that concerned. Oh yes, and the secret drawer.... :) read more

I love the feeling of bar bianco. It's a small historic house right next to Pizzeria Bianco where you can hang out and play chess or checkers (They have a couple of sets on the tables inside) and wait for your name to be called to go into the main restaurant. It's got a cozy feeling, and is a really great place to enjoy a glass of one, or a fresh pint with friends before the main meal. They have some pretty good starters here as well. Last time I went I shared the olive bowl (green and black olives with herbs), candied pecans, and cheese tray. All of which were quite tasty. The service is great here, and I always look forward to going to pizzeria bianco, because we usually make a stop here at the bar first! read more

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I love this place! Talk about the service, the amazing food and the cozy ambiance! There is nothing about this place that is not fabulous. Order anything you want and you will love it! read more

If Bar Bianco wasn't dominated by the presence of its immediate neighbor, with its giant international cache, then this bar would have the most outrageous ratings for a Valley bar. It really doesn't get any more quaint than Bar Bianco, with their converted early-century brick house, hardwood floors, candlelit alcoves, and old-world porch. Its great to see people just lounging without being in any sort of hurry to escape anywhere. This is possibly the rarest sight in Arizona. Moreover, there is a balance of young and old, spread throughout its interior foundations and its courtyard like a discharged honeybomb. When you take a moment to realize the history behind the square, you sense that the mood probably hasn't changed very much in an entire century. Being able to look to your acquaintances in closely neighboring restaurants and bars within Heritage Square gives a really cool sense of cultural and social community; this being the second rarest sight in Arizona. Additionally, Bar Bianco makes it a habit to serve savory and rare-ish wines, my favorite being the locally produced Dos Cabezas Sangiovese. The price of a bottle is pretty reasonable, although if you wait to order a bottle at The Restaurant, it is priced cheaper for some reason. Bar Bianco also used to serve Quilmes beer from Argentina, but apparently discontinued this practice. I've been here as both a subservient to Pizzeria Bianco, but also as a leisurely drinker respite from the binds of pizza, and I must say that its one of the most underrated drinking spots in the Valley. read more

Expertly crafted drinks with very interesting flavors. Prices are definitely in line with the quality. A limited menu of snacks.

A cool bar in a cute little historic house. A nice place to get a drink while you're waiting to get into Pizzeria Bianco next door, but I would probably go here even if I wasn't waiting for pizza. They have very limited food options -- I think I heard they have a small cheese board, but not much else. But if you want a beer or a glass of wine in a quaint, laid-back atmosphere, this is your place! read more

Cherry sour draft beer is not really good specially if you have an empty stomach. Bartender guy with beard is not friendly, or does he has a rude thing with colored people because when I asked whats a whistle pig because i am not a liquor drinker he kinda said something and turned his back away but when a white couple sat next to me tonight at the bar he gladly entertained their question about a canned beer. Rude rude rude. Well you know what karma comes around. read more

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We tripped upon this on the way to Rose and Crown...and thought we would stop here due to all the TV coverage we've seen. We walked in and we were greeted by a nice young man, but then it went downhill from there. Bar area is super small - seats 6 at the bar and 4 other seats in the corners. . THE MALE BARTENDER DID NOT BOTHER TO ACKNOWLEDGE US....we couldn't figure that out. I had to make the long two step walk to the bar to order my drink because he didn't offer. I think we would have had better service to sit outside on the porch. Finally got an appetizer menu from the FRIENDLY greeter busboy. The cheese plate is misnamed as it had more raisins and almonds than cheese.....crostini was too hard and fell apart if you tried to spread the cheese on it. Overall, we do not recommend this establishment. read more

Hm, didn't realize Bar Bianco had their own review page. http://www.yelp.com/biz/pizzeria-bianco-phoenix#hrid:PvdncjR2V1mDcLIPIGJ73Q In short, awesome rustic feeling re-purposed house, smoking hot bartender woman, relaxed and comfy country style patio, and delicious Four Peaks on tap. read more

There will be a wait at Pizza Bianco, and I mean a wait... and yes, it is worth it! So go here for drinks as you to prepare for a pizza masterpiece... Bar Bianco. It's right next door across the lawn like the perfect neighbor we all wish we had. A chill and relaxing place, like having beer and wine at a good friend's quaint and warm house equipped with a fireplace, paintings, hardwood floors, dim lighting and great music! It definitely will help pass the hours you could wait for the pizza (pizza that I would book a flight to Phoenix for). Just make your night about the complete experience and throw all caution about time out the window of Bar Bianca! Just writing about this has me checking flight times! read more

I love the rustic charm of this house turned restaurant/bar. I've only been in the house on the right, with the bar. I think there's two? I didn't really get a chance to look, I just kept hearing the bartender mention something about people waiting next door, or maybe outside? I don't know, but my first impression was that it was definitely a hidden gem! It's dark and romantic and mysterious and charming... haha! I will definitely return at some point since I only popped in to wait on someone. I would love to try their food and see what all I missed. While I was at the bar I had the Goat Cheese Crostini plate, which came with a side of olives, and I do have to say were SOOOO salty, my gosh! I couldn't eat them... and they had pits! Which would have been nice to know. I feel that most people would assume they don't and would just bite into them, ouch! That might not usually be a problem, but I have braces. Lol. Anyways... I'm a fan! Two thumbs up! read more

Bar Bianco shows how fresh ingredients make all the difference. I never mind waiting for the excellent pizza served next door, at Pizzeria Bianco, because it is always a treat to order some appetizers here. I love the cheese platter because not only are both the cheese and bread excellent, but the additions like raisins and nuts are delicious too. Even though you may think that you need to go into Pizzeria Bianco with an empty stomach so you can have as much pizza as possible, it would be a mistake to not try some of the amazingly fresh and tasty things off the Bar Bianco menu. read more

I don't go here to wait for a table at Pizza Bianco, I go here because I love the atmosphere and beverage selection. The wait staff is super friendly. Charming, but not too in-your-face. It is very small and very quiet- you can fit maybe 8 people at most at the bar top. It's basically a house. The beer selection- good local selections. Not a ton, but they had the Oak Creek Amber and some random bottle with a Greek forum illustration on it. It was delicious, just can't remember what it was. What won me over was oddly enough, the rice pudding. Just get it. It's a treat to come here and I can't wait to return! read more

Charming! I was delighted to find out there wasn't a two hour wait to get served here, unlike next door. *!!rawr!!* Having a bar next door to an insanely busy and popular restaurant where the wait is usually 2+ hours (under the Arizona sun) makes this place essential. Drink a beer or some wine and contemplate if you want to spend a good chunk of your evening waiting in line for a table. I'm only in Arizona for family trips, so there's nothing wrong with waiting in line, passing the time people watching, and maybe getting a little drunk. I don't have any place I need to be. Minor complaint: I wish they served pizza inside. read more

Like pretty much every customer, we were in Bar Bianco while waiting for a seat in Pizzeria Bianco. Some people view it as a scam, but I see it as a brilliant part of the experience set up by the owner. You can wait outside in the heat, go somewhere else for a while, or you can chill at a historic house in Heritage Square and have a drink or a small bite. My fiancé and I found a little spot at the corner of the bar. She ordered an organic cider which came in a massive bottle. For $7 she got two glasses worth of booze. I'll take that deal. I tried some organic micro brew beer some oregon (I don't recall the name), which was also delicious. Prices aren't bad, especially when you consider they can easily gauge all the customers waiting to get into the restaurant. The selection is fairly limited, but I would even recommend Bar Bianco as a place to spot just have a drink in a cool spot (so long as you have an excuse to be downtown when you do). read more

Although most people come here while they are waiting for a table at Pizzeria Bianco, this is a great little wine bar that's worth a visit any time you're downtown. The interior is very homey and on nice evenings the chairs/tables on the front porch are great for sipping wine and people watching. The apps are great, the bartenders and servers are friendly and they've got a pretty good selection of wines and beers. $8-9/glass of wine and $4-6 for beer if I remember correctly. Chris Bianco recently brought in a chess set and time flies by with a bottle of wine and a good game of chess. read more

Well whaddaya know, pizzeria bianco expanded the already charming bar next door into a full service cocktail experience... Amazingly crafted cocktails, beer and wine... even if you're not going to the pizzeria, this is an amazing spot in downtown phoenix... read more

Small space but great drinks. The bartender had great recommendations and helped me carry my drinks next door to their pizza place since I was ordering for my group. read more

This little off shoot of Pizza Bianco is quaint and a nice place to stop for one amazing antipasto!! Wow it had fabulous marinated grilled veggies a la broccoli, asparagus, tomatoes, and squash... The bartender was amazing!! The beer selection is good, both drafts and bottles. The wine list looked good too! I had wanted to order from pizza bianco, but they don't do to go orders... So that's not good?!! Parking is... Well pretty non-existent but the valet is awesome, he saved my day! read more

Excellent way to ease the exquisite pain of waiting for a table next door at Pizzeria Bianco. Nice wine selection and great snacks to tease your appetite. Chuck is a top-notch wine guru, and Vishaka enchants with her poetic description of the cheese plate. read more

Cozy bar within steps of the best pizza in Arizona. Lots of the drinks on the cocktail menu were currently unavailable which was disappointing. The drinks we did have (Sonoran Cooler and Arizona Spring) we're fantastic! read more

Best way to pass the time for the infamous wait for Pizzeria Bianco. I had a great time with a friend here. It's a cozy place with a historical feel. Take a look in the drawers to find the visitors log and write something... even read some of what's been written. If you're going to be waiting for pizza... spend your time here. Have a great conversation, enjoy local brews, you won't regret it. Don't give this place impossible expectations ( you self proclaimed "foodies" are killing all the fun!)... enjoy this place. read more

Stopped by here after a light show at the science museum. This place felt a lot like Rainy street in Austin, TX. I absolutely loved the location, the atmosphere and design. The server was extremely nice. We got drinks and then ordered the chocolate cake. Oh my goodness the cake was delicious. I would recommend this place to anyone that wants a great place to grab drinks. read more

Absolutely adorable! This place made our 5 (yep you heard it here...5) hour wait much more enjoyable. I think it we had to sit in the same building as the pizzas were being made and had to smell the delicious aroma of others pizzas for 5 hours, I may have gone nuts. Bar Bianco was relaxed and had everything anyone could ask for while waiting for your meal. We loved the Arizona wine and enjoyed a tasty plate of cheese and meat while lounging in the cozy chairs in the corner. Not only is this bar a great 'waiting room' before Pizzeria Bianco, but I would consider coming here just to relax and have a drink. Cheers! read more

They have a small, but respectable beer menu. Friendly gent at the bar, and a very cozy atmosphere. But..let's be honest. No one is coming here for the beer menu, decor, or friendly staff. You're boozin' up waiting for the damned delicious pizza next door. read more

We were forced to come here since we had an estimated two hour wait for Pizzeria Bianco located next door. They have a selection of wine & beer. I loved the moscato but it was $10 for a glass. Beer selections are much more affordable. The ambience is really cute and wasn't crowded. We ordred 1 appetizer which was the crostini. It was SOO small for $6. Two pieces of bread & four olives. Definitely not share-worthy. This is a good place to go with long-lost friends since you'll be waiting at least 1 hour if not more for pizza next door. read more

Easily the best bar in Phoenix. Amazing cocktails, chill vibe, authentic atmosphere. A welcome departure from the corporate bars downtown. Bar Bianco has soul. read more

This makes waiting in line for Pizzeria Bianco to open worth while! I haven't ever sat inside, but it looks really cute! I love that they serve cider, since I'm not a wine or beer drinker. The cider is pretty good, but very large! I almost wish it were smaller because it gets warm by the time I get towards the end of it because I'm a slower drinker. It also warms up quickly sitting outside in line waiting for the restaurant to open. The servers have always been pleasant and I would definitely recommend this place! read more

FABULOUS. Great and friendly staff, amazing atmosphere, and great drinks and desserts. Our bartender was Justin, and he was one of the best waiters/bartenders I have ever had. We went one night got a dessert, and he brought us a drink to pair it with. It was a perfect match and the rice pudding was so fabulous, we came back THE NEXT NIGHT. Upon ordering the same thing, and asking some questions, he came out and introduced himself, told us about the special wine we'd been drinking, and gave us a lot more recommendations and was very knowledgable. All in all a great experience BOTH nights. read more

If you are looking for a cool, outdoor bar with things to do close by, look no further. Just blocks from the Saturday Flea Market, this quaint and relaxing bar has great appetizer options as well as a great cocktail menu. read more

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The non-hipster partially disabled old farts raided Bar Bianco on a Saturday and were not discriminated against despite our being old enough to be the rest of the patrons parents or, in some cases, grandparents. A polite request to be the exception for table service (due to one of us on crutches and one a scooter user making schlepping drinks from the bar unwieldy) resulted in exceptionally fast service with smiles from the bartender and her bar back, a super fast guy who also loves movie trivia. Everyone loved their beverages and the selection of wines by the glass available, beers available, and the cheese plate we ordered for snacking. Definitely a fun vibe and a good place to relax with some interesting house cocktails on the menu as well, and not just for waiting your turn to be seated at Pizzeria Bianco. If you're going to the Arizona Science Center, I suggest you stop by for a beverage. read more

A fantastic spot to have a drink. The new, full bar has the BEST crafted drinks! I had the spicy hot chocolate, made with an ancho chile liqueur. It is the perfect cold weather drink. That and the hot spiced cider with black strap rum. Seriously.... They also had a fresh persimmon drink, made with whiskey. Whaaaaat? I'm so happy this place expanded their drink menu and hours. The liquor selection is phenomenal - don't bother asking for a Jack and coke. But they have so, so much more! Definitely go here! You won't be disappointed!! read more

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Cozy little bar. Right next to Pizzeria Bianco so perfect for getting a quick drink while waiting on reservations. A downside for both Bianco locales is the small beer list. IPA is not this menu's strong suit, nor is draft. They do have a couple of interesting cocktails though at very affordable rates. The best part of Bar Bianco is the fact that you can walk around in or out, sit on comfy, house-like chairs, or just hang in the bar area, all in one little restaurant. Bar Bianco offers you the variety to experience your drink however you like. I could see this place getting crowded on weekends before eating for sure. I'm not sure if I would venture to Bar Bianco just for the drinks, but it is a tremendously fantastic addition to the pizza shop next door. read more

I attempted to go to Pizzeria Bianco the other night, and after putting my name on the list, my friend and I headed over to Bar Bianco for a few cocktails. They offer all the standard drnks and beer, but they also have snacks to keep you from dying of hunger during the long, long wait. Unfortunately, we tried to go on a super busy night, and we just couldn't wait any longer. So after a few cocktails (and an hour and a half of waiting with no end in sight), we cut out and went to a different restaurant. I would definitely recommend hanging out in this bar until you can get a table at Pizzeria Bianco, but be advised that Bar Bianco gets almost as busy as the restaurant! read more

I'm not really sure what to say about a place that, seemingly, only exists to keep patrons waiting for pizza next door from gouging each others' eyes out in a fit of starvation. I can say I appreciate that they don't try to do their own gouging, price-wise. We had a one-hour wait at Bianco's, and as I walked over with my friend, I said, let's check this place out, but if every drink on the menu is $10 we'll just go across the street to Rose and Crown. Thankfully, draft beers were about $5 and they had a good selection of local brews (Four Peaks) and imports (Stella). The wine selection had plenty of bottles but only a few options by the glass. They had apps too, that ranged from $5 to $15. We ordered the Goat Cheese Crostini ($5), which ended up being a rather small piece of toast but with a handful of black and green olives on the plate too. We split it between four girls and it was just enough to give us a taste without ruining our appetite for the delicious pizza to come. Though no silverware or plates came out with the app -- so we each had to really man-handle that piece to break off a bite. We all know each other quite well but would sure have been awkward on a date or with acquaintances. Service was so-so. Nothing bad, but nothing notable either, except that when we gave the server cash and two cards to split the balance between, we realized he ran one card twice and the other not at all. read more

Perfect place to hang out while you wait to eat some of the best pizza around. This spot has a nice IPA on tap and a decent wine list for my lady to choose from. Overall a night out at the Bianco spots is an evening you wont forget, unless you drink too much. haha read more

I can't say enough good things about the service here! Justin was amazing, our food and our drinks were paired by him. We will definitely be coming back here! I recommend the bread pudding for food. We had a couple of beers and the madeira, both were great. We waited here while our table for pizza was getting ready - I would come back just for Bar Bianco on its own! read more

Came In here with friends. Bartender was having a rough day or something. Asked for salt and she put it on the bar table. No napkin or anything ! I've never seen that anywhere. Ridiculous. What am I a dog? I want her to get the same service one day. Racism or something. I can't even explain how heated I am right now read more