AZ Business Directory lists local breweries, taprooms and bars around the Phoenix area, each with a phone number. Call ahead to ask about hours, food and patio seating, since those change by season. In the Valley, patios are best from late fall through early spring, and a ride home should be part of your plan.
How do you pick a bar or brewery?
- What are you in the mood for? A cocktail bar, a brewpub and a taproom feel different.
- Is there food? Some places have a full kitchen and others only snacks.
- Is there a patio? Ask about shade, misters and heaters.
- How loud is it? Ask if it is a quiet place for talking or a lively one.
- Is it 21 and over? Some places allow families early, some do not.
- How busy does it get? Weekends fill up, and big games or events add crowds.
- Do you take groups? Call a few days ahead for more than six or eight people.
- 12 West Brewing CompanyAgritopia · GilbertCall
- 36 BelowPhoenixCall
- Backyard GilbertGilbertCall
- Bitter & Twisted Cocktail ParlourPhoenixCall
- Boondocks Patio & GrillScottsdaleCall
- BruCo TaproomQueen CreekCall
- Caffe Boa Bistro and Wine BarMill Avenue · TempeCall
- Casey Moore's Oyster HouseTempeCall
- Chupacabra TaproomMesaCall
- Four Peaks Brewing Co. (8th Street Pub)TempeCall
What is the difference between a brewpub and a taproom?
A brewpub makes beer and serves a full food menu. A taproom focuses on pouring the beer it makes, sometimes with limited snacks or food trucks. Many places mix both. Ask what is on tap, and ask for a flight if you want a few small samples.
Huss Brewing Co. has a downtown brewpub by the Phoenix Convention Center with modern American dishes, house beers and a quick-service to-go counter, and a taproom in south Tempe for sampling Huss, Papago and Arizona Light beers, with scratch-made food. Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour is a seated, 21-and-over cocktail bar in the historic Luhrs Building downtown, with a scratch kitchen serving bar bites and entrees.
When are patios comfortable in Phoenix?
From about November through March, evening patios are some of the nicest places to be in the Valley. In summer, go after sundown, pick a table with shade or misters, and drink water between rounds. In July, an afternoon patio can be unbearable, so ask whether the indoor space is open.
During monsoon season, storms can roll in quickly. If the sky turns dark, move inside before the wind and dust arrive.
How do you plan a safe ride home?
Decide before you leave the house. Use a rideshare or taxi, or pick a designated driver who stays sober. If you are downtown, look into light rail or a ride from a nearby hotel. Leave your car where it is and get it the next morning if you need to. Drink water between drinks and eat something, especially in the heat.
Planning a full night? The date night guide and the trip planner can help.
Not sure who to call? Ask the directory helper or browse every listing in Phoenix.
Questions people ask
Are Phoenix breweries family-friendly?
It depends on the place. Some are 21 and over, and others welcome kids earlier in the day. Call the number on the listing and ask.
Do breweries serve food?
Many do, from full kitchens to snacks. The listings describe food where it applies, but call to confirm hours and the menu.
Can I bring a group to a bar or brewery?
Usually yes, though big groups should call ahead. Ask about reservations, how many seats they can hold together and whether there is a minimum order.
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