50 Best Cocktail Bars in Phoenix

“Living downtown didn't know this place existed, but hot damn is it gonna be a usual spot. The service was personable and passionate about their craft. The oysters were absolutely killer. And the drinks were simply stellar. Would def recommend stopping in.“

“Such a fun and unique date night idea! The 'train' is quite intimate (aka can be a bit claustrophobic if tight spaces and nearby passengers bother you). But totally worth a visit. Definitely plan to linger a while and checkout the other bars here too, all offering something unique (and tasty).“

“Great experience. Very strong and delicious drinks. I really enjoyed the fun theme. I han one very large drink that came with a souvenir backscratcher. I would recommend it if I could remember what it was called 😀. You will need a reservation and your time will be limited so that others can enjoy it as well. I thought it was great and well worth it.“

“I wish I could give Highball more stars. Take it from a service industry and cocktail veteran, this place is incredible. Mitch took care of myself, my finance’, and her parents and we couldn’t have had a better time. Been in the valley for four days and it was the best experience we’ve had out, hands down. Personal and thoughtful service, went above and beyond in a few ways and was educational for my in-laws to be with zero pretension; even though their program is top tier it felt like hanging out at your favorite neighborhood spot. Casual elevated vibe, and just incredible energy from the team and space overall. Don’t overthink it, go here.“

“Ive been here twice and both times, it's great!! The food, and the service are fantastic, and the drinks are all great!! We had the CREAM and the one with the picture on it (I cannot remember what its called!) That were really creamy and nice. We also had the cartographer that was delightfully fruity. The pretzel board was really tasty, sweet and salty dips with fruit and cheeses, and ending off the surprise me shot - the one we had was coconuty and creamy as well!“

“I arranged an engagement party here and wow. First of all, if you ever plan any event here Marti is your contact for such things and she delivers! She covers every detail and truly goes above and beyond. It honestly felt like I did nothing but have my guests show up. The level of service and professionalism is unmatched and everything better than I could have imagined. The decor, the sign, and the drinks were amazing. The food was as well. I would have another event here and would be happy to work with Marti again.“

“Great time always with amazing drinks and service.“

“We’ve been to Neutral Ground Lounge several times now, and it’s become our regular spot. The vibe is always great. You can tell a lot of thought went into curating the atmosphere of the bar. We love the vinyl records and intimate feel of the place.

Kevin, the owner, is genuinely one of the nicest people you’ll meet. He’s always welcoming, remembers people, and has created a place that feels both polished and comfortable.

The menu is seasonal thoughtfully crafted. The food and the cocktails are inspired. Everything we’ve tried has been excellent, and you can tell there’s real attention to detail behind the menu.

It’s hard to find a place that nails both the atmosphere and the quality, but Neutral Ground does. We always leave looking forward to our next visit.“

“Great atmosphere. Consistent and delicious food. We love the team service.“

“Heard about an open mic here and decided to go last Wed (7/22) All I can say is WOW! We had so much fun, everyone was so nice and I enjoyed the music so much! We will definitely be back, and try some food next time, the dude running the jam said they have the best burgers in town.“

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

“Came into here on a whim. I see small, old buildings and I get curious

Was very impressed with just how intimate the place was. It's not the same bar it used to be, and that only matters in the context that it was very charming that all of the old sound system was being maintained and used to play music. Quirky with some funky inclinations, it made the place memorable alongside the other, older bar fanfare to the place

If I had any complaints, prices are a bit high at about 14 a cocktail

Otherwise, this is the perfect little cocktail lounge that I could see myself bringing a nice date or the crew to“

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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.!!“

“Great beers and great Vibe“

“Great beers and great Vibe“

“I highly recommend it very clean comfortable atmosphere great personnel. The sushi chef Rico, was friendly, helpful, creative in suggesting ideas. I had a really good experience, i was there by myself yet had much company. I recommend it to anybody I can’t wait to go back probably as soon as next week. It is very affordable and really really good sushi I had the Fresh water Eeal roll and they made me a Crunchyroll with real Crab also enjoyed their sushi rice. They had really cold beer. It’s definitely a place I recommend with great music, oh my gosh great great music ask for Rico’s music. Lol“

“Love it! Great margs and burritos“

“We ordered the pork belly, mushroom larb, and pad thai. The atmosphere was nice and quiet, which made it a great place to have a conversation. The food was decent, but not particularly outstanding, and the portions were quite small. Service was very good overall.“

“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!“

“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.“

“I really enjoy this place. You have to be patient because it gets busy. But the food hookah music and atmosphere is amazing. Audrey was our helping us out. She made sure my allergies were acknowledged and respected. I don't mind waiting gives you time to talk and you don't feel rushed. The visuals people watching here is superb. So many beautiful people with elevated senses of style and diversity.“

“I flew Across the country just to try this Bar! Do I think that’s a lot of pressure for a night out? Yes! Somehow, I had no question that this experience would be worth it.

The atmosphere the food the drinks all exceeded expectation. It’s a real gem!!

Can’t wait to return!!!“

“This spot was nothing but good vibes all night long. The DJs understood the assignment playing a perfect mix of classics and hits that kept the whole place vibing. Every song had me singing out loud and hitting my two step without even thinking about it. You could feel the love and positive energy from everyone in the room.“

“#refinedexploring YouTube
We loved the bar and restaurant!
The experience of going here with some friends is definitely one of a kind. It has a distinctly retro/70s feel from the booths to the bar and even the restrooms. The drinks are classy and interesting, and you’ll want to try at least couple even with the fairly high prices. Definitely worth a visit for a special occasion! The staff is great and professional.“

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

“Excellent customer service just for starters, thank you Lauren!!! the food was amazing, the birria taco was so good and so were the asada tacos and the beans. And the empanadas!!! oh my! delicious We also had G4 Cadillac Margaritas. Definitely recommend“

“Best quesadillas, tacos, and margaritas in town!!“

“Caring owner and staff. Wonderful food.“

“Great place. Nice staff and good menu Outside seating is great during cooler weather too“

“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!“

“The adult beverages, food, and service all went above and beyond my expectations!!! You owe it to your to give this place a try!!! And, a special "THANK YOU" to our server Hilary!!! She was so knowledgeable about the menu items, and drink choices, and provided an AMAZING experience!!!“

“A few friends and I decided to go to Kobalt and we had such a fun time!! The vibes are immaculate, very warm and welcoming. You can tell the performers put a lot of work into their shows and the crowd was really into it, like we were all part of a single, big group of friends. The bartenders were quick with the drinks and great at making conversation. We'll definitely be coming back for another show.“

“Absolutely amazing, the food?... I'm speechless😍 Absolutamente fantástico, la comida sin descripción, no tengo palabras para describir el gran y esquisto sabor!“

“Met my son here for lunch yesterday to celebrate his birthday. He told me the restaurant was highly recommended to him by friends. The food and service did not disappoint. Starting with the chips and salsa - the salsa was so good we bought extra to take home. He had the Enchilada Suizas with beef and I had Green Corn Tamales. His plate was so full he ended up taking part of it home for dinner. I ate most of my amazing tamales, only leaving a bite or two I just couldn't finish. Sooooo good. Probably the best green corn tamales I've had in a long time. The servers were pleasant and attentive. Overall, I'd happily make the drive from Tucson again. Thanks!“

“We were at JW Marriott Desert Ridge for a convention Thursday - Sunday. The bar area was incredibly busy all of those night with the entire area packed. The servers did an amazing job. A shout out to Ky for rocking it out Thursday and Friday. It was wall to wall people and we had a party of ten. Ky took all of our separate orders and got our drinks crazy fast. He continued to check on us and gave us unbelievable service. On Saturday night, need to shout out to Esteban for also being incredible all night long. The evening from 9 to close was so busy and Esteban worked hard and always had a smile for us. Great staff. Thank you Ky and Esteban! Looking forward to our next trip to visit you!“

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

“My boyfriend and I love kittys!! We discovered it about a month ago even tho we’ve lived in the area for years and now we are here every week. Cheap drinks, 8 pool tables (50 cent games) and the staff is always friendly. Usually quiet in here even on weekend nights. Would love to see them get more business (even if that means waiting for a pool table)“

“Great atmosphere and fantastic tasty food! Service always with a smile.“

“Captain is the best guy! He developed this menu and it is THE BEST.“

“Chill venue, cold drinking water provided, misters outside, can vape inside, comfy seating in bar area, multiple clean bathrooms

Stage room inside needs more lighting + better ventilation/AC.

I'd go again as lots of cool artists come here, but the Where?house is definitely better/more fun but supposedly doesnt have proper HVAC.“

“Great place to be. Awesome hockey games.“

“Best salads and breakfasts! Great Ramen nights!“