Hot list central

Everything you need to know about what's hot in the Valley

Metromix
January 23, 2009

Hot list central
At the Ruby Room (Credit: Jeremiah Toller/Special for Metromix)

From cocktails and bars to dancing and guys' night out's, here are the best offerings in the Valley's nightclub scene.

 

 







Sweet 16: Bars near University of Phoenix Stadium

See the Los Angeles Dodgers or Chicago White Sox swing some bats around, then have some fun on your own at one of these bars

Best margarita drinks in the Valley

The best tequila-infused sips around

Postino Winecafé, Phoenix

Spots where the business elite schmoozes clients, closes deals and puts the workday to bed

Inexpensive dates

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Coup des Tartes

Get ready to indulge in desserts in the desert

Caffé Boa

Pour a little bubbly into a champagne flute and you have an instant celebration

5 double-date destinations

Partner up for some fun

Mary Coyle

These restaurants will get you off to a good start

Cupid's Hot Pop

Flirt with the Valley's sweetest and most seductive cocktails

13 great weekend happy hours

Cheap drink specials you'll have all day to enjoy

The best Phoenix bars to mingle with creative people

Whether you create art or just admire it like crazy, these are the bars for you

Best Phoenix bars for Arizona sports addicts

Explore the bars sports nuts go to on game days

The best Phoenix bars for downtowners

If leaving downtown Phoenix makes you feel disorientated, these are the bars for you

Jackrabbit Supper Club

If the sidewalk is your catwalk, these are the bars for you

Arizona beers of summer

A frosty local brew is the perfect way to cool off

How to boost ASU's party school ranking

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Nightlife Recession Guide

How to sustain your nightlife without breaking the bank

Neighborhood guide round-up

Learn more about the great spots in the Valley of the Sun

D-JR

Get to know some of the best that Phoenix has to offer

Club rundown

Check out a rundown of all you need to know about the hot bars and clubs

Jack Goes to Mulberry Street at Pasta Bar

When you're headed to downtown Phoenix, sip on one of these lovely libations

Eight spots to enjoy a drink outside

Head outside and have a drink

Here are the best places to knock around a few balls

Here are the best places to knock around a few balls

Seriously, nice attire should be worth the investment

Seriously, nice attire should be worth the investment

Pimm's: A cup of British cheer for summer

Refreshing drink pops up all over.

Some of our favorites for guy buddies

Some of our favorites for guy buddies.

Hot Tempe bars near ASU

With so many to choose from, ditching studying was never easier

Here are some cocktails that won't break the bank

Here are some cocktails that won't break the bank

Trivia-night fun at Valley pubs

Get your game on while you drink

Here are some new drinks to try

Here are some new drinks to try

Heat things up with chile cocktails

Here's a look at some of our favorites

Gay bars along the light rail

Hop on the bus and head on down

Five upscale tequilas to add sophisticated spirit

Here are some strong, pricey sips

Sophisticated nightspots for the older crowd

Spots for the more mature scenesters

1955 Dartigalongue Armagnac

Not your average bar tab

The Grapevine

Beyond the glitz and glamour lie some hidden gems

Light rail hot spots

Try these on your next light rail trip

Six places for cheap beer

Get your drink on in the midst of the recession

10 places to get your drink on, cheaply

If you're strapped for cash, head to these bars to quench your thirst for little money

12 awesome dive bars

Suck it up and head to a bar that may not be fancy but sure is fun

Where to drink on the cheap near ASU

Save a little money and forget financial issues. Grab a drink instead

Guys' night out, on the cheap

Some of the best places a guy can save dough

Seven must-see tribute bands

A list of musically talented fanatics

Five great places to lounge about

A lounge may sound like a thing of the past, but the beat goes on at these five spots.

10 football bars

Select watering holes for big fans

Bikes and bar hopping

Where to ride to drink in Tempe

Jasmine Ueke, 24

We've scoured the bars for the hottest staff

Martinis, manicures and more

Check out these spots that'll leave you feeling super-pampered

Stop going

What to start doing, stop doing and keep doing in the Valley's nightlife scene

Valley sports bars

Use this to find a bar to watch the Super Bowl

Play date

Let out your inner kid at these fun spots

Top 10 tiki drinks

Feel like you're on an island without leaving Arizona

Nine great cocktails

Tasty drinks to try

10 great cowboy bars

Giddy up to these hot spots

Durant's

For swank and sophistication, nothing beats a martini

Five great biker bars

Hop on your hog and head on down

Mai Tai

These aren't the Valley's trendiest drinks. And they're not the cheapest. Or the most expensive, either. In short: they're just the best

Cocktailing conducive to conversation

Four great spots where you don't have to shout

Eight hideout bars

A look at eight divey little bars across the Valley where you'll never run into anyone you know

Seven must-know Latin bars

A selection of cool nightspots for Latin music and crowds

Top eight strong drinks

Get the job done in just a few sips

Rock Bottom

For the best brewskies around, head to these spots

BS West

Here's a list of the best, from swanky to casual to dive

Best gentlemen's clubs in Phoenix

They're really interested in your friend George, but it's nice to pretend

Bachelorette party spots

Places to party with your bride-to-be

Bars and restaurants for European brews

Drink classic beers in traditional settings right here in the Valley

Dirty Pretty Rockbar

Some hotspots where you can get all hot and bothered

The Roosevelt Tavern

Unwind after a long day at work

Cocktails and costumes

Six bars where the servers dress up

Raven and ready

The outfits are as good as the grub

Mondrian Scottsdale

For when traditional dinner-hour prices seem like a bit much

Valley jazz spots

Get your bebop on

Sandbar Mexican Grill

Beat the wintertime blues with some breezy bars

Gay and lesbian lounges we love

Here's a look at some favorites

Share a drink with your four-legged buddy

Grab some refreshment with Fido

No one really wants to go to dinner and a movie

Round-up: Hot or hype?

The Valley's full of trends that come and go. What do you think of these crazes?

Five places where the food and the brews are on same level

Five places where the food and the brews are on same level

Cocktails and couture

Five places to dress for drinking

Monday: Salty Señorita

Where to drink and save some dough

Axis/Radius

From the manly meal to the bars to the strip club, here's how to plan a top-shelf bachelor party

Four Peaks Brewing Co.

Go on, get some fresh air

10 Cane Mojito at Barcelona

Sip on one of these minty delights

Seven over-the-top martinis

These sips will leave you stunned

Five cocktails to drown your V-Day sorrows

Here are five cocktails perfect for jilted lovers

Ten flirty Valentine's Day cocktails

Flirt with the Valley's sweetest and most seductive cocktails.

Five new Valley happy hours to make you smile

Score some good deals at your fave bars

Where to go after the Oakland A's game

Where to go after the game

McDuffy’s

Check out these hot spots

Going to Glendale for the Milwaukee Brewers? Head here

Going to Glendale for the Milwaukee Brewers? Head here

Spots for Los Angeles Angels fans

Keep the excitement going here

Watch the San Francisco Giants play, then go play yourself

Watch the San Francisco Giants play, then go play yourself

Check out the Kansas City Royals or the Texas Rangers, then kick back at one of these spots

Check out the Kansas City Royals or the Texas Rangers, then kick back at one of these spots

Celebrate the Chicago Cubs here

Celebrate the Cubs here

Sweet 16: Bars near University of Phoenix Stadium

See the Los Angeles Dodgers or Chicago White Sox swing some bats around, then have some fun on your own at one of these bars

Five places to pick up hotties

Our favorite destinations for hooking up

Solstice Saturdays at Bar Smith

Get your groove on at one of these shindigs

Best margaritas in Phoenix

The top tequila-infused sips around

How to do your nightlife right

Check out our list of tips, from how to dress to how to score a date

Where to meet Mr. Right

Or at least a man wearing a suit

Five happy hours for foodies

Great tastes for cheap prices

Off the court and field; on the town

Pro players are staying in town to celebrate

Five bowling alleys even The Dude would love

Here's a look at some of our favorites

Skybar at Mondrian Scottsdale Hotel

Relax, have a drink and bask in these lounges' cool atmospheres

Bikes and bar hopping

Where to ride to drink in Phoenix

Nightlife options on the upswing in Glendale

New bars, restaurants and clubs open seemingly on a monthly basis

10 Places to act like a kid

Here are some Valley spots for the young at heart

Cool patios to chill with a beer

Relax with your brew

How to: Pick up men

Think you can't find a good man at a bar? Toss that old belief aside and follow these tips to snag yourself a winner.

How to: Pick up women

Do you find yourself in a state of awe surrounded by beautiful women in the nightclubs? Step up your game and follow these expert tips.

How to: Tip

Odds are, you're not a VIP. But you'd like to be treated like one, whether you're buying bottle service or not.

How to: Dress (For men)

If you're a guy, you'll want to pay attention

How to: Dress (For women)

Fashion tips for looking great

How to: Request a song

Get your favorite track played

How to: Order a fancy cocktail

Ditch the cranberry vodka for something more special

How to: Get fast service

Get your drink in a flash with these tips

How to: Get in

Not on the list? No problem

How to: Do bottle service right

Have a special night with primo service

How To: Be a DJ

Learn how to spin tunes with the best of them

How to: Get the waitress to love you

Find some love with the wait staff

How To: Get a boy to buy you a drink

The best way to win a man's heart, and free cocktails

How to: Be in the know

Check out these hints on how to stay on top of happening events in the Valley

How to: Be a Go-Go Dancer

Before you invest in those patent leather go-go boots, we've got some tips

How to: Pick up a man, if you're a man

A good man, like a good pair of jeans is hard to find

How to: Pick up a girl if you're a girl

Impressing a woman is as tough as any old-school test of valor

How to: Cure your hangover

What to eat, drink and swallow to get back on your feet fast

A look at how the other half drinks

Some of the most expensive ways big spenders can, in fact, spend big

Things your bartender hates

And how to stop doing them

Same liquors, new cocktails

Our suggestions for upgrading

A neighborhood guide to drinking

Grab some friends and family, and get to boozing

Temple Bar Sports Grill

Here are some spots where you can find iconic Irish dishes, drinks and more

6 best Valley cocktails with Irish liquors

For something authentic on St. Patrick's Day, try these.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a toast

Hold up your Guinness proudly with these Irish toasts

15 sexy waitresses and waiters at Phoenix area bars

Meet 15 of the hottest servers in the Valley. They're sure to steam up your next night out

Hottest bartenders in Valley gay and lesbian bars

Take a look at this eye candy next time you're out

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