You can never go wrong here! I've been going to The Whining Pig (Downtown Phoenix) since I moved here from NYC in 2021, and at this point it's basically part of my personality. This is my at-least-once-a-month spot for catching up with friends, popping in solo, or grabbing a "just one drink" that may or may not turn into two. The beer selection is massive, borderline intimidating, and the wine list rotates often, which I love. Pro tip: don't play beer roulette unless you enjoy surprises that might hurt your feelings. Instead, tell the bartender what you like and they'll work their magic, usually with a taste so you don't commit to something you regret. As a wine drinker, I especially appreciate when they suggest something I wouldn't normally order and absolutely nail it. The vibe is casual but a sort of kind of sexy (weird). The dim lighting, great energy, and zero pressure might be it. Bar seating up front, games if you're feeling social, and high tables in the back for groups or communal mingling. It's the kind of place where you can settle in... or pop in, pop out, and still feel satisfied without spending your rent money. They have small bites like grilled cheese and occasional cheese plates, but let's be honest, this is not a food destination, and that's perfectly fine. My beer-loving friends can happily sample half the menu while I sip a perfectly chilled Sauvignon Blanc and judge none of it. And finally, the real MVPs: the bartenders. Always friendly, always helpful, always down to chat, especially if you're there solo (hi, it's me again!). They'll listen to you ramble, offer great suggestions, and somehow make you feel like a regular even if you're just stopping in briefly. Reliable, fun, unpretentious, and consistently solid. The Whining Pig is a downtown staple for a reason. read more

Fast service clean and great drinks! The staff was very helpful in finding drinks we would enjoy

We had an unexpectedly fun time after randomly wandering into the whining pig's trivia night. The server was great, the selection wide and the vibes on point. Highly recommend checking them out! read more

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Good options for beers and happy hour is $1 off of the beers. There's a small outdoor seating area which is good for people watching but don't expect much of a vibe there especially with strange people coming up to you for money and stuff. read more

Huge beer, wine, sour, cider, etc menu! Bartender was very nice and the drinks were great. read more

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Awesome atmosphere and great bartenders! We stumbled upon Whining Pig near our parking garage downtown and decided to stop in since it was HH. The bartenders were super great and friendly! There is a HUGE beer selection with multiplied price points depending on how fancy your tastes may be. There is no food served, but you can get some cheap food at Taco Bell next door if needed lol!! If you're looking for a chill place with a great vibe and HUGE beer selection then this is your place! read more

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Came here after a show at footprint center and it has great low-key hangout vibes. There are SO many drink options, albeit most are beer and I don't like beer but they have some other selections for people like me. My friend ordered for me while I held down our spot so I didn't see the entire menu but she came back with a glass of Moscato, it was so yummy and sweet. I believe I had like 3 glasses before we left. The only thing that made us a little sad was the jukebox didn't let us play anything since my friend had leftover credits from another bar for the same type of machine. But the music was banging anyway! Highly recommend if you're downtown looking for a smaller type of bar, plus all the tables have games you can play so groups are encouraged. read more

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Grabbed a beer with my husband here- great vibes! Service was good and fast. It is very loud in this bar between the music and fans cheering on their teams that are playing on the tv. Very laid back and fun place. Dog friendly!! I got to stare at the cutest little pup while I drank my beer. The beer selection is HUGE here and they are bound to have something that you like. read more

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This place was very cool. The bartender was nice and attentive, there were two TVs playing the NBA playoffs and the music being played was on point. The beer selection was amazing and I enjoyed the hazy IPA that was recommended. I'd visit again. read more

My husband and I came here on a Sunday close to 1:00pm. Although Yelp says that they opened at 1:00pm, a bartender stated that on Sundays they open around 2pm due to the low traffic on this day and at this time. We were waiting in front of the doors to find another place to go and the bartender went ahead and let us in at 1pm! The ambiance is always nice to me. The lighting in here just gives me good vibes. I haven't had the food from here but I plan on it when I come back! read more

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Perfect spot for a great beer before an event downtown. Happy hour, even during events, is an awesome deal! Loved all the games and various seating options, but be sure to arrive early because it can get crowded. I loved the option to grab grub from a nearby place; the bartender suggested the wing joint or Taco Bell. My only complaint was the incredibly loud music that made it hard to hear the person next to you. read more

Wine was good. Meat/cheese board was not impressive. Not bad, but far from special. Salami, ham, dried apricots, walnuts, crackers, two soft cheeses and one medium cheese, and olives. The problem was just the quality of ingredients. It was mediocre for $13 and their description as "artisan meats and cheeses" is just not accurate. You can definitely get all of these ingredients, at this quality, prepackaged at CVS (except the ham and cheese). One of the cheeses was pretty good (the medium one). The music was loud and not my vibe at all (it was like 2000's alternative rock or something is my best guess). It was a Tuesday night. There were like 4 people there. No idea why the music sounded like a kids dorm room. Service was not bad. No smiles or anything made me feel super comfortable but it was fine. I asked about food and she assumed I was a tourist I suggested majereles, ainsworth, or Blanco. Of those, Blanco is the only one I'd intentionally eat at haha but that's ok. It's subjective. They had shrek on the tv and then buffy the vampire slayer. I don't care either way but just fwiw. I can't think of any really compelling reason why I would go back. Oh, they have board games. If I had a friend over that liked games maybe it would be a good place for a wine and a game. But being so loud, not even sure about that. I still haven't found a great place downtown for wine and charcuterie. So far, the options on Roosevelt (a few blocks up the road) are much better. read more

The Whining Pig is our favorite bar in downtown Phoenix. Miguel and Anthony always make us feel welcome and ensure our glasses are never empty. We love the variety of beers, ciders and sours and love the upscale, dive-bar feel. The playlist is also generally on point. I can't recommend this place enough for anyone who wants a reasonably priced beer in a fun environment downtown. You can also walk here easily from the Suns arena and Diamondbacks field. read more

This place is truly doing something right. Craft beer without breaking the wallet. As long as they stay price-conscious and have that brown bag special they will always have me as a customer. read more

Love, Love this location! We happened upon it accidently! We go to the Whining Pig in Ahwatukee and heard about this location but had not gone to it. We were walking on our way back from dinner and saw it! Of course had to go. Anthony was the server on staff. Great knowledgeable bartender. They even have a chalkboard list of each of the bartenders favorite brews. On today's trip we decided to stick with wine. A much bigger location than the Ahwatukee one and there is much room to social distance with tables and a large bar. When downtown search out the Whining Pig! You will be glad you did! read more

Right in heart of downtown Phoenix! Great atmosphere, lots of beer options, fun games to play

Hands down the best spot outside of the ballpark and arena to have a drink. Amazing rotating selection on draft and rare finds in the can. Insane HH 3-7PM daily games to enjoy with friends and a couple tvs sporting whatever local game might be on. I have been here at least 25 times and I have enjoyed something different every single time. Do keep in mind they serve Beer, Mead & Wine only read more

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Randomly found this spot while wandering downtown on a Saturday afternoon, and wasn't disappointed! The interior I can describe is a rich bachelor's game room. It had quirky, fun details mixed with high end finishes. It was just fun to look around at! Penny countertops, chalk walls galore to draw on, tons of card and board games, sports on the TV, good music, and the most incredible selection of beers and wine. We took advantage of the brown bag special- $3 during happy hour got us a bottle or can of the bartender's choice, served as a surprise in a brown bag. Fun and a great value! The bartender Miguel was great, gave honest recommendations for drinks and where to go in the area, and was overal great conversation. If you want a chill, laid back, nice but not pretentious place, this is it! If I lived in the area it would be a regular place for me. read more

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Great spot for solid winning beer and wine, BUT you'll stay for the wonderful service. Manual (?) and Gretchen (?) Were awesome... we stayed drinking because of them! Selections were off the chart and great. We will return! Thank you! read more

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If I could do more than 5 stars I so would!! Ryan was by himself the night.. when I came in it was chill.. I was drinking solo.. only one watching the TV he changed it for me for NBA all star weekend.. knew all the songs.. when it got busy I noticed he was on his A game.. taking pizza orders(didn't know you offered that seeing my first time just randomly coming in) and explaining all the beers and the history. I would also like to add I LOVE the vibe.. of this place!! I WILL BE BACK!! SHOUTOUT TO RYAN!! THANKS FOR CHECKING ON ME AND SHOWING IMPECCABLE CUSTOMER SERVICE DUDE!! Foreal.. he also changed the music when people weren't feeling it. Had a great Friday night . - Micah R read more

Happy Hour: 1pm-8pm every day HH Specials: $5 mystery wine, $3 brown bag beer, $5 sangria, $12 wine flights, $8 beer flights Day one of my Arizona trip and I already have my first five stars. This includes service, drinks, AND their brownie. This was my favorite wine and beer bar in Phoenix mainly because of the ambiance. Walking in I was hesitant because I'm not a big beer person and a sweet wine kind of person, I know, I know judge me all you want. I was excited to see that they had $8 beer flights because I'd have to like at least one of the ones I tried right? Right. My favorite was the Passion Fruit Nectar Mead. As for their wines, their red sangria is absolutely delicious! You know what else is delicious? Their brownie. Check in for a free brownie which looks unsuspecting but it is a delicious combination of peanut butter and brownie. Bars are fun when you have people to talk to but when you want to be a little more interactive, this is the place to go! They have board games all over the place AND electronic old school games too. All in all, I highly recommend this place! read more

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What's better than beer/wine and board games?! This place has a ton of beer and wine selections and can please anyone from a beer amateur to a beer connoisseur. They have an awesome happy hour (1-8pm everyday) and have $2 off all drafts. They have $8 beer flights (5 3oz glasses) and $12 beer flights (4 3oz glasses). They have TONS of board games, from trivia pursuit, connect 4, jenga, cards against humanity, boggle, sorry, and a lot more. They also have retro two person controller games on a screen. The only thing is they don't serve liquor. I'm usually not a beer person but the atmosphere here is just awesome. All the employees are so nice and helpful as it was our first time. Also, if you check in you can get a free brownie which is actually AMAZING. I thought it'd be just some cheap brownie but it was delicious! This place is close to Talking Stick Arena and the Phoenix Convention Center so if you have the time to stop by for a drink and some games, do it! read more

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Anthony did a great job serving the many thirsty pre-game attendees that demanded his attention at the bar! The vibe is chill and the place is small. Not great for big groups but it definitely is a great place to go to grab a quick drink. The food menu is limited so don't get greedy. I was excited to see they had La Cumbre on tap, as well as many other craft beers plus numerous others in their coolers. Talk about options! read more

Stopped in for drinks and was surprised by the fun atmosphere! They had games and things to do in addition to mead and other delicious drinks. I loved the chalk walls and the over all feel. Definitely recommend for a drink with friends if you're in the area. read more

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The new (since I've been here) outdoor patio is great. They had a great selection of IPAs today. The lone bartender managed the moderate pre-game crowd with friendly aplomb. read more

This place is probably the best bar I've been to with such a great menu. There were more than 30 beers on tap with a good wine menu too. The atmosphere is nice with plenty of seats available. The bar tender was friendly and there was good service. Happy hour was until 8pm so that's def a plus especially if you're coming from work. There are 2 bathrooms that are unisex which could be a little cleaner. One of the bathrooms didn't have soap or paper towels. I tried a blueberry beer which was really good. It smelled like blue berry pancakes which made it taste even better. I got a brown bag beer for $3 after telling the bar tender what kinds I like and it was good! The California 2017 merlot was really good. I would def recommend you to try this or get a wine or beer flight. It's def worth your time checking this place out! read more

Normally, I don't venture off downtown near Washington because the parking is horrible. I had no clue where to go, but luckily ended up in a parking garage, still lost. Nonetheless, I made it to meet my friend. Aside from the parking and no clue which way the WPDT was, it was refreshing when I walked in. Immediately, I loved the decor and the bartender was very welcoming. He quickly greeted us and began to tell us about the specials. He was very accommodating and detailed when explaining some choices to my friend. I loved how he brought a lighter back up for her first selection. I had the space dust ipa by Elysian brewing co., absolutely love this beer! Hops: chinook, citra and Amarillo Body: light to medium ABV: 8.2% IBU: 73 Catch me on Ig and give me a like and follow for more pics! @rezzilienteats read more

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Downtown Phoenix drinking establishment. Busy, loud and trendy (i would call this a person/place mismatch). Craft beers on tap. Large bar area. Came for a business meeting and ended up leaving because it was loud and wouldn't work. Looked fun for the right person. read more

Nice stop for happy hour it was low key nice and chill music!! YOUNG DOLPH !!! Nice music and a huge selection! Will be back read more

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This place has so many craft beers on draft, as well as in can and bottle. The service was great. Bartender explained beers so I could narrow down my options. Draft beer was very cold, which tasted great on a 110+ afternoon. Laidback atmosphere was nice before heading to a concert. read more

I love the whining pig. This was my 1st time coming to this location and I really liked it! I love the additional space they have compared to the other locations and the wood tables are beautiful! Service is always outstsnding, the food is good, the beers are great and the wine is delicious! I usually don't drink beer but I'm a big fan of Avery Brewery and they currently have their beers on tap! They are fantastic! I'll be visiting quite often since the Gilbert location is walking distance. read more

A great place with an awesome beer selection. They have something for everyone. The grilled cheeses are amazing. The service was quick. I will be back. read more

Delicious brews and awesome bartenders. Great place for a post work (not workout) drink.

Great experience at the Whining Pig. My server Miguel was awesome. He was able to provide me with great recommendations for dark beer. The atmosphere is great. Both indoor and outdoor seating. Wonderful people watching and close to the convention center. read more

It's very loud inside, and it patio is small...but the service is top notch and the wine and beer selection is amazing!! Location is great!...right across from footprint center! One of my favorite places in downtown Phoenix. Highly recommend!!! read more

Nice ambiance staff is quite welcoming and there is an excellent beer selection. Limited food selection is a down side

Great happy hour' lots of choices- plus, I'm down with a 1pm-8pm HH! Not only are the wines and beers on special, there's also brown bag beer for $3, bartender pick wine for $5, sangria specials and other daily specials. Huge variety or wine and beer, plus tons of fun games to play. Bartender was super helpful, made suggestions for places to eat and check out we're already thinking about stopping back in since, ya know, it's still happy hour... read more

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This place is usually great but tonight I had a bartender named Sunday. She made me feel unwelcome and like I was an inconvenience. I hope the owners take this review seriously because she made me feel miserable. read more

I stopped by for a $5 happy hour sangria and I can't wait to come back! Happy hour is ridiculously long and there are games on every table. They don't have a ton of cocktails but there are so many drink options that I can't imagine anyone not finding something they love. The sangria was very sweet, so if that's not your thing, go for one of the dozens and dozens of beer options. read more

Very slow evening at the pig, Sunday was the most helpful and polite young lady. There was absolutely no-one there but her and I. Would love to come back when it's lively read more