Looking to explore the local nightlife in Phoenix, Arizona? These are the coolest bars you’ll find in the city. Be warned – some of them are a little challenging to find!
Cobra Arcade Bar
If you like to mix gaming with your drinking, the Cobra Arcade Bar is the place for you. You can play all the retro arcade classics including Donkey Kong, Super Mario and Pacman.
Filmbar
At Filmbar, you can enjoy your drink while watching some art-house cinema. They often play classics or musicals, so it’s a great place to sing along with your friends to your favorite film.
Valley Bar
Valley Bar is a speakeasy bar tucked away below street level. On most nights of the week you can attend a live show here, whether it is a comedy or a punk band. The Rose Room is great for catching up with friends while the music blares next door.
The Little Woody
The Little Woody is a lounge bar with bright lights and an impressive selection of whiskey. The bar is small, but it is an intimate space to meet new people and catch up with old friends.
The Ostrich
The Ostrich is a speakeasy bar housed in a basement below the San Marcos Hostel. The dimly lit space takes you back to the 1920s and is one of the most authentic speakeasies in the city.