Paradise Lounge

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!

We LOVED Lovecraft! The queso ...OMG! so delicious. Everyone was thrilled. We had lots of tacos…read moreand I loved the posole! Delicious. And our waiter was the best. Adorable and personable. Couldn't ask for more! Highly recommend.

House-made Guacamole Chips (Plant-Based), Hazy IPA

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Odins revenge

Grapes and Hops

5.0(39 reviews)

1.9 mi

Free parking

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

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Wren House Brewing

4.7(23 reviews)

0.5 mi

Stopped in on a Monday night and had a great experience. The ambiance was relaxed and…read moreinviting--perfect for unwinding at the start of the week. The bartender was especially friendly and attentive, making us feel welcome right away and offering great service throughout. Definitely a spot I'd come back to for a laid-back night with good vibes.

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.

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Dynamite Beer

4.5(20 reviews)

7.8 mi

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.

Went to this place for an event. We sat in patio areas weather was great. They were understaffed…read morefor the large crowd. I ordered the chopped salad it was okay. I personally would have preferred to have more dressing and that the greens be cut a bit smaller. Overall it was a nice experience.

Live music is amazing!

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Backyard - Desert Ridge

3.0(328 reviews)

5.4 mi

Kid friendly

Our family enjoyed our visit to Backyard. The wings and carne asada tacos were amazing. Our…read morewaitress was attentive and very apologetic for the people sitting next to us. Unfortunately, we sat out on the patio where there were kids running around and throwing things.. At one point a server who was carrying a tray of drinks was almost taken out by these kids. My wife had to go and complain to the manager. "Sports BAR"... means BAR not a romper room for kids. We enjoyed our first time at BY but parents need to take care of their children and teach them how to behave in a public.

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!

You want TVs? We've got TVS - your home for sports!

Large TVs for sports watching

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Sports bar vibes for game days

The Wandering Tortoise

4.5(280 reviews)

7.6 mi

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.

Bottle Logic Stout.

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A cute flight

The Whining Pig - Downtown

4.7(206 reviews)

11.5 mi

Free parking

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.

Fast service clean and great drinks! The staff was very helpful in finding drinks we would enjoyread more

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Born & Bred

3.9(145 reviews)

6.1 mi

The food was great and awesome service with Gigi! Kept our drinks full and food came out fast…read more Chicken Caesar wrap is worth the visit!

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.

Bar area

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Inside

The Whining Pig Desert Ridge

4.4(183 reviews)

5.4 mi

LGBTQ friendly

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.

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.

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OHSO Brewery - Paradise Valley

4.0(1.2k reviews)

1.1 mi

We absolutely love this place!!!!…read more Great service! Great food! Fun ambiance: table tennis, corn hole, video games, & tvs everywhere. Dog friendly! Wishing we had a place like this on the North West Side of Tucson!!!!!

Been a 'steady' customer for years!! Went on Sunday (with…read morePups) and saw they are redecorating to some sort of Nouveau Sports Bar! Not the same comforting environment and not as Dog Friendly! Plus, not only higher prices, but now, you even have to pay 'extra' for items like Salsa!! OHSO is doing its best to alienate its Core Customers and drive them away, either by Menu, Pricing or (in the case of Indian School location), Lack of Parking!! Probably will not return!!