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The Sleepy Whale

4.4 (196 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
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Reyna B.

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!

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Erich A.

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!

Pumpkin Delic

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!

Dani O.

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!

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Misti L.

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'.

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Pete M.

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

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Tony R.

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!!

Macy P.

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!!

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Jeremy P.

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

Sylvia C.

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.

Crystal Z.

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!

Current line up 2/27/2026

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.

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Reviews are largely positive. People enjoy the welcoming atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff, and extensive beer selection. The dog-friendly environment and option to bring outside food are also appreciated.

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Ask the Community - The Sleepy Whale

Any food served here? Kids foods?

They have a food truck there most days.

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.

When is happy hour?

Monday thru Friday open until 7:30pm

Is beer the only type of alcohol you serve?

They have mead and wine too! Help yourself with their water station as well

Are you guys dog friendly?

Extremely dog friendly.

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4.3(98 reviews)
3.6 mi

Food, service and general vibe here is excellent. The whole…read morestaff is great, friendly, and fun. I come here regularly after work. The TVs are high enough you can see any game easily. The whole experience is great. You can come in with shorts or a suit and you will fit in.

Love the environment- great brand new patio. Margaritas in every flavor, been going there for…read moreyears. However- the service is mid at best. Servers spend a lotiftime socializing with the chefs and other servers. Have to remind them numerous times for water or napkins or for another round which is crazy because we have sat with empty drinks many times for more than 20 minutes. No, this is not every server, but it hapoens more often than not. Also, could they make the menu more versatile?ABSOLUTELY! It is... okay. As far as bar food goes, it is also mid at best. There should be better salads, more vegetarian options- shrimp tacos, beyond burgers, etc. More fun appetizers- maybe a trio with mozzarella sticks, calamari, fried pickles/zucchini, and pizza that actually tastes good! Shrimp tacos, maybe shoe string fries, and desserts like pazooki, churros, applepie, brownie, etc. Surprising that the menu is not better when Marjerles had so many great things on the menu, and the manager is the same. We come for the ambiance, but the service and menu need improvement.

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Brews - A Taphouse and Gourmet Burger Joint

Brews - A Taphouse and Gourmet Burger Joint

4.6(466 reviews)
2.0 mi
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Great food, friendly service and great burger selection. Can't go wrong with wings or burgers…read more Love their crispy airy onion rings and beer selection.

Walked in, wasn't to busy. Pretty small spot, it was probably 1/3 full inside. Was greeted by Miss…read moreVanessa. It's Wednesday 10/29/26 and so she had on Joker makeup. Looked pretty cool, she said to another guest she was practicing her makeup for Halloween! I started with the Blackberry Gin Mojito... I actually have a fond disliking to gin but the cocktail was pretty delicious :) thanks for the recommendation. I was also super torn on a burger choice so Kalli suggested I spin the wheel. After a few more minutes of deliberation, I finally spun it... spun it 3 times for it to land on something I wanted LOL. I ended up getting the Bourbon Trail.. not gonna lie, I was a little nervous but it was DELECTABLE !!! Bacon was not too soft and not too crispy just right, burger was juicy, bun texture seemed fresh and sandwich not TOO cheesy. Great choice and the French fries paired very well. I'm super full... it was sooo good I almost finished it yikes .. anyway, great service and great first experience ! And thank you again Vanessa for your patience. I know between my indecisiveness and pickiness, I can sometimes frustrate restaurant staff (or so my overthinking brain leads me to think that), she was very patient, sweet, and cared to help. Thanks again!

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Brews - A Taphouse and Gourmet Burger Joint - View of the restaurant

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Brews - A Taphouse and Gourmet Burger Joint - Juicy Lucy with tots

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Brews - A Taphouse and Gourmet Burger Joint - This is the first time I've had a burger in over a year! cooked perfectly! This is the gas lamp burger, of course my w/the post shift marg!

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This is the first time I've had a burger in over a year! cooked perfectly! This is the gas lamp burger, of course my w/the post shift marg!

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Brews - A Taphouse and Gourmet Burger Joint

4.4(48 reviews)
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Great dive beer and burger bar. Tons of great quality brews from all over the country…read more Burger was absolutely spot on, I had the bourbon trail burger (not like you can see haha, it was that good), added chipotle ranch and lettuce and tomato and I couldn't eat it fast enough! Austin Eastciders 8.3% for $7 was also amazing and very refreshing. Recommend checking this place out!

Stumbled upon Brew for the first time on a Saturday late afternoon while I was in the area and…read moreentirely craving a gourmet burger. I sat myself and watched the end of the England vs France FIFA. I ordered the THE YETI (AKA THE G.O.A.T) ROSEMARY GOAT & CREAM CHEESE SPREAD, HOUSEMADE BACON JAM It was SO GOOD! I was a little disappointed that it was a smash burger instead of a thick, juicy patty, but nonetheless the flavors were impeccable. I added a fried egg on top too for $2 to make the burger even heftier. Wow I'm still thinking about it the day after. Also the fries were skinny and perfectly crispy!! But I also got the Beach Please cocktail (1800 Coconut Tequila, Passion Fruit Orange Guava Juice, Lime Juice, Triple Sec) but it wasn't what I expected. I couldn't really taste the Passion Fruit Orange Guava Juice, mostly coconut and lime. It was still a refreshing and cheap cocktail, but it wasn't quite what I was looking for. My new favorite spot for burgers in the Phoenix metroplex, but I can't give it a full 5 stars as I was taken aback by the smash burger patty and didn't love my cocktail. Regardless, I still think highly of this spot and would definitely come back!

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Brews - A Taphouse and Gourmet Burger Joint - Interior

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Brews - A Taphouse and Gourmet Burger Joint - OG with sweet potato tots...and Toasty Amber Lager

OG with sweet potato tots...and Toasty Amber Lager

Brews - A Taphouse and Gourmet Burger Joint - Beer menu

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Goldwater Crossings - 1/12/25 Complimentary popcorn with my Red & daughters sour.

Goldwater Crossings

4.9(17 reviews)
7.1 mi

Great selection, vibe, and - most notably - staff…read more Bartenders here are knowledgeable, personable, and all around good guys. At the risk of being labeled a beer snob, i love - LOVE - that their water dispenser has a Coors Light beer mark/handle, Great place to relax and watch a game. All the Goldwaters rock, but this one's my favorite. AuH2O forever!

After an event in the area, we were looking for a spot nearby to grab a drink. Goldwater Crossings…read morefit the bill. We made our way on a Monday night and had no trouble parking in their complimentary lot. Ambiance (4/5): I've always been a fan of breweries and this is no different. Typical brewery feel. The only difference? It's more spacious than most. There's plenty of room, which is always a good thing. Service (4/5): They weren't busy, but the bartender did a pretty good job taking care of us. I was able to order and close out without any trouble. Food (N/A): We had dinner prior, and regardless, Monday is the one night of the week they don't offer food. The rest of the week, they have various food trucks. Drinks (4/5): Whenever I'm at a brewery, I always get a flight. This visit was no difference. They have their beer listed on the wall, along with the style of beer, and the alcohol content. The beers are listed in terms of light on the left, and darker and darker as you go right. Which makes it easy to make a selection. I picked out my flight and enjoyed all of them. Goldwater Crossings has more of the IPA and dark beer varieties than my personal taste prefers, but I still had some good options. Outside of Chandler, they have another location in South Scottsdale.

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Goldwater Crossings - 1/12/25 FYI. Indoor/outdoor space.

1/12/25 FYI. Indoor/outdoor space.

Goldwater Crossings - 1/12/25 FYI. Pinky Promise Sour, Flannel Buddies Stout & my usual snake head Red.

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1/12/25 FYI. Pinky Promise Sour, Flannel Buddies Stout & my usual snake head Red.

The Sugar Bar Craft Beer & Wine Taproom & Bottleshop - Beer Flight + Candy

The Sugar Bar Craft Beer & Wine Taproom & Bottleshop

4.8(98 reviews)
2.7 mi
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Immediately upon entering, Ashley greeted us and said sit wherever we'd like. We chose the end of…read morethe bar as some other patrons currently there. Previously, I had tried this location for a Yelp event and when having lunch next door, we decided to pop in for a drink. My friend had been wanting to try for years, and glad to show her this place as beer with candy pairings is always interesting! What We Ordered: Beer & Candy Flight with these beers paired with gummies (peanut/tree nut allergy limits me): - Strawberry Blonde - Sugar Bar Hefeweizen - Mango Cosmic Crisp (Sour) - Lemon Meringue Pie (Sour) - Orange Creamsicle (Sour) - Sugar Bar Chocolate Porter Definitely love the candy vibes and decor in this place, though it's a little warm if you sit by the window/entrance. Still a great experience and love the flight to both try different beers, but also make it fun with some candy. I find the sours to be exceptional with the different gummies. If in the area, you gotta try the beer & candy flight!

"The" place to be! Whether you are looking for a quick draft from a local brewery on tap, or an…read moreawesome craft from multiple taps they offer, sugar bar has what you're looking for. From the many taps that store varieties beyond your taste buds capacity, their bottle shop full of cans to go is nothing short of amazing. While indulging in your craft beer delight, their menu of craft cocktails (wine base products) are always changing with their iconic "Sugar Bar," vibe. The atmosphere is a nostalgic blend of candy shop and pop shop vibe. Candy is on shelves to keep that inner kid alive. Not to mention their food truck game; a whole post on its own. The best part of it all is the service! The owners are AMAZING! Don't believe me, come in and prove me wrong!! A love for everyone! Come find out more

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The Sugar Bar Craft Beer & Wine Taproom & Bottleshop - Best for a Michelada at the Sugar Bar!

Best for a Michelada at the Sugar Bar!

The Sugar Bar Craft Beer & Wine Taproom & Bottleshop - Sugarrrr

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The Sugar Bar Craft Beer & Wine Taproom & Bottleshop - Cute stickers and merch

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Cute stickers and merch

Spin the Bottle

Spin the Bottle

5.0(11 reviews)
0.2 mi

Have been coming here, reliably for the last couple years for the special wine classes. Just wanted…read moreto put in another shout out to Cristobal for running a really fun event last night. This was a really fun blind tasting called. Can you taste the price? Four red wines from around the world, and we were asked to guess the price on each without knowing anything about them other than the taste. We had a lively group there last night of about 15 and some really great conversation about places we've been and wines that we like. Most of the people I've met at these events are like me, just like learning about wine and trying new things. But there's a couple regulars there that really know their stuff, and they contribute great knowledge to the evening. I have to say, I did poorly guessing the prices, but pretty good at determining the relative price points among the four wines. In any event, Luna and I left with smiles on our faces and more good memories. Even though Spin The Bottle, it's about a 50 minute drive for me, this is my go to place for buying wine now. Cristobal's niche is finding really good wine that punches way above its price point. You won't find any of the big name restaurant wines here, and it doesn't matter. I would guess the vast majority of his wines cell for between $20 and $45 with a really large selection between $20 and $30. Oh, at least I forget, we were treated with a nice large charcuterie box from Mingle and Graze that was a crowd favorite. Most of these classes are held on Wednesday nights from six to about seven or 730. Buying a ticket to get a place at the table is highly recommended as they fill up fast. The tickets are about 30 bucks and get you a bunch of knowledge tasting a few really good wines and sharing a really good charcuterie box.

Please check out this small local wine shop. The staff are super nice and support local breweries…read moreand small batch wineries. The pricing for their wines are very reasonable and they are highly curated. I loved that they carried local beers and have fresh options. This is a cool niche and a business that is good for our community.

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Spin the Bottle - Wine wall display

Wine wall display

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Spin the Bottle

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