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    The Whining Pig - Phoenix

    4.7 (462 reviews)
    InexpensiveWine Bars, Beer Bar, Karaoke
    Closed 3:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 1 week ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials

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    Beers

    I had the pleasure of stumbling upon this gem while in Phoenix for the weekend. Great beer, reasonable prices, and good service. No complaints here.

    a beer and a can
    Jolinda B.

    We stopped in on a Sunday afternoon. They have Happy Hour everyday from open-7pm. I had a hard time deciding; beer or wine. They had a Tempranillo which I really enjoy. However, I chose beer during this visit. The bartender was sweet and we trusted her suggestions. She made each selection for us and we enjoyed each of our drinks. We spent a few hours. It's a pretty small space, a few couples filled it rather quickly. It never felt too crowded while we were there. They offer small snacks and you can order food and have it delivered if you wish.

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    Bob M.

    Right off Bethany in a small shopping strip mall. Such an amazing selection of beer to choose from . Prices are pretty good, bottles only. If you can make it for Happy hour the prices are even better. If you get lucky enough to get the bearded bartender, he is very knowledgeable about all the beers and will get you exactly what you're looking for! Sorry about the blurry beer selection, guess I had a few to many.

    Jim S.

    Why do I like the whining pig? It is a very quaint and casual establishment. Walking in it feels like Cheers from television and also like your home. Everybody seems accepted right away and you build bonds. Both the wine and beer lists are well conceived with a wide array of offerings to please almost any palate. They have quite a selection of games that you can sit and play and challenge your mind, as you get intoxicated and think about calling your Uber. My wife and I just enjoy those neighborhood down home feeling establishments and this is definitely one of those. We really enjoyed our time here as it was our 1st visit and we will be back again. Thank you for the hospitality we really enjoyed it and meeting the proprietor as well as Gretchen. #irishcatv2

    Locally brewed.
    Meri L.

    Good place for beers, but very tight and crowded. When you walk in, it's just a bar with seats around the bar. Lots of different beers to choose from, something for everyone. IPA, sours, hops, ales, porters...etc. Bartender was nice and friendly. I went with Orange Blossom, which is a locally brewed beer. It was fresh and crisp. There are games around the bar area to play while you drink, which is fun. Food selection is small, just a few different grilled cheeses to pick from,

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    Sue S.

    Stopped in this past Thursday night. Was warming welcomed. Love the vibe here. I've only been once before. After looking over the menu my friend ordered the mystery wine and I ordered my choice. Mine tasted very off. For $12 I decided to say something. The bartender tried it and agreed.. it had turned. No problem. Here is another glass. She apologized and couldn't have been nicer. That is one of the many reasons I will return! Awesome place!!

    Meat and Cheese Plate $14
    Dianna N.

    Meat and Cheese Plate $14: I wasn't super hungry for dinner, so charcuterie and a glass of wine sounded like a good idea to me. I think even on a more empty stomach I would've found this filling. I definitely think it's good for 2 people to share! I was there around 8:30 PM on a Wednesday and the board said they were out of grilled cheeses. If you have your heart set on that plus a glass of wine, maybe call ahead to double check. As far as I know, everything is written on the huge chalkboard, rather than a printed menu. This suggests their selection changes often. It was hard for me to see everything, but I was in the mood for a moscato and they only had one choice for that anyways. The bartender, Andrew, did seem knowledgeable if you needed recommendations. The place is relatively small. I didn't notice any tables, just the kind of U-shaped bar, and I think there was a counter with seating along one wall. Still, it's a chill spot to stop by for a glass or 5 of wine and catch up with friends or a date! ***** My Star Ratings: 1 Star - Terrible. Just thinking about it makes me angry. 2 Stars - Meh. Unlikely for me to return. 3 Stars - OK. Open to coming back, but wouldn't go out of my way to. 4 Stars - Yummy! Will definitely return if I haven't already. 5 Stars - AMAZING!!! Would plan my day or even a trip around eating here.

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    Caleb V.

    Came in tonight and saw our favorite bartender Bruno. He is always super chill and very welcoming. He makes everyone feel like a regular. He's a good vibes bartender and always so polite.

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    8 months ago

    Great cozy and local vibe compared to the other locations. Lauren is super friendly and helpful too!

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    Love this place, great service. Good beer and wine selection. Good ambiance especially on their karaoke days.

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    Best bar in midtown. Love this place. Met most of my closest friends here. Great beer selection. Great prices. Great bartenders.

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    1 year ago

    The bartenders are fantastic and great selection of beer and wine. Highly recommended!

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    Nope. What happened to all the good bartenders? New ones aren't good. Selection has gone downhill

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    Food and service was great. Really enjoyed myself with staff was fantastic. I am really looking forward to going back.

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    3 years ago

    Love the games that go along with the wide variety of beers and wines. Parking could be better but still a good time.

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    Ask the Community - The Whining Pig - Phoenix

    Does anyone know if they have live music and if so when? Thank good

    Yes, not live music since the place is too small. Personally, I love the music and it makes me want to be there for hours.

    Whining Pig came up on my Yelp search for a Chicago Bears bar. Anybody know if that is accurate? Want a place to watch Bears Packers tomorrow.

    Sorry hope you got your answer Iam late to this but I do know theres a bears bar in Chandler

    What time is your happy hour?

    Everyday from 3pm-8pm at our Bethany Home and Arcadia locations and 1pm-8pm at our Downtown and Gilbert locations.

    Menu

    Could've sworn I saw a grilled cheese also potato chips being served

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    Review Highlights - The Whining Pig - Phoenix

    it's super tiny and the owner (Greg) knows everything there is to know about the beers and wines they offer.

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