Top Things to do in Central Arizona
Top Hotels in Central Arizona
- 1. Arizona Grand Resort & Spa
- 2. Drury Inn & Suites Phoenix Airport
- 3. Drury Inn & Suites Phoenix Happy Valley
- 4. Scottsdale Plaza Resort & Villas
- 5. Arizona Grand Resort & Spa
- 6. Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
- 7. Gila River Resorts & Casinos - Wild Horse Pass
- 8. The McCormick Scottsdale
- 9. The Wigwam
- 10. Drury Inn & Suites Phoenix Tempe
Things to do in Central Arizona, Central Arizona: The Best Bars & Clubs
Home to the Phoenix metropolitan area and its more than 3.4 million residents, Central Arizona offers an amazing array of museums, cultural venues and outdoor adventures. The Valley of the Sun boasts hopping nightlife and a thrilling selection of restaurants, resorts and spas. Discover Old West and Native American history. Hike among the cactus in the Sonoran desert. Try your hand at ranching in Glendale. Drive the Superstition Mountains. Visit Frank Lloyd Wrights Taliesin West in Scottsdale.
Restaurants in Central Arizona
1. Magnum's Cigars - Wine - Spirits
2. Oro Brewing Company
3. 10-12 Lounge
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
The 10-12 Lounge has been in the same location since 1959. We did a complete rebuild and the new interior is nothing like the previous one. Comfortable leather seating, a beautiful bar, large screen televisions, and cozy booths await you. Big city class with a small town atmosphere. We have live music every Saturday night starting at 8pm and on Sundays at 5pm. Enjoy your cocktails on the beautiful back patio or inside at the cleanest bar you've ever experienced. We don't have our own kitchen but we do offer food from the Boathouse Grill next door. Great food, great company, great service.
4. Tipsy Cactus TapRoom & Bottle Shop
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
A local owned bar in the Plaza de Fiesta shopping center in Mesa, AZ. We offer an ever-changing craft beer selection, a variety of wines and we also are a bottle shop! Guests are welcomed to enjoy their favorite craft beer and wine in-house or purchase and take home to enjoy privately. We do not serve food but offer our guests a daily option of local food trucks.
5. UnderTow
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 40 reviews
Undertow is a tiki-inspired, exotic cocktail bar from the team at Barter & Shake Creative Hospitality. Opening in August 2016 in Phoenix, Arizona, Undertow offers a tropical yet innovative cocktail experience. The environment whisks guests away on a worldly journey in the belly of a spice trader’s turn-of-the-century Clipper ship. Through various commissioned artists, Undertow’s signature decor revolves around each chapter of our story, which follows the adventures of our revered Captain Mallory. This fully immersive world-class cocktail experience features rare rums from around the world and offers a variety of handcrafted, signature merchandise available for retail.
Reviewed By Marlowe3 - Victoria, Canada
An absolutely stellar little tiki bar in what was the lube pit of a former oil change business. Limited seating so either make reservations or get there at opening time, the Undertow has an amazing decore, a first rate, imaginative and modern tiki drink menu and wonderful staff manning the bar. You're missing something unique if you don't drop in for a visit.
6. Handlebar J
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 67 reviews
Scottsdale's Original Rib House & Live music. Come enjoy great food, music and dancing in our unique Arizona Western friendly atmosphere. Handlebar J, "Scottsdale's Original Rib House", known for our delicious fall-off-the-bone Bar-B-Q pork Ribs. Our "BunkHouse Fare" menu also includes: Cowboy Steaks, yummy Burgers & Salads, Corn on the Cob, Biscuits with honey-butter and much more. We invite you to come enjoy the entire one-of-a-kind HBJ experience. "Where Western Hospitality is Always a Tradition."
Reviewed By Hayden31310 - Phoenix, United States
What a super spectacular restaurant is this place. It is because of this restaurant I play the fiddle today. The music is extraordinary and the welcoming is heart felt. This restaurant and bar has maintained an incredible music talent and inviting atmosphere since I was 6 years old . I am 51.5 years old today. I plan to attend often and give them my support. This is one of the only places in Phoenix Arizona you can go hear live country music today. One of the band members is famous - he wrote a country hit (Me and You 'sung by Kenny Chesney - this is his career song)'; was a star in a famous country band (McBride and the Ride) is the lead guitar player for a famous country star - when he tours 'Lyle Lovett'. On top of all that I learned the drummer played for Glen Campbell . Wow, what an all star line up. They are kind and have big hearts and they love to build their family legacy of great food, wonderful hospitality and unbelievably live country music.
7. R.T. O'Sullivan's Sports Bar & Grill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
8. Four Peaks Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 244 reviews
The original Four Peaks in Tempe is the Mother Ship to all things Four Peaks! Daily Specials, Single Tank Series, and seasonals make each visit unique! Join us for a brewery tour and experience the sights, sounds, and smells of what makes Four Peaks Brewery Arizona's premier brewery! Visit our website for more details.
Reviewed By 87RichardB - Rockford, United States
We went here on the suggestion from our granddaughter who is a student at ASU. I loved everything about it, they were very busy but the service was excellent. When we're traveling we always look for an excellent brew pub, with good food and a good selection of beer. They had several different brews and I was glad to see they had Pale Ales and IPAs. We thought the food was very good, had an artichoke appetizer dip that was so good, my wife and I had the turkey club on sourdough and it was big and so good. Our granddaughter also enjoyed her food and comes here often with her college friends. We will definitely come back the next time we're in the area.
9. Kactus Kate's Saloon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By AZbeerhound - Phoenix, United States
Sometimes you just need to rub elbows with the locals damn it!!! After doing the fine dining thing at Nics and wine tasting all day my wife and I stumbled ( cause you can walk everywhere in Old Town) into Kactus Kates to shoot some pool and have an IPA or 3. The surly bartender ( I mean that in a good way) seemed to warm up a bit after i tipped him every time i got a beer!!! Probably not used to that. lol. Great selection of craft beers, on tap and in bottles and cans along with your standards and an impressive liquor selection., Good straight pool table. Although my wife winning the tournament was probably the direct result of our proximity to the Sedona Vortex. Or I might have been drunker than her. I demand a rematch. Good juke box with some surprising selections being played. This place is a classic small town dive bar that sets the standard for part of what makes America so great. The local watering hole that aint trying to pretend it's something else, Amen brother. And to that crusty barkeep-"Stay surly my friend" I'll see ya again
10. Loco Patron Scottsdale
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By Chansu1967 - Gatineau, Canada
We decided to stop at Loco Patron while visiting Scottsdale. It was Taco Tuesday, we decided to try there famous Tacos and so glad we did, they were amazing. It’s definitely worth the try.
