Guidebook for Phoenix

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Guidebook for Phoenix

Drinks & Nightlife

Classic 1950s steak and martini bar. No windows. Excellent service. Get lost in time. And you can walk home!
137 místní doporučují
Durant's
2611 N Central Ave
137 místní doporučují
Classic 1950s steak and martini bar. No windows. Excellent service. Get lost in time. And you can walk home!
Solid sandwiches, salads and drinks. Easy vibe.
31 místní doporučují
Switch Restaurant & Wine Bar
2603 N Central Ave
31 místní doporučují
Solid sandwiches, salads and drinks. Easy vibe.
Intimate music venue with Arizona-inspired drinks. Plus, you get to hang out in a basement.
186 místní doporučují
Valley Bar
130 N Central Ave
186 místní doporučují
Intimate music venue with Arizona-inspired drinks. Plus, you get to hang out in a basement.
Cozy space, intriguing drinks. You can walk there from our house in about 20 minutes.
45 místní doporučují
SideBar Phoenix
1514 N 7th Ave
45 místní doporučují
Cozy space, intriguing drinks. You can walk there from our house in about 20 minutes.
Solid selection of stuff on tap. Decent food. Sweet patio space.
114 místní doporučují
Angels Trumpet Ale House
810 N 2nd St
114 místní doporučují
Solid selection of stuff on tap. Decent food. Sweet patio space.
This bar/restaurant at the top of the downtown Hyatt rotates to give you awesome views of Phx. Romantic spot, too.
35 místní doporučují
Compass Arizona Grill
122 North 2nd Street
35 místní doporučují
This bar/restaurant at the top of the downtown Hyatt rotates to give you awesome views of Phx. Romantic spot, too.
This is an old garage renovated into a very happening music scene. Check out their website for who's playing while you're in town.
204 místní doporučují
Crescent Ballroom
308 N 2nd Ave
204 místní doporučují
This is an old garage renovated into a very happening music scene. Check out their website for who's playing while you're in town.

Food Scene

Very short walk. Good selection of menu items and beers on tap. Great patio on nice evenings.
44 místní doporučují
Oven+Vine
14 W Vernon Ave
44 místní doporučují
Very short walk. Good selection of menu items and beers on tap. Great patio on nice evenings.
The chef is a goddess. Her cooking imprints itself on you and you just want more. You will love her creative spin, complete with typical Thai flavors. We love this place.
41 místní doporučují
The Wild Thaiger
2631 N Central Ave
41 místní doporučují
The chef is a goddess. Her cooking imprints itself on you and you just want more. You will love her creative spin, complete with typical Thai flavors. We love this place.
They take their coffee very seriously. Easy and relaxing atmosphere.
48 místní doporučují
Giant Coffee
1437 N 1st St
48 místní doporučují
They take their coffee very seriously. Easy and relaxing atmosphere.
Creative breakfast items. Cold brewed coffee. Easy service. Great atmosphere.
87 místní doporučují
Vovomeena
1515 N 7th Ave
87 místní doporučují
Creative breakfast items. Cold brewed coffee. Easy service. Great atmosphere.
Classic old school neighborhood diner. Folks of all stripes keep coming back.
5th Avenue Cafe
501 W Thomas Rd
Classic old school neighborhood diner. Folks of all stripes keep coming back.
Great patio outside, old renovated house inside. Good selection of beers on tap. The food always comes through.
118 místní doporučují
The Main Ingredient Ale House & Cafe
2337 N 7th St
118 místní doporučují
Great patio outside, old renovated house inside. Good selection of beers on tap. The food always comes through.
Great vibe. Great mission. Really good coffee. Some breakfast items too.
24 místní doporučují
Roland's Cafe Market Bar
1505 E Van Buren St
24 místní doporučují
Great vibe. Great mission. Really good coffee. Some breakfast items too.
Strong Mediterranean menu. Great vibe. Nice patio.
57 místní doporučují
Pita Jungle - Downtown Phoenix
1001 N 3rd Ave
57 místní doporučují
Strong Mediterranean menu. Great vibe. Nice patio.
Authentic Italian pizza and pasta. Renovated house from 1911. Beautiful patio. Wonderful and friendly owners.
191 místní doporučují
CIBO
603 N 5th Ave
191 místní doporučují
Authentic Italian pizza and pasta. Renovated house from 1911. Beautiful patio. Wonderful and friendly owners.
Old school Mexican food run by a local family since the 60s. The chips are hot, fresh and addicting.
15 místní doporučují
Rosita's Place
2310 E McDowell Rd
15 místní doporučují
Old school Mexican food run by a local family since the 60s. The chips are hot, fresh and addicting.
Local chain with some of the best tortas ever. Locally made Mexican pastries, paletas and ice cream too.
9 místní doporučují
Tortas Paquime
2541 E McDowell Rd
9 místní doporučují
Local chain with some of the best tortas ever. Locally made Mexican pastries, paletas and ice cream too.
It's a literal trip to Mexico -- mountains of fresh produce, tortilla factory inside, fresh juices, etc. Order great Mexican food from the counter and eat in the store with the locals.
25 místní doporučují
Los Altos Ranch Market
1602 E Roosevelt St
25 místní doporučují
It's a literal trip to Mexico -- mountains of fresh produce, tortilla factory inside, fresh juices, etc. Order great Mexican food from the counter and eat in the store with the locals.
Great neighborhood place. Pino himself cooks up excellent pizza and great homemade dishes each night.
13 místní doporučují
Pinos Pizza Al Centro
139 W Thomas Rd
13 místní doporučují
Great neighborhood place. Pino himself cooks up excellent pizza and great homemade dishes each night.
Long-time Phx bbq joint. Nothing fancy but it's always delicious.
19 místní doporučují
Honey Bear's BBQ
2824 N Central Ave
19 místní doporučují
Long-time Phx bbq joint. Nothing fancy but it's always delicious.
Laid back atmosphere. Great patio too.
103 místní doporučují
Lola Coffee
1001 N 3rd Ave
103 místní doporučují
Laid back atmosphere. Great patio too.
The memorable waffle comes with some seriously good bacon. Get there early because this place fills quickly every morning.
227 místní doporučují
Matt's Big Breakfast
825 N 1st St
227 místní doporučují
The memorable waffle comes with some seriously good bacon. Get there early because this place fills quickly every morning.
Mesquite grilled chicken teriyaki bowls. Pay the quarter extra for the brown rice.
13 místní doporučují
Blue Fin
1401 N Central Ave
13 místní doporučují
Mesquite grilled chicken teriyaki bowls. Pay the quarter extra for the brown rice.
Very friendly local place. Everything is good.
MIKA'S GREEK
Very friendly local place. Everything is good.
Upbeat vibe. Great food and drinks. Awesome patio.
73 místní doporučují
FEZ
105 W Portland St
73 místní doporučují
Upbeat vibe. Great food and drinks. Awesome patio.
Peaceful atmosphere. Solid food and coffee things. Easy parking.
54 místní doporučují
fàme caffe
4700 N Central Ave
54 místní doporučují
Peaceful atmosphere. Solid food and coffee things. Easy parking.
You'll pass it right by on the busy street, but it's definitely worth a stop. Good food and coffee. Very peaceful interior. Plenty of parking.
6 místní doporučují
The Refuge Café
2422 N 7th Ave
6 místní doporučují
You'll pass it right by on the busy street, but it's definitely worth a stop. Good food and coffee. Very peaceful interior. Plenty of parking.
Amazing wine and cheese selection. Beignets. Croissants. Macarons. Yummm! Ignore the crummy outside of the building. Go in!
8 místní doporučují
French Grocery
5345 North 7th Avenue
8 místní doporučují
Amazing wine and cheese selection. Beignets. Croissants. Macarons. Yummm! Ignore the crummy outside of the building. Go in!
Funky shop with all sorts of Indian goodies. Buy groceries, order in, order to go. Check it out.
7 místní doporučují
New India Bazaar
2544 N 7th St
7 místní doporučují
Funky shop with all sorts of Indian goodies. Buy groceries, order in, order to go. Check it out.
Beautiful and creative noodles in broth or sauces. Sweet vibe and decor.
20 místní doporučují
SoSoBa Phoenix
214 W Roosevelt St
20 místní doporučují
Beautiful and creative noodles in broth or sauces. Sweet vibe and decor.
Excellent neighborhood place. Open for breakfast and lunch only. The owner, Mensur, is the chef. Tell him I sent you.
59 místní doporučují
Duza's Kitchen
703 W Main St
59 místní doporučují
Excellent neighborhood place. Open for breakfast and lunch only. The owner, Mensur, is the chef. Tell him I sent you.
Bright and friendly spot for coffee, especially if you're on your way downtown. The Phx Art Museum is right across the street.
15 místní doporučují
Press Coffee
200 East Van Buren Street
15 místní doporučují
Bright and friendly spot for coffee, especially if you're on your way downtown. The Phx Art Museum is right across the street.
Great ramen! The whole menu is quite original and it makes you happy to be in the space. Good drinks, great happy hour.
83 místní doporučují
Clever Koi
4236 N Central Ave
83 místní doporučují
Great ramen! The whole menu is quite original and it makes you happy to be in the space. Good drinks, great happy hour.

Essentials

Within walking distance if needed.
413 místní doporučují
Safeway
340 E McDowell Rd
413 místní doporučují
Within walking distance if needed.

Everything Else

Great flow studio, all levels of classes, excellent teachers. Bike or light rail it there.
14 místní doporučují
Urban Yoga
2024 E Lexington Ave
14 místní doporučují
Great flow studio, all levels of classes, excellent teachers. Bike or light rail it there.
See how close we are to the Downtown campus?
47 místní doporučují
Arizona State University Downtown Phoenix Campus
411 N Central Ave
47 místní doporučují
See how close we are to the Downtown campus?
See how close we are to the Phoenix Convention Center?
139 místní doporučují
Phoenix Convention Center
100 N 3rd St
139 místní doporučují
See how close we are to the Phoenix Convention Center?
Check out a concert or Suns game at the big downtown arena.
352 místní doporučují
Talking Sticks Resort Arena
201 E Jefferson St
352 místní doporučují
Check out a concert or Suns game at the big downtown arena.

Sightseeing

Simply put, it's the best display of desert plants anywhere. We think it's the best place in all of Phx for visitors to check out.
1231 místní doporučují
Desert Botanical Garden
1231 místní doporučují
Simply put, it's the best display of desert plants anywhere. We think it's the best place in all of Phx for visitors to check out.

Parks & Nature

Get into the desert and out of town quickly. Great hiking trails for all kinds of hikers. Sweeping views of the city. Plus you can stop for great Mexican food at Ranch Market or Los Dos Molinos on the way back to town.
350 místní doporučují
Park South Mountain
10919 South Central Avenue
350 místní doporučují
Get into the desert and out of town quickly. Great hiking trails for all kinds of hikers. Sweeping views of the city. Plus you can stop for great Mexican food at Ranch Market or Los Dos Molinos on the way back to town.

Entertainment & Activities

8 months of the year (October through May) you can rent a bike and toodle along the canal, checking out parks, restaurants, neighborhoods and restaurants. We'll show you how to get there and what to see.
Arizona Canal Trail - 40th St/Camelback Rd
8 months of the year (October through May) you can rent a bike and toodle along the canal, checking out parks, restaurants, neighborhoods and restaurants. We'll show you how to get there and what to see.