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The Theodore

4.2 (91 reviews)
ModerateBeer Bar, Wine Bars
Open • 3:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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Jesse J.

Continues to be the go to beer/wine bar in the Roosevelt district. Selection of beer always is updating with a wide variety of options. Service was great for our group of 10. We had a great time.

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Amber M.

The Theodore is a great spot to grab a drink. Open concept with lots of craft beer, wine and underberg bitters. Amanda was our cocktail waitress, full of good vibes and sunshine. Love this place!

Emma N.

This place was fun! The decor was Theodore Roosevelt themed and really cool. Very spacious, lots of seating. Came by on a Saturday around 2pm. Lots of beer on tap. What we did try was delicious. They also offer wine and beer to go. The staff was also very friendly.

Good beer selection Cool vibe Service on point Even had the grass fed burger from the truck outside! Really good!

Strong beer selection Cool vibes Service on point. Even had the grass fed burger from the truck just outside

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Natasha A.

You can purchase beer cans to go or sit in and enjoy something on their menu. We did both. Sat on the patio and relaxed. The French Toast stout was tasty but heavy. Coconut stout to purchase was very good! Lots of seating, lounge seating, bar seating, and patio seating. Dog friendly.

Ramon F.

We came by The Theodore by on our way to a concert. We decided to stop by for a drink. This was my first time here at this place on Roosevelt Row. In fact I hadn't been on Roosevelt Row in quite a while. The Theodore has outdoor seating as well and I am pretty sure it can accommodate a big crowd on a busy evening. Has plenty of seating inside and I noticed it has a lounge seating area too. Has a big tv screen to watch sports for the sports fan. The servers are very sociable with their customers as well as helpful to make your stay a good one. I would recommend a visit here if you are in the area. Parking is a bit challenging but you can find parking. The Light Rail does have a station on Central Avenue and Roosevelt Street, if you would rather not drive here. I'm sure a lot of the locals come here to cool off on a warm day.

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Robert F.

We visit this place every time we are in Phoenix. On our most recent visit we came down for Arizona Craft Beer Week and the Arizona Strong Beer Festival. We made time to come here twice! It's dark and comfy inside with a bar area and a Lou he area with couches. There is also an outside patio area that sometimes has food trucks. The selection of beer on tap and beer in bottles and cans is always fantastic (and you can take it to go too)! The bartenders are knowledgeable about the products they pour and the service is always stellar.

Ted C.

I had had a great time up the street when I was directed to come to the address to find The Theodore. Not only is the bar eponymous which of course, I'm biased but picture a more upscale taproom, not only in the potables; they have wines and meads/ciders there as well but I sat in the little cubby area with the leather couch and it was nice to be able to plop down with a beer and spread out. I had had a few local beers but the amount that they had here was impressive. The non-local beers though were also pretty impressive; there has been a push with craft beers and sometimes you can tell which ones will be there. I was pleasantly surprised with the selection here. I brought my dog in and the bartender said it was dog friendly since they don't serve food and I could put him on the floor. He was just as friendly and helpful when it came to checking out local beers, like I said a lot of breweries I hadn't really heard of and it's very easy for staff to look down on you or condescend. He didn't and when it came time for me to pick up some local cans he got out from around the bar and walked me through their cooler selection. Bully for you, Theodore!

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Taric W.

For the past year, The Theodore has been such a safe, comfortable, and consistently good bar that it's the only place I had been a regular. They were so cautious, in fact, they just *now* relaxed their restrictions, and might have been the last on Roosevelt to do so! What keeps me coming back is the best beer selection on the block. It is virtually nothing but microbrews, with some guest appearances from various mead, wine, hard seltzer, and sake projects. The curation of their product is always sure to include small, local booze. Think Tombstone Brewing. Or Superstition Meadery. Or any brewery in Middle-of-Nowhere, AZ, and it will have found its way here. Although it doesn't have a kitchen, you can always order delivery from local pizzerias Hot Daisy or Il Bosco. On weekends, they tend to have guest food trucks, and those are solid options as well. What ties it all together is the exceptional customer service, led by Ray, the knowledgeable dude usually serving me on the nights I show up. I can bring friends here who know next to nothing about beer, and he'll find something that makes them happy. Friends don't let friends drink bad booze, and at The Theodore, you'll enjoy some of the best in AZ!

Nick C.

I've been coming to this place since it opened. It's such a welcome addition to Roosevelt Row. The bartenders are so incredibly friendly and knowledgeable if you need a suggestion. They have a lot of taps for a variety of options and the environment inside is so chill that anyone can slip in and enjoy a good time. They also allow our 4-legged dog friends. Trivia night is so much fun and they usually bring isn delicious food trucks to complement the drink options. This is one of the best hang-out places downtown!

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