I was on vacation to get away from the heat in Florida ( hahahaha ) and staying close by. My friend and I wanted to go out and 'do something ' so I suggested let's type in "Dive Bar" ( on Yelp of course) and The Swizzle Inn came up & piqued my interest.......Close by..... good reviews...... How could we NOT???? It was SOOOO much fun! There was a mix of ages there and I conversed with 3- ( or was it 4 ???? hahaha... locals who live close by.... ) Brian mixes up a nice drink --- strong but not too strong .... Everybody was SUPER friendly, no attitudes or egos. They had one pool table and an Old Skool style jukebox. Next time I visit I'll be BACK and I have a feeling my friend whos a resident of Phoenix will be popping in too! read more

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Dive bar. Even as a local it was way to much for a chill Tuesday night. Had rude clientele that just stared at us for a good 10 minutes and to add on one more thing 1 guy decided to lean on my friend even with plenty of space elsewhere. If the goal was to have us not return then mission accomplished. I enjoy dive bars just not this one. The single star was for the Bartender she was great. read more

Heavy pours, fantastic deals if you check their Catch of the Days (which they post on facebook!), friendly bartenders, and chill patrons. Plus, it really isn't Christmas time if you don't go to Swizzle when they have up their lights and decorations above the bar. read more

Swizzle Inn - Dive Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I am not a fan of Swizzle. Every time I have gone, the bar has been absolutely packed. Which is great for the bar and could be fun for people watching but its so loud and theres so few places to sit (unless you get lucky and manage to scalp a seat). There is a pool table but good luck playing a game without hitting someone. Drinks are average price if you can manage to get the bartender to serve you. Ive waited upwards of half an hour while standing at the bar, cash in hand, without even getting glanced at. Ive been skipped over so many times that random other groups of people have bought my drinks for me! And the second thing I dislike most about Swizzle is the lack of smoking patio. As a smoker I always judge bars harshly when they don't have an enclosed patio for me to bring my drink and enjoy a cigarette. So in all I would suggest Swizzle to people who love big groups and not hearing what their friends are saying, dont feel like drinking, and enjoy being crammed into a stuffy sardine can. read more

I LOVE Swizzle Inn. I went there after a recommendation from a random drunk one Christmas season and have made a point of going back ever since. The decorations are amazing, and I'm fairly certain that they decorate for other holidays as well. I like its high tables and relaxed atmosphere. I've been going infrequently over the past few years, and it's always the same lady behind the bar. The people are incredibly nice, seems like they have some steady regulars. They don't serve food, so they don't mind if you bring in your own. And perhaps one of the nicest things, besides the wonderful decor is how nice the restrooms are; they even have lotion in the ladies' room. I believe they have an award on the wall for best restroom at a dive bar. Love this place. Great for relaxing with friends. read more

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Cheap drinks. A bunch of tv's. My kinda spot when I just want a drink and no stupid unwanted conversations. Bar tenders are cool, not too chatty. There are definitely regulars that come for...dinner! That part kinda surprised me. But whatever. Plus, if you're a guy, you can grab a drink right after your haircut next door! Talk about convenience! read more

We decided to try this place out because a lot of others said they had fun there. This was before the lock down and social distancing occurred. We stopped in on a Friday night and the place was moderately busy but no where near capacity. During the process of ordering drinks we were also dished out a long wait time and plenty of rudeness and attitude by the bartender. To make things worse the creepy bar flies continually stared at us. We got out of there ASAP. We all also agreed there was a low key racist feeling from that place just waiting to explode. No thanks, won't be back. read more

Gordon is my favorite bartender. He is always happy to be working & makes the best drinks. Gordon made sure I was comfortable and having a good time. Courtney is also a great bartender. I truly love this place & I will be back. Swizzle is the best bar in the valley. read more

Now if you are looking for a cozy not really that divey dive with great prices and drink specials you can find it here. The staff is friendly and the beer is cold. You have to try the "paperbag shot". It is a secret blend in a bottle poured up for $1. They have several TVs so it is great for catching the games. I always love how they have it decorated over the Christmas holiday period. Lights, tinsel garland and glass Christmas ball ornaments strung against the ceiling in a grid pattern. I don't know what it is about it but it is so mesmerizing. But I have always been known for being easily entertained. [Hey only the boring ever get bored in my book.] They have also received an award in the past for the best women's restroom at a bar in PHX. It is pretty swanky for a woman's restroom in a divey bar. The place is low key for the most part, until later in the evenings (usually Friday and Saturdays after 10p) when the area hipster wanna-bes come out and swarm the place. Chicks stinkin' up the place with the latest Pop Star's Perfume, nervously playing with their infinity scarfs as they chat with the dudes in beanies. That is usually when I know it is time to leave. If that you your scene you will love it. But if you like the cool dive scene get there earlier, drink enough and the late night scene is more tolerable. But that is just me. ;) read more

I was there with my friend the night of May 30th! The 2 bartenders were beyond rude the minute we walked in! We met 2 guys who were so nice! One was in the military! These 2 men did absolutely nothing wrong and were kicked out at separate times by these large controlling bartender lady's- not sure if I can even call them that??? These guys did absolutely nothing wrong!!!i I've never seen anything like it and have no words! Insanity!!! Horrible - was it because they were white???? read more

Excellent dive bar. Bring your friends, your date, or go sit at the end of the bar and get your drank on. Friendly fast paced service and as others have noted you will receive a generous pour. They had a limited but interesting beer selection with a couple of good IPAs.There was some sort of food set up in the parking lot on Sat night which, hopefully, was a welcomed sight based on the number of shots being served. Swizzle is everything you would want in a local dive hangout bar. read more

Great dive bar, service is good, beer is cold, pleasant atmosphere, excellent jukebox read more

Swizzle Inn - Great dive bar, good service, nice atmosphere excellent jukebox - Dive Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Serious dive, local, go-to, everything bar. Much needed in my hometown neighborhood. Never went here when I lived in town, now it's a must visit when I return. Cheap beer, mediocre service, strong drinks, offensive stickers cover the bar. Seriously, where else does you want to be on a free Tuesday night in central Phoenix? One more Jack n Coke, please. read more

Swizzle Inn - Dive Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Here again w/my boyfriend. This place is just a cool hang out. Great bartender! She makes good drinks and gives good service! I somehow just cannot get enough... read more

Cool atmosphere for early afternoon drinks. Crystal, the bartender, was super sweet and helpful. Great drink specials! Well drinks for $2.50. I'm sure it's a great night spot read more

Swizzle Inn - There's a game on the table that gets you a $2 mystery shot if you win. Fun! - Dive Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Never stepping foot inside this place again. Went there last night and had the owner kick out two friends of mine after being there less than five minutes. The bar is crammed as it is and owner yells for everyone to "move" (by move I mean she was extremely rude with what she said). We all move out of her way and she says "I'm not that skinny". She then squeezes through group I was with and when she's about through she whips around and sticks her face inches away from my friends face and yells at her "what the fuck did you say to me?!". My group literally said nothing as we were more concerned with getting drinks for 7 of us. She pushes herself into my friend as if to instigate a fight and we stepped in to separate her. She then turns to the bartenders and starts motioning across her own neck as if to say "cut them off", she then proceeds to tell us we all needed to go. So we demand our money back because we had just paid for our drinks and the owner comes back and yells at us to again leave. As nice as we could we left and managed to have a better experience at The Vig. That was the rudest owner I've encountered. No way will I support this woman's livelihood to feel the need to get intoxicated, and think it's ok to berate customers who did nothing but attempt to make room for her to squeeze through her crammed bar. Never will I step foot again in this place. I will be praying that someone comes in and buys this place from underneath this lady so they can restore a friendly and customer oriented atmosphere to this place. read more

Loved this bar. Low key and a bit divey. The jukebox was super cheap, there's a weird little room, and a pool table. It was our kind of bar. Will definitely go back next time I'm in Phoenix. read more

Swizzle Inn - Dive Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Swizzle Inn is my favorite dive bar in Phoenix. They have a solid jukebox, a sturdy pool table, and an old dart board - what else do you need?! The drinks are served up quickly, even though the bar is small and usually crowded. No food, but they have chips to hold you over! I'm a huge fan of the decor. They have Christmas lights up all year round and they decorate for every holiday. The Halloween decorations were hilarious and on-point. I loved it! If you're looking for a nice local spot with some character - look no further. Swizzle Inn is your place. read more

Bartender is sweet. Loved seeing all the different colored lights above the bar. People come here for the feel at home atmosphere if you are a regular. Parking sucks and they have no kitchen. They do have menues for delivery from restaurants close to the bar. Their jukebox is the bomb! read more

We walked in and a patron claimed to be an employee and checked our IDs. After he did that we went to a table to sit and order a drink but the bartender claimed they were closed. Turns out the man who checked our ID didn't work here and the bartender allowed it to happen as a joke and refused to serve us. Great business and customer service. Not. read more

Super cool little bar tucked into the corner. Tonight had amazing specials of well drinks and domestic bottles for $2.50. Our bartender Crystal let us know the specials change daily and she was super great and attentive to us and the rest of the bar. It was a super busy Wednesday night. This is a awesome bar with a chill vibe. We will definitely be back read more

We were celebrating my hubbys bday and he wanted to check out Swizzle. We'd never been before. Omg...what a great neighborhood dive bar. No food, but excellent cocktails offered up from Pete the bartender. Place was busy. All ages. Been there like 23 years. Another bar I'd never been too. Definitely will be back!!! read more

My favorite place very similar to Wisconsin bars where I grew up. Great mix of people here and the drinks are very reasonably prices. Top that with it's Ambiance and great bartenders you've got a winning combination read more

Oh Swizzle Inn, I wanted to love you. I swear I did. A friend & I went in one Saturday night ready to booze it up, & we are dive bar fans. Sadly the place was almost empty, the average age of the patrons was 65ish, but the worst part was the smell. What the hell was that smell? It was like old people & feet mixed with floral air freshener. We looked at each other & said let's get out of here. We downed our drinks like the classy bitches that we were & bailed. Sorry Swizzle, your bartender was super nice, but I couldn't take the stinky. read more

I'm giving up a gem here folks. But I dig this place so much, I had to share. If you're a fan of the "dive bar", you've found a great one! Located on the SE corner of 16th Street and Bethany Home in the old strip mall behind Starbucks (that used to be El Pollo Asado, for you old timers), Swizzle is a find! After a few drinks, I bought a t-shirt from here that touts, "Swizzle Inn...Swagger Out". Gotta love it. Your standard dive bar with a pool table, darts and a pot luck on Friday nights for happy hour. The drinks are strong and cheap. Shannon's a great bar tender! No food at the Swizzle, but that's ok, they'll let you bring it in. On a few occasions, we've had pizza delivered or brought in take out from other places. Ladies, you'll be impressed with the restroom. It's clean and always has toilet paper, as well as a fully stocked vanity with mouthwash, hair spray, lotion, tampons, etc. Not what you expect in the typical dive. The crowd is diverse from young professionals to bikers. "Family" friendly too. Everyone is welcome at the Swizzle. Cheers! read more

A great, friendly bar with lots of locals. One of the better dive bars in the area. Great Trivia Night on Wednesdays. Recommended.

By the time I made it to the Swizzle Inn my phone had died so I couldn't check in, so very sad for me, trying to get that dang master yelp badge hahaha Well after a country filled night it was time to just find a nice little dive bar and chillax with a drink, again drink for the night whiskey n coke, bartender was Courtney, she was nice and friendly. The bar had a great vibe to it, not to packed not very empty either, by now it was close to 1am and everyone their seemed to be friendly, and talkative, guess they didn't care we were new. Nice little neighborhood dive bar, wouldn't mind coming back, drinks were cheap & strong and those my friends are what I like! read more

The Swizzle Inn is my new dive bar hang out. After years of driving by this place and being curious about it my husband and a couple of friends checked it out this past Saturday and downed a few pitchers. Upon entering we were greeted by the friendly bartendar and I could tell this is the type of bar I would feel very comfortable hanging at. They have a full bar, but kind of limited on the beers on tap. I believe they only have Bud and Fat Tire. They do have various bottled beers and hard liquor. Everyone in the bar seemed real friendly, only one douche bag was seen and thankfully he left within an hour (oh, I kid, I kid). This place has the nicest bathroom of any bar. I was pleasantly surprised how clean and nice the bathroom was. This is one public restroom I'm not afraid to use. The jukebox isn't too bad. There is something for everyone, especially that person that requested a boat load of Donna Summer and B-52's songs the night I was there. I will definitley be back for the friendly service, good booze, clean bathroom and laid back atmosphere. read more

There's a freaking terrarium in the bar. Ooookay. I can dig that. I can also dig the eclectic juke box. Willie to Rush to LFO. Alright, I don't know if LFO is really on there, but I would't be surprised if they did. I'd jam to "Summer Girls" given the chance ... follow it up with "Pancho and Lefty" and we're golden. And no one seemed to mind when I was drunkenly playing their PBA Bowling Arcade Game by rolling the trackball with my ass [hey, it got a cheap laugh]. Cheap drinks to boot. I'm surprised that I kinda forgot about this place. read more

There are a few dive bars in Phoenix that turn me on... Central Phoenix to be specific... THIS IS ONE OF THEM !!! It's comfortable, there are pretty people and there are ugly people. The bartenders remember my drinks, and well, I think I get heavy pours because I rarely have more then 2-3 drinks and always leave pleasantly buzzed. YAY SWIZZLE !! read more

I used to LIVE at The Swizzle Inn and sadly only make it back occasionally. This really is a great bar and was the first cool place I found when I moved to Phoenix. It is an unpretentious dive bar that attracts a diverse but generally friendly, fun-loving crowd. The bartenders are great, especially Darlene and Courtney-they will always take care of you. The prices are fantastic and they always have drink specials. If your goal is to get loaded, you can probably achieve your goal here for under $30. BEWARE of the Mystery Shot unless you don't have to work in the morning. The have probably one of the best juke boxes in town, and there is pool and darts. They also have an awesome bathroom for the ladies-yes, on one particularly drunken night I was dragged into the ladies room and myself beheld the much talked about Swizzle Inn ladies room. read more

Great prices on the cocktails it's a good mix of the young and old crowd and go to place to pregame or stay til close to meet people.

Oooohhhh baby I loooove your way...everyday...yeeeaaaahhh. I wanna be with you night and day.... Went back to the swizzle last night and fell in love again. With pool. With dives. With football. With beer. With diversity. With the random atrium. With the jukebox. With life. How can you beat pool and beer, combined with an awesome location, a diverse crowd, and a room full of people screaming at the TV because football is on? Then top that with the weird quirkiness that makes me warm and fuzzy on the inside...the atrium, a lovely bathroom and random bumper stickers at the bar. The End. read more

Only go to the Swizzle Inn if you like good times. If you do not like to have good times then no Swizzle Inn for you! The hubs and I used to live with in crawling distance of the Swizz, loved how close we were. Now we live about a $15 cab ride away :( We hit up the Swizz this past Saturday, it had been a while since I had been there. And boy did I miss it. The crowd is always a nice random mix of people. The bartender is always on the ball and the wait for a drink isn't long at all. I do wish their tap selection was a bit better/broader...but whatev. This place has an indoor atrium of an ocean scene so it can do whatever the hell it wants! The jukebox has rad tunes! The pool table is always hoppen. Only go here if you like good times. read more

Just a chill spot. Bartenders are great and drinks are decently priced. A mix of people so always someone interesting to talk with. I recommend this place if you wanna relax and have a drink. Cool spot! read more

As much as I wanted to love the Swizzle Inn my first experience was uninspired. The regulars bellied up at the bar were all varying degrees of creepy, I never felt very welcome, and the joint wasn't nearly as raucous as I'd hoped it would be. I was told the juke box was great but all I heard during my 45 minutes was Barry Manilow and Grand Funk Railroad. It wasn't all bad. The prices are extremely wallet friendly and I dug the bartender a lot, so I'll definitely go back and give the Swizz another chance. Hopefully my update will be much more favorable. read more

Local dive bar experience! Authentic Phoenix experience squished behind the Starbucks. Pros: Decent prices $2 mystery shots Clean bathroom A variety of seating options Friendly outgoing patrons of all ages read more

Q: Is it bad to start a review with "I don't remember"? A: Not when it is a review about a bar! I really like Xoe U.'s comment "It's comfortable, there are pretty people and there are ugly people"...it's incredibly accurate. And whether they are pretty or ugly, I have deducted that all can be fun to talk to and you never know who has the most interesting, prophetic, astute and poignant things to say until you actually talk to them. Anyway, once or twice I have gone into The Swizzle to escape some sort of mental torment or self-imposed drama that has invaded my personal space (sometimes you gotta get out of your head, man!), and love that by the time I leave there I have spoken with someone who has taken my mind off of whatever has ailed me. I have nothing but love for this place. Life is complicated, your neighborhood dive bar doesn't have to be. read more

I love 'the Swiz'. I ended up here on a Saturday night after a concert and we had a great time. It is a rare feat to find a dive bar with generally pretty good looking people in it! Also, I only verbally ordered a round of drinks once and the bartender remembered it for the rest of the night...just had to walk up to the the bar and presto, the drinks magically appeared on the counter! I noticed the other reviews of old people frequenting the bar... Kind of strange because I don't think there was anyone over 40 at the bar when I was there. This may also depend on the time of day, we did not show up until around midnight on a Saturday. read more

Saturday afternoon was my first time here...but not my last! When we walked in there was a rambunctious group of OLD LADIES talking about the importance of a good support bra while taking pictures of their chests! I couldn't agree more!! I can not comment on the price of the drinks since we sent the guys to open a tab, but I can comment on the heavy hand that poured my drinks. Kudos to you!! My only regret is not having came here sooner to experience Christmas at the Swizzle. read more