50 Best Cocktail Bars near Paradise Valley

“Food: 5/5 My friend got the Canadian bacon Benedict and I got the short ribs hash with over-easy eggs. The flavors and textures were good and balanced! Eggs were cooked perfectly too Service: 5/5 Attentive but not overbearing Ambiance: 5/5 The perfect morning breakfast next to a precious little garden scenery. The table they initially seated us on had too many tree leaves and what looked like sap but they switched us to a different table easily.“

“We didn't stay at the resort. We ate dinner elsewhere and came here for cocktails. Haven't been here in a while. The atmosphere in the bar is very nice. Nice view of outside from a big window you look out at. Service was average, but drinks were good. People were very friendly. Too bad it was raining because they have a very nice outdoor space. We enjoyed ourselves.“

“A must visit when we are in town!Stellar service, exceptional food every single time…it’s what keeps us coming back for more! Easton was outstanding while we were dining in March 2024. The entire restaurant is gorgeous and a large space for many different dining experiences, however our favorite spot is a romantic booth which has a whole glass wall which faces the kitchen. It’s the best seat in the house - the orchestral technique and movement of the staff is mesmerizing to watch!!!! Ps… Here’s a secret: order the Beignet tree for dessert. You will not regret it I promise!“

“Had dinner and drinks this evening, set at the bar and the bartender on duty was very plain and as soon I order my food and 1 drink, I felt pressure by the way she ask me if I wanted to close my tap. I been staying here for the last 3 weeks from Wednesday through Saturday weekly and is the first time I felt uncomfortable when having dinner on the premises. I was fortune David showed up and took over part of the bar and started making my drinks and food. Had 4 Mules , 2 tacos and Calamari. Thanks David the drinks were ?? . But overall, the experience and the food is great!!“

“Valentine has been on my list for a long time so when we finally made it to Melrose for dinner we pulled no punches on our ordering. If we didn't get everything on the menu we were close. The restaurant itself is cute and delightfully photogenic which helps set the tone for a great meal. On the cocktail front, most were good. The only standout to me was the hatch chili margarita served in a glass boot which was as tasty as it was eye catching. Similarly, most of the food was above average with nothing being bad. The Elote pasta is the standout - it was outstanding. Basically this is a carbonara style pasta with Elote flavors instead of the traditional bacon. The execution on this dish is perfect. Prices are quite high for what you get on most dishes and cocktails and if there was more value, I'd likely have a better rating. That said, I'd return and I definitely would like to come back for pastries from the coffee bar if driving by in the AM.“

“Such a fun experience from the minute you walk in the door. We were seated on time, and we appreciated our "conductor" walking us through the menu. The cocktails were delicious and service was top notch. I also like that it wasn't a huge place so it really did feel like you were on a train. The menu also included some really creative non-alcoholic cocktails - they didn't miss a beat! Great place to go as a local, or to take someone visiting! They don't serve food but did have a snack tray available (olives, popcorn, chips) so it was a great place to go for post dinner drinks!“

“My friend, Alicia, and I had the pleasure last week of dining in this restaurant for a few different meals. The location is just beautful and opens out to a spectular verenda. We were greeted by Jonah. Jonah waited on us several times and recommended some menu items that he thought we would love. He was engaging and the food and atmosphere was perfect. That night we stopped by for happy hour at the bar and we were greeted with the same wonderful service from Gregg, the bartender. He suggested some delcious drinks paired with some great apps. What a wonderful experience. We went back to both places several times. Don't miss this place for the outstanding service and food.“

“Wonderful meal! Only things lacking were the desserts & wait staff. Latter too intrusive & seemed to lack experience. Will come back for the food! Also, finding the restaurant is quite challenging! A larger exterior sign would help!“

“We visited based on another friend's review and were not let down. Great food, phenomenal cocktails and fantastic service! Everything was excellent from start to finish. I highly recommend this place for an adult's night out! Shout out to Taylor for the amazing and prompt service all night.“

“Three words.... "Just do it". Vibe, atmosphere, service and food... ALL ON POINT!! Chic Chef knows her stuff - the food is incredible and presented like something out of a magazine. I will be recommending this spot to every soul I come in contact with ☺️ “

“Excellent service. The steak was prepared better than the seafood. The king, crab legs and lobster were overcooked. The king crab legs were very salty. The 18 ounce bone in filet mignon was probably the best steak I've ever eaten. The Dungeness crab cocktail, and the grilled octopus were excellent.“

“This is an EXCELLENT cocktail bar! The service is wonderful and the drinks are AMAZING! I really enjoyed “The Shapeshifter”, and it even came in an adorable tiger mug.Great atmosphere and all around superior cocktails. The presentation and taste are phenomenal! I will definitely be going back!Parking: Free parking available“

“Came here on a whim. Tried the hibiscus nonalcohol drink. Unique flavor, but to be honest was a little bit disappointed by how much ice was in the glass; it was filled to the brim with ice, so it really wasn't quite the beverage it could have been, having watered down rapidly. The meatballs with sauce & cheese were okay but slightly flat in taste and kind of reminded me of meatloaf. Therefore, I resolved to order the meatloaf for comparison, and at this point was pleasantly surprised by an absolutely delicious meatloaf, with a bit of crust. The brussel sprouts were fantastic, the best I've ever had, with what seemed to be a sprinkle of brown sugar that added to the flavor. Mashed potatoes completed the plate. The gravy was not overly heavy. Visually, this entree does not appear as colorfully as it tasted! I'd return to try something else. Service from Bre was wonderful.“

“If you like the kind of bar where expertise is on display and you can have a great conversation with both the owner and fellow patrons, then this is the place for you. My buddy and I are in the Phoenix area from Dallas for Spring Training and were extremely happy that we stopped in late. Captain David is an exceptional host, a fantastic guy, and runs an incredibly awesome bar. My night here was easily top 5 bar experiences ever. Pro tip: order The Last Rites and you will not be disappointed.“

“Had a great time with friends having dinner here tonight. Justin was excellent. Food was great. Weather was perfect for patio dining. Overall great experience.Dietary restrictions: Wife is gluten free. They had lots of options.Kid-friendliness: Had an 8 year old dining with us. She enjoyed it as well. Good kid menu options.“

“I have to say that this place is very nice.I love the service of the staff, I also love that they take care of every detail in the place and make the experience unique.The foods are very fresh and quality.The presentation of the dishes is super cute.Only in my opinion I expected something more amazing for desserts.“

“This is EASILY one of the best places in Phoenix. The patio is such a great vibe - especially with the nice weather we have been having. I am a huge fan of the cheddar potatoes. I tried something new today (the matador) and it exceeded my expectations. The service here is also the best I e ever experienced. Nathan always has a huge smile on his face and make me feel like I belong. He’s always joyful and quick with his work. I feel like he can read my mind sometimes ?“

“Walter Studios has hit it out of the park with me! Our school hosted a concert there and the staff was amazing ?They have wonderful food with generous portions and a vibe that just won't stop! Every corner you turn, there is something cool to look at. The staff is talented with lighting and sound with a professional but fun nature!I can't say enough about the Walter Crew and what they do. It's amazing ? ? ❤️Parking: There is some parking but given how many people were at the venue, most had to park away from the venue in the neighborhood.Kid-friendliness: We hosted a kid related music event here, they were so super accommodating to our kids. They had a special menu just for them. The portions were generous for the kids!Wheelchair accessibility: There were several people using wheelchairs at our show and they helped them to the front of the stage!“

“I had the Chile Relleno plate with green and red sauce. It was fantastic and a huge portion size. I had the cucumber drink and it was extremely refreshing. Sara was a sweetheart and took great care of me while there. I will definitely be back to try the tacos ?“

“I love the decor and atmosphere of this place. love bar staff. drinks yummy. I. am overly embarrassed by aftermath Mac and cheese. it was tasty but not worth the hype nor pricing. I could make better. I recommend the aftermath burger. HH good but could use more variety of other things. The burger nicely prepared. This is my second time. I'm going back one more time. it will be for drinks. . HH Slightly over priced shouldn't cost one person $60.00 for HH. However, I love what they are trying to do.“

“Okay. Seriously the most pleasant staff I've encountered in a bar setting. This beautiful cocktail lounge is such a hidden gem. Drinks were wonderful and affordable; which is crazy nowadays! From the first time I walked into this place, I felt like I was home. Live music is some guy that won American Idol or something, and holy shit. I sat there and drank for three hours because of him. I will recommend this place to anyone. Also, what a clean bathroom. BRAVO!“

“We first popped in here shortly after it opened when you didn't need a reservation and no one visited downtown Mesa. The bartender asked us what our drink tastes were like and made us some delicious custom drinks not on the menu. We keep coming back for drinks, someday we may be able to afford to eat here but for now we get a drink then go to Tacos Chiwas.“

“There was a wait to be seated so I sat at the bar. The servers quickly took my order and made sure my water glass was full. I had the traditional carnitas tacos on their house made corn shell. It was flavorful and juicy. The chips and salsa were also top notch. Delicious!Dietary restrictions: I am gluten intolerant so I appreciated the option to choose a corn taco shell.“

“We eat pizza all over and this is one of best ever..we had mushroom..it was a bit spiceybut not overly so. Not only wasThe crust was crispy AND tastyAnd it wasn't soft and mushy on middle. Service was prompt, helpful and friendly. Wish I didn't live 1500 miles away.“

“Fantastic venue! It used to be a house, so it's very cozy, with lots of nooks for people to mingle in. It's the right comfortable, relaxed atmosphere to reconnect with old friends and make deep bonds with new ones.The cocktails and mocktails are phenomenal! Everyone's talking about the Queen Bee, but there's a cinnamon berry one with a shockingly complex flavour that I loved.We hosted a private mixer at Garden Bar and Kim & her team were terrific. Great to work with, rock solid, made the event a total delight. My guests kept coming up saying how lovely the place was and how delicious the drinks were. One guest was hesitant to try a different drink because of how enamoured he was with the first.A true hidden gem, and a fantastic host for our event. Highly recommend.“

“The food and the service were exceptional!! The poncho gringo was a wonderful cocktail. We started with the caprese and beef carpaccio and both were delicious! I got the shrimp scampi and it was a little spicy but also delicious! My sister who visited Italy recently also noted how very authentic the flavors were. We were pleased from start to finish. We almost wish we had stayed because around 10pm a DJ showed up and was playing the jams.Parking: Valet is complimentary but gratuity is expected“

“Mmm… the photo does not do the experience justice. Groovy Snooze, in the heart of the city's student district, is a nice escape from the golf and cowboy hat-wearing folks closer to the city. Tempe is a land of nose-piercing progressivism, yet this place offers everything for the discriminating vegan or carnivore. For me, the delight was the habanero pork belly bacon - four spicy, thick bits of pig that balanced splendidly with the sweet pineapple upside-down pancakes. One serving was enough for me, and it was served in a creamy cinnamon sauce with a dollop of cinnamon butter in the middle. All so good! Our friendly waiter kept the coffee mugs and water glasses filled. It's a way better option than the chains, and the prices are around the same.“

“Awesome place!! Food was delicious. I had the Brie omelette and it was fab. The potatoes were 10/10!! Also their curry ketchup was bomb. Everyone who worked there was super friendly. Vibe was cute n cool too. Also we had bloody Mary's- def recommend!!!“

“I ordered the Chimichanga dinner. My husband the Yucatan. We were so happy & satisfied w/ our meals. Delicious food! It was the last day of our Spring training vacation. What a shame we have to wait a year to return. We managed to have lots of leftovers. We had the flan for dessert, yum. We wish you were near us. Ty for everything.“

“This place is Awesome!!! They have so many games, and a bar on both floors which makes it super easy for me to get a drink. I love the pinball, new and classic arcade games, and they have darts!!!! The music was awesome and the place is beautiful. I'll definitely be back soon!!! Also Aarin, Max, and Terry were extremely helpful, friendly, and made the experience even better!!!“

“Ironically this was the last of the Century Grand bars that I have visited and I was expecting the experience to be subpar in comparison to Undertow and Platform 18. I'm not sure why I had this bias going in, but I assume it's because the other two were just so amazing that I couldn't imagine this holding a candle to it.Of course, I was completely wrong and not only were the cocktails amazing, the service was superb. The bartender / mixologist who helped us was incredibly knowledgeable about not only the drinks, but also the history and story that this New Orleans themed speak easy was portraying.Every drink was fantastic and the ambiance was to die for. I ended up getting the $60 drink and it was absolutely delectable - I only ordered it after trying Undertow's premier Cocktail and was blown away by the presentation and generous pour.If you are a fan of Whiskeys, they have an incredibly extensive tasting menu at different price points.My one minor complaint was that there was an incredibly loud (perhaps slightly drunk) party waiting to be seated for what felt like ages that was a slight downer on the experience, it would have been nice if the staff had asked them to quiet down a tad.“

“Nick was amazing!!! I’ve been to this bar a few times and have enjoyed it each time. This most recent visit absolutely blew away my expectations. Nick was truly putting on a masterclass in bartending. He took so much pride in his work, and was so personable. He recommended the perfect drinks and made them better than I could have imagined. Go to this bar!! Ask for Nick!!! You will be glad that you did.“

“Awesome experience! Starting with our bartender/server Josh… great upstairs bar overlooking an incredible chandelier…quirky mid century vibe… outstanding cuisine, Lovely dining room downstairs….fun energetic young, engaging staff (rare these days) ..sweet spot for first date, blind date, date night…Loved it!!!“

“Farmer’s grilled cheese sandwich is excellent! I got the fire french fries with liquid cheese, fried egg, grilled chicken and sauce/ketchup, which was pretty disappointed with that there was barely any cheese sauce on it yet the fries were mushy. Fries tasted great aside from being mushy.“

“This place gets our 5-star vote! We are addicted to the Brocolini dish. A definite must. We shared it and regretted that we did. We should have ordered one each!!! We will go back to this restaurant just for this dish.The pork belly was melt in your mouth good!“

“?☀️ Snooze, an A.M. Eatery, Phoenix, AZ ☀️?Rise and shine at Snooze, where breakfast dreams come true! Don't miss their divine blueberry pancakes that are bursting with flavor. The menu offers creative twists on breakfast classics, and the coffee will give you the perfect morning kickstart. The vibrant atmosphere and friendly staff add to the experience. Be prepared for a wait, but trust me, it's worth it. Head to Snooze in Phoenix for a breakfast adventure you won't forget! ??☕️“

“I love sushi and try many different places. I always order Uni to use as my barometer for the other dishes. The Uni was absolutely delicious. Next I ordered the caterpillar roll and it was superb. The roll was large with many pieces filled with crab and topped with eel and avocado. The elk sauce was great, not too sweet and not too thin. I look forward to retuning often.“

“Such a cool place! Drinks are tasty (and strong) and the atmosphere is so fun. Definitely make reservations (although they do charge you $15 a person, which I thought was applied to your bill but that wasn’t the case, still worth it though). Greta place for a celebrationParking: There is a parking lot but both times we’ve been here, it’s been a struggle to find a spot. Ride share might be easier.“

“I've dined in twice for dinner, the food is amazing, the drinks are amazing and the service is awesome! I'm so happy they are in the neighborhood. We also visited the lounge next door Blue Stave. Juan is such a sweetheart and definitely knows his way around a cocktail!! ??“

“OK, this is a great bar/lounge - unmistakenly good! Cuban vibes in décor and atmosphere, check... background, service and great drinks, check... excellent before and after locale for drinks and munchies with the terrific atmosphere only a Cuban ambience can offer, check. Very well put together, comfortable and relaxed with lots of space to spread out in some incredible contemporary and nostalgic booths of the Haban-Heydays. The bar is ample, and it's beautifully laid out with outstanding finishes, art and décor and nostalgic art deco work. Don't expect perfect Cuban, but it comes close and worth the endeavor... flavorful, fun with great service with a relaxing ambience as an eatery.“

“Phoenix and Scottsdale have been hitting home runs lately with high end restaurants that have amazing ambience, delicious food and unique experiences. On the top of that list for Phoenix is Wren & Wolf. I am blown away by the incorporation of taxidermy into modern decor. The drinks are delicious especially the Shishito one with tequila. Food ranges from super luxe seafood towers, beef wellington, and caviar bumps to steaks and homemade mac and cheese. I’m happy to have this place to come to when I go to concerts and suns games. Highly recommend.“

“Really fun place to come eat. The food was really good and had some really interesting flavors. We tried their brussel sprout nachos which exceeded my expectations. Their pickled onions on top were so good. Their elote corn was good but nothing crazy! I got a single taco with braised pineapple pork. Really yummy and the tortilla was super crispy.overall really great place to eat.“

“Wow! Just great. One of the best sea basses I've had in I can't remember how long and the couple sauces that came with it and tbe presentation just super. definitely do the miso cod as well. So nice to have great food at by Scottsdale standards is a reasonable price. Not inexpensive, but good value for the money and the Quality was 100% Definitely be on our regular rotation.“

“We are first time visitors from out of state. We were thrilled with the high level of service, over the top food options and delish dishes. Our server, Monica, was one of the best servers we have ever had. She went above and beyond for us, and even brought us a surprise pancake as a first time visitor. We will definitely be going back again!“

“We are first time visitors from out of state. We were thrilled with the high level of service, over the top food options and delish dishes. Our server, Monica, was one of the best servers we have ever had. She went above and beyond for us, and even brought us a surprise pancake as a first time visitor. We will definitely be going back again!“

“The food is absolutely amazing! You have to try the Hot AF Burger! We are in the same building and so we are always ordering for our clients. Most of the time they’re trying it for the first time, and they always become instant fans! Great service, great people, and an amazing atmosphere to match. Highly, highly, highly recommend!“

“My husband and I enjoyed a wonderful meal here last night. The pizza was delicious and the service was top notch! The owner even came over and sat with us for a few minutes to see if we were satisfied. Also, their prices are very reasonable. We'll definitely be back!“

“I love this place so much. The guy who works on Thursdays gives the BEST service. I love the food. I love the environment. The customer service is crazy good. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!Vegetarian options: They have a whole vegan menu!Dietary restrictions: Gluten free friendly and vegan friendly!!!!“

“Amazing ambiance and great food, but the prices for food and drinks are a direct reflection of the smaller intimate venue that is compensating for its lack of table space. If you're looking for a date night experience then you're gonna be thrilled. If you are just going for the food and drinks then you might be less satisfied when the time comes to pay the bill.... Just saying.“

“Best sushi experience I’ve had in Phoenix. The atmosphere is exceptional, and our waiter made me a non-alcoholic cocktail that was stunning. Truly though, the star was the food. You can tell the staff here care immensely about the food and the service. We loved the coffee salmon nigiri, and the lime butter salmon was exceptional too. A perfect date night spot.“