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    The Scotch Library

    4.6 (14 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Melody K.

    Scotch-Whiskey Tasting: my friend and I thought this would be a very fun event to make a reservation for on a Saturday night. It started at 6:00 p.m., limited seating so you must reserve and keep in mind you need a CC to hold reservation. The location is in the hustle and bustle of the lobby of the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa. The open room was blocked off for this private event, 14 participants in all. The event consisted of 3 2oz. pour plus small savory bites. Guy, our host, was wonderful, took us through the history, how to taste correctly and all the nuance of brands and types. I personally do not drink scotch or whiskey, I did try each tasting though and thought the information given was very interesting while my friend drank and ate the rest of my portion. He loved it! My only negative comment would be the acoustics. The location is horrible. Both my friend and I found it hard to hear with all the other people in the surrounding areas. The host should be given a mike or block off the room more with temporary sound panels to deaden the background noise. Atmosphere: small, great display of scotches and whiskeys. Host: excellent, very knowledgeable. Drinks: very good

    Christine N.

    Scotch lover? Scotch curious? looking for an interesting discussion about history? The Scotch Library is for you! We booked the Friday Night 6pm guided tasting and it was phenomenal. I enjoy scotch whisky - all whiskies in fact - and Guy provided an entertaining, fascinating and enjoyable evening. My husband is not a whiskey guy and enjoyed it too. Totally worth the time and money to stop in and enjoy the evening. You're surrounded by one of the country's best collections of fine scotch, some of which pours for $6,500 a GLASS. We did not drink order any ;-) but to be in such an atmosphere was a treat. Despite this, the tasting was not pretentious in the slightest. Just lovely, and a great way to kick off my birthday weekend. Pro-tip: sit as close to the presenter as possible. The Scotch Library is not enclosed and the surrounding noise makes it hard to hear him at times - and you don't want to miss it.

    Julie T.

    The experience was like spending time with an old friend that shares a love of scotch. Guy is incredibly knowledgeable and humble. A couple hours flew by, and I have garnered a whole new method of appreciating the spirit. Introduced to some fantastic scotch. If you have an idea of what you like, Guy can guide you to tons of options.

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    Really enjoyed this unique experience of a scotch tasting! The decor and the experts were top notch.

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    3.8(124 reviews)
    1.9 mi

    I've been wanting to try this place for several months now but every time it's been booked. I…read morefinally got off work early enough to make it at 5 o'clock. Since I was by myself, I was able to be seated at the bar. The vibe here is incredible! It's beautifully decorated and nice and cozy. Perfect for a date night. I must bring my husband back here at some point. As I said, I sat at the bar and Megan the bartender was outstanding! I ordered a drink called Agree to Disagree. I think that was the name. Anyway, it was delicious and because it was happy hour it was half off the regular price of $23. I ordered one oyster and it was fabulous. I only ordered one because I was meeting a group of friends at The Guest House in 30 minutes and I did not want to spoil my appetite. I can't wait to come back here so that I can enjoy the full experience with the band. It's a lovely place and I enjoyed it thoroughly.

    Worst experience ever here... Where do I start? Called in yesterday for a party of 12, got told…read morethat they would combine and accommodate the middle space for us. We walk in and get sat at the bar instead and get told it's the best they can do as others get sat in the middle. Eventually they got a smaller table for us, but the rest of us had to stand. For a big birthday party today, it was a failed experience. Took ages to get our drinks and it was impossible to get water. Couldn't even get some water for the past 2 hours we were there. The people in the middle tables got ice cold waters, we could barely get two and it was warm. At least the inside was nice, but wow, I would NEVER come back or tell my friends about it. I am ASKING a manager to reach out because this experience was HORRIBLE. Not only were they quick to "judge", but they sure were quick to bring the bill.

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    I was searching for a nice speakeasy/cocktail bar to get after dinner drinks for my friend's…read morebirthday and found Star 78. It was easy making a reservation. There is parking on the street or in the lot. We weren't familiar with the area so it was a bit tricky to find. It is located in the back of a coffee shop. The concept of going through the phone booth is fun. The space inside was quaint and intimate. They have a regular menu and then had a special Valentine's Day menu. I got a nice fruity cocktail that was sweet. I enjoyed it. Everything was reasonably priced. All of our drinks were pretty glittery, it made everything really pretty. My friend got a free glass of prosecco for her birthday which was nice. A good speakeasy to visit. Menu has good variety. Service was great, they ran through the menu with us and was attentive.

    It's a goal to visit as many speakeasy bars in Phoenix as possible! Finally got to try out Star 78…read moreand we made a reservation during their murder mystery special. Before getting into that I'll talk about the drinks. Pretty good and reasonably priced. Nothing to gimmicky about them and would definitely return to try other options. The bar setting itself was nice! I truly appreciate the speakeasy feel- walking through a mystery door phone booth was a good welcome to this bar. Small on the inside, but had a classy but casual feel. Since we did the murder mystery there was also a preset menu which was cool. The food was okay, but will be returning back for the drinks more than the food. The murder mystery game was a nice way to get everyone in the bar involved. Essential a real like clue or who done it game. Very interesting but also can be a bit distracting if your goal was to come out and have some drinks and peace out at your leisure. While it is a very cool idea, I feel that more customers would be able to come and go on these days and not be turned out because a reservation was not made. All in all, will return on another night to try more drinks

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    4.3(35 reviews)
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    Came here for a little staycation with my family and decided we didn't wanna leave the hotel so we…read morepicked 26 for dinner. I'm gonna give three stars because the service was great at the bar and the server was attentive outside and quick although she didn't know the menu well. I ordered the cheese plate to split with my children and no one knew what was on it when I asked, but I was later informed that I got a tomato jelly and honey mustard as the sauces. To me a $30 cheese plate would not come with a container of honey mustard so I was not impressed. When I asked what cheeses were on it they told me there was 2 different cheddars. There was no way it was a cheddar it was a very soft cheese. I believe it was a goat cheese. The almonds were probably the best part of the whole platter. My husband got wings, which were very big. He enjoyed those and the sauce, and my other daughter got meatballs, which she enjoyed, but thought they were a little spicy, I find that usually when kids order things that are spicy servers will say just so you know that has a little bit of heat to it to which the waitress did not again, I don't think she was very knowledgeable on the menu in general . For the type of hotel twenty6 was kinda of major let down. Definitely will pass on the next visit.

    Nana had the kids, so we stepped out for an after work cocktail date night. Twenty6 lounge is the…read morebar in the lower lobby of @jwdesertridge and is a casual spot for resort guests, or a couple on a mini date night. We each enjoyed a couple of drinks while chatting about life. Sitting at the bar was quick service and quiet, but you can also relax in a plush patio chair out in the courtyard. Next time, we will plan better and be sure to play some arcade games in the new space before it closes at 9!

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    A great speakeasy down in the basement and away from the summer heat! All of the drinks were…read moreflavorful and strong - even the non-alcoholic drinks. What we ordered: - Serious gourmet shit: their version of an espresso martini, pretty decent! Apparently they make their own kahlua or "kyhlua" - Banana stand: my favorite drink by far and I don't like bourbon. The coconut fat washed bourbon was smooth and cut the alcohol burn down so we could really taste the flavor of the bourbon! - Breakfast club: the strongest tasting drink and not really my jam, but had unique flavors It wasn't too crowded when we went on a Friday night before our dinner reservations elsewhere. Staff was friendly, accommodating, and attentive. I would come back next time to try more drinks and try the food!

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