Another 5 star visit to Pigtails!…read more My husband and I came with my parents to celebrate their birthday Friday night and were wise to make this our first stop on our speakeasy tour of Phoenix! Jack was quick to greet and seat us while Eulalio expertly crafted some delicious mystery shots we requested that even came with a flaming garnish to be treated like birthday candles! We LOVED it!! We arrived during happy hour so we also ordered some oysters and shrimp to graze on, FANTASTIC! The oysters were good but the star of the show? The 6 HUGE shrimps and fresh cocktail sauce.. what a way to start the night! Absolutely fantastic, no notes and totally a must try when you're in the heart of this beautiful city!

Tonight was my first time visiting Pig Tails, and unfortunately, it will be my last. Your website…read morestates you close at 11:00 PM. We arrived at 9:55 PM and were met with extremely rude service and were basically kicked out. There was no hospitality, no explanation--just an attitude that made us feel completely unwelcome. This is not how customers should be treated, especially during a first visit. Very disappointing experience.

Awesome spot! Delicious cocktails, great atmosphere and very friendly server. This was our first…read morestop after arriving in Phoenix and we loved it.

I'm a broke grad student or else this would get 5 stars…read more Pros: A dark, intimate ambiance with accents of color in geometrically-pleasing ways. Music was upbeat, house-ish type vibe, perfect volume for date convos but not really for group outings IMO. Staff and community seems friendly and healthy, and there were even little easter eggs on the menu to discover! And the menu? It was literally like a magazine, very entertaining while also informative. Cons: They charged New York prices for their cocktails. And honestly, it was a pretty new york experience in some ways, but if you're living on a budget this is not the place for you. Not a great place to go to meet new people IMO. Bar was a little cramped for me, but that's not hard to do, long legs and such. SUMMARY: This would be my spot if I achieve all my dreams and make a bajillion dollars. Amazing vibes, great service and staff, creative interior design. *Aesthetic*, but exclusive.

Sazerac is a great spot for a quality nightcap (and some lat night food truck eats)…read more My colleagues executed an EPIC event, and after 15+ hours working on our feet, we needed a festive place with stiff cocktails and food. First, for a divey-style bar, the barkeep was really friendly. And they have good drinks. He made a stiff dirty martini, an espresso martini, and a few of their Mezcal-based "Smoke and Berries." Outside, we feasted on cheap eats from (I can't remember the name), but we ordered everything from tacos to nachos to fries and I think empanadas? Great music, great lighting, service, and drinks. Highly rec.

Sazerac PHX is a sleeper hit in downtown Phoenix... low-key one of the best cocktail spots moving…read moreright now. From the jump, the energy was chill but not boring... lights were warm, music had bounce, and the whole place felt curated without being corny. Bartender energy? Different. No menus needed... we gave a vibe, he poured what matched it. Not sure what was in the glass, but it slapped. You ever drink something so good you start reevaluating your life choices? That. Clean pours. Balanced. Not over-mixed. Just enough sweetness to get you in trouble. Crowd was mixed, stylish... looked like people who know where to be without needing to post about it. The seating's cozy enough to post up and talk but open enough to float around if you're trying to socialize. It had that lounge-meets-night-out energy. Bathrooms were clean... that matters when the drinks are flowing. Never felt like a dive. Never felt like a bottle-service trap either. It's got identity... almost like a cocktail bar that grew up on rap albums and old money. It's giving... if Frank Ocean curated a bar playlist then dipped out the back with your ex.

such a cool, fun place! The empanadas were fantastic - we tried three different kinds and loved…read morethem all. Our server, Emmy, was helpful, attentive, and fun! We will be back

Amazing food, great bartenders, creative craft cocktails. Overall great service and amazing cool…read moreVibes. Make sure you order multiple orders of the empanadas ( your gonna need them) Also ask the Bernard behind the bar to whip you up a bartenders choice drink, he's so creative and will hook you up!

AZ Cocktail weekend event spot. Popup tiki bar event with yummy rum drinks. I'd come back again to…read moretry other drinks.

i swear this place has the worlds BEST espresso martini. so unsuspecting and so delicious....nearly…read morealways a stop when i'm out in downtown! service is quick and w this bar being inside the churchill, it's a great place to hang around and chit chat...and put down a few espresso martinis

Melinda's Alley is truly a speakeasy. If you spot a beautiful mural with a red light in a random…read morealley, then you've arrived. We got there about 15 minutes after opening and were surprised to see how long the line was at the bar. Turns out they only had two bartenders working and they were taking their time with each patron. We were served by Jared. He was super cool and very personable. He gave us the history of Malinda Curtis (she ran a brothel in the late 1800s) before telling us about the cocktail list. The drink menu is small, but creative. The menu changes each day (they're only open on Fridays and Saturdays) with the exception of the Old Fashioned. Jared informed us that they don't repeat drinks so you have one opportunity to try one of the specialty cocktails for that day. I had the No Soup For You which was a watermelon gin cocktail. It was really good and refreshing. My friend had the Jiminy Cricket which was a mint and chocolate vodka drink. Both drinks were very pretty. The furniture and decor had an early 20th century feel and was on par with the prohibition era. There's a decent amount of seating, though it filled up fast. The music that was playing was good, but very loud. We only had one drink because we didn't want to stand in line again for a second round. Despite the wait, Melinda's Alley was a cool spot to start our night.

Melinda's Alley is a cute Speak Easy in Downtown Phoenix…read more The lighting is perfect and feels personal, the layout is interesting, the music is great. I felt like I was in a vampire members only type of vibe. Loved it. I would definitely come back again. Waiting at the bar may feel rather long, there's only two bartenders but the drinks are delicious. I paid 50$ plus tip for these 3 drinks in my pictures below. Perfect for a date or a nice vibe with your friends.

This place is fantastic. What a cool little hidden gem! Follow maps of you if you are walking…read moredowntown and then the signs on the sidewalk, they will guide you into the side entrance that's sort of hidden. The space is small but a nice spot to get a great cocktail. The menu is inventive and very creative, love the science aspect to it!! Centrifuges in a bar?! Their music sets the perfect vibe. I tried the ice ice baby and loved it. The passion fruit and pineapple were so flavorful and well balanced. And to top it all off the staff!! What an amazing group of people who are friendly, attentive and just make you feel so welcomed and excited to be there. Truly a great group! So happy to have found this spot, it's definitely a must when in downtown Phoenix.

I'm a big fan of this bar. They are so unique in their approach, and you can't feasibly recreate…read morethese cocktails at home. The housemade amaro is incredibly delicious. David Royer is such a fun person to chat with at the bar, and he is a master of the craft.

I'm still dreaming of their vodka pasta.... And I'm writing this review 2 weeks later. As a…read morevegetarian I have a lotttt of vodka pastas but this is the BEST one I've ever had. We were seated out on the patio which was wonderful. Waitress and manager did a great job of checking on us. @arizona I'll be back and this restaurant will absolutely be my first spot.

Our goal has been to try new places rather than sticking to our regular spots and I'm glad we did!…read moreIndustry Standard was a cute spot with a good menu and great service. Two of us got the 'Girl Dinner' which was not only the perfect girl dinner, but it was a great deal as well. A ruffle with caviar and crème fraiche, a delicious and creamy caesar salad, spicy vodka rigatoni pasta, and a choice between champagne or a martini. All for $25! We also got the PB&J espresso martini which was unique and so incredibly delicious. The rest of the group ordered the flatbreads which were both decent and personal sized. I definitely recommend Industry Standard for the vibes, service and the Girl Dinner! I'd love to return and try other menu items.

One of my favorite Kava bars in the Phoenix area, always a vibe when we come to this place. The…read morebartenders are always very inviting and friendly and they always know exactly what to serve you depending on how you are feeling. The drinks here are fantastic and whether you want to relax or get another jump start, this place has the fix for you. They host events as well, like an open mic night I happen to catch on a Tuesday evening but it was great to see what everyone brought that evening. Make sure you check out this kava spot, you won't regret it!

I attended a new moon sound bath in the courtyard behind this bar, and it was lovely! The venue was…read morekind and helpful, and the Kava I tried was...probably what Kava is supposed to taste like! The restroom was clean and cozy with lots of stuff on a bulletin board to read. I would recommend this spot if you're into Kava!

Please go to the club in a club, the Spin Room. It cost $15 for admission but the music is worth it.read more

Hostile Environment and Zero Management Accountability...I am in Phoenix to be honored at an awards…read moreceremony for my entrepreneurial work. I brought my sister--who is visiting the city for the first time--to Spin Room to celebrate. After paying a cover charge and attempting to purchase bottle service, we were met with a server and bottle girl who were rude, combative, and assumptive. The situation escalated when the server threatened to have security escort us out simply for addressing the poor service. While the head of security did eventually offer an apology, he did absolutely nothing to rectify the situation or address the server's hostility. As a business owner, I find it unacceptable that a venue would allow staff to threaten paying guests who are attempting to spend premium prices. An apology without action is meaningless. This experience completely soured our night and left a terrible impression of Phoenix hospitality. If you are looking for a professional environment to celebrate an occasion, steer clear of this establishment.