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Where to drink on 4th of July

Here are the best places to grab a cocktail before the fireworks

Metromix
June 18, 2009

Where to drink on 4th of July
At the Tavern on Mill (Credit: azcentral.com street team)

Before you see sparkly lights in the sky, grab a drink at one of these nearby bars.

Buffalo Wild Wings

Buffalo Wild Wings

13882 W. Bell Road - Surprise
623-584-2323

Buffalo Wild Wings, also known as B-Dubs, sees lots of groups ready to hang out and party, and it's near Surprise Recreation Campus. The restaurant, with more than 10 Arizona locations, features tons of TVs tuned to the latest sporting events or trivia games, creating an easy way to chat up the table next to you. Of course, trying the...

Fez

Fez

3815 N. Central Ave. - Phoenix
602-287-8700

This sleek and trendy downtown-Phoenix spot, close to Steele Indian School Park, contributes to the areas urban feel, with colorful chairs, tables and lighting, hip contemporary music and comfy couches to lounge on. The restaurant is popular in the gay community, though all kinds of people come here for the snazzy decor and tasty...

The Tavern on Mill

The Tavern on Mill

404 S. Mill Ave. - Tempe
480-967-5887

The Tavern on Mill is just a short walk away from Tempe Town Lake.

Hell's Half Acre

Hell's Half Acre

6751 N. Sunset Blvd. - Glendale
623-877-8447

Before heading to Maryvale Baseball Park, try this bar, which is located in the heart of Westgate. This Western-themed saloon is a nightlife hot spot, especially after a concert or game at Jobing.com Arena. Its decor features steel fences surrounding sections of the bar’s interior, cow-skin cushions, a large mounted buffalo head and flat screens throughout...

Toso's Sports Grill

2401 W. Union Hills Drive - Phoenix
602-547-2770

Watch the game with the whole family at this North Valley hangout near Deer Valley Park.

Metro Sportz Bar

10402 N. Black Canyon Highway - Phoenix
602-997-5717

Cheer on your favorite team at this sports fanatic's dream spot near Rose Mofford Sports Complex, featuring beer, burgers and TVs showing multiple games. The bar also has off-track betting and pool tables.

Living Room

W Scottsdale Hotel and Residences - Scottsdale
480-970-2100

The hotel lounge in the W offers an extensive martini list and bottle service. Its decor includes skylights, a stone art wall and faux-animal-skin chairs. At 9 p.m., Living Room transforms into a stylish lounge with dim lights and DJs spinning hip music. Snacks are offered.

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