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When the sun goes down, Phoenix comes alive with many bars, restaurants, comedy clubs and more. This is our list of some of the most popular nightlife spots in Phoenix. Remember, friends
don’t let friends drive drunk. Phoenix has cab services available to take you back to your hotel or wherever you might be staying.
Phoenix bars, nightclubs, comedy clubs, dance clubs, live
music venues, and pubs scattered throughout the city, you are a cocktail away from a great time! Or, if you want to slow the pace down and sit back and relax a little, try the great
entertainment of live theater, dance, opera, Broadway shows, classical music, or the ballet. All this nightlife variety can be enjoyed in Phoenix! A section of town to see and be seen in is Scottsdale,
where all the beautiful people play and stay. Here you'll find the hottest nightlife in the city. But whatever
your style, budget, speed, and location you are moments away from the night of your life. Phoenix nightlife delivers excitement and action, as well as the mellow and the get-away-from-it all! Check our
list of favorites.lens Sky Lounge
132 E Washington St Phoenix
This Downtown Phoenix sports bar becomes a high-energy nightclub later in the evening. The music is
loud, the dancing is hot and the DJ is amazing.
 Chez Nous Cocktail Lounge
915 Grand Avenue Phoenix
Established in 1963, Chez Nous is a throwback to the Rat Pack era, featuring great drinks, hot music and a cool vibe.
Bar Smith
130 E Washington St Phoeni
Located within walking distance to the US Airways Center and Chase Field, this establishment features great food and drinks along with a rooftop bar that is not to be missed. Icon Lounge
50 E Adams St Phoenix
Located inside the Wyndham Phoenix Hotel in Downtown Phoenix, this lounge is casual yet upscale, and serves-up some surprisingly good food as well.
The Brickhouse
1 E Jackson St Phoenix
Housed within one of the oldest buildings in Downtown Phoenix, The Brickhouse features live music, art, theater and its own restaurant; The Chop Shop.
Johnnyês Uptown
40 E Camelback Rd # 102 Phoenix
This restaurant and lounge features a relaxed atmosphere, jazz music, French and American cuisine,
100ês of wines and Arizonaês largest collection of bottled beers. Sleek and sexy, yet unpretentious, Nifty Fifties Night Club is located on Phoenixês west side, featur
Charês Has The Blues
4631 N 7th Ave Phoenix
Located in a former residence, Charês has been drawing-in a diverse crowd from all over the Phoenix area to listen to down-and-dirty Blues since the early 1980ês.
Rhythm Room
1019 E Indian School Rd Phoenix
6 nights a week this Phoenix institution has been the place for local acts and national performers with an emphasis on Blues, R&B, Jazz and Swing.
Merc Bar
Well-known as one of the most upscale lounges in the Phoenix area, the Merc Bar is popular with athletes and locals who appreciate well-dressed patrons and great martinis in an intimate setting.
Nifty Fifties Night Club
Blue Tapas Bar & Cocktail Lounge
Blue is one of the newer bars in the Vista area of Columbia. Look for the Wild Wings Café off of Lady Street and you will find this
little gem hidden behind it. This lounge is famous for being the only place in the area to have an “ice bar”. There is actually a section built into the bar where a layer of
snow-like ice is placed so that you can keep your beverage cool to the last sip! It is definitely worth experiencing at least once. What will keep me coming back
however are the deals. I visited Blue on a Friday night after work one week and made it in time for their happy hour half price deal. Every Monday through Friday from 4:30 – 7:30PM you not only get half
price drinks but half off on food items as well. The prices are already reasonable, ranging from $4 to $11. But those with a hungry appetite might
appreciate that they can order more food since it is a tapas restaurant which means expect small portions.
.My guests and I started with the cheese plate which comes with three cheeses (chef’s choice, types not
listed), pita bread, pepperoni, apple slices, and honey mustard sauce. It was a good portion to share
but also very tasty. We were fighting over the last pieces; it was one of the best cheese plates I have ever had. I would recommend ordering this if you were just coming for drinks mainly.
For my main course I decided on the tacos, 3 tacos for $6 or in the half price case, 3 tacos for $3. You get your choice of chicken, steak, or fish each prepared in their own unique way. I hate making
decisions so I decided to try one of each. The fish however was my favorite, topped with a creamy sauce and shredded cabbage as most traditional fish tacos are served. The steak was surprisingly
second for its rich flavor, followed by the chicken which was a bit plain in comparison. These were served with a cilantro and onion mixture. I had also opted for the side of cheese and sour cream for a
small additional fee.
I believe my meal was the best pick of the night; I was full after the first two tacos and really had to force
myself to finish. My husband had ordered the ceviché which looked tasty but not very filling, it is usually ordered as an appetizer. Our guests ordered the bar-b-que brisket sandwiches, mini sandwiches
served with delicate fried onions and the paella which were my backup choices. The paella looked very
good, filled with fish, meats, and flavor, but my guest was still hungry after she finished. The bar-b-que brisket would be a more filling option.
Overall, the food is good and gourmet for a great low price. Just remember the portions are small, think
appetizer with a drink, not main course dinner. Otherwise you might leave hungry and disappointed, so
order accordingly. I also liked the atmosphere of Blue, more of a late night, sophisticated appeal with
dark colors. The waterfall wall décor, blue lights and big, bright aquarium offer a nice contrast. They
have made good use of the space but I wish the bar was bigger. With it being the only ice bar around, it
might be hard to find a stool at the bar if you get there late, though I prefer the cozy round booths any
day. Also, check out their website for updated weekly specials like their Wednesday 80’s night with $0.80 well liquors
Bars: Vinny's Bar
It's natural that nonlocals want to hang out with locals. They want the local flavor, not
the fabricated facade the city is putting on for the tourists. The key is finding the locality.
My theory of tracking the locals is easy: Search out the dive bar. That's where the 'hood rats hang.
This comes up now because of the rash of hot shows at Red Rocks. The White Stripes killed the mountain amphitheater last week. Willie Nelson, Tori Amos and Dave Matthews Band rock the famed
venue in the next week.
So much of the Red Rocks experience is the pre-show drinks in Morrison. But it's too easy to hit the Morrison Inn. It's fine fun, but you might as
well be at LoDo's Bar & Grill - pick the LoDo or Highlands Ranch location, the crowd's the same.
Which is how my friend Troy and I arrived at Vinny's Bar. We had time to kill before catching Tom Petty
a few weeks back. When we asked the bartender at Tony Rigatoni's if he served Red Bull, he pointed to
the ceiling, directing us upstairs. Once there, the desolate dining room is enough to make you lonely - until you hear a quarter hitting the jukebox slot.
Beware of the thin door leading you into an alternate universe, a land where the people are loud, the
food on the table is up for grabs, the drinks are cheap, the pool is often free, and everybody knows each
other. Vinny's (215 Bear Creek Ave., second floor in Morrison, 303-697-0164) is all about the locals. It caters to them. It's also relatively hidden from anyone just looking for a drink.
While we often like to selfishly keep undiscovered gems like Vinny's to ourselves- hogging the comfy
back-porch furniture while the clueless down the street are waiting for a table - consider this a public service. Vinny's is Morrison.
Apex Nightclub
In 1983, Apex first opened for business with the name
"Badlands" - a name which enjoyed years of status as one of the country's best gay nightlife destinations. As we celebrated twenty years of service and revealed a
dramatic club makeover, the name was changed to... Apex. Always GAY OWNED & OPERATED, we have proudly served the District's GBLT community for over 25
years! Today, Apex is still DC's most reliable hotspot for gay nightlife. Two levels and seven full service bars create a network of well-defined spaces to suit the diverse
elements of our community's nightlife needs. Change the mood of your evening by simply walking from one room to the next.
Cobalt / Thirty Degrees
Cobalt is the proven leader of the pack when it comes to Dupont Circle nightlife. The dance destination, which was closed by fire in 1998, reopened several years ago to rave reviews by trendy 20- and
30-somethings. Every Sunday night is karaoke with two-for-one martinis. Swing by for some retro tunes on Solid Gold Tuesdays or check out the popular Best
Package Contest on Thursdays, hosted by the always outrageous Lena Lett. Customers are encouraged to step up and take it off for the chance to win a $200 first
prize. For a slower-paced evening, grab a drink downstairs at the 30 Degrees lounge or nosh on some honest fare at FoodBarDC. Metro Directions
Metro Stop: Dupont Circle (Red Line)
Metro is accessible until 3AM Friday and Saturday nights and until 12 midnight all other nights. Driving Directions
FROM THE SOUTH: take 395 N to highway 1 exit (14th St). Follow 14th north and turn left on R St. Cobalt is at the intersection of 17th and R.
FROM THE NORTH: take the Baltimore-Washington Parkway (MD-295) South. Take US-50 W towards Washington. Merge onto US-50 W. Stay on 50 as it turns into New York Avenue. Turn right on 14th St,
then left on R. Continue to 17th and R.
FROM THE WEST: take I-66 E and take a left exit at E St. Keep right at the fork in the ramp. Turn left
onto 18th St., then a right on S St, then a right on 17th St. Continue to 17th and R.
FROM THE EAST: take US-50 W towards Washington. Merge onto US-50 W. Stay on 50 as it turns
into New York Avenue. Turn right on 14th St, then left on R. Continue to 17th and R.
Halo Lounge
Halo is a very unique, contemporary, boutique lounge. Situated on two levels of a former auto body warehouse, halo is a healthy, clean, fresh, and
comfortable nightlife experience. It features a completely smoke-free environment, plush comfortable seating, a bright inviting atmosphere, state of the art lighting, and our eclectic, electronic,
jazzy lounge music is played at a low volume to allow easy conversation.
We are located in Washington’s hottest neighborhood: Logan Circle is a vibrant, theater rich,
up and coming urban professional central location that is the focus of multiple new real estate and development projects.
Fab Lounge
Upscale lounge, ladies nights Open 7 Days a Week 5pm - Close (incl. Holidays).
Easy To Locate.
We Have A Great Location. We Are Just A Short Walk From The North DuPont Circle Metro Station. And, Street Side Parking Is Available.
Gate 54 at Cafe Saint-Ex
Travel with us to GATE 54 to relax and enjoy a few drinks with friends and neighbors in a comfortable art deco inspired hangar-lounge atmosphere.
GATE 54 is host to some of the Washington area's finest DJs, spinning a wide-ranging mix of genres that run the gamut from downtempo electronica, to classic jazz, bossa, French-flavoured
mod-lounge, Brit-pop, 70s soul-funk, and more! And a large plasma screen treats lounge-goers to eye candy designed to complement the groove...
HIPPEST DJs IN DC - SPINNING 7 NIGHTS/WEEK NEVER A
COVER CHARGE AT GATE 54!
DJs START AT 10PM UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED Try Cafe Saint-Ex for Lunch!
• Lunch menu served 11am - 5pm, Tuesday thru Friday
• Dinner service starting at 5pm daily.
Also Serving Saturday and Sunday Brunch
• Brunch menu served 11am - 4pm
• Dinner service starting at 5pm daily.
Hours of Operation
• Sunday: 11:00am - 1:30 am
• Monday: 5:00pm - 1:30 am
• Tuesday - Thursday: 11:00am - 1:30 am
• Friday - Saturday: 11:00 am - 2:30 am
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