The Liar’s Club

After navigating through a bumpy path to opening, Liar’s Club welcomed its first customers into its funky digs in downtown Phoenix in late 2022. The long, narrow space features a bar on one wall and high tables and booth seating on the other. Dim, warm lights illuminate the tables, highlighting the artful drinks and drool-worthy […]

Lighthouse Sports Bar

It’s a safe bet that sports fans probably need a drink or two (no, make that several… dozen) to help forget all those underwhelming performances by multimillion-dollar buffoo… er, athletes from one time to another. The good news is that the Lighthouse’s barkeeps can pour ’em long and strong, regardless of which mind eraser you’d […]

Linger Longer Lounge

A place to eat hot dogs with suggestive names and catch local and touring indie bands? Sold. Maybe you want a craft cocktail while you’re digging a killer DJ, or you could just be hanging out and catching up with friends. Folks shooting pool, dancing and gaming are some of what you’ll see happening at […]

The Little Woody

Perhaps Arcadia’s most beloved watering hole, you can always count on The Little Woody for a lively time and a well-made drink: the perfect combination to attract loyal regulars. The red-lit interior gives the ambiance a hint of a cocktail lounge, the darts and pool tables channel a favorite dive bar, the game room makes […]

The Lodge

A family of Bigfoot statues guards the doors of chef Aaron May’s cabin-like restaurant and bar. Those aren’t the only monstrous things lurking around this rustic Scottsdale hotspot best known for the infamous Sasquatch Burger – a half-pound slab of Angus beef topped with onions, bacon, and cheddar and bookended by a grilled cheese sandwiches. […]

The Loft Again Lounge

This down-home dive in Cave Creek has all the accouterments of a typical one-horse-town drinkin’ hole – save for the dirt floors. Everybody seems to know everybody here, and the regulars have been breaking in the barstools for years. In addition to the stiffer-than-usual drinks, dart boards, and pool tables, Loft Again also hosts live […]

LON’s Last Drop

If you live in Phoenix, it’s imperative that you take advantage of the desert climate, which often means finding an ideal outdoor happy hour spot to soak in the gentle sunshine. Many bars can serviceably accommodate this desire, but none beats LON’s Last Drop. Even the drive there is scenic, as it’s located on the […]

Los Milics Vineyards

You only have to drive to Old Town Scottsdale to taste wines from a region that’s been called the “next Napa” by Wine Enthusiast. Los Milics Vineyards opened its dark, sleek tasting room in 2024. One of the award-winning vineyard’s co-owners, Pavle Milic, knows the area well. He’s also the co-owner and beverage director at […]

The Lost Leaf

The Lost Leaf is part beer and wine joint, part arts-scene culture hub. Occupying a historic Fifth Street bungalow mere steps from Roosevelt Row, the walls, rafters, and bathrooms are adorned with works by local creatives. A nook beside the bar and a backyard stage hosts musicians and DJs across every genre. And it’s a […]

Lovecraft

Craft beer bars are pretty similar: large beer selection, local stuff, lots of taps. Lovecraft kicks that up a notch and injects a dose of personality to the Phoenix craft beer bar. Its theme is New Mexican. Fiery chiles lace the mac-n-cheese, lobster bisque and burritos, and a ristra dangles by the entrance. Its small […]

Low Key Piano Bar

Watch your step as you head down to this basement, quasi-amphitheater that doubles as a jazz club. The high-key energy is punctuated by dueling piano ballads covering a wide range of classics everyone can sing along to. With lots of seating options, you can bring the whole gang and sip on signature fish bowls or […]

Lucky Break

There are plenty of reasons to cruise into this swank South Tempe sports bar and billiards haven to grab a drink or catch the game. First off, you won’t find just any old ramshackle pool tables inside the place, as it’s stocked with six gleaming, high-end Spencer Marston tables made from solid hardwood. Sharks and […]

Luckys Indoor Outdoor

The name of this downtown Phoenix bar hints at the space, which functions really as two separate concepts: Luckys Indoor and Luckys Outdoor. Inside, the vibe is all college dive bar, complete with low lighting, pool tables, twinkle lights and Skee Ball. Outside, the huge patio space includes a large deck and a grassy area […]

Lustre Rooftop Bar

Sweeping views of South Mountain and the downtown Phoenix skyline make Lustre Rooftop Bar at Hotel Palomar one of the go-to open-air lounges for travelers and Valley locals. Lustre boasts ample seating space with sofas and tables, a pool, and a full bar featuring local brews like Four Peaks Kilt Lifter and San Tan Brewery’s […]

Lylo Swim Club

Rattan open-weave pendant light shades sway gently in the wind above the bar; behind them, bold wallpaper features a tropical palm leaf print. At Lylo, a pool bar on Camelback Road, it’s easy to imagine you’ve left Phoenix behind for some island oasis. Guests of Rise Uptown Hotel or those with day passes are allowed […]