Undertow is tucked away within Century Grand and the moment you turn the corner into the speakeasy space you are transported down to the belly of a boat at sea. The craft cocktails were deliciously extravagant and the entire experience felt like a nautical adventure. This was such a unique and fun way to celebrate my birthday and they made it extra special by having a birthday card waiting for me that was signed by all of the amazing staff. Extra cool points to Undertow for having actual doubloons for patrons to collect! read more

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If I could give an exact rating it would be 4.75 . We live in the east valley and often frequent to the Undertow in Gilbert. This was our first visit to this location. Excellent service from the hostess to the bar staff. Great recommendations, great cocktails, they even have some bar snacks. Definitely recommend the chile lime corn nuts--they are crack! We came for my sister in laws birthday and the staff gifted her with a personalized card which was very sweet. She really enjoyed the ambiance! read more

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Undertow had been a thematic experience since we first attended in 2023. It's high end tiki drinks and set-dec combined. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and treats you right. Shout out to Hannah, Nia and Emma cir 2026, for making our anniversary stellar. They are extremely well versed in hospitality and we can't thank them enough for making this round special!!! The drinks are all balanced and unique and the new 10th anniversary menu is spectacular. Can't wait to make it back and we look forward to making sure anyone friends or family traveling through rests their weary souls below deck at undertow! read more

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It's time to update my review and give that 5th star that Undertow so deserves. I love the cocktails at this bar! I had previously given 4 stars simply due to not really liking the spots that are sitting at the port hole seats. I just didn't find them comfortable near the wall. I've now been back enough times to sit at the booths and bar top as well. Truly, it doesn't really matter where you sit, the service and cocktails are spot on but we all have our preferences. Today, we came in early around 430pm on a Friday, for a Valentine's cocktail (or two), and we were seated at the bar which I enjoy most at bars, in general. We had the pleasure of having Justice as our bartender and it was cool to chat with him, here and there. He was very attentive. Both rounds of cocktails were awesome. 1st round we had the Panther's Tooth and Angostura Colada. Pretty different flavors so it was good for sharing back and forth. Liked them both, very delicious. Second round unexpectedly blew me away a little bit. We ordered a classic Zombie as it's one of my favorite old school tiki drinks and a new drink on the menu Three Star Harbor, and I couldn't believe how much Ube flavor came through on it...so delicious! Justice mentioned the process for making that drink is a bit more involved by creating Ube powder, then a paste they essentially clarify the cocktail through. I loved it! Even the little Ube shortbread cookie as the garnish was good. I'm glad that on this visit the menu has been updated with new drinks for us to try. I love Tiki and enjoy Undertow every time. Of course, we will be back. read more

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Great cocktails in an interesting space Undertow is one of three separate bars in the building. Their tiki/tropical drinks are creative and tasty. The bar was full when we arrived and the staff was overwhelmed. The room emptied during our 90 minute stay, allowing the staff to be more relaxed and helpful. The last 30 minutes of our visit was a 5 star experience. read more

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Had a fun time at Under tow. We had a reservation and it was early. 4:30. So not too many people there. This was my second time. But my guests... it was a first. So it was very nice to actually see all of the bar! Sat at one of the 2 booths. Greeted by Hannah. She was wonderful!! Between the 3 of us we did 6 different drinks!! All just delicious and expertly crafted! It is a fun , immersive experience and I will do it again!! read more

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Second visit ever to Undertow; but first Visit to the Arcadia location. First off if you are going for a birthday, you MUST put it in your reservation, I'm going to leave what happens as a wonderful surprise. If you get adorned with a lei, immediately have a friend film it for you. This whole experience was incredible, the cocktails here are too notch, the bartenders are extremely friendly, and the environment is just awesome to hang out in. I can't wait to come back, I will fly back to Phoenix just to hang out with the bartender we had again seriously. This was an absolute 5 star experience, but my advice, skip the $50 Curse of the Jaguar cocktail. That is the only cocktails I have ever had here that was meh. My wife and I both didn't like it whatsoever. And this next part is for whoever is running the show here, and I mean this seriously. Find a new social media manager for your Instagram... every question I asked after my last visit and leading up to this one was proven absolutely false.... That person does not care for your customers, seriously. Especially with answering every merch question with "everything we offer will be on the website." Which was far from the truth. But anyone reading this, GO TO UNDERTOW NOW!!! It rules, and get the drunken trail mix.. read more

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Such a cute little place. Came for the tiki bar and was delighted to see that it's 3 themed bars in one! A little pricey even compared to most tiki specialty bars but lots of fun. Good one time experience. Need more consistency with quality from each themed spot, as some drinks were just not there creation wise. read more

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Cold loud environment. If you order the Lil' Kingston Heat drink from the Black Lagoon bar on the menu just know that there are TREE NUTS in one of the liquor which is not listed as a warning as some of the other drinks. A friend in our party ordered one who is extremely allergic to tree nuts and when the barters were confronted about it they tried to sit up and gaslight him to his face and say there wasn't. Google is free and we looked it up which says that Falernum is an almond based liqueur. Maybe think twice before trying to lie to two people in the food service industry. Not to mention you took forever to get any of the bartenders attention when the incident occurred. read more

Undertow - Arcadia - Tiki Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I like the concept of this space for a tiki bar. Reservations required and there's a 90 minutes visitation max. The speciality cocktails were stiff and goes down smooth. There's no food served. There are bar & booth seating. The booth can accommodate about five to six people. There is accessible parking. read more

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Undertow is one of my favorite bars in Phoenix. I love tiki bars, and I think this is one of the best around. Designed to look like you're on a 19th-century ship, Undertow is decorated with barrels, portholes, vines and other nautical/tropical decor. The drinks are not cheap, but they're inventive and strong. The Ghost of the Jaguar comes to you under a cool jaguar/skull thing. The Zombie packs a powerful punch. The Scorpion Bowl is fun to share with friends. The price point makes it a place I don't visit very often, but I go to Undertow whenever I can. read more

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I have been to century grand a few times but hadn't made my way to undertow yet so we figured it was about time to cross that off the bucket list Great timing in my opinion, Christmas lights were up but they still had their fall menu, so it was a good mix of both worlds, I believe they're switching to their winter menu in a couple of days so I'll have to try that out Started with the pumpkin spice pina colada, then yuzu blackberry margarita, and then a rum barrel for a classic tiki drink. All the drinks were delicious. I'm usually not a fan of frozen drinks but the pina colada was delicious Waiter was friendly and helpful, and the layout/decor of the area is so fun. Overall a great time and I look forward to coming back read more

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What amazing ambiance! Absolutely the cutest with comic accents littered everywhere ! Undertow is one of 3 different INTENSELY THEMED bars within the Century Grand Venue . Platform 18 (speakeasy train) and Undertow really require reservations as they are very popular and frequently "fully booked " . The Specked Hen usually has walk in available. There seems to be strong drink but very little food on offer so usually I visit one of the many restaurants within walking distance after a visit to Undertow ! read more

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Very unfortunate experience. It's freezing cold inside, it was 62 degrees outside and it was at least 10 degrees colder inside. Their menu is improperly marked for allergens. Some are marked for nut allergens, but one beverages does NOT indicate nut allergens. When this was brought up to the bartender we were then not addressed for ~35 minutes. read more

A fantastic experience, 10 out of 10. I loved everything about it. The space is a fun and immersive nautical wonderland. Drinks are delicious. Bartenders/mixologists are artists and exceptionally nice. The drinks will knock you on your ass. Make sure that you have a designated driver or take a Lyft or an Uber. read more

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Group of us ladies came here for a cocktail evening for my friends bachelorette. It was such an amazing experience. The visuals, sound affects, taste of the cocktails, creativity of the drinks, as well as staff were amazing. read more

Undertow - Arcadia - Tiki Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Ordered: Sunrise at Sea (~$18): Coconut & Hibiscus Vodka, Guava Liqueur, Naranja, Squish Blossom, Passion Fruit, Lime, Fever Tree Elderflower Tonic Short Patrol (~$12): Baked Banana Demerara, Lime, Pineapple, Urfa Bieber, NA Jamaican Rum Aya's take: Undertow is a high-end tiki bar located inside Century Grand, a multi-concept cocktail bar in Phoenix. Upon entering, we were transported to the belly of an old ship with "windows" showing video loops of the ocean and sounds of waves hitting. The menu here is more playful & tropical and I wanted a drink that embodied exactly that. The Sunrise at Sea was sweet & tropical upfront, with gentler floral & creamy notes from the coconut and hibiscus, and a little bit of citrus from the lime and naranja. Very enjoyable cocktail that I could definitely imagine sipping at "sunrise at sea". The Short Patrol is one of their mocktails which was definitely sweeter from the banana and rum, the smokiness from the urga bieber was also a little too much for my liking. I like that they have non-alcoholic options but this one is not as fruity or light as some of their other options. The menu changes roughly every year so check them out for their extensive menu and immersive tiki experience! read more

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I'd been wanting to try Undertow Tiki Bar for quite some time, and I finally had the chance. We visited the Arcadia location, and it definitely lived up to the hype. The drinks were well-crafted, the immersive tiki décor was fantastic, and the service was friendly and attentive. If you're a fan of tiki bars and creative cocktails, this place is absolutely worth checking out. read more

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Undertow is truly a well-run establishment. The service is excellent, and both the hosts and servers are incredibly kind and engaging. The drinks taste amazing, but what really stands out is how much they prioritize creating a positive experience for their customers. My friends and I were told it was last call and that the bar was starting to close down for the night. One of my friends said they didn't want anything else--then about ten minutes later decided they actually wanted three more drinks. Even though they were already cleaning and shutting down, the staff didn't hesitate. They happily went out of their way to make the drinks and made us feel taken care of. That level of flexibility and dedication to customer experience is exactly what makes a business successful. Undertow earned a lifelong customer tonight. read more

Great tiki bar and theming, looks just like you are in an 1800s ship! It's evident they place much effort in the decor AND the drinks! Thats not usually the case in many places. The drinks are phenomenal! One of the best Pain Killers I've had, and Ive been to my share of tiki bars! Great, well-made classic and strong tiki drinks. They also make their own craft cocktails which I thoroughly enjoyed. They even made a Java style cocktail with Ron de Barrilito, iykyk! Its difficult to find this rum outside Puerto Rico, or even to be seen and used in cocktails at bars. Too bad I dont live in Phoenix, I would come often. Service fee to make a reservation is applied to your check. Service from bartender was great. read more

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Great drinks, terrible policies. The cocktails here are genuinely excellent. I'll give credit where it's due. But honestly, the experience is dragged down by policies that feel completely out of touch. When I go to a bar, I want to go to a bar. I don't want to make a reservation days in advance, put it on my credit card, and get charged a fee just for wanting a drink. On top of that, being pressured into a strict 90 minute time limit kills the entire vibe. A bar shouldn't feel like a dentist appointment! I've been to some of the top bars in the world, and plenty of them manage to serve world class cocktails without nickel and diming guests or rushing them out the door. So this isn't about quality;it's about priorities. Come on. Be better. If you want amazing cocktails without the nonsense, go to Highball instead. Incredible drinks, zero BS. You're welcome. read more

This review is specifically for one of the servers who was working late on 10/10. We walked in and had a negative experience because of a delay in seating and our server (unfortunately cannot remember his name) went absolutely above and beyond to make it right. You could tell he truly cared about the guest experience and wanted us to enjoy our night despite the rocky start. read more

What I ordered: Spellbinder beer What a great experience it's nice when you're sitting at the bar here you feel part of what's going on here came during the tiki pop up event with a friend super fun , love the rain shower threw being there and my beer was solid my friends cocktail tasted good tooo read more

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Went to Undertow for happy hour yesterday and had such a great experience. Shai, the manager, was incredibly attentive and made some great recommendations based on what I told her I liked. You can tell she genuinely cares about making sure guests have a good experience rather than just pushing certain drinks. The atmosphere was awesome, the drinks were really well done, and the whole experience felt thoughtful and personal. Definitely a great spot for happy hour if you're looking for something a little different. I'll definitely be back! read more

The Undertow is awesome. Been going there for 10 years now and they have always been on top of their game. Staff is great, the drinks are top shelf, and the atmosphere is so on point. It's like a little slice of adult Disneyland in the desert. Please keep it up Undertow, for at least another 10 years anyway. Ronnie F read more

It was definitely a cool vibe -- I actually found this spot on Instagram. The drinks were really good, and the overall atmosphere was nice. Just a heads-up: if you plan to eat there, you'll need to make a reservation. The space is pretty small, and there are other bars connected nearby, so it can be a little confusing to find at first. Other than that, the customer service was great too! read more

Undertow - Arcadia - Tiki Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Now that I am home and have processed everything from this weekend, I wanted to share some of the amazing adventures we had along the way. We visited some amazing places that are worth sharing. After the ceremony, Aaron made dinner reservations at the best taco place I have ever been too. Highly recommend the lobster tacos at Papi Gordos!! Following that amazing dinner we walked across the street to what I am calling a hidden gem !!! There is a little discrete building called Barter & Shake and inside it holds several immersive themed cocktail bars. One called Platform 18, Grey Hen RX, Undertoe and Sunny's Lounge. We choose Undertoe! This place has won so many awards including the best US cocktail bar for 2023, 2 time recipient of the international recognized top 50 Best bars in North America, the Prestigious Pinnacle Guide 2 pin award and so many more. The staff here were the nicest I have ever encounter. I walked in and because we came directly from the ceremony I still had on my cap and gown. The bartenders walked up to me with a Trombone and started playing pomp and circumstance and the whole place erupted in cheers! Of course I started to cry haha! We then were seated in our respective bar when we were greeted by two complementary shots and an enormous drink called the Scorpion Bowl which was on fire lol. At the end of our adventure the entire staff there signed a bottle of champagne and presented me with it! We then got to explore the empty venue and grab some amazing pictures of the theming. Spoiler alert, the owner used to work for Disney so it's no wonder I felt right at home. What a great way to end my day! Thank you to the staff and Rachel Blake for making my day so very special and memorable! read more

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This whole experience was amazing, the staff was literally the definition of good vibes the drinks were on point and presentation was cover page photo ready!!! Also, they have some tasty ice cream options!!! A definite must and take all your friends!!! read more

Long time favorite spot for me. Both locations have been mainstays for my love of Tiki drinks. I love the decor, the menu and the people. It doesn't get much better than Undertow! read more

Delicious drinks, great service and super fun Black Lagoon decor. We loved every minute.

Too small. But aside from That it is well themed and a decent substitute for Trader Sam's without the trip to Anaheim. Staff was friendly and the atmosphere was as expected. read more

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Being a Navy veteran I was excited to check this place out. The website says "The environment whisks guests away on a 90-minute worldly journey in the belly of a spice trader's turn-of-the-century Clipper ship, which follows the adventures of our revered Captain John Mallory and his crew. UnderTow's signature décor and special effects have been custom-created by various commissioned artists" so of course I thought we were in for an adventure. Sadly disappointing. I think the 90 minute time frame is because the place is small and they need to turn over the seats and keep guests moving. Yes, the decor was nautical and the few "portholes" were cool but from our assigned seats at the bar we didn't get much of a view. There were occasional flashes of light where they said we were "going through a storm" but other than that nothing too exciting. The drinks were great yet pricey. We ordered the Chains To the Mast shot that came in a cute little copper shot glass. The shot itself was tasty but there was a definite metallic aftertaste. The El Diablo and Blue Hawaii were very well made. It was just an ok experience. The main highlight was the attentive staff and quality bartenders. Other than that you're basically paying extra to sit in a nautical themed bar with a time limit read more

My son invited us here as a surprise. It seems like it's hard to make a reservation. So be sure to do it in advance. The entrance is the same place as Central Grand. There's a free parking lot around the place. Inside Undertow, there is a full bar and booths, and only fewer seats on the side, it's not large place. It was filled up quickly. It's pretty noisy. Sometimes there's lightning, and you can see the tsunami through the window on the wall. It's quite enjoyable. I ordered Shapen and Sleep from Non-alcoholic menu because I can't drink alcohol. My husband ordered Mai Tai, and my son ordered In the Honor of Nameless Days. After that, we ordered various cocktails, and they all tasted fantastic! And the price was also high $$$. Especially In the Honor of Nameless Days is a high price but we loved presentation and sound! Highly recommend that. read more

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I took my sister here as a pre-birthday surprise and it was really cool. It's a very lively and energetic atmosphere. The bartending crew was great and entertaining. Many tiki type drinks to choose from. I pre-ordered the Rally the Armada bowl and it was served shortly after we arrived. It tasted delicious. Tried the Fire Under the Temple which was tastey. I don't usually drink bourbon but I enjoyed this cocktail. The theme really hits home with the decor and surround sound. I'm glad we had the experience because I plan to go back. read more

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Walking in this bar we loved the pirate theme. Every so often the windows would show an attack by pirates, which added to the ambiance. The bartenders were great. I was specifically appreciative of the female bartender working who took the time to re-explain the menu when I couldn't hear her the first time due to my hearing challenges. The drinks were amazing and well made. I'll have to go again to try some other ones. There were just too many good drinks to check out. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was because the bar stools were not comfortable and I ended up standing up. If they were more comfortable I would have gladly given it an additional star. read more

Really enjoyed the Tiki Takeover last Sat night with Strongwater. They did an excellent job with the one evening only speciality cocktails. Looking forward to the next takeover event. read more

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My wife and I went in a double date with some friends to the bar, not entirely sure what to expect. It was fantastic! In short, it's a pirate-themed tiki bar. But the whole experience and vibe in the room is pretty immersive and cool. The bartenders/waitresses were all extremely friendly and had great drink recommendations. The space is a bit tight, but I feel it contributes to the overall experience. Haha The drinks all tasted great! Especially if you're into tiki drinks - there's an abundance of choices. Your reservation locks you in for 90 minutes, so be sure to take advantage of it. There's not food or snack here, but there's plenty of options in a close proximity. So definitely give it a visit if you'd like to experience something unique. read more

We love this place. Great cocktails in an awesome atmosphere. Drinks are top notch. Service was very good.

This is not our first time at Undertow, but we recently received an email letting is know there is a new menu. The theme is now Mexican pirates. Everything in the bar looks the same, except the "view" from the porthole windows i(at least where we were sitting) s a Mayan temple. The music is also kind of Mayan sounding. They've added some food (munchies, not meals) and carbonated cocktails. We didn't have either. We ordered the Mamay Sapote, a yummy cocktail with two kinds rum, orange liqueor, macadamia nut, and white chocolate, and a classic Zombie. Both were delish! The drinks are great, but the atmosphere is really a huge party of the experience. A great place for a fun drink. Keep in mind that you have to secure your reservation with a credit card. The $12 per person deposit is applied to your bill, but the $6 fee is not. Also they add a 4% staff benefits fee. read more

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