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Highball

4.7 (169 reviews)
Open • 6:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
Updated 1 month ago

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Moderate noise
Happy hour specials
Good for groups

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Evelyn C.

Extremely good experience! From the music, vibe and the drinks. The drinks can be a little lower but they are complex enough to where I can see why they charge that much. The living color drink was my least favorite. The service was nice and not pushy which I appreciated.

Nisha J.

Hidden gem! Decided to visit after our waitress recommended it at our dinner spot. I never knew it was there! The drinks are presented nicely and taste just as good. It's a small, quiet and calming vibe. The team is excellent and friendly. Def add to your list to check out!

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Christine N.

The ambiance, decor, and drinks are amazing here. Great date night spot. It's small/intimate setting makes for great place to catch up over drinks with friends or for a date. The bartenders are super friendly and quick. I ordered the Yuz About It, and it tasted amazing. I highly recommend if you love midori sour and melon flavors. I'd definitely go back again to try others.

Shana W.

Tried out this place with friends after a comedy show in Friday night. My friend had reservations for 2 and because we joined last minute, we had to wait a few minutes for something to become available. We sat in a cozy area that had sofas and an intimate setup. The staff were really friendly and nice and even had great recommendations for drinks. They had some popcorn that was homemade that was really good according to my friend. It was definitely a nice environment and a cool chill vibe. A hidden gem that I will be back to experience again.

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Jorey C.

Very cute place near downtown but there's an actual parking lot which is wonderful. You walk up some stairs and the bar is dimly lit and moody - not super large, there's bar seating and a few tables then two large couches. We made a reservation for 8 on a Saturday and we didn't need one - got a little busier closer to 10 but it didn't seem anyone was ever waiting for a table. I got the smooth criminal which is described as a blueberry parfait - I loved it. Great balance of sweet and tart and some creaminess on top. Quite strong but not in the way sense that I only tasted the alcohol. My boyfriend got the Lip Service which is described as juicy and crushable - it tasted like fruit punch, my boyfriend was a huge fan! We were asked to move over one table so they could make a four top and got free shots - very nice since it wasn't a big deal to move. I got a passion fruit shot - so strong again but still tasty - and my boyfriend got a white tea shot. Great place!

Fiorella M.

The drinks and appetizers were pretty good. Good ambiance and really friendly staff. :)

Kim H.

So glad I finally checked this place out and now I know why it was voted one of the best bars in North America. So many cocktails with ingredients I never heard of. I went with Crazy Never Dies which was pretty tasty - grapefruit repo, sherry, lime and some other ingredients. The shrimp remoulade was very flavorful and you had your choice of chips. Of course I got half and half. A spicy chip and a lime chip. So crunchy and full of flavor. I loved the vibe here, very cozy and the bartenders were non-stop making drinks.

Crazy Never Dies
Sarah A.

Have you ever been to Killer Whale in Roosevelt row? Well this place gives me that vibe but in a classy form. They have moody lighting, couch seating, table seating (great for dates) and my favorite, the bar seating! We got to see the bartender in action and see all the drinks come out. One person even ordered the elote popcorn which was massive! I wish I got that. I ordered the Crazy Never Dies cocktail. This was very fruity and tropical... think lime, pineapple, grapefruit, tequila, rum, and more. It may have had the most ingredients. I enjoyed it but i wouldn't recommend it if you don't like fruity sweet drinks. Now the Tokyo drift was better! It came with a guava candy on the side and felt more refreshing and fruity. (Tequila, rum, guava, rose aperitif, and lime). We just had one drink here and left to go to another. Overall I enjoyed it and there's plenty of free parking in the parking lot.

Bryan B.

Hands down the best bar in Arizona. From the moment you walk in, the vibe just hits! It is the perfect mix of energy, style, and comfort. The drinks are next level, Mitch and Libby have created an expertly crafted an extensive cocktail menu. You can tell the bartenders truly know their stuff and care about every glass they send across the bar. The crowd is just as good as the drinks. A great mix of locals and visitors, everyone relaxed, friendly, and there to have a good time. Whether you're there for a laid-back night or ready to turn things up, this place somehow nails both. Music, atmosphere, service all dialed in perfectly. This is the kind of bar you come back to again and again and end up recommending to everyone you know. If you're in Arizona and don't stop here, you're missing out!

Tokyo Drift
Daniel K.

Tasty innovative drinks served in a loungey space on the second floor. I've driven by here but never been to this spot in Central Phoenix til my friend visited from the Bay! We got the Tokyo Drift, Book of Wei and Disco Panda and each was tasty and well crafted. Loved the Asian influence in these options! Friends got an Old Fashioned and Disco Panda. They have a wide variety of drinks so you'll please any cocktail lover by visiting here. Food options are limited so if you want to fill up beforehand or eat after you'll be looking elsewhere as this is more like a lounge/high end bar. Note they do have drink minimums when they are busy to turn over tables faster.

Jeff R.

One of my new favorite bars. It has a dark, cozy atmosphere with a centralized long bar. The cocktails are unique and delicious - they recently released a new menu. Service is quick and the bartenders are all incredibly knowledgeable, skilled, and fun to chat with. Special shoutout to Sam for making our drinks the two evenings we came in!

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Katalina I.

Great cocktail selection. I definitely enjoyed the tartness and fruitiness of the goose chase drink. They have high tops, bar seating and some lounge seating with couches but it's not super big inside. You need to climb stairs to get to the bar so may not be the most accessible. A little slow on service but it was busy. I also thought the stools for the high top tables were a little uncomfortable. Overall a nice bar, but pricey cocktails at $17+.

Dennys J.

This place is a real speak easy! They have multiple really good cocktails, but of course they are in the pricier side, although they do give a very responsible amount of alcohol :) Its very close to DTPX.

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Thank you so much Janelle!! Cheers!

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The cocktails are amazing, and Highball has an intimate and cozy vibe. Very cool spot!

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Is there a dress code?

Like almost all restaurants in greater Phoenix, there's no specific dress code. As an example: shorts and flip flops are fine.

Can you make a reservation?

Yes. Reservations are available up to 7 days in advance by visiting our website www.highballphx.com for parties of 9 guests or less. Reservations are not required, but highly recommended, especially on weekends, to eliminate any wait! Guests must be… 

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