I had been waiting what felt like an eternity to try out this disco-themed speakeasy! Disco balls,…read morelots of moving lights, swanky vibes, groovy music, and attentive and intelligent servers! Love it! I started out with a cocktail - the Mega Viral! Once you try it, you will understand the name. One of the more innovative cocktails I have ever had... and I ended up having two! So delicious and an experience in itself!! We enjoyed some light bites as well - the Edamame Hummus and Shishito Peppers. Both were fantastic! I love that their menu points out which items are gluten-free... and our server even warned me that the plantain chips in the Edamame Hummus could have cross-contamination... so I very much appreciate that heads up! I opted to order them anyway and I am so glad I did - so good! And I experienced no gluten issues. Awesome! I'm already looking forward to a return trip! Overall rating: *****FIVE STARS***** Gluten-free rating: *****FIVE STARS*****

Drop Dead Gorgeous is a 70s themed speakeasy located inside of Filthy Animal. My friend and I…read morearrived around opening hour and got a good spot in the middle of the bar. I love the giant disco balls and the aesthetic of this place. We started with the appletini and lemongrass highball (non-alcoholic). My friend and I ended up switching drinks because we liked each other's more than our own. For the second round, we ordered the brandy spritz and primrose martini. We weren't fans of the brandy spritz, although my friend grew into it. The primrose martini was quite good, I liked it better than the appletini. For snackies, we ordered the glizzy gaunlet, which was basically a tower of carbs. It came with 5 mini dogs with milk bread, and potato wedges. There were 3 sauces, my favorite in order were the: truffle dijonnaise, kosho aioli, and korean ketchup. We enjoyed this more than the food at Filthy Animal. Although it was pricey ($22) for just carbs and hardly any protein. The milk bread was delicious and the mini dogs were pretty good too. The potato wedges were cooked perfectly, slightly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Would I return? Probably not. The food was better than the drinks but it wasn't outstanding.

Amazing food! Lots of options for eveyone and everything is yummy. Great service as well! Very nice…read moreservers and management. The environment is very calm and welcoming!

Delicious cocktails Fresh and tasty food…read morePersonable servers Great place for a date, families and happy hours with the girls! The Lychee strawberry martini A+ Don't sleep on this place! Eureka!!!

Food was very good, service was fantastic, ambiance was good for a date night. My wife and I went…read morethere just to go out to dinner somewhere good. We had the whipped feta and honey appetizer (B-). I ordered the lobster penne (A-) and she ordered the vegetarian mushroom pasta (A+) and a glass of wine. We finished with their carrot leche cake for desert (C+). If you are looking for a date night place, this place is perfect. We were sat immediately at 530pm on a Saturday night, everyone was nice and the ambiance was cool, dark and chill. Perfect for conversation. If you are looking for top tier italian experience the food was good. Its worth the cost, and it was a great date night. I recommend this place and hope you enjoy it too!

Place was pretty cool; the decor and overall vibe was really nice and laid back with kind of an…read moreupscale feel. It's located upstairs in a pretty good sized strip mall area. The service was good and friendly. Answered all of our questions and took really good care of us overall. The people working seemed to enjoy being there and had fun. The food was pretty good and came out really fast. The price was pretty in line with what you were getting. Overall it was an enjoyable late meal and drinks. Would definitely recommend and will come back.

I've been to Idle Hands twice, about a year apart, and there's a lot to like. The most recent was…read moreon a Thursday night around 10:30 p.m. This speakeasy is located on Mill Ave., the center of Tempe's party scene. Because of its location, parking isn't easy. If you're looking for free parking, you're going to have a long walk. Outside of that, you'll have to pay for parking in a garage or metered street parking. Ambiance (4/5): Hint hint. Idle Hands is located inside Devil's Hideaway. A true speakeasy shouldn't have signage outside indicating its location. Unfortunately, there's a sign for Idle Hands outside of Devil's Hideaway which takes away the sense of mystery and intrigue that a true speakeasy provides. Outside of this hiccup, it's a cool speakeasy. It's intimate, with 10 or so seats at the bar and about 10 seats in booths facing the bar. There's a projector screen behind the bar that had mystical motion graphics the first time I stopped by (thinking wizards) and Halloween motion graphics the second time (with it being a day before the holiday). There were some other Halloween decorations up. The only area of improvement? The music often doesn't match the vibe. A lot of the music they were playing on my last visit was Irish music that would be fitting for a pub. Service (4/5): I had the same bartender each time. He knows how to make a good drink and is pretty efficient. When you close out, he only gives you the merchant copy. Which is a pet peeve of mine. Let me get that customer copy too. But overall, a good experience. Especially at a college bar. Food (N/A): I've only had drinks both times. Idle Hands actually doesn't have food, but Devil's Hideaway does. And you're allowed to bring food from there into the speakeasy. Drinks (4.5/5): It's pretty surprising to see a speakeasy on a college campus. I was impressed with the creativity of the menu, both in terms of the ingredients used and the fusion of flavors. I've had a different cocktail each time, and they've all been great. My favorite was one served in a box filled with smoke. Talk about a cool presentation! The hallmarks of a solid speakeasy are elevated cocktails, nice ambiance (dimly lit), an intimate space, and mystery/intrigue. While the intrigue is lacking at Idle Hands, and the music can be improved, they hit it out of the park in the other areas. One of my favorite speakeasies I've been to in Phoenix (and surrounding areas). I am, after all, the self-appointed king of speakeasies. The king gives his stamp of approval.

Idle Hands is a cool bar tucked away in the back of Devil's Hideaway off Mill Ave, replacing the…read moreformer Rula Bula. It's a hidden speakeasy-style craft cocktail bar accessible through a hallway near the kitchen. Both places are relatively new. Opening in the Spring 2024. The vibe is dark, candlelit, and Victorian-like. I really like the lighting and relaxed environment. The cocktails there are incredible and we had a great time. I had an amazing tiki cocktail, the #180, with tasting notes of "boozy, tiki, donuts". My perfect combo :) I also loved the clarified punch I ordered, #69 "tropical, salty, and sweet". It was SO yummy. And we tried a Cocoa Butter Kisses shot- a very nice Amaro. The bartender was great-- attentive service and helpful recommendations. I definitely look forward to going back and trying other drinks.

Unfortunately, the Saturday I was there the bartender either called out or wasn't scheduled. So the…read morepoor Font Desk Guy was doing both jobs. Running between the two to help guests and customers. The Front Desk Guy didn't know how to mix any cocktails and he couldn't get the draft beer to pour. So it was just basically bottled beer and single spirit drinks like Jack & Coke or 7&7. They also didn't have any bar food available which was a big disappointment. Guess the cook called out as well. So I can't rate the service any higher due to the for mentioned reasons. I applaud the Front Desk Guy for doing the best he could doing multiple jobs on a busy Saturday Evening.

What a diamond in the rough!!! Nice classy bar with super friendly bartender! I had 2 martinis and…read morewatched sports. What a great way to spend a couple hours in the evening!!! 5 star. Ps, I ordered pizza from Gus's and it was awesome!!!

Odd description on their Yelp "About" because this is not a rooftop view. It's on the street…read morelevel. Nonetheless, this place was a great surprise. Our group of 8 ended up here when another Tempe restaurant had a kitchen emergency and cancelled our reso an hour before dinner. Alter Ego was able to accommodate us, and we were glad they did. If you enter from the street side you'd never know you're in a hotel restaurant. It's got an upscale, classy vibe not usually seen in hotel dining. The waiter and bartender were attentive and knowledgeable. The menu wasn't huge but it was a great variety of options. Table had some salads, flatbreads, burgers and a round of butter cake desserts. Each was really, really good. Way more sophisticated plates than expected. Also had a bunch of craft cocktails, unique and well made. Sometimes the best experiences are unplanned. But you SHOULD plan to give this place a try.

I came to Alter Ego Tempe this morning with my wife expecting brunch... and instead got an…read moreimmersive, interactive escape room experience called "Find the Hostess." We walked in and were immediately greeted by... absolutely no one. There was what might have been a hostess stand, or possibly a modern art installation--I'm still not sure. After doing a full lap like we were casing the place for a heist, we confirmed: no hostess, no sign, no clues. Just vibes. Naturally, we migrated to the bar like confused NPCs waiting for a quest. Stood there. Made eye contact. Practiced our "we are clearly humans who would like to eat" stance. Nothing. Not even a nod. At this point, I was considering ordering invisibility cloaks since we were clearly already wearing them. Finally, we move to the front of the bar where someone acknowledges us and says, "Oh yeah, just go to the hostess stand... she'll be back." Ah yes--the elusive hostess. A mythical creature. So we return to the podium of mystery and wait. Eventually, an older woman appears (possibly summoned by our collective confusion) and seats us. Progress. We sit down. No water. No greeting. No "hey, glad you solved the puzzle and made it to Level 2." Just silence. About 7 minutes later, two guys get seated right next to us. Within 4 minutes, a server rushes over to them like they're VIPs at a Vegas club and takes their drink order... while we're sitting there like decorative furniture. At that point, we realized we weren't dining--we were extras in someone else's restaurant experience. So we left. To whoever manages this place: you might want to check the tape. Not even to fix things--just to appreciate the full cinematic masterpiece of how impressively this all unfolded. Honestly, it'd make a great training video titled "What If We Just Didn't?" Would I come back? Only if there's a leaderboard next time so I know how close I was to unlocking the "Order Coffee" achievement.

A perfect place to drop in for a beverage, especially during happy hour. During happy hour they…read morehave offer 5 big cans of beer, 8 dollar wine, 4 dollar Jell-O shots and 5 dollar mix wells drinks. Plus this is a good time to pop in if you are looking for a calmer laid back time before the crowd comes in. The bar is open till 2am everyday so I imagine it gets busy late. The bar offers plenty of seating at the bar or grab a table. Plus this bar offers a good size patio out the back. Great service by Justin. Thanks for the great service and providing the history on the bar. Apparently this bar has only been open for about two years, prior to this bar, it was an Irish bar open for 20 years.

Can you really complain about $12 cocktails and hella parking options? Couldn't be me. Came in…read morearound 6pm on a Saturday. Maybe 5 other parties. All games and pool tables open. The Ugg and Shorts is great. Super cool setting. Plenty of knicks and corners to sit-at including a patio. 100% worth the stop. I'm sure my experience would have been ass during regular college season. Defs recommend to come while ASU is on winter break.

I want to give 5 stars for the amazing dinner experience at Filthy Animal. I've been a few times…read morenow, and the food and service during dinner have always been incredible. The oysters are a must, the steak is cooked perfectly, and everything is plated so thoughtfully it really feels like a full experience, not just a meal. The dinner staff has also always been attentive, friendly, and on point. That said, I recently came in for brunch and had a very different experience. I'm a huge pancake person, so I was excited to try the strawberry pancakes, but they were honestly disappointing. They were soggy, lacked any fluff, and had more of a cornbread texture than a pancake. The strawberry topping also wasn't very appetizing--it seemed like it was meant to be more of a sauce, but it didn't quite work. I completely understand that higher-end restaurants like to get creative with their dishes, but I think some basics like pancakes should still be done really well. I'll definitely be back for dinner, but I'd probably skip brunch next time.

My family and I went to The Filthy Animal tonight, and it was delicious. Our waitress, Kelly, was…read moreamazing--since I have celiac, she gave me excellent gluten-free recommendations. The tomahawk steak was incredible. This restaurant is such a fun experience, and Kelly is the best!

I had long time friends come in to town from Chicago and wanted to bring them somewhere I could be…read moreconfident they would enjoy. Having been here once before I knew Blanco wouldn't let me down and they didn't! If you are lucky enough to be seated in Austin's section he will be attentive, professional and personable. Dinner was delicious and the margaritas were spot on. If you find yourself in the Tempe/ASU area you can't go wrong coming here.

Absolutely amazing! Met the girls for lunch and the food and service was awesome! We will be back…read morefor sure. Thank you to our server Jackson for being one of a kind

I have stayed at many Moxy's domestic and internationally. This is one of my top 3 however this is…read morebar and lobby specific. Disclaimer: Many do not understand it's made to be convenient, sustainable and simple. Do not go in here expecting JW. It is prime downtown area, however it is near the city transit so you can hear the chimes all night and early morning. I am a light sleeper so it bothered me. If you do not want to leave there is no need. They have a small restaurant with nice breakfast and lunch/dinner eats, there are arcade games, events and entertainment in the lobby. Everyone at the bar is a blast! I would go back just to sit and what with them! The environment is not wild but still jovial.

My wife and I are starting at Hotel Moxy and we tried their food yesterday, we had their Crispy…read moreChicken Sammie and their Southwest Salad. The dinner wasn't bad, I forgot to take a picture. The bar area/hotel lobby is very spacious with a bunch of games ranging from some old school pinball machines, board games and a pool table.