Sunny's may not have the recognition as a cocktail bar but I need to say this - these are the most…read moreinventive and creative cocktails in the valley. The Oaxaca Asada- perfectly savory and balanced- wow. Pornstar Highball- crushable- all the flavors of a pornstar martini but so delicious and more approachable. Monsoon Season- spicy clarified mai tai- loved that you could specify the spice level. Garrett and Kenzey went above and beyond with service. I also got to try the strawberry fernet and Anna's play on a daiquiri and her exquisite bramble shot. Everything was thoughtful- balanced and above and beyond in the flavor department. It's nice to see this bar crank on a busy Saturday. I cannot wait to be back and try more cocktails. Truly pushing the boundaries and the cocktails truly were the best I have tried in the past two years in Phoenix. Keep it up Sunny's - I will be back ASAP.

This is an awesome little dive bar. It's the kind of place where the neighborhood gathers, as we…read moresaw a couple of regulars that the staff knew right away. It is the Halloween theme of Psycho Killer Cocktail Club pop-up. There were skeletons throughout, Barnes wire across the ceiling, a large screen showing an old movie, and the walls are covered in vintage posters. There is a pool table and an 8 screen TV showing old movies. We ordered a Crime of Passion and two Buried Alives. Both were good, especially the Buried Alive. Int was like boozy chocolate milk with Oreo cookie crumbs. Delish! It's did take a bit for someone to come to our table, and we watched people who came in after is get served before we even had sometime take our order. All in all, this is a great little place to hang out.

We stopped here on our way to the Grand Canyon for a snack. The food came out so fast and had great…read moreflavor. Our favorite part was the service. Our server Mason explained to my 8 year old son the menu perfectly and checked in regularly. My son even asked to go back on our way back and asked to see mason personally. He was fantastic. I hope to visit again soon!

The bartender Jordan was amazing! So personable and friendly! The vibes were great. The music was…read moredifferent genres but so fun and fitting. Definitely will come back due to the amazing service. Give her a raise!

Vibes. And chill. Bartenders are great drinks and delicious. Food is definitely something to note…read more10/10 The staff is amazing truly some of the sweetest nicest friendly bartenders in town

Very woke. Drinks are delicious. I mean that. I've never had…read morea bad drink here and if you're lucky enough to score a seat at the bar the bartenders earn their right to be total snobs because they know what they are doing. Art cool and interesting. Mix of people enjoy this bar. Maybe for the PICKLE PIZZA!! Server is great too young man with bronze skin and no hair... I love him. Can't remember name. Pool darts and board games. Bathroom situation pretty weird. Doors don't lock or maybe they do but every time I'm here I walk in on someone ohgoodness

Had a great time at this place! Very eclectic crowd. Bikers which shouldn't surprise given the…read morename, regulars and strangely some sorority girls. Fun time, good prices, strong drinks and a fun bartender. Check this spot out!

Dive bar in the middle of Arcadia…read more First off - they have photo hunt, IYKYK. Classic game from 2000's, very hard to find these days. They also have 1 pool table and karaoke on Tuesday Nights. Lots of locals here and it's a nice change from all the high end bars around, service was good. Bathroom were okay, single bathroom for men and single bathroom for women.

The Swizzle fo shizzle. Finally made it to the Swizzle Inn. Been on my list of bars to go to for a…read morewhile. Seemed like a steady flow of patrons coming and going. Divey for sure. I liked it. I didn't have any problems getting served and the staff was friendly enough. Had a couple Church Music IPAs. Diamondbacks game was on which was nice. Id recommend the place.

I do love the Swizzle! As I mentioned before, drinks are strong and cheap. They also have a good…read moreselection of tequila and whiskey -- so that is appreciated. This last time I went to Swizzle it was on a Saturday night and I didn't get there until 10pm and it was off the chain with no where to park or sit. When people get talking it is really loud inside and you can't hear the touchtunes. People were getting wild and that was super fun. There was a also a little food stand outside in the parking lot, which is really good for a bunch of drinking folks!!

Had a fantastic Wednesday night, and a big reason was our server Max. From the moment we sat down,…read moreMax was friendly, attentive, and genuinely made the experience feel special. The recommendations were spot on, exactly the kind of insider knowledge that makes you feel like you're in good hands. Never had to wait for anything, and Max had a way of checking in at just the right moments without being intrusive. One of those servers who reminds you why going out is so much more than just drink. Will absolutely be back!

They had me at the name... though I will clear the air. There are no killer whales present at…read moreKiller Whale Sex Club. Nor is it a sex club. But, if you're looking for a really cool bar, KWSC is for you. I stopped by on a week day evening around 8:30 p.m. Located in Roosevelt Row, while there isn't parking, I found free parking on the street a few minutes away on foot. Ambiance (4.5/5): My type of spot. Dimly lit with a speakeasy vibe. There are eight or so seats at the bar, and the rest of your seating options consist of comfortable chairs and sofas. You'll see a lot of photos of people's bums on the walls lol. This is indeed part of the appeal. For free, if you would like, they will take a polaroid of your butt and memorialize you eternally on the walls. While I didn't do that, if that's up your alley, go for it. Service (2/5): This is the main area of improvement. After being seated, I was greeted promptly and got my first cocktail promptly. From there, things fell apart. I had to grab the bartender's attention to order my second drink and to close out. It was a week day and they weren't busy. And there were two bartenders. A lack of attentiveness. When I closed out, I noticed that the cocktails were both $2 more expensive than what was listed on the menu. When I inquired, I was told that the menus were outdated... umm what? If you're not going to re-print your menus, give people a heads-up when they arrive. I understand that most people won't notice, but this is deception. Food (N/A): I was on a liquid diet. If you're trying to eat here, all they have is snacks. The menu doesn't specify but I'm thinking it's probably chips or somethign like that. Drinks (4/5): A lengthy, and interesting, cocktail list. Similar to a speakeasy, you're going to see creativity and an interesting blend of flavors here. The most popular drink is Fuck Nazis. We're seeing a theme here. KWSC is an interesting spot. For various dollar amounts, you can get funny things outside of the polaroids of your bum. My first cocktail was great. My second one, a tiki drink, not so much. The menu said that there would be some flame action happening. It didn't. Just another example of the service falling short. If the service were better, Killer Whale Sex Club would easily be a five-star experience.

If you're in the mood for a dive bar with decades-old personality, bikini Lounge is just that spot…read more This tiki themed drinking hole has several generations of patrons. Service is always solid and the beer is cold.

What an unexpectedly fun night!…read more I honestly had no idea what I was walking into when a friend told me I had to check out Bikini Lounge because they know I'm drawn to all things eclectic. They were absolutely right. From the moment the friendly bouncer smiled and said, "Step right on in," I was hooked. Yoooow!! The first DJ was incredible. He was spinning all kinds of trip-hop, indie, electronic, and remix-style tracks that had everybody partyin'. It wasn't your typical dance music, but every song seemed to connect with somebody in the room. The crowd was incredibly diverse, and it was so much fun watching people of every age and style dancing and nobody cared. The second DJ, a younger woman, shifted the vibe a bit and leaned more toward a younger crowd. It wasn't quite my style, so I took that opportunity to grab a seat at the bar and do what I apparently do best... chat with complete strangers. I'm a talker, and thankfully they seemed just as happy to strike up a conversation. This isn't some fancy cocktail lounge, and that's exactly the point. It's authentic. There were people dancing at the bar, grooving in their booths, bouncing in their seats, and filling the dance floor with great energy. I came by myself, and within minutes a cool group of strangers invited me to squeeze into their booth like we'd all come together. That's the kind of place this is. At one point they even offered me a glass of beer from their pitcher. I politely declined (look at me making responsible life choices... sometimes), but then I realized almost everyone had pitchers! So I sauntered over to the bar. I did have to wait a bit; apparently chivalry doesn't extend to letting a woman cut the line, but once I reached the bartender, the service was fast and friendly. Every trip back to the bar was the same. No complaints there. As the night went on, the energy just kept building. Before I knew it, I was on the dance floor sweating, smiling, and dancing with complete strangers. After a while, I had to retreat to the patio just to catch my breath before heading back in for more. My ankles are still sore... and the glutes? Fuhgetabouttit! The best part of the night wasn't the music or even the drinks. It was the people. Every generation was represented. Every fashion style imaginable. Every personality. And somehow it all worked. There was this genuine sense of joy and community that you just don't find everywhere. If you're looking for polished and upscale, this probably isn't your spot. But if you want great music, a welcoming crowd, zero pretension, and one of those nights where you leave happier than you arrived... give Bikini Lounge a shot. I went in not knowing what to expect. I left wondering why I'd waited so long to go.

The "If you know you know" place to go. Great Happy Hour…read morespecials, bar food and friendly staff round off one of the oldest Phoenix drinking establishments to have a good time at Make sure Gabbi gets your drinks, she's totally the bestest!

If you're looking for a chill bar that potentially reminds you of someone's basement bar in the…read moreMidwest then little woody is it. Per the website, it's the second oldest continuously operating bar in Phoenix, formerly Mary's Place, The Great Escape and The Trail's End Tavern. There are 3 sections. When you enter is the main bar area with bar tops and plenty of open seating, to the left is that area with a basement bar vibe and 2 pool tables, and to the right is a game room type bar area. We came in with a large group after attending an event with Phoenix New Times to see bats, at the nearby bat cave. So our drinks were covered on that tab, however were limited to certain types of spirits and beers. I opted for a Japanese whiskey highball and a tequila Paloma. Then I bought a drink off the LW menu-- had "the degenerate" which is a pony bottle of miller high life & a shot of Montenegro. Enjoyed by those who have worked in the bar industry for sure. Service was fast and friendly even with our group size and the plenty of other people just hanging out at a bar on a Tuesday evening lol. They also serve food but we didn't eat this time. Little Woody is a sister concept to Nite Owl, where we are regulars. Makes sense that both places are cool, in their own way.

I love Kitty's! I come here often for the pool, cheap drinks, and great company. I've met some…read moreawesome people here. I love a dive bar and this is just that - no fancy frills or anything like that. Relaxed atmosphere, a homey vibe. The owner Mo is awesome!

Shoutout to Nick behind the bar!! He's one of the main reasons I keep coming back. He's friendly,…read moreremembers what people like to drink, and somehow manages to keep the whole bar running smoothly even when it gets busy. You can tell he actually cares about the place and the people in it. If you like laid-back dive bars with character and great bartenders, Kitty's is absolutely worth a stop. I'll definitely keep coming back.

Great place Debbie is my favorite bartender Caitlin is my favorite cook. Do you guys need to come…read moreand hang out!

Bartender on a break, owner Diana behind bar. Looked right…read moreat my buddy and I, ignored us, poured herself a drink, and walked away with her back to us. We got up from the bar stools at the bar, walked out the door. She has chased more bartenders away from that bar. than anyone ever before her. It's too bad that she is so horrible!