Say When is on the rooftop of a boutique hotel on Camelback. The restaurant is aesthetically pleasing and has a great view of the downtown Phoenix. When I first read the menu, I was concerned and unimpressed, but I tried the Lime Leaf Highball and holy shit!!!!! The soda they use maintains its fizz better than any other soda I've ever tasted. It was amazing!! Down to the last drop it was still carbonated. Exceedingly refreshing! I tried a few other cocktails that were also great, but the Highballs are definitely the way to go! read more

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During our staycation we stopped in here for a night cap. I got the Harvey Orange Julius (I think that's what it was called). It was so delicious and comes with a candied orange piece as a garnish! read more

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1st time here but definitely not the last! Staff was very friendly and prompt. Beautiful city views, great music & drinks. The salmon dip was delish! Overall great experience! read more

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Drinks were creative and tasty. Welcome staff and host was very friendly. The bartender, not so much. She seemed preoccupied with other tasks even though only a few people were in the entire bar. So we only stayed for 1 drink. It just seems really hard to get friendly service most places in Phoenix. If the vibe isn't good, I'll go somewhere else. There are too many places to go. I'll probably try them again, especially since it's in my neighborhood, but I'm in no rush to go back read more

This place used to have an epic cocktail menu with so many awesome choices then they completely screwed it up by limiting their speciality cocktails to like 8 of them! I went here day one and it used to be spectacular and now the cocktail menu is meh at best! Tip: open your menu back up...this limited thing is poor form. read more

Wonderful! Great drinks and great views. Definitely will go back! Wait staff was nice read more

Super cool little spot, lots of options depending on your mood. Inside gives off a speakeasy vibe but the roof patio is my favorite when the weather allows it. Their spritzer spins are outstanding, so much so that I made a trip to Total Wine to try and duplicate. Cheers! read more

I came here again to give it another try. I just say it is a lot better as a spot to go for drinks after dinner. Service is good and the view is nice. Give it a try. Worth the effort. My wife loves it for date night. read more

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Went tonight at around 7pm waited about 20 mins to get seated, by a friendly hostess. Once inside we were completely ignored and watched two servers and the bartender just chit chatting and leaning against the bar, not once did they come over to assist, bring waters, or take orders. Got up and left after another 20 mins. More than half the roof and inside seating were empty. I understand if short staffed but if we're watching the minimal staff as it is just standing around and talking then what's the excuse at that point. Looked forward to coming here since this was our first time and to be honest I'm not impressed with the service in the least part and who knows if we'll be back. If you want good cocktails and great service try Little Rituals or the newly opened Rose Garden in downtown both have amazing aesthetic and customer service. read more

Luis is the reason I'll be back supper nice and was quick with everything definitely that guy ! I will be back!

Decent cocktail specials and service. It's on a rooftop but doesn't have a great view. Not a bad choice if the weather's nice though.

Come here a few times a year and the service has gotten worse and worse and more inconsistent every time I've been back... came here on a Saturday night and there were maybe 6 other patrons in the bar, so a relatively quiet night. I walked in, sat down with my group of 5 in a booth. I waited about 10 minutes and nobody came to take my order so I walked up and ordered at the bar. Not a big deal, but a bit annoying considering the servers usually come to your table to take orders. Be clear on consistency on how you want to get drinks handled... waitress came up to our table later and my friend ordered another drink. It was never delivered, it was kind of funny because my group were joking that the drink would never arrive right after he ordered it lol. And of course it was never made. When we were closing out, we mentioned the drink never arrived and waitress made a remake with the slightest bit of attitude that we should have come up to remind them about the order... what? How do you mess this up on a slow night? Menu has changed quite a bit over the past year or so and not necessarily for the better. Love giving places chances to improve but not sure about Don Woods anymore... read more

This is one of those reviews I hate to write simply because this place is so cool I hate to share. But share I must. Here's the backbeat: Don Woods was a prominent 1950's Phoenix developer who 'loved a good cocktail!' I've been told this property was re envisioned by his granddaughter as a retro boutique hotel that includes a nice pool out front that is well protected from Camelback Road with cabanas and a very nice poolside tiki style bar that I've also been to and the rooftop bar that is a real gem! So elevator to the 4th floor and a person greets you with the cocktail and food menu. I decided to instead walk around and get a feel for the place. The outside bar is lush and cozy, if heights are a problem for some folks don't worry here. You are nestled in while also open to enjoy the views. I sat down at the plush inside bar and the Staff were friendly and welcoming and encouraged us to go watch the sundown. There is also a nice area with booths, all new and plush. The design element is retro chic, I loved it immediately. The cocktails are superb! Mixed more like an apothecary than a bar. In house made Vermouth? Didn't know of such a thing? I had a Manhattan, a Negroni and a Ghost Of Mamie Taylor. Haha, all were excellent! So why didn't I give Don Woods Say When a rare 5 Star? It was a close call but, their days and times seem a bit limited, they are open 4pm to either midnight or 1am only 4 days a week. I'm not sure why but I would enjoy more hours and days. And while they have some very nice food offerings it is a limited menu. Those aren't really complaints, I love this place and will go back! I think you should too! read more

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Staff do not wear masks as stated in general page info. Hip-hop Music was a bit too loud for background music. Waitstaff appeared very relaxed and taking their time with service although behind the bar was busy processing orders. Food presentation did not include utensils nor napkins, which arrived ten minutes after requested. Drinks are interesting recipes similar to what you might find at other eclectic places. Great use of the hotel rooftop with nice views. read more

Eh. Not sure if we just got a bad seat and caught this place on a bad night but it was a big let down. I love Lylo so I had high hopes for this place. Our table was dark and dingy and not in a cool way, in a stale way. Ambiance was a zero where we sat, no decor, plants, views, colors lolz just a brown wall. Two people ordered beer (boring I know hah) one server brought out one of the canned beers, opened and poured it in a cold glass and then handed it to my friend. A few minutes later a different server brought out the other beer and just plopped the unopened can in the glass and handed it to my other friend, didn't say anything or even make eye contact! Haha It was very strange. So yeah, it wasn't the best experience. I'll probably go back a second time to give it another chance because sometimes you just catch a place on a bad night ‍ read more

Finally convinced my friends to stop here for drinks. Unfortunately we didn't get a chance to use the rooftop since they were having a private event at the time but the inside was very nice. The staff was great and our waiter even recommended her go to drink. It wasn't on the menu but we got the most delicious watermelon margaritas. I can't wait to go back and have drinks on the rooftop next time. read more

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Had a fantastic Sunday night at Don Woods'. Daniel and the staff were fantastic and made us feel very welcome. The ambience was perfect for a date night and the salt and vinegar chips are a must. Looking forward to my next visit. read more

Luis was absolutely amazing! Perfect service and a good smile, baby. The new menu is phenomenal and very fall inspired. Bring your mom and your girls here. It's worth it!!!!!! read more

Ended up here for a drink as we waited for a dinner reservation at a restaurant near the new Rise hotel. The bar has a fun ambiance and great rooftop view. Waiters were very knowledgeable about the drinks and gave us detailed recommendations based on our flavor pallets. Cocktails were a little pricy but very picturesque if you're looking for a special treat. read more

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Luis was the best damn server - 10/10 definitely recommend for a girls night. Food was great for snacks!

I stayed at the Rise Uptown boutique hotel that is below the Don Woods' Say When rooftop bar so it was very very convenient. My friend and I had 2 off menu margaritas. I had passion fruit and my friend had watermelon. Both were great! We're so grateful to the server for letting us know the off menu items because we weren't big fans of the drinks on the menu. We saw the reviews on the small plates so we knew there wasn't going to be too much variety for food but a wider variety of late night snacks would have been great. The view is phenomenal so I wish we could have been up there for sunset on our last night. The decor is also super modern and fun. I will definitely be going back. read more

Great place. If you get a chance sit on the patio for the views and cozy firepits. We didn't try the food since we only came for drinks but they were very well made. The prices are pretty consistent with other downtown spots, and the staff appeared to be a tad short staffed but I think that's normal pandemic staffing concerns. Just be patient, and enjoy the ambiance read more

This bar is top notch. They had a great drink menu, the friendliest staff, and some nice bites. One of the best things though, is the indoor ambience. And the rooftop views are good too. The most important thing at a bar is the drinks. Don Woods has some unique drinks created by their mixologists. They also have some local beers which I really appreciate. Their drinks are fun to order an even more fun to drink. I recommend The Ghost of Mamie Taylor. In order to get those good drinks you need good service. I can honestly say this is some of the friendliest staff I have encountered. They made the experience so much fun. They really knew the drinks, they weren't afraid to share their opinion on what they liked, and they were very attentive. They have a limited menu for food. But everything we had was good. We enjoyed the Chips and dip (not salsa), cheeseboard, and olives. My favorite part is the look inside Don Woods. It's a throwback to old style bars with a classy feel. They have high back booths, Low lighting, and gold etched mirrors. The whole place just has a cool vibe. We could've stayed inside the whole night, but instead we made two reservations. One for inside, and two hours later one for outside. We ended up outside around 930, which was perfect time to get some great views of downtown without being too hot. There was a slight breeze and their misters kept us just right. If you're in North Central Phoenix, go check out Don Woods. You won't be disappointed. read more

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I've been wanting to check out this bar for some time now! I'm so glad my friends and I did on a Friday night! The ambiance on the rooftop was so cozy with the comfy chairs and fire pits and the view of the city was awesome! The service was prompt & friendly as well. The manager even came over a few times to check on us. She was amazing! We only had cocktails and we all tried multiple different ones. They were all amazing! Love the unique custom cocktails. My favorite was the Grand Nacional. It had mezcal and was topped with lemon sorbet. Such a fun drink! I also tried the Venetian spritz and the Escapade. Both equally tasty as well. My friends favorite was the whiskey tart! Can't wait to come back for a staycation and to hangout at this rooftop bar! read more

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Amazing time, great service, Shelby and rest of staff treated our business group amazingly

We came here for a night out with friends. We ordered drinks and food. Everything was delicious. Luis was a great server! We had such a great time here at dinner! We will definitely be returning read more

Luis was so attentive and very kind. He offered to take pictures for the group and made us feel so welcomed. I highly recommend this establishment and this server! read more

Came to this bar a couple of times and it's usually ok, very disappointed the customer service is awful! Stayed for an hour or so each drink took about 20 mins to make when it wasn't that busy and there were 3 "children" just standing there on their phones not checking up on us or anything. Had to call a different server to take out order because ours was just standing there on her phone texting and didn't even bother to check on us and we were waiting for the server to come around never did had to get up and ask to close the bill. I have given a couple tries just to see if it gets better but it doesn't. Very disappointed hope you guys hire some adults and not children and maybe some better customer service too this bar has great potential but not with the customer serve like that read more

Love the ambiance and decor! It is so cute here. Cozy little bar great service friendly staff. Unfortunately it was too hot when I came but the rooftop vibe is so cute and cozy! read more

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The ambiance at Don Woods is a must visit. The drinks were top notch and service is what you're looking for. Quaint place, so don't expect to be over crowded. You won't regret it. The salmon dip is a must try! read more

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We had been to this bar once before and had a good experience. Last night was not good at all. We arrived at the bar, where there was completely open seating at the bar and most tables. We ordered our drinks and after 30 minutes of waiting decided to leave. I looked at the bar to see if anyone was working on our order and there were no glasses queued up and the bartender was standing there doing nothing. In the meantime, the bar had filled up and everyone had a drink in front of them. Was this a case of ageism (we were older than most) or just pathetic service? There are so many good bars in Phoenix that we don't need to try again at this one. read more

Was really bummed. I was so excited to enjoy this place and was never once served at my table except for closing out. My friend had to go up to the bar (we were at a table) every time to get a drink. I also got salt and vinegar chips that took almost an hour to arrive. Underwhelmed by the experience. read more

We came for my dad's 65th birthday with some extra people in our party and Al the GM wouldn't let us have seats for 2 more people even though there is a restaurant full of empty chairs. read more

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We had a fabulous time at the rooftop and late night swim at the Rise . Thank you again to the General Manager Matt . You are amazing read more

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If you're staying in the Rise Uptown hotel in Downtown Phoenix or near the area then come check this spot out if you want rooftop bar vibes. I'll be honest - I thought more of a "turn-up" vibe but it was very mellow and laid back. As a younger adult I didnt expect it to be like that. My girlfriend and I checked this spot out after dinner and before going to our room. We only ended up ordering 1 round as we were getting tired. Visiting from NYC! read more

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Enjoyed this wonderful cocktail lounge while doing a staycation at the attached hotel. Service was fantastic, drinks were amazing and the house made chips are a must! read more

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This is the best roof top bar in Phoenix. The cocktails are elevated and perfected by the bartenders Sergio and Justin. Our service was phenomenal! Hannah and Jeremy really know how to make you feel comfortable and are happy to answer any questions if the menu feels intimating. HIGHLY RECOMMEND read more

My boyfriend and I were staying in the hotel for his 30th bday so we decided to pass by this bar. Where do I begin.... From the moment we entered Sergio was super outgoing and welcoming. He even recommended other places to visit nearby. The cocktails were delish. The set up of this place is so retro. I wish there was one in Miami!!! Thank you Sergio, Devin, Jeremy & Alby for your hospitality!!! read more

Amazing drinks and appetizers. The staff was friendly and fun and I will definitely be returning...in cooler weather!! I would have loved to have given this establishment 5 stars except the air conditioning was barely operating. At least that's how it felt. We had to leave sooner than I would have liked because both my husband and I were literally sweating through our clothes. It was unbearable! Granted the weather has been hotter than usual but we were hoping to sit and enjoy the amazing ambiance of the bar area and have another drink but just couldn't stand it any longer. Looking forward to returning in the winter months unless I hear that that the A/C is working better. read more

I Always have passed by and never stopped in . Intimate rooftop bar with a great selection of beverages .The menu does have some food options not intended for dinner .Never the less I had the cheese board . If your looking for a place with good drinks and a view this is a place to checkout . read more

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