the prime rib quesadilla changed my life, the service was lovely, quick, and the server was engaged…read moreand interesting to talk to. Darren was a delight. the ambiance was very nice was well, dim but not dark lighting with beautiful decorating done to the place. great establishment, highly recommend

Carbs, comfort, and a little bit of smoke! If you love New Mexican food and hatch chile as much as…read moreI do, you'll be in heaven. The menu changes daily, but I imagine they rotate favorites. I had the hatch chile mac and cheese with the smoky mushroom and it was absolutely delicious - quite spicy so make sure you can handle the heat! I also had a hatch chile cornbread muffin - the side of honey butter was a really nice touch, it's delicious. I'm a vegetarian and picked two items from the main menu, but they also have a dedicated plant-based menu. Many craft beer options on tap, and beautiful cocktails as well. The inside is perfectly dark and a bit goth with great decoration. I thought the TVs playing sports took away from the vibes a bit but I get that some people want that. A bit disappointed that the bathrooms were not in the theme, but everything else is beautiful. It took a bit of time to get our food, but I recognize I went at a busy time on a Friday evening. The rooftop patio is gorgeous. Ample parking outside, even on a busy Friday evening!

Very fun place for a happy hour with a great selection of beers & wines. Owner's are very…read moreknowledgeable and hospitable.

My first time here and had a great experience. This is definitely a hidden gem!…read more This spot is family owned and you can tell they care about their customer And their business. Great selection of wine and drinks as well as small bites! Cool little spot to hang out with friends or go by yourself. I went for a cookie decorating event and was happy to have the wine options available as well. Huge parking lot available and easy access to get back on the road. They have events, music, comedy nights and more. If you want a glass of wine and something to do, you should definitely Check out this location

Wren House Brewing Company is easily one of the more thoughtfully done brewery spaces around…read more Beer Their beer speaks for itself, but for anyone new, this is home to one of my favorite hazy IPAs, Spellbinder. Consistently solid and exactly what you want from the style. Service Laid-back and smooth. Everything feels dialed in without being overly formal, which fits the vibe perfectly. Ambience This is where they really separate themselves. Instead of the typical dim, sticker-covered, industrial brewery feel, this place is bright, clean, and curated. It honestly feels closer to a well-designed coffee shop, but built around great beer. Not a huge space, but comfortable enough to grab a pint and hang out without feeling cramped. Extras Huge bonus, they'll order Trevor's Liquor pizza for you and have it brought over. That alone makes it an easy stop. Overall I'm really glad this spot opened up nearby. It's perfect as a starting point for a night out. Grab a beer here, then head to dinner at one of the nearby spots. If you're into craft beer but want a cleaner, more elevated environment, this is a must-visit.

Here's a well-balanced review you can post:…read more Really enjoyed my visit to Wren House Brewery. The staff was welcoming and friendly, and service felt relaxed and approachable. It's the kind of place where you can take your time and actually enjoy the experience. Parking was easy, which is always a plus, and the indoor-outdoor patio space is a standout feature. It's comfortable, open, and pet friendly, making it a great spot to hang out with friends (two- or four-legged). My only minor disappointment was the limited selection of stout beers on tap during my visit. If you're a stout lover, you may not find as many options as you'd hope for. That said, the overall atmosphere, service, and setup make it a brewery I'd definitely come back to.

A great selection of beer!! The food was excellent. Mathew our Bartender was exceptional. An asset…read moreto the business for sure. He made it an even better experience. We'll be back!!

The Uptown Center has a few fun spots and this is one of them. The space is relaxing and airy. They…read morehave a nice patio area when the weather allows. I sat at the bar and the service was polite and fun. I had the Codebreaker (IPA) which was refreshing and crisp. The menu looked inviting but I was there for the beer.

Tried this place for the first time Friday night for a concert. Sound system and video system are…read moreamazing. Getting drinks was sometimes frustrating since there's a long bar and no actual "up system", just a matter of who makes eye contact with a bartender first. Drinks were good, typical prices for the area and overall I can see this place being really fun for a sporting event as well. Look forward to trying the patio when it's cooler!

This is a sports bar. A huge sports bar with tables where people can sit down. It's like you're in…read moreyour own backyard. But you're actually in an air-conditioned environment. Big screen TVs are every direction you look with lovely bright colored picnic tables and chairs. Unfortunately, this was our first time there and we didn't know what to expect. It's not the place for a two year-old. My two-year-old granddaughter was with us. We were just looking to have a hamburger in a nice upscale restaurant. It's extremely loud so be prepared for that. (Not an upscale restaurant but nice none the less.) If I had known, this was a sports bar we would not have gone with a two-year-old. Service was OK, a little bit slow. Food was ok. Not enough fries with hamburgers. Our food server seemed to be disappointed because we weren't ordering any alcohol. We asked for lemon water. Also known as agua fresca water. It appears that that's where their sales or tips come from. When I got the bill, the lowest tip on there is 20%. This place is not worth 20%. And the way our food server acted, no way was she worth 20%. I had to go looking for her to get our final bill. We must've sat for an additional 20 minutes after we finished eating waiting for her pass so we could flag her down for the bill. I finally had to go to the cashiers station to get the bill. Our server also seem to be seriously distracted. Not sure why but this looks like a place where you could make really good tips if you just paid attention to your customers. maybe she had too many tables to take care of. I don't know. But I think when you leave your people alone and don't even bother to check on them, they've been there over 30 minutes yeah that's not customer service worth 20%. I don't understand why restaurants don't teach and put an emphasis on their food servers that their tip is based on their presentation, their friendliness and attentiveness to the table not on what the restaurant thinks they should get. (Former food server/waitress of 40 years) Would I ever go there again? Probably not because the bar scene is not my forte nor do I get the thrill of watching sports teams compete. I think it's a great place for men to go if they want to watch their favorite football basketball whatever. Have a couple drinks appetizers hamburger whatever. But definitely not for a family with small children. It's just too loud in there and too distracting for children. But hey, each of their own.

What I got: Buffalo chicken dip…read moreMimosa This place was such a vibe tons of seating good music and good food. This was some of the best chicken dip. I've had the blue cheese in. It was really good. Really enhanced the flavor and apparently on Saturdays and Sundays they do five dollar mimosas which is pretty nice. I think my only complaint is that you can't smoke here even on the outside part. Prob just blows right in tho and that's why you can't but The parking lot is a little weird has some pothole type areas but overall solid spot I'll be coming here more in the future

We can't visit Phoenix without stopping by and grabbing a beer here…read more We arrived on a Sunday afternoon and the place was already full but we were able to find 2 seats at the bar. We were quickly greeted and ordered up some beers from the amazing line up (probably the best curated beer line up in Phoenix, they also sell beer to go). We hung out for a few hours before we had to head to the airport but our glasses were never empty. Always a great list of beers to choose from and stellar service.

You can never go wrong here! I've been going to The Whining Pig (Downtown Phoenix) since I moved…read morehere from NYC in 2021, and at this point it's basically part of my personality. This is my at-least-once-a-month spot for catching up with friends, popping in solo, or grabbing a "just one drink" that may or may not turn into two. The beer selection is massive, borderline intimidating, and the wine list rotates often, which I love. Pro tip: don't play beer roulette unless you enjoy surprises that might hurt your feelings. Instead, tell the bartender what you like and they'll work their magic, usually with a taste so you don't commit to something you regret. As a wine drinker, I especially appreciate when they suggest something I wouldn't normally order and absolutely nail it. The vibe is casual but a sort of kind of sexy (weird). The dim lighting, great energy, and zero pressure might be it. Bar seating up front, games if you're feeling social, and high tables in the back for groups or communal mingling. It's the kind of place where you can settle in... or pop in, pop out, and still feel satisfied without spending your rent money. They have small bites like grilled cheese and occasional cheese plates, but let's be honest, this is not a food destination, and that's perfectly fine. My beer-loving friends can happily sample half the menu while I sip a perfectly chilled Sauvignon Blanc and judge none of it. And finally, the real MVPs: the bartenders. Always friendly, always helpful, always down to chat, especially if you're there solo (hi, it's me again!). They'll listen to you ramble, offer great suggestions, and somehow make you feel like a regular even if you're just stopping in briefly. Reliable, fun, unpretentious, and consistently solid. The Whining Pig is a downtown staple for a reason.

We had an unexpectedly fun time after randomly wandering into the whining pig's trivia night. The…read moreserver was great, the selection wide and the vibes on point. Highly recommend checking them out!

My family was visiting from Chicago and had seen the Chicken Caesar wrap on TikTok, so we were…read moreexcited to finally try it. From the moment we arrived, the service was warm--our server was friendly and attentive, and Chef Kareem truly made the experience memorable with a surprise dessert at the end, We ordered a variety of dishes, including the Godfather pizza (my personal favorite), the Americano with sausage, and a classic cheese pizza. Everything was delicious, but the real standouts for our table were the garlic knots bread service and the meatballs--both were absolute hits. To wrap up the evening, my father ordered an Old Fashioned, I had a cosmopolitan, and my mother enjoyed a lemon drop. While the drinks were well-made, they leaned more on the sour side; I tend to prefer sweeter cocktails, so that's just something to keep in mind depending on your taste. Overall, Born n Bred offers a beautiful, dimly lit atmosphere that's perfect for a cozy family dinner or a relaxed night out. We had a great experience and would definitely return.

We've been to Born & Bred in Chandler, thought it was pretty good and this would be a nice "meeting…read morethe middle" spot to connect with some friends who live on the other side of town. Overall, meh, here's why... *Service: friendly, nice, prompt, attentive. * Food: Relatively mediocre. For a place that has a pizza oven, it didn't seem like they've spent enough time designing the pizza itself to taste amazing. The margarita pizza was average in flavor, texture, ingredients and overall enjoyment. My Pork Bolognese was simply "alright spaghetti", tasted fine, nothing outstanding, exciting or noteworthy. Another person got the Aftermath burger, it looked great, he said it was decent but didn't like the bun, said it was "a lot of bread". The Chicken Caesar Wrap looked decent and two in our party said it was good, but nothing terribly special. *Ambience: It's a smaller, more intimate setting than the Chandler's far more open, modern and energetic feel. This isn't a bad thing. Integrated bar and dining area. Clean, decent. Nothing spectacular, or terrible, comfortable and nice. *Value: The menu items aren't priced excessively, they just weren't great, so the value feels lower than it likely is. *Overall: solid three stars. Good service, decent atmosphere, decent food, acceptable value. I wouldn't rush back, but wouldn't avoid it.

The atmosphere was fun! Had a couple glasses of wine and went to listen to the live music outside…read more I love the decor in this bar with everything written in chalk on a chalkboard. The bartender was nice and efficient. It's also really cool that there are several games at the bar that you can play while you are drinking. Will definitely visit again.

Located in Desert Ridge Marketplace, I checked out The Whining Pig on a Saturday night. Since I…read morelive in the area, I walked over. There is ample parking if you're driving. This beer-focused bar isn't the easiest to find because it's underground down a stairwell. Look for the signage close to the stairwell. Ambiance (3.5/5): We sat at a booth at the bar. It's one of the few seats that have back support (which is important to me due to my old man back). Outside of that, it's all barstool seating with no back support inside. Outside, they have a small patio with chairs. That would be another option for me when the weather cooperates. The decor inside is your typical beer bar decor. Laid back. Comfortable. There's a jukebox. A cool place to grab some brews. Service (3.5/5): Two bartenders were working that evening and they were pretty solid. I did have to grab their attention a few times but no biggie. The Whining Pig has daily specials including a beer and grilled cheese combo on Wednesdays. I was curious on the price. They didn't know nor did they find out. That was a miss. Food (N/A): No food for me on this visit as I had dinner prior. They have a small menu, mostly made up of various grilled cheese sandwiches. They have a classic one, a pizza one, and a few others. I'm a dan of grilled cheese so I'll definitely try one out at some point. They also have charcuterie boards. Drinks (4.5/5): Now for the good stuff! Unlike most beer spots, they also have wine and several cocktails. But when in Rome, so I went with a beer flight. You can choose five beers of your choosing from a list of 40 beers or so. While they don't brew their own beer, they have an interesting selection of local craft beers and European ones. The types of beers you're not going to find at your neighborhood bar, including saisons and sours. The flight is served in a pig shape holder which was pretty funny. Flights are always my go-to when they're offered as they allow you to try out a nice variety. Added bonus: Walk down the hallway past the bathrooms and you'll run into Pigtails---a speakeasy owned by the same folks. That way, you can get both your brews and elevated cocktails fix in the same night.

I've been wanting to try this place for several months now but every time it's been booked. I…read morefinally got off work early enough to make it at 5 o'clock. Since I was by myself, I was able to be seated at the bar. The vibe here is incredible! It's beautifully decorated and nice and cozy. Perfect for a date night. I must bring my husband back here at some point. As I said, I sat at the bar and Megan the bartender was outstanding! I ordered a drink called Agree to Disagree. I think that was the name. Anyway, it was delicious and because it was happy hour it was half off the regular price of $23. I ordered one oyster and it was fabulous. I only ordered one because I was meeting a group of friends at The Guest House in 30 minutes and I did not want to spoil my appetite. I can't wait to come back here so that I can enjoy the full experience with the band. It's a lovely place and I enjoyed it thoroughly.

Worst experience ever here... Where do I start? Called in yesterday for a party of 12, got told…read morethat they would combine and accommodate the middle space for us. We walk in and get sat at the bar instead and get told it's the best they can do as others get sat in the middle. Eventually they got a smaller table for us, but the rest of us had to stand. For a big birthday party today, it was a failed experience. Took ages to get our drinks and it was impossible to get water. Couldn't even get some water for the past 2 hours we were there. The people in the middle tables got ice cold waters, we could barely get two and it was warm. At least the inside was nice, but wow, I would NEVER come back or tell my friends about it. I am ASKING a manager to reach out because this experience was HORRIBLE. Not only were they quick to "judge", but they sure were quick to bring the bill.