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With the light rail, it's easier now than ever to head downtown for a drink. Here are our picks of some of the hippest ones to check out.
10 downtown Phoenix bars that spice up city life
Hip spots to check out
MetromixMarch 26, 2009
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The Roosevelt Tavern
816 N. Third St. - Phoenix602-254-2561
Found in the heart of the arts district, this laid-back bar and American restaurant is set in a restored home built in the early 1900s, and is now features hardwood floors, a sharp, minimalist décor and a glass-walled keg room.
The Lost Leaf
915 N. Fifth St. - Phoenix602-258-0014
This house turned bar is a favorite among downtown bohemians for its cozy, art-adorned interior that makes it a great place for good conversation with new and old friends.
Bikini Lounge
1502 N.W. Grand Ave. - Phoenix602-252-0472
Bikini Lounge is nationally notorious for being a laid-back gem of a dive bar with a staff that will talk your ear off for hours and an eclectic, if somewhat dirty, clientele.
Ruby Room
717 S. Central Ave. - Phoenix602-258-6900
This gem of a bar in downtown Phoenix features flattering red lighting that gives the bar a classy feel you wouldn’t suspect from the nondescript exterior.
Hanny's
40 N. First St. - Phoenix602-252-2285
The man behind AZ88 turns an iconic downtown department store into a place “to eat, meet and talk.”
Hidden House
607 W. Osborn Road - Phoenix602-266-1763
If you’re searching for cheap drinks, Hidden House, which attracts an eclectic crowd, is the place to go.
District: American Kitchen and Wine Bar
320 N 3rd St - Phoenix602-817-5400
Located inside the Sheraton in downtown Phoenix, this American restaurant is a perfect place to go for a meal or drinks before a show at the Herberger Theater, the Orpheum Theater, Symphony Hall or other popular venues.
Networks Bar and Grill
Hyatt Regency Phoenix - Phoenix602-252-1234
The restaurant offers a variety of draft microbrews.
Carly's Bistro
128 E. Roosevelt St. - Phoenix602-262-2759
Carly’s has a wide selection of beers and martinis — be sure to try the prickly pear.
