There is a special charm to Garden Bar in downtown Phoenix. Step inside the converted 1914 bungalow and history washes over you. Sure, the decor has been updated beautifully, but the many memories that this house holds still shine through. Owner Kim Haasarud invites guests to roam from room to room in the dim but […]
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Mezcal and tequila fans, Ghost Donkey is your utopia. Boasting a lengthy menu of both agave-based spirits, this Mexico-inspired bar balances a darkly lit space with a canopy of string lights overhead, making for a kiss-of-disco party feel. Grab a bar seat or sit back and chill at any of the cozy booths on the […]
The Grand is a 24-hour cafe, restaurant, bar and hangout space in downtown Phoenix, located in the space that formerly housed the nightclub Amsterdam. A major part of the sprawling venue’s appeal is its steampunk coffeehouse-meets-Victorian train station aesthetic, which is produced by glowing vintage light fixtures, shabby chic antique tables, and old-fashioned train timetables […]
Greenwood Brewing, with its cheery, modern interior and cozy patios, has been a staple of Roosevelt Row since it opened in July 2020. Featuring globe pendant lights, brass and marble accents and an airy feel, it’s the antithesis of the dark, brooding, bro-centric brewery – with good reason: It’s woman-owned. Megan Greenwood, a home brewer […]
No downtown bar combines more eclectic, curious influences under one soaring roof. Through most of the 20th century, this was a men’s department store, and the bar has won recognition for keeping many of the original architectural flourishes. Also, it has added some genuinely weird shit. Dip downstairs to check out a clearly haunted basement […]
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Huarachis Taqueria is, in some ways, a classic younger sibling. It’s always mentioned alongside James Beard Award-winning chef Rene Andrade’s first, hot-ticket Grand Avenue eatery, Bacanora. That’s in part because there is some overlap with the menu and the two downtown restaurants are a stone’s throw from each other. But, Huarachis shines on its own, […]
Kaizen PHX serves Instagram-worthy sushi and sashimi from inside the modern red-brick Lawrence Building in the warehouse district of downtown Phoenix. The restaurant, complete with concrete floors, modern art, and windowed garage doors that open to a patio, is adjacent to Galvanize, a coworking space for tech entrepreneurs. But don’t let the seemingly corporate atmosphere […]
Dark and moody is the decided ambiance of this somewhat hidden-away Roosevelt Row cocktail lounge, where the veteran industry mixologists who run it are frequently cranking out interesting new menu items. But what people often tend to remember is what they notice on the walls after a closer inspection: adorned with beautifully smutty polaroids all […]
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From the outside, LeDu Thai is unassuming. The white stucco building sits back from the sidewalk, with an Edison-bulb-strewn patio lighting the way. Inside, this new downtown Phoenix eatery pops, from its vibrant decor to its bold dishes. The name LeDu comes from a Thai word that means “season.” The owners aim to celebrate family […]
Next door to Pretty Penny, a new restaurant from master mixology team Sam Olguin and Brenon Stuart, lives Legends Never Die. The speakeasy-style bar is the latest cocktail concept from the duo behind Killer Whale Sex Club, F.Y.P.M. and Disco Dragon. Upon entering, your eyes adjust to the blue and orange neon glow as you […]
After navigating through a bumpy path to opening, Liar’s Club welcomed its first customers into its funky digs in downtown Phoenix in late 2022. The long, narrow space features a bar on one wall and high tables and booth seating on the other. Dim, warm lights illuminate the tables, highlighting the artful drinks and drool-worthy […]
It’s been a big year for downtown Phoenix bar Little Rituals. In July, the ritzy cocktail destination was named the top hotel bar in the country. And while the bar, which is located on the fourth floor of the Residence Inn by Marriott Phoenix Downtown, has always seen many hotel guests and out-of-town visitors, it […]
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Regional Thai restaurant Lom Wong, set in a black bungalow at Second and Portland streets in downtown Phoenix, packs a piquant punch. Owners Yotaka and Alex Martin have firsthand experience with the robust flavors. Yotaka grew up in San Maket, Chiang Rai, a village in northern Thailand. She spent her childhood cooking traditional dishes alongside […]
The name of this downtown Phoenix bar hints at the space, which functions really as two separate concepts: Luckys Indoor and Luckys Outdoor. Inside, the vibe is all college dive bar, complete with low lighting, pool tables, twinkle lights and Skee Ball. Outside, the huge patio space includes a large deck and a grassy area […]
Never again will we see the days of the old Matt’s Big Breakfast, with the wraparound line of hungry breakfasters at the original 800-square-foot red brick building at First and McKinley streets. The breakfast was simply too good, and the deserved accolades sent Matt’s to a bigger location a block north, then on to additional […]