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Great service every time! My favorite watering hole in Downtown Chandler. They have the best selection of beers and really great happy hour. Lots of seating and there's always a food pop-ups available. Highly recommend!
Great beer selection with plenty of seating! I love coming here on Sundays for their happy hour. Parking is really easy and they usually have a food truck. Highly recommend!
I absolutely love Sleepy Whale and the selection of beers that they have! I also love how you can choose from 5 oz, 10 oz or 16 oz in case you don't want a full beer or want to try some out! You will see so many cute doggies here as well! They have games you can play so it is fun to bring others with!
First time caller, long time listener.. lol jjk..focus gurlll focus. First time here attending a birthday get together. The first thing I noticed when I walked in was how clean it was, and the second was how welcoming Zach and Jaron were! Heyyyy!! I really like the aesthetics of the bar and the layout. They have a really nice patio, and the inside is set up so well that everyone is spread out comfortably. Their selection of on tap beers, ales, and lagers is awesome and I'm not even a beer drinker! I tried about five different samples and told Jaron I was probably drunk already just from the tasting... lol. They also have a small selection of wine choices available. Eighty Twenty smash burger pop-up was out on the patio and the burgers were FIRE!!! Babyyy, when I tell you, I was licking my fingersssss. It's owned by a husband and wife, and they were simply the best. I really like the vibe of the bar. There was a very diverse group of people there and it was just a really nice place to hang. I drove 35 minutes to get there and I would definitely drive 35 minutes again to go and have a drink. I enjoyed myself so much that I purchased two of the Sleepy Whale shirts! If you stop in, you should absolutely grab one because the quality is amazing. I did ask for a bag and they said they had a "thank you" bag, but I told them that wasn't bougie enough so Zach wrote "Gucci"on mine and that absolutely made my night! He understood the assignment! Yassssss! If you're looking for a place in Chandler to hang, have a good drink, and enjoy the vibes, I would highly recommend Sleepy Whale!
Attended the DT Chandler Parade of Lights from the patio here. Great company, great views, great beer, and the visiting Taco truck had the most delicious Birria. Excellent consume'.
There was no real "food" here till the taco truck guy showed up as this is more of a tap and bottle room. As we walked in we were greeted by Collin and never pressured to order. Listening Collin was helpful to every customer by making valid suggestions based on their likes and dislikes. Inside this location is very homey and very friendly. All the customers had no problem chatting. The venue is great and comfortable
This is my and my wife's favorite place to try new beers, sours or even go for the frozen drank. They are dog friendly, have the best rotation of new stuff on tap and in the cooler for takeout. Nice and airy layout, rather than some dark, dank dungeon elsewhere. No kitchen here, so no food menu. That said, they occasionally have a pizza vendor or other food offering on site. And they allow you to bring food in - you can even get a discount at the place next door!! Nice place downtown to have a drink and talk to your partner or friends. A good to meet new friends too. And the bartenders have always been really cool. Love this place just the way it is!!
This place is always a great time. Tons of options on tap + more. Great place to hangout for a couple of hours and super dog friendly! Cheers!!
No food, unless you consider drinking your calories with the pleasure of craft beer is enough ! The ambiance share a common vibe to something you would see on a coastal side. A brew spot with the garage doors, wooden bar top and stateless steel berms. Straight out of a boat dock, and right into your experience. The hospitality is awesome and inviting. 28 on tap and more cans than you can imagine in the fridge from all over. A great spot to suit anyone. Wine served as well
This is really a cute little place! They only serve beer and wine, but they have a large selection of beer. They don't serve any drinks so don't come in there asking for a spicy margarita like I did! But they do have an extensive beer list. The ambience is really cool And the atmosphere is laid-back. There's no food offered either but on the weekends they do have food trucks that come in. It's a cute place. I'd go back if I'm just looking for a place for a glass of wine or beer. I don't drink a lot of beer. Wine is my thing.
Great location, ambiance, beer selection, and service. My boyfriend comes here with his friends who's daughter did a girl scout cookie beer pairing event here! I mean come on... girl scout cookies and beer pairing?!?! I'm in! Great event! This place is dog friendly, they have large tables for large groups, and a plethora of board games. Come check it out!
We have been to the sleepy whale a few times now and have never left disappointed. I am not a beer drinker so look for alternatives on the menu. Recently when we visited I thoroughly enjoyed the frozen margarita. Watermelon cucumber flavor was light and refreshing with a nice flavor. My friend had a PB stout that smelled and tasted just like peanut butter. Great service, you can try before you choose on most items. Fun atmosphere, people playing games, bringing their dogs, and watching TV. A fun place to hang out with a cold bevi! Can't wait until their new location opens this week near Phoenix. read more
I've driven by Sleepy Whale so many times and finally decided to stop in -- and I'm glad I did! They have a large variety of craft beers, wines and mocktails on tap, so there's a little something for everyone. My favorite, though, was surprisingly the Espresso Martini. Since they don't serve liquor, I was a little skeptical when the bartender recommended it. I believe it's made with some type of cider, but somehow it really does taste like an espresso martini, topped with cinnamon and spice. So good! The bartender was really nice, and I loved their "Employee of the Year" display featuring the dog. Clearly good people! My only complaints were the limited parking and, unfortunately, the smell inside. It was pretty musty, and that was really the only reason I couldn't stay for more than one drink. Otherwise, it's a fun, casual neighborhood spot that I'd definitely come back to -- especially for another one of those espresso martinis! read more
This place is so cool! My sister and BIL live here so always take me to cool beer places and this was the top of his list! On Thursdays and Fridays they have a pizza truck outside, Dough Vinci Pizza. LOTS of beer choices and the line moved pretty quick! They have cute hats and shirts and cups for sale and I would definitely say reasonable! $10 for a beer glass?! So many choices for those too though! Love how open it is and you can scan the beer menu so you have more time to look. I would add, parking is intense!!! So be prepared for that. read more
23 days ago
Great beer selection with plenty of seating! I love coming here on Sundays for their happy hour. Parking is really easy and they usually have a food truck. Highly recommend! read more
3 months ago
25 days ago
I absolutely love Sleepy Whale and the selection of beers that they have! I also love how you can choose from 5 oz, 10 oz or 16 oz in case you don't want a full beer or want to try some out! You will see so many cute doggies here as well! They have games you can play so it is fun to bring others with! read more
First time caller, long time listener.. lol jjk..focus gurlll focus. First time here attending a birthday get together. The first thing I noticed when I walked in was how clean it was, and the second was how welcoming Zach and Jaron were! Heyyyy!! I really like the aesthetics of the bar and the layout. They have a really nice patio, and the inside is set up so well that everyone is spread out comfortably. Their selection of on tap beers, ales, and lagers is awesome and I'm not even a beer drinker! I tried about five different samples and told Jaron I was probably drunk already just from the tasting... lol. They also have a small selection of wine choices available. Eighty Twenty smash burger pop-up was out on the patio and the burgers were FIRE!!! Babyyy, when I tell you, I was licking my fingersssss. It's owned by a husband and wife, and they were simply the best. I really like the vibe of the bar. There was a very diverse group of people there and it was just a really nice place to hang. I drove 35 minutes to get there and I would definitely drive 35 minutes again to go and have a drink. I enjoyed myself so much that I purchased two of the Sleepy Whale shirts! If you stop in, you should absolutely grab one because the quality is amazing. I did ask for a bag and they said they had a "thank you" bag, but I told them that wasn't bougie enough so Zach wrote "Gucci"on mine and that absolutely made my night! He understood the assignment! Yassssss! If you're looking for a place in Chandler to hang, have a good drink, and enjoy the vibes, I would highly recommend Sleepy Whale! read more
5 months ago
There was no real "food" here till the taco truck guy showed up as this is more of a tap and bottle room. As we walked in we were greeted by Collin and never pressured to order. Listening Collin was helpful to every customer by making valid suggestions based on their likes and dislikes. Inside this location is very homey and very friendly. All the customers had no problem chatting. The venue is great and comfortable read more
This is my and my wife's favorite place to try new beers, sours or even go for the frozen drank. They are dog friendly, have the best rotation of new stuff on tap and in the cooler for takeout. Nice and airy layout, rather than some dark, dank dungeon elsewhere. No kitchen here, so no food menu. That said, they occasionally have a pizza vendor or other food offering on site. And they allow you to bring food in - you can even get a discount at the place next door!! Nice place downtown to have a drink and talk to your partner or friends. A good to meet new friends too. And the bartenders have always been really cool. Love this place just the way it is!! read more
9 months ago
This place is always a great time. Tons of options on tap + more. Great place to hangout for a couple of hours and super dog friendly! Cheers!! read more
No food, unless you consider drinking your calories with the pleasure of craft beer is enough ! The ambiance share a common vibe to something you would see on a coastal side. A brew spot with the garage doors, wooden bar top and stateless steel berms. Straight out of a boat dock, and right into your experience. The hospitality is awesome and inviting. 28 on tap and more cans than you can imagine in the fridge from all over. A great spot to suit anyone. Wine served as well read more
This is really a cute little place! They only serve beer and wine, but they have a large selection of beer. They don't serve any drinks so don't come in there asking for a spicy margarita like I did! But they do have an extensive beer list. The ambience is really cool And the atmosphere is laid-back. There's no food offered either but on the weekends they do have food trucks that come in. It's a cute place. I'd go back if I'm just looking for a place for a glass of wine or beer. I don't drink a lot of beer. Wine is my thing. read more
3 years ago
Great location, ambiance, beer selection, and service. My boyfriend comes here with his friends who's daughter did a girl scout cookie beer pairing event here! I mean come on... girl scout cookies and beer pairing?!?! I'm in! Great event! This place is dog friendly, they have large tables for large groups, and a plethora of board games. Come check it out! read more
8 months ago
Excellent beer and cider selection. Service was average, almost indifferent but that's ok our drinks stayed filled and the chips and salsa was excellent. read more
7 months ago
Great atmosphere, beer and staff. Very dog friendly, but for a sports bar they could have more TVs. read more
8 months ago
3 years ago
This has been on my list to visit forever. Finally decided to stop in. So glad we did. This place is a fantastic spot to enjoy a craft beer. They have a good selection and some of my favorite breweries (pure project, fieldwork, wren house). And they have wine which I love as well. I have been on a beer break but decided to have one, when in Rome! Cute dog hanging back near the wine. And it was busy but not packed. Staff behind the bar is friendly. Menu is color coded for beet types. Beer fridge has some nice choices. We tried the Cloud Mountain DIPA by Pure Project and Salted Seabreeze sour by Fieldwork. Both really great! Easy 5 stars. Cheers! read more
10 months ago
1 year ago
First time visiting, always have drove by and was curious about this spot! Love me some IPAs and they have a huge selection of beers & to go beers. There is also non alcoholic drinks. Staff was friendly, space was very spacious and even have outdoor seating with pets allowed! Plays good music too! Will be back. read more
What's a gorgeous establishment to grab a drink with friends or family! My friend and I visited this location as she only lives 1-2 miles away, and she loves to grab a casual pint here. After a long week, it was much needed. The bartender was patient as we looked over the menu, and was friendly. There is not food at this location to my knowledge, but they have a great selection of beers, wines, meads, seltzers, and other beverages. They also have games you can play, so it's definitely a welcoming place to take friends, have a date, etc. I am sure I'll return since my friend lives so close, and we really enjoyed our drinks. read more
Feeling thirsty? Come here! They have something for everybody! IPAs, blondes, stouts, sours, mead, wine, coffee, and mimosas! Lots on tap and some in cans for you to take home. I had two 5 oz. Miami beers from Tripping Animals: Bodega Cats and Who Loves Orange Soda (WLOS). Both were super good! The Bodega Cats was a hoppy IPA and the WLOS is a sour which I'm not usually a fan of. It's a fun atmosphere. They have games if you want to play and food trucks are parked outside mainly on weekends. It's a great place to grab a beer or two with friends. read more
4 years ago
We stopped by for the first time on Wed night. Our friends went last week and told us about trivia, so we wanted to check it out. Unfortunately, the trivia was canceled, but we stuck around the check it out. The place is spacious with lots of big community tables/high tops, and there are also tables outside on the patio. They also have a stash of board games so you can grab one to play at your table. The wall of beers is pretty extensive, and I love that they have them color-coded to find the style easier (i.e., IPA, light, ciders, etc.). Hubby ordered an amber and a kolsch. He enjoyed both and was already planning the next visit so he can keep trying out other beers! The thing I was most excited about was the Mozzarepas stand out on the patio! I was over-the-moon excited about it as I haven't found many places serving Colombian food and was excited to have a taste of home! We will for sure be back next week to check out trivia, so, hopefully it's not canceled! read more
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I'm a huge fan of craft beer bars with a big selection, adorable decor, indoor/outdoor seating and some food variety. So of course Sleepy Whale hits all of those things (despite not selling food)! Their menu is always changing/rotating and includes lots (mainly) craft beer, wine, and some ciders and meads (mainly coming from Superstition). In their immediate area, parking is severely limited BUT there is a large garage nearby that serves all of downtown Chandler. If you have a pup, bring them! When I visited there was a bunch of adorable, well-behaved four-legged friends. The staff provides water to them. When I arrived I didn't know what to order but the beertender showed me their color ID system for specific beer styles. I've been on an NE IPA kick the last few months and luckily for me they had a few on tap. While at the moment they don't do flights, you can order a few 3-4oz samples or ask for a few tasters (but let's not get greedy :p). They have a nice relationship with a handful of restaurants (like Ghett Yo Taco, Gadzooks) in their 1mi radius with some menus scattered around the shop. If you call any of them, mention your Sleepy Whale location and an employee of said restaurants will deliver. Sleepy Whale also does a good job of having community/fun events as best they can. Trivia seems to be fairly popular as the tables filled up fairly quickly leading up to the start time when I was there. The employee who ran it was super nice and took down a bunch of category suggestions for future events. read more
2 years ago
This place is top notch. Such a hidden gem in downtown Chandler. Most days I come to grab a drink after work, I'm blessed with being served by Miranda. She's so sweet and welcoming. (Give this girl a raise for real!). I have come on both slow and busy nights, I always receive the same quick and personable experience. Shout out to the owners on having a good staff. They do not serve food, but they have vendors come a few nights a week which makes it even more fun. The lighting is cozy. And the beer selection is always amazing. I try new things often, and always find something I love. Thanks for being here in downtown Chandler. You guys stand out amongst the rest. Ps. (Seriously Miranda is the best!) read more
One of last stops while I was in Tempe. I wish I came here earlier, because the meads I tried were amazing. Atmosphere - 4.5/5 - This has a hippy, Cali, Austin, Texas feel. I really enjoyed the set up. Staff - 4.5/5 - Very knowledgeable. Since I was out of town, I was able to have a great conversation with one of the beer servers. It was a great way to end my trip. Beer - 4/5 - They have a very nice selection of beer, that shows the name and alcohol percentage on their big wooden back wall. Honestly, I recommend the different meads that they have. They are strong, and full of flavor. I could recommend other beers, but it just depends on your taste preference. My best recommendation is to simply ask the beer server what they recommend, and they will simply ask you questions and guide you to a great beer. I definitely would 100% come back if I travel here again. read more
What a lovely little spot! They have a wonderful misted patio with lots of umbrella shade - it's even dog friendly! They have lots of indoor seating, as well. You'll walk in and be explained the COVID instruction - wear a mask if you're standing up and have some sort of food (this can be your own food that you bring with, a bag of chips/small snack that they sell, or food from the restaurant next door). They have something like 30 rotating beer options from various breweries as well as several wine options. You can buy cans/growlers. The staff was all very friendly! They don't do tasting flights, but you can get a 5oz pour if you're wanting a smaller glass. I tried a few smaller pours and liked everything I had! The only reason I'm giving them 4 stars vs. 5 is for its location. This place is a gem in the middle of an area that's meh. read more
2 years ago
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Do they have any beers that are gluten free?
Absolutely! Not always on-tap but definitely in the fridge to-go or for on site consumption.
Is beer the only type of alcohol you serve?
They have mead and wine too! Help yourself with their water station as well
