Guidebook for Phoenix
Drinks & Nightlife
Lux Central
4402 N Central AveCoffee bar by day, craft drinks by night.
The Lost Leaf
914 N 5th StUnique bar turned art gallery and live music venue.
Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour
1 W Jefferson StHandcrafted cocktails.
Laid-back, colorful restaurant crafting modern Jamaican fare and signature cocktails from its rum bar.
66 locals recommend
The Breadfruit & Rum Bar
1 E Pierce StLaid-back, colorful restaurant crafting modern Jamaican fare and signature cocktails from its rum bar.
Retro-chic warehouse housing a vintage camper serving American comfort food, an art deco bar and more.
58 locals recommend
The Duce
525 S Central AveRetro-chic warehouse housing a vintage camper serving American comfort food, an art deco bar and more.
Bliss ReBAR
901 N 4th StMellow outdoor lounge offering custom cocktails and a shaded patio.
Neighborhood bar with great handmade cocktails, late night rendezvous seating for singles, and local's only lounge area that's perfect for winding down your night out.
45 locals recommend
SideBar Phoenix
1514 N 7th AveNeighborhood bar with great handmade cocktails, late night rendezvous seating for singles, and local's only lounge area that's perfect for winding down your night out.
Copper Blues Rock Pub & Kitchen
50 W Jefferson StBlues bar with a great weekday happy hour scene.
The Nash Jazz Club
110 East Roosevelt StreetJazz bar.
Majerle's Sports Grill
13375 W McDowell RdPHX's original sports bar.
Seamus McCaffrey's Irish Pub & Restaurant
18 W Monroe StAuthentic Irish Pub.
DJs spin house and hip-hop tunes in a bustling bi-level club that features an open-air top floor.
37 locals recommend
Bar Smith
130 E Washington StDJs spin house and hip-hop tunes in a bustling bi-level club that features an open-air top floor.
MILK BAR PHOENIX
801 North 3rd StreetA Clockwork Orange meets downtown PHX.
Funky and eclectic neighborhood tiki lounge. Cash only and authentic.
37 locals recommend
Bikini Lounge
1502 NW Grand AveFunky and eclectic neighborhood tiki lounge. Cash only and authentic.
Traditional British pub offering American and English fare, play some foosball and sip on an impressive selection of imported beer on tap.
19 locals recommend
The Rose and Crown Pub
333 E Jefferson StTraditional British pub offering American and English fare, play some foosball and sip on an impressive selection of imported beer on tap.
Talking Stick Resort Casino
Talking Stick WayCobra Arcade Bar
801 N 2nd StDJ's, drinks and Donkey Kong, what could be better?
Crescent Ballroom
308 N 2nd AveOne of the best live music spots in the valley.
Valley Bar
130 N Central AveOne of the best new bars in downtown PHX.
Food Scene
Matt's Big Breakfast
825 N 1st StBest breakfast joint in downtown Phoenix.
Angels Trumpet Ale House
810 N 2nd StModern gastropub with some great local craft brews.
Consistently voted best pizza in PHX and a top 10 spot nationwide. Worth the wait!
237 locals recommend
Pizzeria Bianco
623 E Adams StConsistently voted best pizza in PHX and a top 10 spot nationwide. Worth the wait!
Sleek and modern bar with restaurant during the day. Weekend evenings DJ's spin in this former department store. Do check out the magic elevator and hidden restrooms, don't look in the basement.
122 locals recommend
Hanny's
40 N 1st StSleek and modern bar with restaurant during the day. Weekend evenings DJ's spin in this former department store. Do check out the magic elevator and hidden restrooms, don't look in the basement.
Durant's
2611 N Central AveThe original PHX steakhouse and former mobster hangout.
Pita Jungle - Downtown Phoenix
1001 N 3rd AveHealthy modern Mediterranean cuisine.
Miniature circa-1945 diner with counter seating and a menu of comfort fare featuring Southern flair and unique cocktails.
117 locals recommend
Welcome Diner
929 E Pierce StMiniature circa-1945 diner with counter seating and a menu of comfort fare featuring Southern flair and unique cocktails.
Local, independent, and authentically crafted coffee, breakfast and brunch. Sans-booze, however.
87 locals recommend
Vovomeena
1515 N 7th AveLocal, independent, and authentically crafted coffee, breakfast and brunch. Sans-booze, however.
Tacos and tequila served up in a former church building with unique and creative PHX flair.
139 locals recommend
Taco Guild
546 E Osborn RdTacos and tequila served up in a former church building with unique and creative PHX flair.
Lola Coffee
1001 N 3rd AveLocal coffee spot and artistic hangout.
FEZ
105 W Portland StMediterranean fare, burgers, cocktails and weekend brunch.
One of the original downtown bars in the heart of RoRo Arts District.
52 locals recommend
Carly's Bistro
128 East Roosevelt StreetOne of the original downtown bars in the heart of RoRo Arts District.
Airy, industrial microbrewery serving creative pub fare, craft beer and unique cocktails.
36 locals recommend
Mother Bunch Brewing
825 N 7th StAiry, industrial microbrewery serving creative pub fare, craft beer and unique cocktails.
Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails
2 E Jefferson StHigh-end dining and drinks.
Clever Koi
4236 N Central AveChinese-American comfort food and a swanky bar.
Refined Japanese cuisine plus a weekend tasting menu served in an elegant minimalist setting.
25 locals recommend
Nobuo at Teeter House
622 E Adams StRefined Japanese cuisine plus a weekend tasting menu served in an elegant minimalist setting.
Brick and mortar location for one of Phoenix's best loved food truck concepts.
60 locals recommend
Short Leash Hotdogs & Rollover Doughnuts
4221 N 7th AveBrick and mortar location for one of Phoenix's best loved food truck concepts.
One of Fox Restaurant's new concepts where "urban grill meets updated comfort food."
66 locals recommend
The Arrogant Butcher
2 E Jefferson StOne of Fox Restaurant's new concepts where "urban grill meets updated comfort food."
Squid Ink Sushi Bar - CityScape
2 E Jefferson StDowntown sushi and patio bar.
The original homemade southern style restaurant in downtown fixing up fried chicken and soul food.
97 locals recommend
Lo-Lo's Chicken & Waffles
3133 N Scottsdale RdThe original homemade southern style restaurant in downtown fixing up fried chicken and soul food.
Thai Basil Signature Downtown Phoenix
114 W Adams StFamiliar and tasty Thai cuisine.
Local's only neighborhood Italian restaurant with some of the best food, wine and family-owned service in downtown.
78 locals recommend
Forno 301
1616 N Central AveLocal's only neighborhood Italian restaurant with some of the best food, wine and family-owned service in downtown.
Unfussy Mexican comfort food dished up at a minimalist, counter-serve stand. Cash only.
24 locals recommend
El Norteño
1002 7th AveUnfussy Mexican comfort food dished up at a minimalist, counter-serve stand. Cash only.
Ocotillo Restaurant
3243 N 3rd StAl fresco dining in the midtown neighborhood.
El Chullo
2605 N 7th StPeruvian restaurant and one of the best kept secrets in downtown.
Tacos De Juarez
1017 N 7th StAuthentic street tacos in a bare-bones setting.
Tasty and unique pizza joint in the heart of Grand Avenue arts district.
28 locals recommend
Grand Avenue Pizza Company
6729 NW Grand AveTasty and unique pizza joint in the heart of Grand Avenue arts district.
Barrio Cafe Gran Reserva
1301 NW Grand AveOne of the best high-end Mexican restaurants in town.
The Larder and The Delta
915 North Central AvenueSouthern style cuisine served up at Desoto Central Market.
Neighborhood Italian spot with great al fresco dining in a cozy romantic setting.
191 locals recommend
CIBO
603 N 5th AveNeighborhood Italian spot with great al fresco dining in a cozy romantic setting.
The Vig Fillmore
606 N 4th AveGreat eats and handmade cocktails. Try the Vings!
Entertainment & Activities
Stand Up Live
50 W Jefferson StWatch live stand-up from some of the best up and coming comedians.
FilmBar
815 N 2nd StWatch indie flicks and drink local craft brew.
Chase Field
401 E Jefferson StCatch a D-backs baseball game.
Talking Stick Resort Arena
201 E Jefferson StWatch a Suns game or catch a concert.
Lucky Strike Phoenix
50 W Jefferson StPeoria Sports Complex
16101 N 83rd AveSurprise Stadium
15850 N Bullard AveGoodyear Ballpark
1933 S Ballpark WayCamelback Ranch
10710 W Camelback RdAmerican Family Fields of Phoenix
3805 N 53rd AveSalt River Fields at Talking Stick
7555 N Pima RdTempe Diablo Stadium
2200 W Alameda DrSloan Park
2330 W Rio Salado PkwyOakland Athletics - Lew Wolff Training Complex
160 E Athletics WayCamelback Ranch
10710 W Camelback RdSan Francisco Giants Offices
7408 E Osborn RdSun Devil Football Stadium
500 E Veterans WayArizona Science Center
600 E Washington StPhoenix Zoo
455 N Galvin PkwyUniversity of Phoenix Stadium
1 Cardinals DrArizona State University
1151 South Forest AvenueShopping
CityScape
Downtown mixed-use shopping and entertainment.
Biltmore Fashion Park
2502 E Camelback RdFashion Square
Last Chance Clearance Store
1919 E Camelback RdGetting Around
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
3400 E Sky Harbor BlvdPhoenix Light Rail Station. Get to and from Skyharbor Airport, Tempe and north central Phoenix.
1418 N Central Ave
1418 North Central Avenue Phoenix Light Rail Station. Get to and from Skyharbor Airport, Tempe and north central Phoenix.
Sightseeing
Old Town Scottsdale
3200 N Scottsdale RdPhoenix Public Market
Farmer's market Saturdays
Roosevelt Point
888 N 4th StRoosevelt Row Arts District
Parks & Nature
Piestewa Peak
Desert Botanical Garden
Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix
1125 N 3rd AveMargaret T. Hance Park
67 W Culver StEcho Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald Drive