So I been here a few times, always had a good time, been behind the DJ booth plenty of times, the DJ booth seems to be more of an open area since it's not blocked off, for the first time yesterday while behind the DJ they said I couldn't be back there, I said I was with some people and the issue was left at that. 30 minutes later, we move from behind the DJ to inside the restaurant at a booth, I'm socializing with new people I met and everything is calm and going well, all of a suddenly security comes up to me and says I'm bothering people and that I need to leave, which is totally unfair. Taking selfies with people and exchanging social media is bothering? Security has a big ego problem here. I'm pretty sure the truth was one of the men in the restaurant who knew a female I was socializing with was jealous we were talking for a long time, and this guy knows the workers/security at this place, this guy was pretending to be cool in my face but was doing everything to kick me out behind my back out of pure jealousy. What if I made an accusation that he's bothering people? Would he be kicked out too? Probly not.. all on my birthday weekend too lol definitely not coming back to this hateful place. read more

Visited this past Sunday to watch the football games with some friends. The atmosphere was great, lots of people and very lively. We all ordered the Brunch specials. I got the hot honey chicken and waffles and the bacon burger. The chicken and waffles were very good while they were warm but got cold and soggy quickly. The burger was solid and filling but nothing special. Service was par, toward the end of our visit we went nearly an hour without seeing her. Biggest gripe was the lack of transparency with pricing. Our meals were advertised between $17 and $18 and we were charged $45 total plus tip. So either pricing was advertised inaccurately or tip was included in the price and not communicated. Either way, we all left feeling overcharged for less than incredible food. Not sure I'd recommend based of my singular experience but willing to give it another try. read more

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We went here before an ASU game recently and had great service and drinks! We highly recommend.

From the owners of Shady Park, equal parts music, bar, grill and party garden. In the heart of downtown Tempe sits this gem of an appetizer YOU MUST TRY. The tempura Cauliflower was beyond. Crunchy perfection paired with a delicious aioli, you will be sure to eat the entire plate. The chicken wings are local, organic and ordered however you dig em. The Happy Hour menu is undeniably the best price and quality, sipping on a $5 mai tai mid week is the perfect little "happy hour" I could imagine! read more

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This place is so cute! I can for brunch with a. Friend and family and it was so nice. We got two orders of the breakfast nacho fries and got two bottles of champagne with the order! It was good and the perfect amount of food. Would definitely come again! read more

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It's a *decent* venue for shows. I noticed the security is kinda overzealous about kicking people out for weird reasons. I found myself getting extremely annoyed by the ceiling lights constantly blinding me every few seconds, and there was just not enough room for the amount of people in there. I couldn't dance for more than 10 seconds without being bumped into or stopped by a train of people moving around. There doesn't appear to be any place to get/fill water for free which is concerning. Bartenders were nice. Vibes were ehh. Maybe just because it was New Year's Day but a bunch of people there just seemed messy and not conscious of the people around them. I'll go back if there's an artist I really want to see, but I now understand why it's one of my friend's least favorite venues for shows. It's just not as nice a place to be as shady park for shows in my opinion. It's satisfactory, but definitely not the vibe. read more

Heard great things. Came for brunch though I wasn't feeling too well (reaction to a new medication). The food instantly disagreed with me. I discreetly went to the bathroom and got sick. Seconds later security approached and blamed my friend for puking in the bathroom said we had to leave. I informed him it was, and apologized. Took our food to go, my friends didn't get to finish their drinks. Wasn't drunk, didn't cause a scene or mess. Security is overzealous. A better approach would have been for security to approach, make an assessment and check that The patron is ok and not intoxicated before bouncing the entire table. Not sure I'll go back. Seems like this place has an ongoing problem. read more

Excellent Food... Check Excellent Service...Check Excellent location....Check Excellent HH Specials... Check Sunbar Tempe is the new comer in the hood, That's not saying much because around Mill so much has come and gone at almost a rapid pace. Everyone thinks they have the formula, the location, the menu, but along Mill Attrition will tell you it's just not that easy. On my second visit I was welcomed by name and offered my favorite drink, and the place was busy! Yes I realize it's a college town, I know as well as most as I have been hanging out on Mill for 30 years. My 50 something friends have been shunned far too many times because of our reading glass's and gray hairs. Treated as ancillary customers and at time irrelevant to that servers efforts instead of the businesses bottom line. Our wallets are thick, and we have just been waiting to be welcome and served well at a great price. Sun Drenched Patio!!!! enjoy that while you can because today was amazing! High spirts all around and fun service kept the vibe going. The students can have the place after 10pm but this might just be the best Happy Hour Bar in Arizona. read more

My oh my oh my. This food experience was beautiful. This is a new spot that just opened off of downtown Mill Ave in Tempe and I hope they flourish. They have outdoor seatings as well as indoor lounging as well. The atmosphere is perfect for hang outs and meet ups as well too. Enough about that, let's get to the FOOD! I ordered the Hemp Tamales and WOW! I'm glad I ordered two orders.... even tho I shared. These were some of the best tamales I've had in a while, and I've eaten 17373636282 tamales in my lifetime. The texture, the taste, the look... it was like a party in my mouth. I can't wait to return to get more from their plant-based menu. read more

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This venue is absolutely disgusting. I was hustled for and accosted for drinks and money by the security and Dragged out when I questioned why they where asking me where is my money. My friend that was scared gave them $100. The security told my friend bed that I grabbed their dick, absolutely disgusting. read more

Hello, The security guards harassed, *tried* to be intimidating towards my friend and accused her of a heinous act. This is absolutely horrendous and this NEEDS to be addressed. I've read the other reviews and it seems like this is a reoccurring incident. Management. Do. Something. About. This. read more

Went to a concert at this place last night and a security guard pushed their way into our drunk friend's bathroom stall while she had her shirt off! The guard then proceeded to stare at her while she put it back on. This is SUPER NOT OKAY. Beware, ladies; they do NOT respect your privacy here. read more

Sunbar Tempe - The entry ticket for proof I was there. - Music Venues Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Bottom line: flamey vibez, great staff, solid location pre ASU game, slightly above average food, standard drinks. Appreciated welcoming bathrooms. Vibez: located just off Mill Ave on 5th street, it's a Newley remodeled spot that spits good times vibez. Mostly open aired space keeps things fresh, music is pumping but at a volume that assures that you can hear your friends talk next to you, plenty of common space to meet and mingle, with a few more secluded nooks for those keeping it low key. Food: I realized I only tried a variety of fires chicken in a few forms. Two sandos (honey hot, and original) both with a small kick of heat, and on top of salad. The chicken was freshly fried and hot, not too greasy, not bad for bar food. Waffle fries were clutch for scooping up the decent spinach artichoke dip. Drinks: nothing was special but it is very important to note we got each round fairly quickly. Bathroom: you could tell it was recently remodeled. Lighting was sufficient but not overly aggressive. I guesstimate two urinals two stalls. Didn't smell like dookie or cleaning products - a happy medium that is hard to achieve. Bar was decently full but never had to wait in line. read more

Brunch here is great! Cent bottle of champagne with any entree. Can actually be a bit dangerous! They have DJs for brunch which is a super fun vibe! read more

Sunbar Tempe - DJas killing it during brunch - Music Venues Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Gotta give it a 1 WAITING FOREVER out of 10. Security guard is cool though! However, I've been waiting here for 1 hour food still hasn't come yet. The table that came in 30 minutes after us got their mimosa bottle before us. read more

A really fun atmosphere too bad the mean bartender had to kill the vibe we asked for water and she failed to inform us that we were going to pay an additional 10 dollars and when we asked about it she threw a fit that we already paid for it we have no option sandbar is a really fun time I hope that bartender gets properly trained on how to treat people. She is extremely rude and tarnished a fun night for us. read more

Terrible service, the bartenders were rude, and the price is high for mediocre drinks

I'm so disappointed cuz my last review was awesome! However that was during Covid and they were humble and desperate for patrons! Now everything is open and we sat at our table starving for at least 1/2 hour waiting for anyone to ask us if we needed anything. Went to the bartender to let them know we were there and waiting for a waitress but still nothing! Kinda miss the gratitude of Covid days! read more

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Went with a friend late afternoon on a Tuesday and it was pretty quiet. Tyler is an AWESOME bartender, and he's super friendly. We ordered mai tais which were only $5 and they were really good (and strong). Would definitely visit again! read more

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Paola was amazing! Made the experience so fun! Will absolutely come back. She was amazing

Pretty cool venue with good sound. But be careful which bartender you see. We got charged $10 more on the same exact drinks when I ordered with a female bartender Vs the male who was working the same bar. And the guy may be colorblind when I asked for yellow red Bull and he poured the rest of a red can into my drink. read more

Afternoon DJ, cold beer. Service was ok, lots of beers on draft too. Tempe is HOME TO ASU read more

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There food here is absolutely disgusting! I told our server this is burnt and as a server myself I would not serve this. She said well that's how it is served. read more

Sunbar Tempe - Chicken and waffles - Music Venues Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Do not get the "scramble". Not an accurate description on their menu. Food was mediocre at best and my eggs were cold. They draw you in with a great vibe and penny bottles of champagne but the food is trash. read more

Sunbar Tempe - Music Venues Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Visited the Phoenix area for Chris Lake and fell in love with the brunch. Food was good, can't argue with a 1 cent champagne bottle, and I did not get a reaction from the sunbar scramble (I'm gluten free!) Music at the dance area was great. The djs were spinning awesome house and tropical house. Probably the best music of any brunch I've ever had. Really appreciated the misters. -1 star because they were clearly understaffed and struggling to get food out timely multiple days in a row. The vibes are dope, but the waiters are sprinting to keep up and there's definitely enough business to justify a couple more staff to decrease wait times. read more

I wish I could leave zero stars. Terrible attitude from the security who claimed he was the head manager & terrible customer service. I paid for a show for some friends & for my partners birthday. We were turned away even with proper identification, very frustrating to have friends travel from out of state, pay for an event and transportation there just to be turned away by the very rude security. I've heard terrible things about the security and seems to check out. First and last time but never even got in, I will not be returning. Seemed like a shit show of a place with self entitled staff. read more

Tim & Kiera... what literal gems we were freezing cold so they brought two heat warmers to us, they totally didn't have to but they did. Customer service is through the roof here! I love it and I'm totally coming back here read more

Sunbar Tempe - Best service ever - Music Venues Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

This is place to be on Mill right now. Awesome happy hour, great patio, friendly staff. The flat iron sandwich is my personal favorite, but I also really enjoy the organic chicken wings and the crispy fried cauliflower bites. You cant tell by just looking at it, but it also has a chill back party garden area with darts, arcade games, skee ball, etc.. as well a "football viewing" area so-to-speak inside that has shuffle board and bumper pool. Theres often a live dj playing after hours as well! read more

Just don't even bother. "Manager" is rude and unhelpful. All the 1 star reviews seem to check out. Boo this place !!!

The vibe on a Sunday is awesome great DJ Champagne taste great for mimosas but the food is trash! So disappointed from the first time i went. It not sure if it's a new cook but the food is over cooked and not tasty at all. The staff is ok but man I was embarrassed by my out of town friends eating that food. We didn't complain because she didn't want the hassle but please get a better Chef read more

my favorite venue for shows and jordan is my FAV bartender!! hes so attentive and super quick. :)

Great concert space. Not too crowded. Can access downstairs while at upstairs concert.

Excellent venue with arcade games and large inside and outdoor seating. Food is mostly sustainably sourced with over 40 beers on tap. Happy hour brings 3$ coors light or Corona with $5 Mai Thai. Ordered the honey hot chicken and wifey ordered the stuffed poblano pepper. Food was very fresh and good. Great place to hang out on Mill Ave!! read more

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Upstairs bartender-major ego. Hilarious. Water is apparently a huge ask. He had a very rude reaction when I asked for water, btw, water is damn near the same price as a drink. Then, throws the bottle of water and waived me off when I asked for a cup of water instead. Mind you we are in the desert climate, with young ppl drinking heavily. You probably don't want to be the reason someone ends up harmed or even worse. ---- I wasn't drinking, I will be sure not to purchase alcohol next time or in the future (profit damage to you) because I won't be able to stay hydrated within reason or without backlash for (small) bartender guy. We are in the U.S. and you are not a true concert venue. Water is life, don't portray a 3rd world vibe by restricting access to water unless its 5 dollars a bottle***...Lol. Funny guy. Ego, ego, ego. There was maybe 50 ppl in total. Are you that big time? End result: could not complete the transaction for the bottle, because he threw it into a bucket abtuptly walked away. So I ended with zero WATER. So let us bring our own water in, smell it, get over it and move on. Over all good sound. (Pretty empty) But all good. read more

J, the bartender is fantastic, 5/5 completely satisfied! Highly recommend his service.

Horrendous service, kicked me out and took ID for no reason. Security couldn't explain and have been to multiple bars without issue. Would never go to again. read more

Let me preface this by saying, if I could leave a million stars I would. From the bartender, to the servers, to the manager, everyone was lovely and attentive. I came in during happy hour (suckered in by those $5 mai tais) and proceeded to have the most lovely experience. I ordered the loaded fries ($4 during happy hour) and they were to die for. My mai tai was much needed and completely hit the spot. The only thing better than the food and drinks are the people that work there. I recommend this place to anyone who wants a foolproof good time. The venue is gorgeous and I hope they stay in business for a loooooong time. 100000/5 stars. read more

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Best ppl ever!! Food is always great, sad it's a brunch only spot bc I'd come here everyday.

While this venue brings out great DJs, my first time there will be my last. At first I felt safe with the amount of security there, but as it turns out they seem to merely exist to kick people out when you don't fit their preferred demographic. If you don't believe me, read the other reviews. Shame on you, Sunbar. read more

They didn't let me in on my 21st birthday because they don't accept paper or vertical id's. The Arizona department of transportation does not give anything but that on the day of a 21st birthday, there was nothing more I could've done. They refused my entire group because of this. This place obviously needs to fix their rules read more