Cheers to Summer
Believe it or not, there is something hotter in the Valley than the weather right now. It is the local drink scene, where wine bars are uncorking exceptional bottles; breweries are tapping refreshing seasonal releases; cocktail lounges are shaking and stirring inventive libations; and speakeasy-style bars continue proving the trip to the first sip is often half the fun. No matter your drink of choice, these destinations are serving up plenty of reasons to grab friends, escape the heat and toast another Arizona summer.
By Alison Bailin Batz
Wine Bars & Breweries
Huss Brewing
225 E. Monroe St., Phoenix
www.hussbrewing.com
PHX Beer Co
8300 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale
www.phxbeerco.com
Pedal Haus Brewery
730 S. Mill Ave., Tempe
www.pedalhausbrewery.com
Goldwater Brewing Co.
3608 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale
www.goldwaterbrewing.com
O.H.S.O. Brewery + Distillery
Multiple locations
www.ohsobrewery.com
Wine Girl
4205 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale
www.winegirl.com
Mixela
3410 N. 24th St., Phoenix
www.mixelaphx.com
Postino
Multiple locations
www.postino.com
The Living Room Wine Cafe & Lounge
20751 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale
www.livingroomwinebar.com
Jamie’s Bottle Shop
7033 E. Main St., Scottsdale
www.jamiesbottleshop.com
The Wine Collective
4020 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale
www.the-wine-collective.com
LDV Winery
7134 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale
www.ldvwinery.com
Cocktail Bars
Jade Bar at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa
5700 E. McDonald Drive, Paradise Valley
www.sanctuaryaz.com
Platform 18 and UnderTow at Century Grand
3626 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix
www.bartershake.com
Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour
1 W. Jefferson St., Phoenix
www.bitterandtwistedaz.com
Little Rituals
132 S. Central Ave. 4th Floor, Phoenix
www.littleritualsbar.com
Highball
1514 N. 7th Ave., Phoenix
www.highballphx.com
Carry On
2 N. Central Ave., Phoenix
www.carryonphx.com
Emerald Room at Catch Scottsdale
7014 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale
www.catchrestaurants.com
The Goose
8300 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale
www.thegooseaz.com
Barcoa Agaveria
829 N. 1st Ave., Phoenix
www.barcoaphx.com
AZ88
7353 E. Scottsdale Mall, Scottsdale
www.az88.com
The Pemberton
1121 N. 2nd St., Phoenix
www.thepemberton.com
Speakeasies
Bar Bambino at Elephante
7014 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale
www.barbambino.com
Tell Your Friends
17797 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale
www.tellyourfriendsaz.com
Peacock DC Ranch
20751 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale
www.peacockdcranch.com
Melinda’s Alley
50 E. Adams St., Phoenix
www.instagram.com/melindasalleyaz
Star 78 Speakeasy
5415 E. High St., Phoenix
www.star78az.com
Rough Rider
1001 N. Central Ave, Phoenix
www.roughrideraz.com
The Madam
7700 E. McCormick Pkwy., Scottsdale
www.instagram.com/themadamaz
36 Below
3620 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix
www.36belowaz.com
Trophy Room
2 N. Central Ave., Phoenix
www.bestcocktailbarphoenix.com
Drop Dead Gorgeous
740 S. Mill Ave., Tempe
www.ddgbar.com
Bar 1912
4130 N. 7th Ave., Phoenix
www.1912phx.com
Filthy at Cleaverman
455 N. 3rd St., Phoenix
www.filthymartinibar.com