50 Best Cocktail Bars near Paradise Valley

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“I love this resort and the bar area! I do wish they’d bring back the hummus platter with veggies. Their burger is amazing, and the truffle fries are the best. I wasn’t too impressed with the Thursday night sushi, but the view at sunset is absolutely breathtaking.“

“Platform 18 is one of those rare cocktail bars where every drink feels like it was engineered by someone who genuinely loves the craft. I’ve tried a solid spread of their menu by now, and not a single miss—each cocktail shows up with its own personality, polished flavors, and that signature Platform 18 flair.

The bar staff might be the real secret ingredient. They’re not just skilled; they’re engaged. Chatty in the best way, quick with recommendations, and genuinely fun to talk to. It’s the kind of crew that makes the whole experience feel alive, like you stumbled into a story instead of just a bar.

Between the atmosphere, the consistently stellar drinks, and a staff that turns hospitality into an art form, Platform 18 has become an easy favorite in Phoenix.“

“Coming from a culinary background (Le Cordon Bleu trained pastry chef) the flavors and balance of drinks and dishes was spot on. I was hesitant about charred tomato and strawberry in a cocktail, but it was amazing. The beef tallow potatoes had the right touch of kosher salt and fatty unctuous mouthful was perfect. The sabayan was to die for. The service was absolutely top notch. Our bartender (I forgot his name, but he's from NM) was so friendly and personable. He made excellent recommendations based on small clues from our conversation. All in all, a fabulous experience“

“Liz and the team at Neon Spur Bar are nothing short of amazing! From the moment you walk in, Liz makes you feel like a VIP. She attentive, and genuinely passionate about creating a great experience for everyone who comes through the door. Liz is 100% the best when it comes to hospitality. The atmosphere at Neon Spur is electric, the drinks are fantastic, and the service is always fast and friendly.“

“Small but busy bar with amazing drinks and great food. Atmosphere is nice and chill.“

“We went to celebrate my cousin's 12st birthday and it was the entire group's first time there. The place is super cool and immersive. The bartender was very attentive and curated a drink my cousin ended up liking for his first drink. All in all, I would recommend and we'll definitely go back. 👍🏽“

“Really enjoyed this little bar. This is my first time in Phoenix and even though it was Monday, it has a great atmosphere, staff were friendly and the cocktails were great. Wish I was staying longer to go here again!
I have put food as 0 star because we didn't eat here.“

“We stay at the hotel every time we go to watch the suns or the DBacks but this is our first time trying Little Rituals…we love it…I had a cocktail with passion fruit and the 50/50 enchiladas and I was actually surprised those were legit enchiladas“

“Great time always with amazing drinks and service.“

“Definitely something different, loved the newspaper menus. The cocktails were true to theme (China Town) and even the mocktail was delicious!

There is a 4% staff benefit charge added but you can ask to take off (according to the receipt)“

“Great atmosphere! Super friendly staff & experienced bartenders at all of the establishments in the food court.“

“Although I’m not from Arizona, nor from the U.S., every time I come to this bar (I’ve been here more than ten times since I live closer), the people and bartenders treat me wonderfully. Shout out to Amanda for her great smile and excellent customer service. The drinks and food are fantastic. 100% recommended.“

“Fabulous dinner - great food and wonderful people - everything was spectacular - A Brooklyn boy eating good Italian food in Arizona“

“Cocktails were great. Food was good. Overall experience was awesome.“

“Great place for drink and dinner, very professional people!“

“Great beers and great Vibe“

“Finally had a chance to stop in and check this place out. Wish we would have done it a long time ago! It doesn't look like things have changed much from the outside and the inside still has a lot of it's old school appeal, but it does definitely have an edgy vibe inside. It still maintains a neighborly kind of feel to it but it effectively belies some amazing cocktail service!
Anna treated us to a fantastic Mai Tai and one of their other specialty cocktails. What impressed me the most was they're agave selection. I think they had six different expressions of Wild Common, Don Fulano, G4, Arette, Cazcanes, Site Leguas, and the ever elusive Fortaleza. I'm sure I'm missing some that I either didn't notice or forgot. Very unpretentious place but offers some seriously high-end cocktails and spirits. There is a small menu, but I guarantee you it won't disappoint if you just want a bite to eat or something a little bit more filling.
Looking forward to coming back!
Hopefully, it will be when Anna is working there otherwise I'm sure someone else will take care of us with some great drinks“

“Everything, the place is great !!!“

“It's pretty cool hangout, interesting vibe and unique cocktails.“

“Number one reason… NO PHONES ALLOWED!!! Excellent cocktails Attentive and informative waitstaff Chatting with others Not rushing No posting, selfie’ing, scrolling or trolling.“

“BEST BAR IN THE CITY! The Boom Boom Room is for the GROWN and SEXY Crowd. Fellas its some beautiful women in here. Go check it out. Drinks are fundamental as well.!!“

“we love the Womacks atmosphere which depending on the day can be very diverse - great cocktail menu along with classics. we enjoy the bar snacks too and the staff is exceptional! they have a variety of live and DJ entertainment as well“

“We had drinks here on a chilly Sunday night. The courtyard area was pretty comfortable. We found this place while exploring the downtown area in the morning. We got the Day-O and the Mr Crowley and settled in for some people watching. Both drinks were yummy. The Mr was nice and strong too.“

“Great place to relax and eat by the pool! We ordered the guac and salsa trio and split a grilled chicken sandwich. I also had a Corona. John was our waiter and was very kind. They even brought us two half servings of the sandwich since we were splitting it. Of course, this restaurant is in a very overpriced resort and the menu prices are pretty high. Overall, a nice experience though. And the views are great!“

“We found out about this bar sort of by accident after dining at Valentine's. When we went in it was early so we were the only ones in the place, very cool vibe, with Miles Davis playing. Alyssa (sp?) came right to our table and gave us a full rundown on the drinks and helped w/recommendations. The drinks were fantastic, interesting blend of flavors and textures. We will be back! Great experince!“

“Stopped in for a quick drink after some bowling with friends and this was a very nice spot pretty spacious very clean and service was pretty fast. My only complaint is that this business is strictly money only they do not take any cards but they do have a ATM on site.“

“This place is amazing. The staff is doing an amazing job under the new owners. congratulations and continued blessings“

“Great food. Nice and quiet atmosphere. We tried several drinks The Dice the mezcal was a little too smoky. I didn’t like the Saguaro. See you in Mexico was delicious and The Butterfly.“

“Love this place. Amazing staff, food & drinks. Marie & Alex always are on top of everything & so friendly. Definitely recommend Lookout Tavern to anyone & everyone.“

“Here’s a polished review you can post:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I had an excellent experience at this restaurant. The food was absolutely delicious, fresh, and beautifully prepared. Every dish was full of flavor and clearly made with care.

The atmosphere was just as impressive — clean, welcoming, and perfectly set up for a relaxing and enjoyable meal. It created a great vibe that made the whole experience even better.

The service was outstanding. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was perfect from start to finish. I truly felt valued as a guest.

I highly recommend this restaurant and will definitely be coming back!“

“Caring owner and staff. Wonderful food.“

“Everything is 5 star for sure. The only reason I didn't give this place 5 stars for all the categories is because I didn't eat the food, so I couldn't rate it here. But I gave it 5 stars for all the other categories. Great place for a friendly game of pool, and the bartender was absolutely amazing and very attentive. Best bartender I've ever had!!“

“Best salads and breakfasts! Great Ramen nights!“

“Cobalt is truly a place you can go, socialize, drink and have a blast with no judgemental people, everyone is accepting and social. Me being an Ali love going and appreciate the entertainment, staff and patrons. Great job, would love to talk to the owners about bringing my food trailer there on event nights.“

“I am nothing short of satisfied and impressed. I will.be eagerly counting down the days until I can make it back in.

We had such a fantastic time at Filthy Martini and couldn't be more impressed with the service and atmosphere - friendly, attentive, and she genuinely made us feel welcome from start to finish, She was on top of everything and really elevated out experience.

A huge shoutout as well to Brittany, the AGM, who went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect, and to the GM: Steven, whose leadership clearly shows in how smoothly everything runs. It;s are to see a management team so involved, supportive, and committed to guest satisfaction.

Between the great service, welcoming atmosphere and overall energy of the place, Filthy Martini truly stands out. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for an amazing and memory-filled night!“

“their Dua pizza was most excellent! the sausage with fennel had a mouth watering taste of spice. the pizza was juicy without being soggy! Highlyrecommended!“

“I just spent my first time going to Ocean 44 and I must say, this is one of the best restaurants I had ever been to. When I took my wife there they really took care of us. Any questions we had about the menu they made sure they walked us through the whole menu so knew how everything works. They took care of us just as good as being at a life loan Doctors office. I definitely recommend this place and especially to take your date to.“

“Great place to be. Awesome hockey games.“

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“Great staff! Personable and knowledgeable employees, and the atmosphere is very welcoming!“

“Great food and service. Innovative beverages, excellent wine list. Definitely recommend.“

“great views, fun funky decor, great place for cocktails and food“

“Todo está delicioso, lo que se les antoje, sin problema, todo está delicioso“

“Had Mother's Day Brunch. Fantastic. Had chicken and Waffles with peaches in brandy sauce. So delicious. Highly recommend this dish and the restaurant. The staff,, atmosphere, the food....totally awesome.

Parking: Parking next to building. No problem parking.“

“First I'd like to point out the food is fantastic, but my service was very off-putting. I came in town to visit friends and we decided to come to Richardson's because we love the food. My friend and I were seated, we ordered our food, and had some water while we waited. Close to 20min or so after, my friend asked our waiter Trey if we could get an estimated time on our food. Trey seemed annoyed and responded "I put the order in ladies, I don't know what else you want me to do"...wait, what?! We were clearly upset at his response because it was rude and uncalled for. I'm not sure if he sensed the vibe afterwards but he shortly came back with an estimated time which should have been his first response. He barely checked on us while making sure to stay on top of his other tables. That was very upsetting to me considering I flew in from another state, and it's tradition for my friend and I to eat here when I come in town. This experience has made me reconsider where our new traditional spot will be.“

“Love Butler’s Easy! It’s such a great place to hang out. They also have lots of fun events and live music throughout the week. It’s hidden gem in Sunnyslope!“

“Great atmosphere and great food“