Sazerac is a great spot for a quality nightcap (and some lat night food truck eats). 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. read more

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Sazerac PHX is a sleeper hit in downtown Phoenix... low-key one of the best cocktail spots moving right 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. read more

Came to Sazerac for some late night drinks and snackies. We arrived after 11pm on a Thursday and the place was busy, but not packed. The space is casual and vibey. We went to the bar first to get our drinks. Service was fast and friendly. Sazerac doesn't serve food, but The Nach food truck is parked on their patio, permanently I believe. Half of the group ordered mezcal cocktails and the other half, martinis. Mine was an espresso martini, of course. Drinks were made quickly and tasted great. Then we made our way outside to The Nach food truck. We had just left an event where we didn't eat much so we were a bit hungry. We ordered a little bit of everything; quesadilla, nachos, tacos, and more. They all hit the spot! read more

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We stumbled to this spot on a work trip and had 0 expectations. Delaney the bar tender is a gem! She's so friendly and makes the best drinks. The taco truck has the best nachos too! read more

Checked out Sazerac for the first time this past week! It was one of the only spots open past midnight on a Thursday for a cocktail, but absolutely fit the bill. They had a a good group of people inside, but we didn't have any trouble finding a table to sit and didn't have to wait too long to order a cocktail. I opted for the smoke and berries which is a mezcal cocktail. It was delicious! Perfectly smoky, refreshing and presentation was great. Our group got their four drinks within five minutes. I am not sure if they normally serve food during more regular hours, but late night, they have a great mexican food truck out on their patio! Overall, great vibe and spot for a cocktail and to catch up with friends. read more

Sazerac PHX is one of those places that just feels good the second you walk in. It's super welcoming and full of good energy, no matter who you are. Whether you're part of the LGBTQ+ community or just coming out to have a good time, this spot makes everyone feel like they belong. There's a nice balance between the indoor space and the outdoor patio--both have their own vibe depending on what you're in the mood for. The outdoor area is great on cooler nights, and inside is always lively without feeling overwhelming. They usually have a food truck parked outside, and honestly, the food hits the spot. You wouldn't expect it to be that good for a bar, but it always is. I've been stopping by a couple times a month to hang out with friends, grab a drink, and just catch up. It's kind of become our go-to place because it never disappoints. If you're looking for a chill, friendly place to unwind, meet new people, or just enjoy the night, Sazerac PHX is it. read more

I cannot speak higher of this spot. my friend took me and i seriously loved it! the music was great, the vibe was great and the drinks were so so good! The workers were all so friendly and quick! Even when it got busy, they were hustling and having nice attitudes which is sometimes tough! We ended up getting a long table out on the patio since we had a group of 10 and we were all so happy with our drinks. We came on first friday and it was pretty crowded but it was really a good time. read more

On a Friday night, it's more of a club, and less of a whiskey bar. EDM DJ, crowded, but good drinks. There is an outdoor area as well. Everyone enjoyed their drinks, I liked my mocktail, others got the Sazerac and Whiskey Sour. Parking is mainly street, or paid lots. read more

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So much fun. Had a night out with some girlfriends and stopped by here for drinks. It was karaoke night so we stayed and enjoyed some performances. We actually sang as well. It was a really fun night and I'd definitely go back! read more

Made a reservation, and they gave our tables away. Ended up having to leave because of it. The cigar aspect is way over exaggerated on the website. They had a very poor selection of cigars, and the ones they recommended were really bad. Couldn't even smoke it that long. They also had some nude images in the bathroom. Very gross. Highly recommend you avoid this place. read more

I tried this bar on a Saturday night with a group of friends. It was a triple date. We found a table outside for us all. Lots of fans to keep the area cool. drinks were good. We ordered food from the food truck and liked it! Good quality Mexican food. We would come here again. read more

Came on a Monday night with my son who is apart of the lgbt community and I fully support him as well as any business affiliations! Naturally we wanted to Check this place out. We obviously were too early because it wasn't busy at all but the doorman pointed out that it will get busy later which makes total sense. We had one drink each before leaving snd definitely no complaints there! The best part was the warm welcome and service the bartender provided. I would go back to chat with that sweetheart any day, I was shocked to see there's a taco truck. Next time I wont eat before going and will try this gem and the tacos on a weekend. We will definitely be back. read more

Went out to meet some friends and was a little early, so upon parking on the Street I was in front of Sazerac. The music was calling me so I went in, the vibe is very hipster and fun. I went to the bar and ordered the Sazerita which was quite good I might say! I enjoyed the atmosphere and ordered one more drink and I decided on a Prickly Pearadise beer and it was sooo good, and I'm not normally a beer drinker but they had a large selection of beer,lager, and IPAs the bartender was very helpful with my pick and even gave me a sample. Overall I will definitely go back to Sazerac and try the food truck with Mexican food on their back patio. read more

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Went here for my 21st and it was great! Cocktail was yummy and their food truck in the back was great. Will definitely be back read more

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This is a fun bar in the downtown Phoenix area. They usually play good music and they have a very large patio with tons of chairs, tables and benches. They have a large bar inside where there's a few tables and a smaller bar outside. They also have a Mexican food truck in the patio for those who want a bite to eat. Drinks are okay and at good prices and the staff is usually nice. The security/bouncers are nice too, at least from our experience. They check ID at the door and are pretty good about keeping people who are too rowdy out. They have good margaritas though sometimes they can be hit or miss based on taste, same for other cocktails. They offer tons of beer options too. Is a very spacious bar compared to some others near by and one of our regular ones. They also do a pretty good job of staying on theme with the holidays. read more

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I've been here twice on a Saturday for brunch. The place isn't crowded and the door man is cool. But it's been the same bartender twice and he once cut us off despite showing no apparent signs of being over served. Instead a decent alcohol tolerance and 3 drinks in an hour calls to be 86d would never go again unless you're a nice guy that can get along with a bartender that wants to posture Drinks were weak too, bartender on day shift needs work read more

My friend ordered some drinks from the bar tender and another bar tender came up while the original bar tender was making my friend's drinks and asked if "I" wanted anything. As I was ordering the original bartender came up and rudely told me not to order from the other bar tender and basically told the other bar tender to fuck off. Overall I wasn't dealing with this single bartender originally and could have ordered from anyone but for some reason this one person thought he owned us. Just having that experience was off putting and didn't make us want to order again. We finished our drinks which were good btw but still left due to that confrontation. read more

I love this place it's definitely a downtown/Roosevelt Row staple! I love the laidback elevated lounge whether you sit down inside or outside! The staff here is always super friendly! This spot is locally owned and queer owned so you know the crowd and the vibes are always immaculate. Delicious cocktail offerings- my favorite is the Smoking Berry (hello mezcal and fruit!). The food truck on sight The Nach provides delicious Mexican-American fare as well! read more

I love this place! It's always such a good time. Just went Friday night and the music is always really good. I love the taco truck outside, misters and multiple bars. And it's in the heart of downtown so you can always walk around and bar hop to Luckys, Pemberton, LA Palma, or Cham pang lanes. read more

Dropped by for drinks. they actually had happy hour on SATURDAY from 4pm-8pm! $6 happy hour price for their sazarita! One of the best margarita i've had in a long time! not too tangy, not too sour....just right!! Great casual atmosphere and vibe. i like that you can just seat yourself, and go straight to the bar and order! Cool bar to hang out and enjoy some really amazing drinks without going broke! gotta get back and try some of their specialty cocktails next time!! read more

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great bar! this is a regular spot for me for sure. the music is always good, i loveeee the outdoor patio seating -- the misters are amazing in the summer, and the fireplace is so cozy in the winter. the drinks are always good, i love their midori sour and sazarita ($8)! love the freebies by the entrance on the right (iykyk). always felt like a safe space for people of all backgrounds, and if you get there before 11-12 there is never a line. love you saz!! read more

First time here and literally came for the food truck for the late night munchies The line to enter Sazerac looked long but thankfully it moved fast and was inside the door with in minutes. The taco truck is parked outside in their patio area. It's called The Nach! Food is amazing! Queso Birria Tacos were my fave the cheese curds were good too. Will definitely be back to hang and scope the scene some more! Also glad this place is open late! read more

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We had some friends visiting from out of state and they picked this place to meet for drinks. We got there pretty early, around 7pm, and the place was pretty empty. That didn't last long though - we only stayed a few hours and it was packed when we left. Drinks were great - I had a Mezcal mule and a gin and tonic and they were super strong but good. They have a taco truck that was great, but it was the only food option there. We also found out as we were leaving that Sazerac is a very LGBTQ+ friendly bar. I am a heterosexual female and I love that the atmosphere was so relaxed and everyone is accepted! read more

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Place sucks, crew members and security are on one. Completely unprofessional and not friendly. I would recommend the dozen other options down town! read more

One of my favorite bars. Their food especially tacos is top tier. Very lovely people and service. The vibe and ambiance is always nice. Definitely add this stop if you're bar hopping in downtown Phoenix. read more

Great bar but it was advertised at a cigar bar. It's not haha. But nothing wrong with the bar except, it is not a cigar bar

Had such a good time coming out here on a Friday night. It was a good time even though it was still a bit warmer when I attended. The bar was not overfilled but comfortable and there was a good size patio. I think it's definitely worth checking out and worthy of checking out again soon. Drinks were good and the vibes were there service was also good. read more

10/10 oh only 5, fine 5/5. I came on a first Friday around 8:30. Not terribly crowded was still able to find a spot at the bar and a free bartender. They told me no drink menu after 8 but that they could make whatever my heart desired (my words). I said something with cognac in a coupe, not too sweet. They made me a delicious cognac cocktail with aperol, lemon juice and peach. Top notch, will be back, great music too! read more

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Waited 15 minutes for the bartender to tell us we needed to go to the bar to serve us! Welp we decided to go to the other 1000 bars within the area read more

Not a bad spot for a late night drink. But nothing special. Just a well stocked bar. There aren't too many places open late downtown

Sazerac PHX is one of my favorite downtown Phoenix spots. The music is always on point, and there's never a cover charge, which is a huge plus. The drinks are solid, and the bartenders are friendly and professional. Outside, The Nach food truck serves up some of the best late-night eats--I'm a big fan of their carne asada fries and tacos. Great vibes, great service, and great food--what more could you ask for? read more

I love Sazerac! We went out on the night before thanksgiving which was very fun and very busy! We still were met with great service and it was pretty quick. They have a wide variety of drinks from wines, beer, ciders, cocktails, you name it, and prices are decent. On weekdays they also do happy hour which was a nice surprise on a separate occasion. They also have a delicious food truck in the outside area, my favorite is the fried zucchini bites! They have fun lights set up year round with plenty of tables and places to sit which always allows for a fun vibe. read more

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Vibey and busy. The Nach is located inside here and has really good Mexican food for late night snacks downtown. Fast and good. The service here is top notch. And the people are fun!! read more

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Came in for the first time on Saturday. What a great place. Love the vibe. Had the best bartender. Mark. Fabulous. Remembered our order with 4 very different drinks. I can't wait to come back. read more

FREE WATER! I love it! Went here for the taco truck in the back. I guess it was cigar and vibe night? Chill music, good food. Definitely recommend the onion rings and fries! Fries are fireeee! Wings were good too! The attendants are really nice and everything came out at a reasonable time. Again free water. read more

What's not to like about this wonderful bar. The atmosphere is very casual, the staff very friendly, and the drinks superb. You can enjoy your expertly crafted cocktail or craft beer in the elegant bar or the spacious patio which features a beautiful fire pit and a Mexican food truck in case you want some tasty noshes with your drink. This is truly an excellent place for a quiet relaxing drink or a vivacious gathering with friends to celebrate the end of the work day, the arrival of the weekend, or to share a special occasion. read more

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First time at Sazerac PHX, I wasn't sure what to expect. They have a nice sized outdoor patio area. Inside it's always busy trying to order drinks at the bar. The clientele seems to favor a younger to middle age crowd. Gay and lesbian crowd are prevalent there but there are also a fair mix of patrons who aren't. I had a vodka tonic which was ok, I think the best part of my experience was the fun playlist peppered with the MTV generation throwback songs that everyone knows and likes. The inside was dark, a little gloomy and the tables and stools were dirty and needed cleaning. read more

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Cool spot! The ambiance is really awesome! Visiting from out of town and read reviews about how cool the happy hour was, hand crafted cocktails and specialty beer. They are in between menus so the 2.50 off specialty menu is out of the question! We asked the bartender for their special drinks and they couldn't serve us them because they didn't have a menu. read more

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The taco truck in the back is perfect after drinking! The service is always great and friendly! The vibes are awesome with a wide selection of craft cocktails and a nice touch with a cigar bar. read more

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Always a fun place to have drinks with friends. The Sazeracs are made well and they have a variety of beers on tap. It can get busy but service is generally good! read more