Guidebook for Phoenix

Andrea
Guidebook for Phoenix

Food Scene

Great pizza, wings, salads and sandwiches. You can go for lunch or dinner. One of our favorite local shops. We visit weekly to also the market (great coffee, bakery, gift shop) and the best part is you can take wine over to the restaurant and there is no cork fee. Ask for Marcy at the bar!
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La Grande Orange Grocery & Pizzeria
4410 N 40th St
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Great pizza, wings, salads and sandwiches. You can go for lunch or dinner. One of our favorite local shops. We visit weekly to also the market (great coffee, bakery, gift shop) and the best part is you can take wine over to the restaurant and there is no cork fee. Ask for Marcy at the bar!
Great Neapolitan style pizza and delicious food. Sunday nights are the best, 1/2 price bottles of wine. Ask for Ralph and told him we sent you!
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Nook
4231 East Indian School Road
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Great Neapolitan style pizza and delicious food. Sunday nights are the best, 1/2 price bottles of wine. Ask for Ralph and told him we sent you!
Cozy spot with a great patio and good food! They have good brunch too. They don't take reservations but grab a drink at the bar until your table is ready.
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Chelsea's Kitchen
5040 N 40th St
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Cozy spot with a great patio and good food! They have good brunch too. They don't take reservations but grab a drink at the bar until your table is ready.
Our favorite breakfast spot! There will likely be a wait but it will be worth it. Amazing bacon!!
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Matt's Big Breakfast
825 N 1st St
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Our favorite breakfast spot! There will likely be a wait but it will be worth it. Amazing bacon!!
One of our go-to coffee shops or areas to work, good lunch and great brunch on the weekends!
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The Henry
4455 E Camelback Rd
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One of our go-to coffee shops or areas to work, good lunch and great brunch on the weekends!
Fine dining and a beautiful view of the valley. If you don't want an expensive dinner, it's a great spot to go to if you just want to have a drink and watch the sunset in the bar.
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elements
5700 E McDonald Dr
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Fine dining and a beautiful view of the valley. If you don't want an expensive dinner, it's a great spot to go to if you just want to have a drink and watch the sunset in the bar.
Awesome craft cocktails and good food, they always change the menu and offer a good selection. The Stetson chop salad is a classic dish and very different but delicious.
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Citizen Public House
7111 E 5th Ave
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Awesome craft cocktails and good food, they always change the menu and offer a good selection. The Stetson chop salad is a classic dish and very different but delicious.
Great Latin/Mexican fusion food and delicious margaritas. You will definitely need a reservation and tends to be a little bit louder of a restaurant.
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The Mission
3815 N Brown Ave
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Great Latin/Mexican fusion food and delicious margaritas. You will definitely need a reservation and tends to be a little bit louder of a restaurant.
Awesome wine bar and delicious bruschetta. $5 glasses of wine all day till 5pm, including weekends. Monday and Tuesday night is a bottle of wine and a board of bruschetta for $20 from 8-10pm.
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Postino Arcadia
3939 E Campbell Ave
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Awesome wine bar and delicious bruschetta. $5 glasses of wine all day till 5pm, including weekends. Monday and Tuesday night is a bottle of wine and a board of bruschetta for $20 from 8-10pm.
One of the very few oyster bars in all of the greater Phoenix area. Good seafood (for the desert) and great happy hour until 7pm.
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Buck & Rider
4225 E Camelback Rd
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One of the very few oyster bars in all of the greater Phoenix area. Good seafood (for the desert) and great happy hour until 7pm.
Fine dining and one of our favorite Steak restaurants in town. Delicious food!!
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Steak 44
5101 N 44th St
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Fine dining and one of our favorite Steak restaurants in town. Delicious food!!
If you have a passion for healthy food then True Foods at The Biltmore Shopping Park is a great spot to visit. Delicious healthy options that are always seasonal.
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True Food Kitchen
15191 N Scottsdale Rd
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If you have a passion for healthy food then True Foods at The Biltmore Shopping Park is a great spot to visit. Delicious healthy options that are always seasonal.
Good food and is right up the street, great patio!
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North Italia
4925 N 40th St
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Good food and is right up the street, great patio!
Good food and one of the newest concepts of the well known Sam Fox.
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Doughbird
4385 E Indian School Rd
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Good food and one of the newest concepts of the well known Sam Fox.
Good lunch spot for healthy food!
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Flower Child
100 E Camelback Rd
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Good lunch spot for healthy food!
Good lunch or dinner spot on the canal in Old Town Scottsdale. Recommend a reservation for dinner. Nice area to walk around and next to tons of shopping.
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Olive & Ivy
7135 E Camelback Rd
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Good lunch or dinner spot on the canal in Old Town Scottsdale. Recommend a reservation for dinner. Nice area to walk around and next to tons of shopping.
Same owner as Houston's or Hillstone, a great cozy restaurant and great food for dinner! Close proximity to walking around anywhere in old town.
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Bandera
3821 N Scottsdale Rd
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Same owner as Houston's or Hillstone, a great cozy restaurant and great food for dinner! Close proximity to walking around anywhere in old town.
A boutique hotel that has a beautiful patio and weekend brunch/lunch. Close enough to walk or ride bikes.
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LON’s at The Hermosa Inn
5532 N Palo Cristi Rd
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A boutique hotel that has a beautiful patio and weekend brunch/lunch. Close enough to walk or ride bikes.
The most adorable patio and quaint restaurant in town. Fine dinning and expensive but one of our favorite spots to go for as special occasion. You will need reservations.
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Cafe Monarch
6939 E 1st Ave
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The most adorable patio and quaint restaurant in town. Fine dinning and expensive but one of our favorite spots to go for as special occasion. You will need reservations.
Clever Koi is an Asian-inspired kitchen & craft cocktail bar. From the kitchen; guests can get a front row seat to staff diligently preparing an ever-evolving menu of steamed buns, house made dumplings, progressive noodle dishes & small plates that reflect flavors and techniques from regions such as Thailand, Korea, China, Vietnam, Japan, and Indo-China.
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Clever Koi
4236 N Central Ave
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Clever Koi is an Asian-inspired kitchen & craft cocktail bar. From the kitchen; guests can get a front row seat to staff diligently preparing an ever-evolving menu of steamed buns, house made dumplings, progressive noodle dishes & small plates that reflect flavors and techniques from regions such as Thailand, Korea, China, Vietnam, Japan, and Indo-China.
Tratto is a new trattoria from James Beard Award-winning chef Chris Bianco. Bianco and the staff will prepare food and drink in collaboration with our farmers, ranchers, millers and local artisans that will represent the intention of the desert Southwest.
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Tratto
1505 East Van Buren Street
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Tratto is a new trattoria from James Beard Award-winning chef Chris Bianco. Bianco and the staff will prepare food and drink in collaboration with our farmers, ranchers, millers and local artisans that will represent the intention of the desert Southwest.
The most delicious Gelato in Phoenix!
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The Gelato Spot
3164 E Camelback Rd
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The most delicious Gelato in Phoenix!
Cozy restaurant & bar serving New Mexican cuisine in a stylish space with a fireplace. A beautiful stone house of a restaurant – just across the covered patio from Richardson’s – features dim lighting, and copper-topped bars. The name (pronounced ro-ker-ee) means “smokehouse in Dutch” and features a great selection of steaks, chops, fresh fish and “small plates.” Don’t miss the down stairs bar.
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Rokerij
6335 N 16th St
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Cozy restaurant & bar serving New Mexican cuisine in a stylish space with a fireplace. A beautiful stone house of a restaurant – just across the covered patio from Richardson’s – features dim lighting, and copper-topped bars. The name (pronounced ro-ker-ee) means “smokehouse in Dutch” and features a great selection of steaks, chops, fresh fish and “small plates.” Don’t miss the down stairs bar.
Wrigley Mansion, a breathtaking landmark originally constructed in 1932 by chewing gum personality William Wrigley Jr., was thoughtfully designed as a 50th anniversary gift to his beloved wife. Sitting at the top of a hill, the mansion commands spectacular 360-degree views of the mountains and the city below. A great spot to go for a drink and enjoy the sunset!
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Wrigley Mansion/Geordie's Restaurant
2501 E Telawa Trail
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Wrigley Mansion, a breathtaking landmark originally constructed in 1932 by chewing gum personality William Wrigley Jr., was thoughtfully designed as a 50th anniversary gift to his beloved wife. Sitting at the top of a hill, the mansion commands spectacular 360-degree views of the mountains and the city below. A great spot to go for a drink and enjoy the sunset!
Another great pizzeria with delicious food and cocktails. It used to be an old hair parlor from the 60's and they did a great job restoring it.
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The Parlor Pizzeria
1916 E Camelback Rd
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Another great pizzeria with delicious food and cocktails. It used to be an old hair parlor from the 60's and they did a great job restoring it.
One of our favorite sushi spots in Phoenix.
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Roka Akor - Scottsdale
7299 N Scottsdale Rd
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One of our favorite sushi spots in Phoenix.

Parks & Nature

You can walk to the Echo Canyon trail from our house. It is one of the more difficult trails around town but a great workout. You can go to the other side for an "easier" trail.
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Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald Drive
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You can walk to the Echo Canyon trail from our house. It is one of the more difficult trails around town but a great workout. You can go to the other side for an "easier" trail.
A great park as they offer many trails all in one area. Depending on which one you choose, they are a pretty easy hike. This typically is our go to hike on the weekend!
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Piestewa Peak
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A great park as they offer many trails all in one area. Depending on which one you choose, they are a pretty easy hike. This typically is our go to hike on the weekend!
If you have never been to Sedona is very unique and has beautiful views of the Red Rocks. If you have enough time to get away (even if you leave for an early day trip), you will enjoy it. It is about 1.5-2 hour drive
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Sedona
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If you have never been to Sedona is very unique and has beautiful views of the Red Rocks. If you have enough time to get away (even if you leave for an early day trip), you will enjoy it. It is about 1.5-2 hour drive
Desert Botanical Gardens is a popular place to visit while seeing lots of Arizona Dessert landscape. https://www.dbg.org/ GARDEN HOURS: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. October - April 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. May - September
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Desert Botanical Garden
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Desert Botanical Gardens is a popular place to visit while seeing lots of Arizona Dessert landscape. https://www.dbg.org/ GARDEN HOURS: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. October - April 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. May - September
A fun train park if you are traveling with children.
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McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
7301 E Indian Bend Rd
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A fun train park if you are traveling with children.

Essentials

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Trader Joe's
7720 W Bell Rd
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Whole Foods Market
4701 N 20th St
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Specialty grocery store, have pricier price points but typically is where we get all of our meats and seafood.
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Ajs Fine Foods
7141 E Lincoln Dr
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Specialty grocery store, have pricier price points but typically is where we get all of our meats and seafood.
Great spin and yoga studio! Donny's yoga class and Stephanie's spin classes are fantastic and will give you a great workout.
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The Madison Improvement Club
3802 E Indian School Rd
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Great spin and yoga studio! Donny's yoga class and Stephanie's spin classes are fantastic and will give you a great workout.
Our goto grocery store!
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Safeway
340 E McDowell Rd
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Our goto grocery store!

Entertainment & Activities

A fun place to go to even if you don't play golf. If you haven't heard of this place before, it brings a whole new element to a driving range. Beautiful 4 story outdoor building with a great view of the mountains, has a restaurant, bars and games for the kids. They don't take reservations.
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Topgolf
9500 Talking Stick Way
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A fun place to go to even if you don't play golf. If you haven't heard of this place before, it brings a whole new element to a driving range. Beautiful 4 story outdoor building with a great view of the mountains, has a restaurant, bars and games for the kids. They don't take reservations.
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Zoo Phoenix
455 N Galvin Pkwy
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The Arizona Diamond Backs play here
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Stadion Chase Field
401 E Jefferson St
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The Arizona Diamond Backs play here
The hockey arena where the Phoenix Coyotes play
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Gila River Arena
9400 W Maryland Ave
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The hockey arena where the Phoenix Coyotes play
Where the Arizona Cardinals Play
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University of Phoenix Stadium
1 Cardinals Dr
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Where the Arizona Cardinals Play

Arts & Culture

If you have an interest for Architecture, the Frank Lloyd Wright museum is a great way to enjoy an afternoon. Taliesin West is a National Historic Landmark nestled in the desert foothills of the McDowell Mountains in Scottsdale, AZ. It is also the home of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation and Taliesin, the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture. Wright’s beloved winter home and the bustling headquarters of the Taliesin Fellowship, was established in 1937 and diligently handcrafted over many years into a world unto itself. Reservations can be booked online or by calling: 888.516.0811 | http://franklloydwright.org/taliesin-west/
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Taliesin West
12621 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd
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If you have an interest for Architecture, the Frank Lloyd Wright museum is a great way to enjoy an afternoon. Taliesin West is a National Historic Landmark nestled in the desert foothills of the McDowell Mountains in Scottsdale, AZ. It is also the home of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation and Taliesin, the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture. Wright’s beloved winter home and the bustling headquarters of the Taliesin Fellowship, was established in 1937 and diligently handcrafted over many years into a world unto itself. Reservations can be booked online or by calling: 888.516.0811 | http://franklloydwright.org/taliesin-west/
There are tons of art galleries and local "southwester" theme stores in "Old Town" Scottsdale. Great spot to walk around, shop and enjoy lunch or dinner afterwards.
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Old Town Scottsdale
3200 N Scottsdale Rd
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There are tons of art galleries and local "southwester" theme stores in "Old Town" Scottsdale. Great spot to walk around, shop and enjoy lunch or dinner afterwards.
The Heard Museum is a private, not-for-profit museum located in Phoenix, Arizona, United States, dedicated to the advancement of American Indian art. The museum presents the stories of American Indian people from a first-person perspective, as well as exhibitions of traditional and contemporary art by American Indian artists and artists influenced by American Indian art.
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Heardovo muzeum
2301 N Central Ave
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The Heard Museum is a private, not-for-profit museum located in Phoenix, Arizona, United States, dedicated to the advancement of American Indian art. The museum presents the stories of American Indian people from a first-person perspective, as well as exhibitions of traditional and contemporary art by American Indian artists and artists influenced by American Indian art.

Shopping

The largest shopping mall in Arizona and can easily find anything you may need.
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Scottsdale Fashion Square
7014 E Camelback Rd
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The largest shopping mall in Arizona and can easily find anything you may need.
A great outdoor shopping mall and a wonderful area to have lunch and walk around. Within 10-15 minutes to the Taliesin Museum so would be a good spot to have lunch before or after a tour.
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Kierland Commons
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A great outdoor shopping mall and a wonderful area to have lunch and walk around. Within 10-15 minutes to the Taliesin Museum so would be a good spot to have lunch before or after a tour.

Drinks & Nightlife

A fun place to chill out with friends, have drinks and play games like corn hole and ping pong. There are 2-3 other restaurants onsite.
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The Yard
5640 N 7th St
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A fun place to chill out with friends, have drinks and play games like corn hole and ping pong. There are 2-3 other restaurants onsite.
A fun little hidden spot. Don't expect a sign on the building, watch for the "secret" owl that is lit up on the outside. Once you enter the backdoor, you will be surprised to see such a cozy fun local bar. Pool tables, shuffle board and ski ball!
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The Little Woody
4228 E Indian School Rd
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A fun little hidden spot. Don't expect a sign on the building, watch for the "secret" owl that is lit up on the outside. Once you enter the backdoor, you will be surprised to see such a cozy fun local bar. Pool tables, shuffle board and ski ball!
The Womack is a throwback to the historic Phoenix 60’s lounge; known for its classic cocktails and soulful music. A dimly lit vintage bar that became a staple throughout the decades, and forever remains in Phoenix’s memory.
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The Womack
5749 N 7th St
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The Womack is a throwback to the historic Phoenix 60’s lounge; known for its classic cocktails and soulful music. A dimly lit vintage bar that became a staple throughout the decades, and forever remains in Phoenix’s memory.
Nice quaint dive bar, very unassuming!
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The Bar
3174 E Indian School Rd
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Nice quaint dive bar, very unassuming!
Old Town Scottsdale has tons of bars and nightlife to enjoy if you are looking for a late night on the town!
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Scottsdale
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Old Town Scottsdale has tons of bars and nightlife to enjoy if you are looking for a late night on the town!
The newest casino in town. Top Golf is right next door so people often spend an afternoon there and then go to the casino. The restaurant/bar has a beautiful view of the valley.
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Talking Stick Resort Casino
Talking Stick Way
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The newest casino in town. Top Golf is right next door so people often spend an afternoon there and then go to the casino. The restaurant/bar has a beautiful view of the valley.
A dark, trendy bar that transports you to back in time. Very cozy and low lit. It is upstairs from Stock and Stable and you enter through the back door. A place to go for a pre-dinner drink or a night cap.
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Honor Amongst Thieves
5538 N 7th St
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A dark, trendy bar that transports you to back in time. Very cozy and low lit. It is upstairs from Stock and Stable and you enter through the back door. A place to go for a pre-dinner drink or a night cap.
A true neighborhood dive bar!! An old place with stiff and cheap drinks a jukebox and friendly people.
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Swizzle Inn
5835 N 16th St
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A true neighborhood dive bar!! An old place with stiff and cheap drinks a jukebox and friendly people.