I was here for a conference. The bar was a huge hangout for everyone! I had a few drinks here. The service was always good. One day when I was hungry and I'd already eaten at Tia Carmen's twice and Kembara was still closed and the Meritage was having a private event, I decided to order something from the bar. I ordered a chicken Cesar salad and it was really good! My waiter was so nice! He was super busy but always very sweet! The menu is very limited but when there's nowhere else to go... The next night we ordered a charcuterie board to share before dinner. It was good, but I did not like the blue cheese-looking cheese. It's very strong, smelly, and gave me bad breath. The bread and sauces were delicious, and of course you can't go wrong with manchego cheese! read more

Twenty6 - Chicken ceasar salad - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Came here for a little staycation with my family and decided we didn't wanna leave the hotel so we picked 26 for dinner. I'm gonna give three stars because the service was great at the bar and the server was attentive outside and quick although she didn't know the menu well. I ordered the cheese plate to split with my children and no one knew what was on it when I asked, but I was later informed that I got a tomato jelly and honey mustard as the sauces. To me a $30 cheese plate would not come with a container of honey mustard so I was not impressed. When I asked what cheeses were on it they told me there was 2 different cheddars. There was no way it was a cheddar it was a very soft cheese. I believe it was a goat cheese. The almonds were probably the best part of the whole platter. My husband got wings, which were very big. He enjoyed those and the sauce, and my other daughter got meatballs, which she enjoyed, but thought they were a little spicy, I find that usually when kids order things that are spicy servers will say just so you know that has a little bit of heat to it to which the waitress did not again, I don't think she was very knowledgeable on the menu in general . For the type of hotel twenty6 was kinda of major let down. Definitely will pass on the next visit. read more

Twenty6 - Charcuterie board - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Nana had the kids, so we stepped out for an after work cocktail date night. Twenty6 lounge is the bar in the lower lobby of @jwdesertridge and is a casual spot for resort guests, or a couple on a mini date night. We each enjoyed a couple of drinks while chatting about life. Sitting at the bar was quick service and quiet, but you can also relax in a plush patio chair out in the courtyard. Next time, we will plan better and be sure to play some arcade games in the new space before it closes at 9! read more

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Except for the main bar at a JW resort property not opening until 4 PM on a Friday... everything was great. read more

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This bar is located off the lobby in the JW Marriott! When conferences are in session, the lobby bar is super busy and loud! Hard to hear people sitting or standing across from you. The bar is located on the bottom floor, below lobby entrance. You can order at the bar or through a server at a table. The bar does offer a lot of drink: their speciality cocktail is a prickly pear margarita! They also feature tequilas: and some very expensive ones! See pictures for these high end drinks! read more

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Great JW lobby bar! They were overly accommodating, informative and helpful every time we stopped by during our stay. Especially if you have (well behaved) kids in tow - you'll feel welcomed vs a burden. We will definitely be back! read more

My husband and I went here last night for a drink cause I'd never been to this hotel before and I wanted to see it! I ordered a desert flower drink, it had gin and elderflower. Was extremely strong, as gin drinks often are haha. My husband got a beer. One of the bartenders was telling us how they had their 20th anniversary of being a hotel soon so some limited menu drinks were being made! He had us try one of the drinks. It was like a Paloma with mezcal, one of my faves. It was a special mezcal too, had a really good smokey flavor. My husband isn't big on mezcal or grapefruit but he actually said it was pretty good too! Really fun experience here, glad we checked it out. read more

Twenty6 - New drink they were testing out! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Nice bar serving food in the JW Marriott. The food list was minimal but their turkey wrap was nice if not a little dry and bland. Great friendly service read more

This swanky little lounge inside the JW Marriott Desert Ridge was beautiful and a great place for people watching on a Saturday night. The drinks were awesome...try the espresso martini! They also have a happy hour food menu. The chicken empanada was decent but my favorite was the tres leches cake. Great bartenders, and also dog friendly! I'd recommend grabbing a drink here and taking it out onto the gorgeous patio by the water. Great date night idea! read more

Twenty6 - Espresso martini - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Bartenders are knowledgeable and provide quick service.. busy type of ambiance, as many customers are travelers. Best espresso martini tho! Havnt had the food! read more

Solid light dinner and wine! Caesar salad was split for 2 without us requesting! Fried calamari included tentacles which I consider essential. Charcuterie platter was fresh and had huge wedge of blue cheese plus humbolt fog cheese and havarti. Mustard, olives, fig jam plus candied nuts provided just the additional touch needed. Wine was also tasty and reasonable. We were pleasantly surprised at how excellent it was and service was an added bonus. We will return! read more

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We sat in the lounge area. So comfortable. I loved that there is a tv there and large table. The service was great. I had the prickly pear margarita- delicious and my boyfriend had the Kentucky buck- DELICIOUS, perfect hint of lemon. It was amazing. We also ordered wings that were delicious. Chicken sandwich and burger. Very good. read more

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The folks here were working overtime this week with multiple conferences at the resort. They accommodated the crowds who ran indoors when the storms rolled in. Great service, great drinks. read more

So, major sleeper here at the JW desert ridge. Hotel is actually really good, but the highlight is the OVER 300 BOTTLE selection of bourbon,rye, whiskey, and scotch. If absolutely amazing collection of rare pours. Come check it! read more

Twenty6 - Bourbon city. Small fraction of what's available - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Located inside the JW Desert Ridge, the food at twenty6 is overpriced as you would expect for a hotel bar, but the happy hour (2-5pm daily) is pretty good. During happy hour, they have $6 margaritas (too sweet), sangria, wine, and beer. The deviled eggs ($8 during happy hour) were very good, but still a little pricey. You're really paying for the nice seats and atmosphere. They have live music on Friday and Saturday nights. During the day you can watch birds - I saw one tearing a part a smaller bird on one of the chairs, which was an unusual but interesting experience... On one last note, the JW Marriott "signature beer" is actually quite nice. It's a kolsch, made by a local brewery and has some nice honey flavors. I would get that again if I came back. read more

Twenty6 - Trio of bruschetta ($18) -lump crab and avocado; Brie and apple; eggplant hummus and greens. Good but not worth $18 (hotel prices) - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

We've been coming here for the past 3 years, it's a wonderful spot to relax, to enjoy good food and drinks while the kids can play and run around on the lawn. The Artisan board is our go to snack! The staff is always very friendly which is wonderful!! read more

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Twenty6 is the main lobby area bar where you're bound to meet up with friends to grab a drink before heading out for the night. Just make sure to order the right drinks. The Twenty6 Margarita is a for sure drink you should order. The prickly pear syrup makes it so much more than your regular old margarita. The Bloody Mary was definitely the best I had while at the hotel, but definitely not near what the greatness of other places in Phoenix like Carly's. The biggest drawback for Twenty6 is the price. Is VERY expensive for a bar. Which is to be expected for a JW Marriott, but a little shocking when you get the bill. Opt for the Happy Hour (if they have it). Call the concierge to double check the hours. read more

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FantaStic setting at this fantastic hotel and resort. The most most beautiful hotel, pools, waterfalls. The lounge is outside and inside overlooking the water. Food was delicious. Salmon just perfect, veggies real good and hummus appetizer delish. Loved it.what a place to go on a date, special occasion or just a great getaway. The most beautiful resort I have seen in a long time. Absolutely the place to go if you live in Phoenix. The architecture and materials are superb. read more

The setting is great and the food was fine but nick our server was the real stand out! Chicken nachos were very good. Locals and tourists alike won't be sorry read more

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This is a pretty nice bar located in the JW Marriott with an impressive bourbon selection. Pricing is a little higher than normal but it's not surprising considering you have a captive audience. It does get quite loud with the acoustics of the place and when moderately crowded it seems like everyone is yelling in order to be heard over the other guy. Nice place to grab a drink after a day of meetings in their convention center. read more

Came for a late dinner/drink because I was stuck in the resort and didn't want to trek for a late Sunday dinner,. Probably should have gone exploring for new stuff, but wasn't overly disappointed. Started off with the Spice Market Old Fashioned. It is wickedly good. I'm an old-school old fashioned fan and it really isn't one of those - but I enjoyed the heck out of it anyway. Really wish I had some peeps to keep me company so I could have had another. Anyway, I was alone and those meals usually go fast. Sat at some uber cool seating area. If I was a beautiful, stylish person - it would have worked. As someone trying to scarf a meal in a bar, it was a little awkward. I ordered the Turkey & Avocado BLT. It was very good. Only down side is that the bread was so toasted (stale?) that every bite broke it up like a shattered piece of glass. Difficult to eat as it was intended, but it tasted just fine. It came with a side of chips. The waiter seemed apologetic, but I thought they were well spiced with some sort of BBQ seasoning thing. It worked for me for a quick meal where there aren't a lot of options unless you are throwing some serious dinero around. read more

I love this place, although the google map took us to a totally wrong location but we managed to find the way to this bar. The cocktails are so good! Definitely a place we'll go back again. read more

This establishment is top tier. The service is unmatched if you're lucky enough to get Adrianna. She is attentive, knowledgeable, and personable. She made great drink and food suggestions and that's essential for an indecisive person like me. Could not recommend enough. A perfect way to spend a Friday night! read more

Fun time on Friday nite. Sat by the water and listened to live music. Food was okay but Happy Hour prices made it better. Smaller beer list but good selection of wine. Nicely designed outdoor space. Hotel like indoor space. Pleasant server but was waiting on too many tables. Still worth a visit. read more

Manchego cheese....where have you been all my life? Loved the beef and Manchego flat bread. So much better than mozzarella! My husband loved the meatballs. Portions are generous, easily a full meal. read more

Delicious, courteous, friendly... This little gem, nested on the first floor lobby of the elegant JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, offers elegant atmosphere, delectable bites and a friendly, hard-working wait staff. Their food is delicious and filling. My husband and I snacked on treats while watching a football game. In the evening we sat outdoors by the fire and snacked on the Artisan Cured Meats and Local Cheese Board. The selection was simple and just enough to satisfy our need to snack. Decaf coffee at night was very good. We enjoyed an Argentinian Malbec as well. read more

Twenty6 - Meat tray and cheese board. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This place is way under rated! So goooood! We come to the JW every summer for about 7 years. The food used to be great then fell off for a couple years so we were always eating across the street. But tonight we were desperately hungry and too lazy to leave the hotel so we ordered pretzel bites, wings, and cheese platter - omg i was pleasantly surprised and wished we ate here more during our trip!!! The wings were amazing, you get like 10 huge wings for $15, so worth it. Ditch the pool food and eat here trust me! read more

This is a review for the cocktail bar and my inner lush loves it. Sure , happy hour ends at 5, like serious, wth right, but that aside the place is awesome. I initially ordered a Vieux Carré but they did not have the Bénédictine for the drink but the bartender improvised with some B&B and it was just as delicious. He also made us some mean old fashioneds and gimlets. Excellent all round when it comes to his craft. They had a superlative selection of single malts and I think it numbered well over a hundred at a quick glance and heck that's just my kinda bar ! The service was top notch as one may expect and I wish i had found this place earlier ! read more

Twenty6 - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This Marriott is by far one of my favorites of all! My husband is a high-ranking Marriott rewards member. He and we have been to many all over the world. Desert Ridge really IS our favorite! So many cozy little convo spots sprinkled throughout, not to mention the amazing pool & bar, complete with floating pond. We always look forward to our return here! read more

Do not miss this spot! If you are staying at the hotel find your way to it on the first floor, if you are close by make your way in for some special cocktails and tasty food. This is not your typical bar food. I had the short rib sliders with the home made chips with a Spice Market Old Fashioned cocktail for lunch. These folk know what they are doing and serve it well. I wish Miami was not so far away! read more

Twenty6 - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I really love this place. We were served quickly when we sat down, the food was excellent, and our server was very friendly. Perfect date night spot during the week. We went just after 5 on a Tuesday and it wasn't crowded, which was a big plus. read more

I understand that hiring competent customer service staff has gone the way of the dinosaur, but even at the lowest standards, Twenty6 at the JW Marriot Desert Ridge has had to scrape the bottom of the barrel. We stayed in an executive suite for an extended weekend, rented a poolside cabana for several days, and spent a LOT of money at this resort, as we do several times a year. The resort itself is terrific. The staff is helpful, friendly and accommodating. Then, there is Twenty6. The waitress that we had while dining there must have been having a really bad case of the Mondays. I understand that taking orders and having a server bring out the food can be a very taxing task, but if she didn't want to be in the customer service industry, she should not take a job in the customer service industry. We're very polite customers, we don't make demands, and we tip very well. In this case, we tipped well below what we would normally do. If I didn't feel for the person who actually served the food, I would have tipped 5% or less. The service was terrible. The attitude of the waitress, abysmal. It was like we kicked her favorite cat when placing our order. Didn't say "Hi", "Thank you", or even "Kiss my grits!". She certainly perfected the "Frickin Customers" scowl so prominent in the world of customer service today. Unfortunately, while the JW Marriot at Desert ridge is one of our favorites, they seem to be stuck hiring anyone who can fill out an application, customer service be damned. With all of the resorts available in the area, we may have to rethink whether we stay there again any time soon. We definitely won't be eating at Twenty6. read more

Not a big fan. On my stay here, I stopped in 3 times. The first time I had an awful experience. I ordered the burger medium rare, it was fully cooked and I did not enjoy it at all. Although the sweet potato fries were delicious! I came in for a quick breakfast one morning which was good. The last time I ordered the turkey club and thought it was great! read more

Oh my goodness, where to begin, we ended each night of our vacation with a cocktail at this wonderful JW Marriot cocktail lounge. Met wonderful people each night. The drinks were great and the bartenders very attentive. I never wanted to leave. The short rib sliders, which I had twice, were fantastic. Excellent atmosphere. Really hoping to have another stay here soon. read more

Great atmosphere and food was good, but disappointed with the service. It was crowded, as I think an event was going on in the ballrooms and people must have come here after. However, we were able to get a seat. After waiting for a while and no one acknowledging us we were going to leave, but then we saw another table open up near the bar and kitchen. We thought maybe someone would see us better there, so we moved over. Same thing. I tried to make eye contact and signal a waiter, but was ignored. We were going to give it 5 more minutes then leave, and a waitress finally stopped. I was surprised she wasn't apologetic about the wait and not very friendly. She seemed almost annoyed/stressed, which I understand being so busy, but when paying a lot of money for the food and drinks there it would be nice to have a friendly server. We ordered drinks and an appetizer to start then thought we should go ahead and order more food at that time since it was busy. She said that would be a good idea because the kitchen is slammed. Took quite a while for the food to come and when it did it was just one of the orders (we had two separate checks). The rest of our food finally came. Not sure why they came so far apart when we ordered together, just separate checks. Some of our food was even the same. It was a different guy than our waitress who brought the food. One thing we ordered was the pretzel bites mainly for the cheese fondue. As he set the food down he said they're out of the cheese fondue that comes with the pretzels, which was disappointing. We didn't see our waitress for the longest time. When she stopped by to see if we got our food (which was almost gone) we mentioned the cheese fondue. She said the kitchen is so busy and trying to whip up some more. We had one pretzel bite left by that time anyways, so it didn't matter. I thought maybe part of the charge would be taken off our bill, but it was not. I didn't want to wait around to ask her about that. Not that it was a huge deal, but would've been nice customer service. Overall, the food was good and it's a nice atmosphere, just very disappointed with the service especially when you're spending so much money. I understand they were maybe busier than normal due to the events going on there, but I would think they'd plan ahead and have more people on staff during that time. read more