The "If you know you know" place to go. Great Happy Hour specials, bar food and friendly staff round off one of the oldest Phoenix drinking establishments to have a good time at Make sure Gabbi gets your drinks, she's totally the bestest! read more

If you're looking for a chill bar that potentially reminds you of someone's basement bar in the Midwest then little woody is it. Per the website, it's the second oldest continuously operating bar in Phoenix, formerly Mary's Place, The Great Escape and The Trail's End Tavern. There are 3 sections. When you enter is the main bar area with bar tops and plenty of open seating, to the left is that area with a basement bar vibe and 2 pool tables, and to the right is a game room type bar area. We came in with a large group after attending an event with Phoenix New Times to see bats, at the nearby bat cave. So our drinks were covered on that tab, however were limited to certain types of spirits and beers. I opted for a Japanese whiskey highball and a tequila Paloma. Then I bought a drink off the LW menu-- had "the degenerate" which is a pony bottle of miller high life & a shot of Montenegro. Enjoyed by those who have worked in the bar industry for sure. Service was fast and friendly even with our group size and the plenty of other people just hanging out at a bar on a Tuesday evening lol. They also serve food but we didn't eat this time. Little Woody is a sister concept to Nite Owl, where we are regulars. Makes sense that both places are cool, in their own way. read more

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What the hell has happened to this place? Used to be locals now is really rough around the edges. Not the usual crowd. Even red tape outside and a hot dog cart? Stopped coming here I don't want to get injured. On the week days it's a ghost town. Used to be a great spot for adults now is like going to cobra arcade bar. Is it under new ownership??? Female Bartenders still the same and amazing. They must be making money. One new guy... here's a tip for you guy... learn From the women there because they are doing everything right! read more

This place is supper cool! Pretty neat dive bar! Has a bunch of cool games to play. The drinks are fairly priced and the staff is also great! read more

Stopped by Little Woody for the first time last night with my girls. It was her first stop of the night, and we were looking for an affordable pregame. We were also munchy. Little Woody fulfilled these roles exceptionally. They offer complimentary valet (that accept tip through Venmo or cash). The foods were also tasty. We arrived around 8pm and snagged a booth but by 10pm it was super crowded with a lot of people wearing holiday attire! There were multiple rooms with ample seating, pool, and a DJ! I ordered the $12 Santa's surf shop (Bacardi rum, blue Corso, coconut, lime, pineapple, coconut rim) off their seasonal menu and the $14 Petal & Poise (strawberry infused aviation gin, elderflower liquer, kiwi, fresh lemon, topped with bubbles) off their specialty cocktail menu. We also shared the $13 spinach and artichoke dip with tortilla chips and pesto chicken flat bread (pesto, roasted chicken, mozzarella, Parmesan). The drinks were sooooo tasty and sweet with all of the flavors blending together well! Overall impressed with the affordability and lively atmosphere at this spot and would definitely be back! read more

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Little Woody's has a great social atmosphere and can be a fun place to grab drinks with friends, but the cleanliness took away from the experience for me. The bar area and seating felt worn down, and there was a strong smell inside that made the space feel a bit unkept. It still has potential as a lively neighborhood spot, but a good cleaning and refresh would make a huge difference. We just drank and I'm not sure they have food. It is located in the cutest area and conveniently near other bars, so it makes for the perfect place to start your night for a little. Service was great and the music was good, as well. read more

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This bar is hidden. I have driven past here so many times with no clue it even existed. I found out about it from a friend who suggested meeting here after work. We made it for happy hour right when the doors first open at 4pm. I didn't know what to expect but upon entering the inside was dark with the red lights lit. The bar area was the brightest and there were seats available. As I wondered around before hitting the bar, I peeked in the connecting room where there are a few pool tables to shoot pool. Then when I made it to the bar, bartender Kristie mentioned they have a separate room for arcade and other games. She was super nice and was ready for me and my friends drink orders. I asked if she could make The Night Owl margarita without the jalapeno since I wasn't in the mood for spicy. This drink was amazingly good. I sipped on this slow to enjoy the flavors. Around 5pm the crowd started to come in. Then the noise level picked up. I'm so happy this is close to home and work so I can go hangout and not have to go far. read more

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The Little Woody is a fantastic spot if you're looking for a low-key, unpretentious place to grab a drink. It successfully nails that cozy, slightly retro neighborhood bar feel, it's dark, intimate, and always has a welcoming energy. Atmosphere & Vibe: The décor is cool and quirky without trying too hard. It's definitely a place where you can relax, chat with friends, and actually hear yourself talk, even on a busy night. It never feels overly clubby or hectic, which is a huge plus. Drinks & Service: They have a solid selection of craft beers, but the real star here is the cocktail menu. Their bartenders are efficient and know their way around a classic drink. Service is typically friendly and attentive, though it can take a moment when they're slammed on the weekends. It's a reliable, cool hangout that's perfect for a casual date night or a late-night drink with friends. Not a 5-star because maybe the seating can be limited, but overall, it's a strong four stars and a favorite spot in the area! read more

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Little Woody came through for us. On Christmas Day and New Year's when there's great vibes and you wanna go somewhere, but everything is closed...Little woody was not only open. It was Vibing!! The lights, the colors, the people, the dancing the music, the DJ the drinks everything gave us life. When we need a little happiness... Little Woody became big Woody for us. Keep up the good work...and keep it open!! read more

Great spot! Even though they call themselves a dive bar, they surpass dive bar standards. Earlier in the evening, they have their craft kitchen open. Nachos are great and the Mac and cheese is nearly to die for. Their classic cocktails are 7 dollars on happy hour In terms of activities, they have pool (free on mondays), skee ball, darts, and more! There's three separate seating areas so plenty of space to go around. I think the same bartender has been there both times I've been (Monday from 5ish to 7) and she's always super friendly with speedy service, and her french 75 can't be beat read more

The Little Woody - Nachos and French 75 - New American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Cute little dive bar in Arcadia! Make sure to follow your map--you might miss the turn otherwise (I have before ). It's a bit hidden, but definitely a great find. Drinks are a bit pricey, but the inside is surprisingly spacious, with multiple areas for general seating, games, and more. Can't speak to the food, but drinks have always been good. Nothing fancy or overly amazing. The owl theme is fun, and the place is decently clean. Security is always friendly, and I appreciate that they have a view of the parking lot, makes me feel safe walking to my car as a female guest. read more

The Little Woody - New American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

DJ on Friday night SUCKS, bad attitude and horrible dj set- no remixes and hes rude. BOO! Tomato tomato tomato. Probably won't comeback to LW due to this DJ. read more

Pros: * great centralized location * cool cabin in the woods kinda vibe Cons: * Super loud! Its more of a casual log cabin type of vibe with seating and pool tables that makes you want to interact but its hard to because the volume is at night club levels Pro / Con * The music wasn't my vibe I would definitely recommend a new DJ mix. If you like pop music from multiple genres mixed with house beats and a couple bad rap hits then it might be your thing. Think Dancing Queen, Thriller, I'm Every Woman, and Shake it Like A Salt Shaker in an 8 min set. read more

First time at this bar and loved it. When we walked in we didn't realize how big the bar actually is. There are 3 sections. One has arcade games, darts, and other games. Another section has pool tables. The main section has different seating options. The entire bar has an owl decor/theme. There are many different drink options. They also have a food menu. The service was amazing. The bartenders were great. I really enjoyed my time here and will definitely be back. read more

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I came here in April and discovered they have a dance floor in the back which I love. I thought both the Dangler and Petal and Pose cocktails were good. read more

This is one of our favorite hidden bars. They have a great happy hour from 4pm-7pm and also do trivia on Tuesdays. We love the different rooms that they have. If you're looking for comfy couches they have a great room off to the side with pool. They also have a separate area with some bar games and another bar is open there on busy nights. We like to go during the week and it can get pretty busy and crowded on the weekends. read more

As dive bars go...one of the best I've been in. As Phoenix's second olds bar (just behind the Bikini Lounge), they have maintained a really great legacy. I didn't try any food but just stopped in for a night cap which was made perfectly by a great bartender. I didn't catch his name but he made me feel welcome on my first visit. If you want to avoid crowds, pop in here on a Monday night and play some free skee ball! Just some good fun! read more

The Little Woody - Chocolate Oaxacan Old Fashioned - New American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

The vibes are so different now the past few weekends. What hapoend to the regular dj? The dance floor used to be popping.

HUGE NO. We made the mistake of pulling up to The Little Woody on a summer night, which apparently doubles as the off-season for fun. I've been here once during the winter, and it was at least twice as packed. This time? It felt like a family reunion where everyone RSVP'd "maybe" and then ghosted. As the designated driver (aka the only sober person brave enough to take mental notes), I ordered a soda. Easy, right? Wrong. What I received was allegedly a Coca-Cola--priced at eight dollars (yes, $8!)--but tasted more like it had been strained through a Brita filter. No syrup. No fizz. If this is how they treat soda, I can only imagine what they're doing to the cocktails. If your Coke is watered down, your Jack probably is too. The DJ--or, as I like to call him, the Spotify Shuffle Intern. This man was just hitting "next" on a single-artist playlist like he had somewhere better to be. No transitions. No mixing. Just a continuous reminder that music curation is, in fact, a skill. The ambiance? Imagine an indoor networking mixer at the Catalina Wine Mixer. Blazers. Everywhere. At midnight. In Arizona. In July. One guy looked like he'd just walked out of a WeWork with a half-finished pitch deck and a sudden craving for tequila. Why are we dressing like it's a TED Talk in a dive bar? If you're 22 and looking for a good time, this ain't it. If you're 42, and looking for an underground--watered down Catalina Wine mixer-- found it. Literally try anywhere else. Preferably with syrup. read more

Went to this place early last night around 840 to get a drink after dinner. Friends and I got drinks and checked out the place. Great decor. Decent drinks. The person who checked us in was so complimentary and nice. One thing to note is that gettin there early it was nicely filled but someone kind of quiet, with some music playing so if you like a more lowkey volume, that's your place. I probably won't run to go just because my friends and I were weirdly judged on the patio while talking and hanging out to the point we just left. Service was good, drinks decent, ambiance so so. Check it out, get your own feel. read more

This spot is your classic Arcadia bar: a lively weekend hangout filled with young professionals (21-35ish) looking to have a good time, dress to impress, and enjoy some tunes. If you visit on a weekend, expect a wait, which is totally not the bartenders' fault. Maybe it's because everyone is ordering Espresso Martinis nowadays haha. I typically go on a Friday or Saturday's since I get out of work late and the place is near my house. I recommend taking an Uber or Waymo since parking around the bar can be hard to come by, unless you park next door at the restaurants, which I don't think allow late night parking. My main complaint I have about Little Woody's is DJ Starmarz. While his music mix is okay to good, it often feels like he's playing for himself rather than the crowd. I once tried to tip him to play a song, and he shoved me pretty hard when I approached the booth. I get that DJs have a tough job and don't like being hassled, but I was trying to be respectful. Still, I was pushed and yelled at but I'll attribute it to him having (another) bad night. Security there is nice and respectful every time I've interacted with them. I haven't tried the food so no review on that, but if you and your friends are up for a divey spot with decent drinks, fun people-watching, and okay tunes in Arcadia, this might be the place for you. read more

Great Phx bar. My friends and I came here to celebrate. They have 3 different rooms with different vibes - one bar and sitting, one dancing, and one pool tables - so definitely great for everyone. Also the drinks were amazing!!! My friend said her mule was fantastic. I got a specialty drink called the poise with gin. Would come again! read more

The Little Woody - New American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

The little Woody is absolute iconic!! My friends and I go there all the time and it's always so fun and everyone that works there is so so SO kind! Shoutout Gabi for being a queen and we will definitely be back!! read more

From the moment I walked in the door, I was greeted with kindness and felt taken care of. The service here is hands down the best I've ever experienced in Arizona. Every staff member was attentive, making sure I had everything I needed--I never had to wait for anything. Truly above and beyond service. Highly recommend checking this place out! read more

I came here for a happy hour/networking event. Location was a touch obscure & I either missed the sign or it was not existent. Parking is SO LIMITED. Once I got over the parking sitch & walked over to the bar, I was immediately hit w/such a strong odor of marijuana. I know, "it's legal," & while this is true locally, it isn't federally. I digress, I'm not a fan of the smell but overcame it & made my way into a dimly lit bar. There is skee ball in the back room. I ordered a sapphire martini, up w/2 olives. Perfectly made. Perfectly delicious. Very happy. I ordered at the main bar since the bar in the back room was closed. Quick & efficient service & friendly. This is the kind of feel good, everyone knows your name kind of joint. I can definitely see the attraction. It's not my style but would recommend giving it a try if you're in the neighborhood. Just be ware of parking. read more

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Ambiance was amazing and festive! Rob the security on duty was a gem and was very nice. I strongly recommend this bar if you are looking for a good time! read more

Please, please, please bring back the old DJ's. This place used to have such amazing music but it's so bleh now. Used to be my favorite place for a night out but I hesitate to go now because the music is so terrible now. read more

I walked in on a Tuesday. Place is amazing and music on point! Drink selection was a good mix as well. The only issue I had was one of the bartenders had headphones on the whole time. At times we waited not knowing if he was listening to a podcast or just wasn't focused. My biggest concern that this could be a major hazard if there was a fight or anything needed from a customer.  We will be back though! read more

I went with a friend to this dive bar after dinner on a Friday night. It's so cute inside and it leans into the owl and log theme. I got the season cocktail, I don't remember what was all in it, but it reminded me of an espresso martini - so good! The first room was a bit loud, so we went into the 2nd room where there was a couple of pool tables and a seating area. The music was much quieter here and we could actually hear each other and have a conversation without yelling. They have some food/snacks as well but we didn't order anything since we were still full. By the time we left around 9pm, it had gotten much busier and they bumped up the music volume in the 2nd room to the point where it got more difficult to hear each other. read more

The Little Woody - Fall seasonal drink - New American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Interesting little place definitely the front room is lively. It's like they had two different venues. The bar in the front and a bar in the back they were in the front had a bunch of seats and the lighting was fun I really enjoyed the back room. Shuffleboard, darts, foosball, can't remember the other games but they do have a bar back there as well. Had a bunch of different kinds of food they were tasty, the bread for the grilled cheese was too hard and too thick otherwise I would've given them a six. I forget our waitress name but she was great as well. I WOULD RECOMMEND read more

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Cute place to grab some drinks with friends and boogie down to some good beats. Came here with some friends on a weekend and this place was lit. Nice hip hop jams playing, people shooting some billiards and definitely try their cocktails. I had the Beeting and it was beet based cocktail and I loved it! So flavorful and tasty! Some guy came up to us asking where I was from cuz I had a cowboy hat on and I said, "Gallup NM." Then he says, "oh ok. You earned the right to wear it. It's not like you're from NYC or something!" I just kept my mouth shut, winked at him and smiled at him. Hee haw! read more

I went on a Thursday and it was kind of small, but the music was good and the bartenders know their drinks! There was some cute ladies there as well, and even though it was small, it was cozy, I would def recommend it to friends and family! Thanks guys I'll see you guys really soon again. read more

Great service and vibe. Have pool, darts and shuffleboard. Bartender was amazing. Would definitely recommend.

Solid hh drinks and food. Go for nachos cause even though the pretzels and poppers are great you don't get too many! Classic drinks are very solid read more

I'm obsessed with this place. We love going early to catch happy hour at 4. The $7 old fashioneds are the BEST. So good and real luxardo cherries done right. The Mac in cheese is insanely good and such a big portion. The staff is really nice and even the cook staff comes out and says hi. The owl decor is cute and it's dark and sultry in the front bar. They have club like vibes on the weekend which is so fun! read more

Our experience was less than exciting here. 1. This place is kind of hard to find due to having NO sign on the establishment. 2. The bartender figured that a Sex on the beach was made with Tequila instead of Vodka and then when you mention it to him he's not happy. 3. When you order your meat and cheese board, it never gets to your table so it was extremely disappointing all the way around I honestly wanted to really like this place because there was so much to do in lines of games for being a bar. To make this long story short after an hour of waiting we got up and left without ever getting anything to eat. read more

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Possibly my favorite Arcadia "dive" bar. Love that they have 3 rooms. One for dancing, one for drinking and sitting, one for drinking and playing games. Drinks are strong and service is fairly quick considering how busy it gets. Always a good time. read more

I really like the service here and I like the way it's decorated. The place just feels a tad too dark but overall will still recommend this place. read more

Fun place to have a drink and play pool. High recommend 8/10 Great location for bar hopping. read more

The Little Woody - Pool tables Beer Darts Smoking patio - New American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Another great spot. Drinks well made had an old fashion and vodka soda (hard to mess up the second one) but the best part is the back space with a couple pool tables and extra room for hanging out. Great dive bar feel with great people. If in the area this is a wonderful spot to enjoy a drink a conversation and maybe a game of pool with friends read more

The Little Woody - Charcuterie board - New American Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona