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!

Upon entering, I loved the cozy, romantic atmosphere created by the low lighting, as well as the…read morewonderful smoky aroma from the brisket. The spicy passion fruit margarita was amazing--I liked it so much I ordered a second one! The nachos were definitely my favorite, as the mix of ingredients was perfect. The brisket enchiladas were okay, though I felt they had a bit more sauce than meat. The service was also great, thanks.

What is there not to love about a local mom and Pop Wine Café shop? The owner is super…read moreaccommodating and super nice when we host events there. Definitely a great spot if you wanna go visit and relax to have a glass of wine. The space is intimate, quiet, and definitely a great hangout spot. They also have small bites like charcuterie boards. Go check them out.

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.

Awesome that they added one of AZ top breweries to the new PV expansion. No shortage of great…read morebeers on tap with several new addictions and rotations. They also have a cask ale program, which is rare to find outside of the UK, let alone in the valley. They also have a fridge of four packs to take home from what they currently have on rotation. Also, they have game night, trivia and bingo throughout the week. It is a smaller bar so does get crowded. No food but you can bring in outside food and Trevor's will also deliver to your seat.

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.

Chill, easy going brewery. It's half inside half outside. If you remember Huss Brewery, it's the…read moresame layout. Service was great, vibes were low key and relaxing, and food was excellent. Welcome to Uptown PHX Dynamite!

Shay was wonderful! She was an expert with the menu AND she remembered everyone's order and drinks…read more(with special modifications) for a party of 10+, which is amazing! High Five Shay!!! GREAT service and so much fun!!

Love the atmosphere and the abundance of TV's! Service was fast and my server Laylen was super…read moreawesome and attentive Will definitely come here on football Sundays!

Great place, great beer and wine selection and awesome people serving it all up and the food truck…read moreon premise is great.

Vibe: A Looking for…read morea place to escape the sun? You can wandering your way to the Tortoise :) Cool Lil Taproom with a nice tap line up. Of course it will always be different, but your here at a taproom for variety ha. Somewhat of a open air concept with the big garage doors opened up, letting in the breeze and natural sunlight. Food: A Nice line up on tap during my visit. Service: A Chill place, cool staff can't complain. - John

Stopped by after an event for a drink and got a super warm greeting from the bartender! A chill,…read morelaidback atmosphere with a seemingly endless selection of craft beers and great choices for IPAs (this IPA girlie was happy about that). All well-priced, too! They had a big wall of tabletop games and card games, which looked cool! I imagine this would be a really chill spot to spend happy hour here with some friends or hangout after a game downtown, and I will absolutely recommend this spot (and likely come back) for that very reason!

Back in Phoenix again for work and this place still rocks. Amazing selection, friendly and…read morewelcoming staff, great vibes. Cannot recommend this place enough. Wish I had a place like this at home.

I have been to Born & Bred in Scottsdale a handful of times now, and every single time I've had…read morenothing but incredibly friendly service and an amazing meal. We've had the cheeseburger, pizza, chicken Parmesan sandwich, fries and tots for food. For drinks we had the Newcomer & Lady Luck. 10/10 on everything, this is genuinely the best cheeseburger in town whether it's plain or as it comes on menu. Gigi has helped us every time we've gone for lunch, and she does an amazing job of making everyone feel like a VIP guest. We will be back, many times, and I'll take more pictures.

2 stars More Born &…read moreBland than Born & Bred. There's a rather impressive website promising a polished Scottsdale experience. Unfortunately, the actual experience seems to have been misplaced somewhere between the marketing department and the kitchen. The food simply isn't very good. Add flies and a moth enthusiastically buzzing around the dining area during brunch and the overall experience becomes rather difficult to defend. Service started strongly enough, but then disappeared despite the restaurant hardly being busy. We eventually had to ask the hostess to pick up the slack, which is never an especially encouraging sign. To be fair, the service is probably the strongest part of the operation, although that bar is not exactly set at Olympic height. The atmosphere was completely blah. It has the curious energy of a place that either used to be very good or is desperately trying to convince you that it is. There's a sense that whoever owns or manages it lost the spark some time ago and is now relying on the branding to do the heavy lifting. And that's really the issue: great website, overpromised experience, underwhelming delivery. Hospitality is about execution, not just having attractive photographs and clever copy. Nothing was catastrophic, which somehow makes it worse. It's simply mediocre, tired and drifting. Scottsdale has far too many good options to spend money somewhere that feels like it's already in a slow decline. Won't be coming back. Two stars, and one of those is being awarded for the staff who were actually trying. Born & Bred? More like born, bred and slightly past its prime.

My husband and I had our first date here and have been back many times. Very good cocktails and…read morefantastic speak easy environment. The staff is super friendly and helpful. Seating is limited, so plan ahead on time. Check it out as soon as you can!

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 here multiple times. It's my go-to happy hour spot when friends come to town to have an…read moreelegant night but also not break the bank (at least for happy hour) Stunning interior and friendly service. I haven't had a drink I haven't liked, you can't go wrong with any of them. The 50 first dates has become my favorite, however. For food, the milk bread is a delicious starter. The chicken tenders are also amazing. Can't wait to go back!

Unfortunately, I would not go here again. I was genuinely so excited to take my husband because he…read moreloves jazz, flapper-era music, and the whole 1920s speakeasy atmosphere. Based on how this place is described and marketed, we were expecting an intimate, vintage-feeling evening where we could sit down, have a cocktail, listen to jazz, and enjoy the atmosphere. That was not our experience. There were definitely things we liked. The location was great, the overall theme and decor were beautiful, the lighting created a great atmosphere, and we enjoyed the food and drinks. The service was also very good. However, the entertainment was a huge miss and completely took us out of the experience. We walked in and the band was performing "Genie in a Bottle," followed by other current/recent pop songs, Backstreet Boys songs, and "Creep." The singer was repeatedly screaming into the microphone and encouraging everyone to scream and make noise. At one point, while sitting in what is supposed to be a speakeasy, we were literally listening to him sing "creep" which is one of the most depressing songs of all time. It felt much more like being at a loud dive bar or country bar than an intimate 1920s inspired speakeasy. My biggest issue is that the entertainment did not match the experience being advertised. You can decorate a room beautifully and make it look like the 1920s, but when the soundtrack is "Genie in a Bottle," "Creep," and Backstreet Boys songs being loudly belted into a microphone, the illusion disappears pretty quickly. The noise level also made it difficult to simply sit, have a drink, talk, and enjoy the space. We specifically chose this place because we wanted that relaxed jazz/speakeasy experience, and that simply wasn't what we got. The cocktail selection was another disappointment. For a speakeasy-style bar, I expected a stronger selection of specialty bourbon and whiskey cocktails. The prices also felt excessive for the overall experience. On top of the already-high prices, we paid a $20 entertainment cover ($10 per person) specifically for the band. I wouldn't have minded paying a cover for quality live entertainment that fit the advertised atmosphere, but the artist was not particularly impressive and, more importantly, the music didn't fit the theme at all. There is a lot of potential here. The space itself is beautiful, the service was good, and they nailed many of the visual details. Unfortunately, the entertainment is such a major part of a speakeasy experience that it overshadowed everything else for us. If you're specifically looking for jazz, flapper-era music, and an authentic-feeling 1920s speakeasy atmosphere, I would not recommend this place based on our experience.