Suite C Many speakeasy-style bars around the Valley take design inspiration from the Prohibition era with dim lanterns and dark woods. If you’re in the mood for sharing, try one of the “Fancy Features” which serve two, five or ten drinks apiece.Ĥ01 W. The punches are made with locally sourced loose-leaf teas and the cobblers feature house-made jams. The cocktail menu is split into six categories, but the sections for Punches and Cobblers shine. Grab a table or head to the white marble bar edged with golden bullet casings. When the doors open, it takes a minute for your eyes to adjust to the darkness of this lantern-lit space. Hit the button for the basement level and descend below the city streets. Head to the elevators and make sure to pick the middle one. A bright, modern lobby will greet you, along with Teddy’s Preserve, a newly added bar and patio on the ground level. To find the bar, enter the Ten-0-One building on the corner of Central Avenue and Roosevelt Street. But it captures the speakeasy vibe nonetheless. The Teddy Roosevelt-inspired theme of underground bar and restaurant Rough Rider comes from about 20 years prior to prohibition. Some of the drinks are bright turquoise and emerald colors, but we’re fans of the less colorful but equally delicious Dripping Diamonds made with orange blossom vodka and topped with a marshmallow fluff float, and the Ama Pearl Diver, a fizzy and frozen mix of Japanese rum, sesame shochu with flavors of honey, white chocolate and pear.ġ001 N. While in The Cave, you can also order cocktails from the front bar where the drinks are inspired by gemstones. The Tomb of the Fizzy Kitty, which is served inside a ceramic black cat, is a wild take on a whiskey and Coke and comes with an olive coated in fizzy pop rocks. The gin and mezcal-based drink has flavors of honey, lemon and tea. The visual presentation is as important as the taste at Quartz, and we’re fans of the Dreamtime, which comes in a funky glass goblet that appears to have melted around a wooden stand. The drinks here are inspired by the desert landscapes around the world and each features a laundry list of ingredients. Take a seat at one of the booths which are each nestled into private nooks and sip on the small welcome drink while perusing the menu. The shining, mirrored walls and ceiling reflect neon light in a way that’s both beautiful and a little disorienting. Around the host stand and through a small hallway, this hidden second bar is a feast for the senses. But for something extraordinary, resist the urge to stay up front and enter The Cave. The front of this dual-concept space has excellent drinks and a dark, moody atmosphere well worth visiting. Suite B When you visit Quartz, it’s tempting to grab a seat by the first bar you see, underneath a large rock overhang strung with glowing rope lights. But a glowing red neon sign that reads “Cocktails” lets you know you’re in the right place.ģ41 W. Inside, bright lights and white tiles look more industrial than inviting. Head to the heart of CityScape and next to Coabana, another cocktail bar by the same company, you’ll find a nondescript glass front kitchen. In downtown Phoenix, Pigtails is equally hidden. You don’t need a password, and you get to exit from a secret, bookshelf door. Once you’re in the Desert Ridge Marketplace, go across the way from Dave and Buster’s. Opened in February 2019, the bar features low-hanging light fixtures, shiplap walls with copper accents and excessive plants which create a relaxed and oxygenated environment for sipping your favorite spirits. At Desert Ridge Marketplace, Pigtails discreetly neighbors its sister concept, The Whining Pig, and caters to craft drink fans in an elegant setting. #46-1405Spread across the Valley, there are two locations of Pigtails Cocktail Bar, both hiding in plain sight. Curious? Knowledgeable bartenders can walk you through the long menu that includes creations such as the Elote Moda, which celebrates the sweet and earthy flavors of corn through elote mezcal, Abasolo ancestral corn whisky and Licor de Elote.Ģ1001 N. This bar focuses on everything agave-based, ranging from well-known tequilas to the more unusual bacanora, sotol and raicilla. One wall displays a map of the country, outlining where different spirits are made. There, you can pull up a seat at the large, rectangular bar or pick a table around the edges of the dark space.ĭecorative accents, such as comfortable throw pillows, table runners and artwork, are all imported directly from Mexico. Enter the colorful cantina from the side door off First Avenue, walk past the taco truck and the string lights, and head downstairs. Both are well worth a visit, but downstairs is where the real cocktail magic happens. When stopping by Barcoa, it's important to note that the upstairs bar is very different from what lies below.
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