What can I say about this place that hasn't already been said time and time again? Everything from the service to the ambiance is top-notch. Of course, this place is known for its cocktails, so naturally they should be great--but trust me, I've been to several cocktail-only establishments that were lackluster. Absolutely NOT the case here. You could literally put all the pages of the menu on a wall, throw a dart, and whatever you hit would be delicious and interesting in its own right. The place is a little small, but honestly, that's what I love about it. It feels cozy in all the right ways. It's also very relaxing, floating along the sea with some delightful surprises here and there. We ordered several drinks, but one that's not on the menu (and they do make it) is the Pearl Diver, which is magnificent here. The mixologists and servers are all amazing and should be proud of themselves for bringing such an experience to Gilbert. read more

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We've been trying to get into Undertow for a year now and I've never quite been able to get in until last night. We were waiting for dinner at Buck and Rider and went next-door to see if we could get a drink while waiting. The host greeted us nicely and said that as long as we could be gone within 45 minutes that they would love to welcome us in since they had other reservations, but that worked out perfect because like I said we were waiting for our table next-door anyway. It is small but decorated beautifully thankfully there are no steps because it is dark and you kind of feel a little lost as you're walking through but the ambience is very cool. It feels like just tropical and lush all around you. We were seated at a two top along the wall, which seemed like a small space however, it had a really cool cut out window with a moving landscape of water and an island that through the course of the time as we were sitting there, changed to a storm and then cleared it up again it was just really beautiful visually and didn't feel so closed in. The menu was a large variety of cocktails obviously you need to like rum and bourbon and all of the things that pirates and island feels give. Our server made some suggestions. We ordered two different drink drinks. The first was the macadamia nut piña colada I think we are expecting a little more coconut flavor to this drink however, it was very delicious. Definitely strong. The other was actually our server suggestion that had peaked my interest because it had guava in it and that was called off the grid. It was delicious. It was perfectly balanced with sweet and sour lemon, pineapple guava with bourbon and other flavors. On our way out, I did hit the restroom. They have two neutral bathrooms. It was large. It was very clean, decorated beautifully like the rest of the restaurant. All in all a great way to start the night. read more

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PARTIES BEWARE!!! Have been going here multiple times with my fiancée and always have an excellent time as a couple. Drinks are very good and the vibe is excellent. However, we attempted to come with another couple and made a reservation for four people. When we arrived they placed two of us at the bar and two of us at a two top. When we asked why they said it was the system that separated us all and they didn't catch it. Sadly, they were unwilling to work with us to change us to a four top. So if you're coming with more than two, call ahead and make sure they got everyone together because this is kind of ridiculous especially considering it was $60 ahead to time to even reserve a spot. read more

We made a reservation to checkout Undertow as part of our Supper Club for the month. We were dining at Buck and Rider, Undertow is right next door. The bar is a pirate ship theme and as you walk in you are seated in the belly of the ship. The decor here is so awesome. Amazing attention to detail everywhere you look. They have ocean sounds playing and if you are lucky enough you'll catch the tiki man and thunderstorm show! They have a wide selection of fun themed drinks, all around the $20 range and some shots. Reservations are limited to 90 min, which is plenty of time and allows turn over of tables seeing's how the bar itself is pretty small. Definitely go checkout Undertow! Would be a really fun date night spot! read more

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Such a beautiful place to visit on our trip from LA! What a tiki wonderland filled with speakeasy surprises! In the Chinese speakeasy inspired bar we had wonderful drinks prepared by our bartender Kaitlin. I had the Tom Kah and boyfriend had the Emperors Tea. They were so delightful and smooth. The Tom kha was very zesty and lemony. I had fun enjoying the duck wall behind glass and saw for the first time the railway train car speakeasy attached to the outside bar near the entrance which I missed last time I visited. Last time I visited was a Saturday and it was so slammed wait time was over an hour so we didn't get to drink, this time was perfect, no wait on a Thursday night! Boyfriend and I stopped at the undertow tiki bar last and enjoyed the surreal view through the boat windows lining the walls by the tables and the wonderful service and conversation as I purchased two of the highball glasses from Flint. What a kind and exceptionally friendly person he is, and if I'd come sooner I would've loved to try a drink from him but next time! All staff was hospitable. Undertow is easily the most interesting bar I've been too in AZ so much to take in, so artistic, very unique, a get away for certain that I'd love to return to. read more

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An absolutely wonderful and unique experience I would highly recommend everyone to try. We celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary last night. We were not expecting anything; but they decorated our booth and every one of the staff made us feel special. Several customers came by and asked what we were celebrating and when they all found out that it was our 50th anniversary they all wanted to know our secret. I cannot say enough good things about Undertow and their staff. Thank you for making our night so special! read more

One of the best bar spots I've been to in a long time. Undertow is like the adult version of the Pirates ride at Disneyland. The drinks are so yummy and the ambiance is 10/10. The bartending is also very interesting to watch! You must get a reservation ahead of time on a busy night, but this is well worth it. read more

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This was such a cool experience! I am definitely bringing more people here to check it out! It is super dark when you are in there and cold so bring a jacket. But both drinks we got were amazing and they have happy hour which is 20% off their drinks. I ordered the blue Hawaii and the drink my husband ordered I believe was called panthers tooth. The waitress was super sweet and even when they brought out our check it was an experience because it was steaming when you open the check book. Highly recommend! read more

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We finally made it to Undertow after over a year of talking about it and it was worth every last gold coin. I started with a piña colada and a mai tai, both strong enough to send you slightly off course. Two drinks in and I was feelin' fantastic... like a sailor with nowhere to be and just enough rum to start speaking in riddles ‍ My partner kicked things off with a One Way Ticket, but had trouble finding her second drink. That's when the bartender, steady at the helm came through with a custom take on the Katoa Cove, made just for her. His recommendations were spot-on, and the conversation? Even better. As a former camp director (pirate week was always my favorite), I've got a soft spot for immersive places and Undertow nails it. From the decor to the lighting, the thunderous sounds every last From the glowing portholes to the cargo netting overhead with floating glass orbs, it really feels like you've stepped below deck... in the middle of Gilbert. The space is small, which I love and no rowdy crowds, just the kind of intimate spot where you can talk. The only things I'd tweak? The sound carries a bit in the space, maybe some sound dampening panels coulf help would make conversations easier. And I wouldn't mind a bit more pirate energy right when you walk in. Nothing too theatrical, just a simple "Welcome aboard maties!" Just a nod to the theme to set the mood before you even hit the bar. The immersion's already solid, a little extra would make it unforgettable. But truly? The drinks hit, the setting was unforgettable, and the hospitality was smooth sailing. We'll be back and next time, we're going full scorpion bowl. read more

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Been here a few times now and always enjoy myself. Our bartender was super friendly and helpful and gave us both excellent recommendations for cocktails that we thoroughly enjoyed. Looking forward to my next visit. read more

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What an awesome ambiance! You feel like you're truly in a tropical place far removed from Gilbert, AZ. The service is great, drinks are spot on! If you like rum, they have a lot of rum focused drinks here. Definitely a great spot in Gilbert if you want to have a cocktail with a friend and just enjoy the vibe. read more

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This place was so much fun! We were a party of 5 and we were quickly seated at a booth. We didn't have a reservation but since it was a weeknight it was not busy so we walked right in. The hostess was very friendly as she wished my friend a happy birthday and even gave her a birthday Lei. We were then walked to the back, seated, and the bartender quickly came over and introduced himself. He then went over the drink menu with us. The inside was really cool and the theme was on point. Every so often there would be loud sound and lighting effects which was neat. We all ordered different drinks and they were all unique and different. We had such a fun time catching up and I cant wait to be back! This place is COOL. read more

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Visited the evening of April 9, by way of a suggested reservation. Our party of four had two lovely different drinks each. Staff was inviting and the atmosphere almost out does the drink recipes. Very cool spot for an evening cocktail. Highly recommended. read more

Ahoy! This fully immersive cocktail bar puts you inside an old world ship. Snag a table for two next to one of the portholes and sip on creative or classic craft cocktails. The bartenders here are top-notch. We always make a reservation, there is a 90-minute limit and if it gets busy they will be by to remind you that it will soon be time to set sail. This place set the bar high for us, we now judge any and all tiki bars we visit. read more

This was a fun evening with our family member who came from out of state. We enjoyed the attentive bar service and the fun atmosphere. Only thing that would've made it better was if they were bar snacks! read more

An immersive pirate themed bar with delicious and innovative drinks. We have visited Undertow multiple times and although reservations are recommended, we have been lucky to walk in as a group some nights. Notably we had mentioned a birthday celebration for a reservation and received a signed card at the end of our visit. Ambiance was incredible. We were told that the designers of the bar also worked at Disney, hence the magical feel. The audio was reminiscent of being overseas and there would be occasional thunder storms that hit the bar. There were porthole tables for two, with beautiful waves splashing in the background. The booths were reserved for larger groups and we enjoyed how spacious the tables were. Service was always phenomenal. Since the menu keeps changing, we ask for recommendations and our servers kill it every time. The cocktails are always complex yet accurate to the flavors listed on the menu. Personally I found their pineapple and cream based drinks to be the richest in flavor. The alcohol content was strong and nothing ever tasted watered down. Some of the drinks we found to be memorable over the years include: *Royal Hawaiian *Starboard and Steady *Shipless Sailor *Rations & Grog *Those Baby Blues *Pumpkin Spice Pina Colada My favorite bar of all time in terms of atmosphere and taste. Nowhere truly replicates the incredible theming of Undertow and I'll stop by here every time I'm in Gilbert. read more

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Undertow is always such a fun time. Definitely make reservations for this place ahead of time. Their seasonal menus are also very fun during the holidays! read more

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Such a fun bar and experience! If you've never come to UnderTow, you definitely need to add it to your list. A really fun change than your typical bar. Walk-in's are welcome, but I would recommend making a reservation. It's pretty hit or miss if you'll be able to get in without one. The inside is epic! You feel like you're on a ship out at sea. The atmosphere really sets the tone with the sound effects, rain, and the port holes changing scenes. It's so much fun! The menu has a great variety. Classics and their own creations. Each drink has a great description to it, too, so you know what you're ordering/tasting. Very helpful. They do have mocktails as well! It's definitely a little pricier than a regular bar, but the experience is worth it! Great spot for a fun date night or to bring the whole group. read more

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I visited UnderTow Gilbert shortly after its opening in 2022, but I didn't return for a personal visit until last month. A friend organized a night out to celebrate a girlfriend's birthday. We started with dinner nearby followed by drinks at UnderTow. We made a reservation ahead of time and were seated right away at our reserved time. UnderTow is a cocktail bar inside an immersive cargo hold of an old world ship. They serve crafted tiki cocktails inspired by global flavors, blending tradition with innovation. Space is small and seating is mostly bar with a few tables. Reservations are highly recommended and are good for 90 minutes. The staff and bartenders were super friendly and helpful. I chose the Lil Kingston Heat, which features Ilegal "Caribbean Cask" Mezcal. It was tasty, with a bit of heat which I really enjoyed! I would definitely return. read more

Wow. Absolutely out of the park fantastic... I came in on a single reservation for my last night in Arizona and this place blew my mind. Staff was extremely friendly and made absolutely amazing cocktails, was definitely hard to call it quits and walk away... the next time I'm in Arizona I will be right back to this place, killer ambiance and even a special immersive show.. read more

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Loveee love love this bar! I have never been to a place so unique such as this one. The atmosphere was just amazing and it wasn't too loud at all. I love that because I was able to talk to my friend without having to yell at each other haha! The service was wonderful, they were so friendly and kind, helping me find a drink that I would love and they managed to do just that! read more

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Always a great time at UnderTow. Amazing service, new menu and love being on the ship with unexpected storms as well as cannons shooting at us. The vibe is really chill and just a different take on a upscale bar theme read more

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What a cool place! The decor stands out above all. The vibes were great. The service was amazing. My bartender was super helpful and even changed some drinks to fit my taste buds and knocked it outbid the park both times. I can't wait to come back. read more

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I think we expected more from this place. It is really unique in the way it is set up and what it offers. If you are looking for a place for a cocktail, that is different this is it. There is no food, so it is more for after or before dinner. read more

Undertow is kitschy. If you e never been you have to experience it! If you have been, it's whatever. The drinks are fine and the experience is so cool when it's the first tim, Beyond that, it's just ok! read more

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Their Anchors Up! mocktail is possibly the best mocktail I've ever had, it had non-alcoholic Jamaican Rum, london gin, chartreuse, strawberry, coconut, ancho chile, lemon, pineapple, and buttered honey. The last time I was at UnderTow was at the original Phoenix location in 2017 and they had storms with sounds and lights, and cargo boxes throughout, though this location does not have that it still has the portholes, and actually has more seating to accommodate large parties. What I really liked about this location was the friendly service and that we were walk-ins on a Sunday afternoon. They were able to immediately seat us. There is parking nearby, and its a walk away from the Agritopia Farm & Barnone. read more

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This trip to UnderTow was my second visit. My first time was at the Arcadia location and I ended up giving 4 stars there, really only due to the fact that I didn't enjoy the 2- top seating near the port holes. This time I had a reservation for 5 people and I knew that would mean we would get a booth to fit everyone. The experience was 5 stars all the way! Each cocktail we ordered was delicious and served up in a fun and unique tiki presentations. Both locations have the same set up for the most part. Appeared to be about the same size as well? There are bar seats, 2 tops surrounding the bar area, and a couple of booths. Each location gives you the experience of being on a floating pirate ship, enjoying the finest and solid strength tiki drinks. The menus appeared to differ and that could be due to visiting at different time of year. Service was polite, prompt, and my only critique is that I felt a bit rushed in the reservation window with 5 people, whereas with 2 people the time limited is no problem. Either way, UnderTow is a unique Tiki experience with fantastic drinks and I would recommend it for sure. read more

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We decided to check this place out before our dinner reservation next door. Very cool concept! The cocktails were tasty and service was great! I didn't realize how small/tight the place was and I'm claustrophobic, so we probably won't return :) read more

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After an amazing dinner at Buck & Rider this place caught or eyes. We decided to check it out and grab a drink. The people work in the front asked us if we had a reservation, which we did not. They told us they'd be able to get us in, in about 15 minutes, which was fine. We waited out front. Not one person left the place but in about 15 minutes we seated. The inside was half full. None of this was making sense but OK whatever. The place has a cool Hawaiian ambiance. We were really excited to try our drinks as how could they not be good at a place like this? Our serve was very nice and took our order. The problem arrived when we got our drinks. We both took a sip of our drinks and they were absolutely disgusting. Add this to the fact that our server went missing. We just talked to each other and waited for the server. And then we waited some more and then some more. After 20 minutes or so I threw a couple dollars on the table and we left our full drinks there. read more

The anticipation to enter the Undertow, while waiting outside and listening to the " story telling", makes you feel like you are waiting to ride an attraction at Disneyland! What a wonderful immersive experience! The staff was super friendly and knowledgeable when it came to drink recommendations. A must try for sure! Great place for date night or hanging out with friends read more

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We visited this place and had a blast! One of the most mystical cocktail bars in Gilbert.. the service was excellent, Crissi was the best and made us the best cocktails. Ambience was outstanding!! Will visit again soon. read more

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By far one of our favorite cocktail experiences. Always a friendly and attentive staff, the atmosphere is what really makes Undertow special, but the top grade cocktails are always amazing. Constantly looking forward to new themed menus. Undertow never disappoints. read more

Date: Sunday, July 2nd, 2023 Time: around 8:15pm Party of: 6 I believe Reservations Made: via SevenRooms The hubby and I were at Century Grand earlier in the day. When I mentioned I wanted to try all three bars there, his cousin said there was a location closer to their place in Gilbert. So we saved this spot for later in the night with the fam. I'm from SF in CA, so we have a fair amount of tiki bars. This one is comparable to one I've been to a fair amount of times back home. Luckily, they take rezzies and it didn't seem hard to get one. I can't remember if his cousin made this the same day. We were sat at a booth along the wall. Other than being extra and getting one of the more expensive cocktails (I think it was the bowl), I can't recall what else we ordered. I know I sampled a fair amount. (This was marathon day of drinking for me.) Vibe wise, very dark and colorful. Like you are having drinks in a cave or the bottom section of a boat. It's kinda kitschy, but I had fun time with the fam. Tho if I wanted to have a convo and catch up with a friend, this would probably not be the place for that. Fun spot to get your drank on. REVIEW #3465 read more

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This was my first time. They were kind enough to seat us before our reservation. The best way that I can describe the ambiance is the Tiki Room (from Disney) with port holes so it makes you feel like you are on a ship. Bar stools aren't my jam. The bar does offer non-alcoholic options. My wife got "The Green Flash" and I got the "Anchors Up". I like the metal straws. The venue is small but very well themed. Worth checking out. read more

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Ambiance is so cool; there were fake rain storms and sunsets. The drinks were also pretty strong, and the bartenders were all super patient. But please don't go unless you plan to drop at least 20 bucks a drink. read more

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This place is hilarious! We walked past it before but never went in and also didn't check out Yelp. Since the wait for a nearby establishment was going to take an hour we decided to go to undertow for before dinner drinks. From the second you walk in you will be surprised throughout your time there and you will continue to laugh. It's dark, decorated, and has some surprises in store. The drinks are expensive, they have lots of options, and great staff. I would recommend for those that want a fun experience. read more

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Great location with plenty of parking. Love the venue so much. It made me feel as if I was lost in time on a ship/jungle. The staff...kudos!! From reception, waitstaff to bartender! Great team and dare I say the drinks were just simply fabulous!! Oh my gosh so good!! My group thoroughly enjoyed every moment here and plan on returning! Go check it out, you won't be disappointed. read more

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Cool speakeasy spot, small little spot with a wait list. The holiday menu is super cute, Nico our bartender is knowledgeable and fun. Parking is a bit cramped but there is valet...about 15 barstool seating and 8 small tables. The prices are a bit higher than other speakeasies ($17-$19), there are no hidden bookshelves to a door, good music is blasting, dark with submarine windows and sound effects. It's a cute little spot overall. read more

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You feel incredibly rushed throughout the experience. They want you in and they want you out more or less as soon as you arrive. You are nothing more than a table for them to churn. The drinks are solid, but if you care to sacrifice a good time for decent drinks this is the place for you. We didn't even reach anywhere close to the paltry 1 hour and 30 minute time limit where they're expected to give you the boot and someone is coming up to your table to let you know you need to leave immediately. If that's what you call a good time the UnderTow is where it's at! read more

This is the cocktail bar that you must check out. Yes it's a little weird to go into a dark room, but it's totally worth it. It's basically like you are in a boat but you're also on a tropical vacation at the same time. Your drinks are made by very friendly bartenders who take your order extremely seriously and give you one of the best cocktails that you've ever had in your life well also being extremely friendly at the same time Highly recommend this as a good date night spot but just be advised that there's not a lot of of food, so be sure that you're just wanna go out for a cocktail. read more

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