Great place, great beer and wine selection and awesome people serving it all up and the food truck on premise is great.

Vibe: A Looking for a place to escape the sun? You can wandering your way to the Tortoise :) Cool Lil Taproom with a nice tap line up. Of course it will always be different, but your here at a taproom for variety ha. Somewhat of a open air concept with the big garage doors opened up, letting in the breeze and natural sunlight. Food: A Nice line up on tap during my visit. Service: A Chill place, cool staff can't complain. - John read more

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What I got: Buffalo chicken dip Mimosa This place was such a vibe tons of seating good music and good food. This was some of the best chicken dip. I've had the blue cheese in. It was really good. Really enhanced the flavor and apparently on Saturdays and Sundays they do five dollar mimosas which is pretty nice. I think my only complaint is that you can't smoke here even on the outside part. Prob just blows right in tho and that's why you can't but The parking lot is a little weird has some pothole type areas but overall solid spot I'll be coming here more in the future read more

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We can't visit Phoenix without stopping by and grabbing a beer here. We arrived on a Sunday afternoon and the place was already full but we were able to find 2 seats at the bar. We were quickly greeted and ordered up some beers from the amazing line up (probably the best curated beer line up in Phoenix, they also sell beer to go). We hung out for a few hours before we had to head to the airport but our glasses were never empty. Always a great list of beers to choose from and stellar service. read more

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I do love Happy Meal Monday but I absolutely love the new Transfer Station food window. This is my favorite go to spot for food... and various libations. I watch the menu and grab onto my favorites like the lobster tail...! This is serious food. Great parking. Great people. read more

We've been coming here for years, it's just a fun spot. Even when it's crowded (which it usually is), but we always find a seat. The only annoying thing is the parking lot... super small. I'm not much of a beer drinker, so I usually go for their Frosè or their house rosé (which is actually really good, I always have a bottle chilling at home). They usually have food trucks when you get hungry, mostly Transfer Station Food Wagon, which hits the spot when you need it. If you're lucky, Nelson's Fish Market next door will be open too, and that's always worth checking out. They also do wine tasting nights sometimes, which is a cool change, but be ready for a crowd. All around, just a great local hangout we keep coming back to. read more

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Pretty cool place, with friendly service and a bunch of beer options to try (Really really good beer selection), they also have wine and some slushy options. The place is very cool, rustic but warm vibes and loved the bar set up and the outdoor area was very nice. Also, I got lucky with a tap takeover from 2 breweries I haven't had before! read more

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We have been here many times, but this time the atmosphere was different. The servers were much too interested in talking to each other than to help us. We were so excited when we saw the food service's new kitchen was finally complete, what I wasn't happy about was you can no longer order food in the bar. You have to go outside and order at the window. I was told not so politely by the half dressed waitress. I have always been served club soda, now I have to buy it for the case before I can drink it. It is really too bad, we really loved everything about this place but not anymore!! read more

We have been coming here for years and love the vibe. They are dog friendly and have a great outdoor patio area. Their food truck is open in the evening with great food choices. You're also free to bring in outside food if you like. They have a great selection of beers on tap and also offer a Frose if you're looking for something wine based. They have a lot of to-go beer options that you can drink in the shop for small corkage fee. read more

This is one of our all time FAVORITE SPOTS! The beer is always good! The ambience is amazing they play the best music.

This place is so fun. Come here if you want a large beer selection, kind staff and a good outside patio!! They also have food trucks and you can bring in your own food! Great little place to come for a beer and good times! read more

The vibes were immaculate. Showed up on a weekend and hung out for a while and had a blast. Great tap options and super dog friendly. Can't get any better. 10/10!! read more

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Great atmosphere. Cool bar. Easy parking. Big drink menu. Wine. Mead. Cider. A lot of hazy. A lot of sours. Food truck in the back. read more

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We were here because PHX lechon roasters would be in the parking lot selling lechon. I don't drink much, so I got the iced peach green tea. My fiancé got two beers, and he said they were both very good. For how small the space is, there is a lot of seating, which is great, since it's way too hot out. I think the outdoor seating could improve for sure. The tables and seats were too hot outside of the shade and I'm thinking the umbrella could have been open the whole time (during the business is open) to prevent it or lessen the heat. And when you're on the high top right in the shade, you can sit fine, but because the mister doesn't hit that area, we still felt pretty warm. But overall, a great experience! The service was great as well :) read more

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This place has an amazing beer selection! Their draft list is ever changing and updated regularly. Additionally, they have a to go section that is just as good. The space is open and inviting. Staff are fun and know about beer! Definitely a great spot for good beer and food truck options. read more

First time here it didn't disappoint I'm a fan of sours and turtles so I had to go check this place out I loved it they had a variety of sours and assorted beers on tap I live in California but I definitely coming back here anytime for my favorite sours on tap read more

First time at the Wandering tortoise and got so lucky that it was for their Sour festival. Ambience- wonderful. They have outdoor sitting in the front and the back. Also an open indoor area. Great selection (even with the sour festival ). I had multiple sours that were 10/10. Husband had a porter, a stout and a pilsner and really liked all of them. Pet friendly as well. Definitely coming back! read more

This place has a killer craft beer selection and chill environment... highly recommend!

Totally up our alley! Love this vibe and all their Hazy IPA's! Totally recommend this place for an afternoon, early evening hang out.

Cool people, great beer, amazing atmosphere... It's the kinda place you feel wanted, and they make you glad you came. An excellent spot in Phoenix for a beer. read more

We came here the other day during happy hour. They have a something like 47 beers on tap. You'll definitely find something you'll like. They have a relaxed atmosphere. Where we sat at the bar made it difficult to read the board and the bartender showed us a QR code that linked us to all the offerings. Although, he failed to mention some were not available for happy hour pricing. We each had 2 before we found out. We hadn't eaten yet and decided to take advantage of the food truck that was set up outside. It was Sink or Swim, we both had the carne tacos that were stuffed with meat. The guy brought them right to us when they were ready. He even checked on us to make sure we liked them and didn't need anything else. I would definitely recommend! We had opened a tab at the bar and we needed our card back to order the food. The bartender closed us out. We noticed we didn't get happy hour pricing and when we asked, that is when he informed us that we chose beers that weren't apart of happy hour. That's unfortunate and we chose to not have more. We will probably return at some point because they have so much to choose from. If we come during happy hour, we will be a little better with our choices now that we know. read more

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Great Burger's and Beer! Always shifting around the menu which is great if you visit frequently. Service is always AAA with friendly bar staff and owner. Monday's Happy meal with a Burger, Side and a Beer for about $15 is a great deal. read more

I was in Phoenix looking at a grad school, and met up with an old friend I knew from a beer-share. Wondering Tortoise was his recommendation as "The Place" to go. They had lots and lots of taps and I probably had about 10 different small pours of Bottle Logic, a flight of Superstition mead, an IPA from Outer Range and a can of apple/ peanut brittle beer from their can selection. The servers were aldo really nice and were recommending local places I should check out if I move to the area. Overall, very cool beer bar! Cheers read more

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One of the few places I've been to that serves mead. I love this spot because it definitely caters to locals and has a really relaxed laid back vibe. It's also really useful that they have a small restaurant in the parking lot called 'Sink or Swim'. This place is dog friendly in the patio. They have a few board games to play with friends! They also have frozen rose' which is pretty popular as well. I'd recommend this spot for anyone that needs a place to hangout with friends, a coworker happy hour, or some other type of social event! read more

One of the best chill spots for a tap room. Very dog friendly you can have your doggy inside away from the heat. Great rotation of local and west coast brews. Friendly and helpful staff, best thing is everyday happy hour until 7:30! read more

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The Tortoise is a great hangout in Arcadia. It looks fairly small from the outside (due to lack of parking), but the inside is fairly expansive and they have a bigger backyard that is opened for signature events like the pig roast and IPA Day. Seating is good for both groups and singles. Usually sports are on TV. In the last few years Tortoise has expanded the offerings to beer, wine , and mead. All of the taps are rotating and Tortoise attempts to have a variety of styles available - usually they'll let you sample before deciding on a pint. They're quickly becoming known for special beer events - celebrating certain beer varieties like IPA Day, Bottle Logic, Sour Fest, etc. Tortoise is pet-friendly as you'll usually see a couple of dogs laying around at any point, and they have doggie water bowls around the shop. They also operate the food shop out front - Sink or Swim - which has some nice sandwiches and sides. Nelson's next door also has carry out options... and if all else fails, there's a Circle K next door. Would love to see Tortoise expand to my part of town - it's always such a fun time! read more

Came here recently for happy hour and had a great time! They have a huge selection on tab and bottles/cans to take home. The staff was super friendly and helped me chose a cider, which was so good. The atmosphere was fun and lively. It was very crowded on the day I went so parking was a struggle but there was street parking a block away which wasn't bad. Overall I highly recommend this Biltmore gem! read more

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We always love the beer here and the ambiance is a hit. The new food truck, Transfer Station, takes this place to the next level. Thanks for a great sour and meal! read more

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I appreciate the ambiance and local beers on tap. The selections offered up by the servers were spot on awesome! Would definitely be back. Wish they had some type of food to go with their selections on draft for beers or wine. read more

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Came here to check it out and it ended up being during sourfest - best selection of sours I've ever seen!!! They do this yearly and there were over 45 on tap.... For the rest of the year there is a great mix and this is a fun laidback but trendy bar that has a great happy hour read more

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Great craft tap room in Arcadia in PHX. Lots of variety ~20+ including 5 meads. Not many taprooms serve meads. One particular mead was very strong made from fermented honey over 13% abv. They have light beers, sours, ipa's, darks and lots of hazy ipas. Service was awesome and they weren't stingy or reluctant with the splashes. Outdoor seating available in the parking lot. But parking can get tough. read more

Absolutely love this place! Every time I visit Phoenix this is a must stop. They have a new outdoor area and it was packed! It was great seeing bottle logic on tap, also a fav of mine pure brewing, and a lot more guest taps and collaborations. So many amazing choices and beer styles for everyone's palate. Don't like beer, they have wine too! There is a food truck on premises and the people here are so outgoing and fun. Great time. Dog friendly. Cheers read more

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Coming here during the week can be your change up to a "hybrid coffee" shop... just no coffee :-). Middle of the week, Weds is ideal. I've been in the evenings when it's packed, so seeing it during lunch allowed me to appreciate the decor! After having lunch next door and the afternoon off, I decided to indulge a bit until friends could join. I had the frozen slushy aka Tripping Animal which is a Limonada Rosada... sour froze Raspberry Lemonade. Once you start in that mode, it's hard to transition out... several drinks later and the joining of friends made it ideal. Invite the squad to come & join. read more

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Good beer, good vibes what else can I say? The music isn't too loud either which I HATE. The employees were nice and served me quickly.

Pretty unassuming taproom with a chill vibe that seems well-loved by locals. We had a team happy hour here for my coworker's birthday and everyone seemed to love the beer, and wooo boy, do they have a lot of options for wine, mead, and beer! Maybe they should offer flights for people?! I don't drink, so I can't comment on the alcohol, but it seems like a great place for all your drinking and hanging out needs. FYI they don't offer any food at all, but there is a taco food truck right in front of the joint. read more

Found this fun spot via Yelp. It's a great place for a beer and some food (via the food container o ur side). Not the most intimate place for a nice conversation. They have music blasting a bit too loud for any normal level of speaking. The beers were good but run out, so be cognizant of that. I had the lager first but the keg blew midway so I got half a glass - the beertender was nice and didn't charge me. I opted for the Belgian wheat beer next and that was good. Just wish it was a bit quieter inside. read more

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Cute local Arcadia bar. So many brews to choose from! They also have a nice to-go selection available. There's a food truck out front most of the time and Nelson's Meat & Fish located next door if you're in need of food. They allow you to bring it over! It's also very pet friendly here which is an added bonus. It's worth a stop in and a great casual place to meet with friends to catch up. read more

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Bottle shop/taprooms like Wandering Tortoise are big trouble for me. We originally came in to pick up some Bottle Logic, which isn't sold in Nevada, to take back home. Next thing you know, we're sitting at the bar, pounding beers, talking sports with our neighboring bar mates, three hours have gone by, and we have close to a triple digit bar tab. The more than worthy tap selection and great atmosphere will having me coming back every time I'm in town. Once we found out it was customer appreciation night and all IPAs were $5 on our most recent visit in late March, our bums were glued to the stools for the long haul. Along with plenty of local brews, you'll still see some beers from standout brewers like Bottle Logic, Modern Times, and Schramm's Mead. If you'd like to enjoy your brews at home, the bottle selection in the cooler will make it difficult for you to stay within your budget. Of course we did get hungry so we enjoyed some tacos and corn from Sink or Swim. Light the lamp, because your purchase at Sink or Swim is accompanied with a ticket for a $5 draft! And if we had been there just a little earlier, we could have feasted on $2 oysters at Nelson Meat + Fish next door. Along with $5 Frose on Sundays and the occasional tap takeover, you'll see other upcoming special events like Hazy Fest and Suds + Wax, where you can bring in your vinyl records and have them played. We did go a couple times for about 5 minutes with empty glasses in front of us and were given drive bys without eye contact. But overall, the bartenders are very friendly and knowledgeable. They'll be more than happy to assist you in the decision making process. read more

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Went on a date here and would highly recommend it for that occasion. It seems like they usually have a food truck there but there wasn't when we went. Wish it wasn't next to the street but it didn't take away from our time. Great beer selection and service and easy parking. I plan on being back! read more

Love love love this place! Wandering Tortoise is 100% dog friendly, inside and out! Fine fine, that might bias my opinion, but having dogs everywhere is always a plus in my book. This was the first time I've been after they built out the new parking lot and the outdoor area. We went middle of the day during AZ winter, so it was absolutely lovely out. The perfect chill place to spend time with friends. As always the bartenders were helpful and friendly. They have so many selections of beer, cider, and mead! My absolutely favorite (which they always seem to carry) is the Blueberry Spaceship Box by Superstition Meadery. Make sure to take advantage of the food truck they have outside. I've seen different trucks there, however looking at their facebook page, they have partnered up with Corny Masa. Once your order your food, they'll bring the food to you inside or outside of Wandering Tortoise! Note: Parking may be a bit of a struggle, the lot was full and we were there during an off time. My suggestion is to lyft/uber, if possible, and drop off at the gas station next door. read more

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