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    Don Woods' Say When

    4.1 (169 reviews)
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    Mini pizzas
    Jacqueline C.

    At the Say When Rooftop Bar, we enjoy the complementary cocktail. Not sure what it was but it was delicious with passion fruit and vodka. The service was not so good. Our food ended up at another table and vice versa. When we got the Mini Pizzas, they were very tasty and a great little snack between lunch and dinner.

    Katalina I.

    Cool-retro roof top bar offering a big selection of beautiful IG worthy drinks. Prices are great and they have seating both inside and outside with some great views of DT Phoenix. Loved the friendly staff, delicious drinks and yummy food. The bar is very nice and I loved the aesthetic. A super chill place to hang out for happy hour or date night.

    Kristen S.

    Came up for a drink and small appetizer. We were greeted immediately by Louis. He started one of the gas fireplaces for us since it was a little chilly. The Brie appetizer was really good and came out quick. The views are beautiful from this top floor bar.

    Social hour drink
    Jenn R.

    Cool little rooftop bar. Inside seating & outside seating. Service was just fine - you get a free drink until 6pm for the social hour if you're staying at the hotel. However, if you ask for another drink after that, it's $10. A little pricey for what ya get, but es ok. This would be a nice place for a date night pre-drink, but idk if I'd plan a whole night there.

    Alex W.

    Came here recently for happy hour with a few friends. I recall seeing it's opening on TV in the last few years. Don Woods was in fact a real person, a Phoenix real estate guru in the 1950s whose office was nearby.... and enjoyed a good cocktail. The space is even neater in person albeit a little smaller than I expected. You can sit inside or outside. For a short (three-story) rooftop, you get some nice views, especially of Camelback to the east. It's definitely got chill/laid back vibes from the decor, music, and views. Our server was nice, she gave us recommendations based on our own drink preferences. Round one for me was the Escapade which was basically a vodka cranberry, but elevated. Liked it but wanted something else for round 2. I ended up going with the Julius R Harvey (an alcoholic orange julius), that had more ice than I liked. Tasty though! Because of the relatively small space, it's more of a cocktails/light bites menu for before/after dinner. We didn't end up getting anything to eat - that will have to come on my next visit. Service was hit or miss I think due to not giving the staff assigned sections. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area.

    Daniel and Bella
    Ross P.

    Daniel and Bella are the most amazing people ever. And the atmosphere is insane. And the chicken is clucking

    Phoenix Skyline in the background
    Joash O.

    Say When is an absolute delight to have in Phoenix. It's a nice escape from Downtown without having to drive all the way to Scottsdale. I like coming here after dinner just to hangout with friends and grab drinks. The ambiance is laidback but refined. Don't mistake a laid back vibe for poor service. The servers here really know their stuff and will make sure you're taken care of properly. Avoid coming here if you're hungry, it's food menu is extremely limited and will make a dent in your bank account. Just come here for drinks and great views of the Phoenix skyline in the background.

    Views!!! Just wow!
    Tina H.

    Loved this place! Host and waitress we had tonight were incredibly kind - sorry didn't catch their names! We were short on time but loved our cocktail and we tried the deviled eggs app which was absolutely delicious! Views here are incredible! We will be back for sure!

    Candy orange and the froth is vegan(no egg) which was good for us. My lady is allergic.
    Aaron W.

    Haven't been in awhile and they revamped the menu. Good for them but sadness for those who loved the dreamsicle!(ie: MYWIFE) good news though this is still one of the best rooftop bars in AZ and absolutely the best we have been too! Wifey enjoyed the Un Espresso and I tried the white Negroni which was fire. Great news is despite the redo on the simpler menu it's still amazing and even better news is the staff is one of the friendliest you will find if not the friendliest anywhere. Daniel the manager came out and personally made us feel like we were the guest honor. You gotta come back or try for the first time.

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    Desiree F.

    Great views! And a super friend staff who will eager to share the signature cocktails for happy hour! I chose the Kentucky Buck, which was refreshing and a perfect compliment to a perfect evening of sunset views!

    Drinks

    Really cute and romantic bar too bad bar tender in the picture wasn't so welcoming what's so ever. Drinks were delicious but even then prob wouldn't come back even thought I been wanting to try this place out for a really long time.

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    Yes, but keep in mind there wait staff is not experienced and wait times and correct drink orders are the main concern … best to go elsewhere if you want good food, service and friendly staff.

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    Carry On

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    4.2 mi

    Surprise Father's Day gift to go on a "flight" from NY to Tokyo. This was such a cool experience…read more I'm an airplane junkie so going back in time in a vintage plane was awesome. The vibe is intimate and the staff was amazing. The food was good; my wagyu was cooked nicely but my wife's was a bit overdone. The peanuts pack some heat so they were a bit too spicy. This is a cool date night experience and you get wings, like the old days.

    WOW. An elevated, 90-minute-long immersive cocktail experience worth every penny…read more In short, you either sign up on Sunday for a link to RSVP on Monday OR RSVP anytime before your event during the week, pending availability at that time. "First Class Seating" is $25 person for admission, a Welcome Cocktail, House-Made Wasabi Peanuts, and a sweet treat. "Captain's Club" is $100/person for admission, a Welcome cocktail, 2 craft cocktails of your choice and 4-course light bite menu featuring King Crab Dumplings, Mini Salmon Lox Bagel, Japanese A5 Wagyu Skewers, New York Style Cheesecake" Additional food/drinks are also available for purchase separately. There are table options to seat up to 2 or 4 people for $50 and $100, respectively. As I was in a party of 2, I cannot speak to if you must purchase a full table as a party of 1 or pay your individual fare but potentially be seated with another party of 1... My partner and I RSVP'd for a Thursday 7:30pm flight from NYC to Tokyo. Per our email, we were instructed to arrive about 15 minutes early to pick up our flight tickets from the downtown restaurant Wren & Wolf. Spoiler alert: Carry On is a speakeasy attached to the back of the restaurant. After picking up your ticket, you walk around the corner to the large orange "plane" door, which opened punctually at 7:30pm to start our experience. We gave our flight attendants (the staff was indeed wearing flight attendant uniforms) our tickets at the front desk, and were given free Carry On pins before being escorted to our table. Despite being a Thursday evening There were overhead announcements and even windows playing animations emulating a real flight experience from take-off to landing! The interior is gorgeous, from the furnishings to the lighting. Craftily, there are many mirrors inside to create the illusion of a larger space. The menu emulated an in-flight menu, with food and drinks based on the trip's theme! We ordered an additional drink each and an onion dip that were all creatively crafted and delicious! All in all, Carry On is the perfect date night or girl's night experience. While it might not be in most people's price range for a casual night out, it is definitely worth trying for a special occasion if possible. I would love to go back and am looking forward to the next destination's theme!

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    Great spot to go have a drink with friends. I'd heard about this place but never been. Easy to miss…read moresince it's a bit tucked away. You can only catch the thunderbird sign on the front window. This place is such a nostalgic place/ the retro walls, the wooden panels, the decorum and games, the lighting, everything. Bob Ross was playing on the television at the front, and the arcade games are classic. There are trophy's on the shelves and some cool "mature" trinkets sprinkled around. The guy behind the bar was swell. He was just chipper and jovial and it was great. I had a house marg (was on special for $7) and my friends had some Mantucky Cold Snacks. He said the crowd is usually such good vibes and that the place is well known for the patio in the back (I didn't get to peek outside before we left!) but I did see some warmers from the inside... seems like a nice wide open space to host groups. Made me happy to bee there with good friends. Will definitely be coming back.

    I've been to Thunderbird Lounge probably half a dozen times, usually on a Friday or Saturday when…read morethey have 80s retro music or a DJ. They host different themed events on the weekends, and there's usually no cover unless it's a special event. The vibe is laid-back with a retro dive bar feel, and I've noticed a mix of different types of people there, all seeming to have a good time. The back patio often turns into a dance floor when there's a DJ or music playing. Inside, the space leans heavily into the retro theme. There are a few arcade games, a retro-style phone booth, and a living room area that looks like something straight out of the 70s, which adds to the nostalgic atmosphere. Ordering drinks can be a bit hit or miss. The bar inside can get a long line, and there isn't waitstaff walking around taking drink orders. There is a small window connected to the bar where you can place drink orders, almost like an ordering window, which sometimes works better than waiting at the main bar. Parking can also be a bit of a challenge. There is parking in front of the establishment and in the same shopping center, and you can also park across the street. Just be aware that towing can happen in some areas, so it's worth paying attention to the signs.

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    Don Woods' Say When - cocktailbars - Updated June 2026

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