The Best Drinks Date Spots in Phoenix
Build the plan around the temperature as well as the venue. The Phoenix guides include a few nearby Tempe options; outdoor dates need a suitable forecast and a route you both actually want to walk.
Start with one place for a drink and leave the rest of the evening open. These five bars and lounges offer different settings for that first conversation. Check the current menu, music schedule and any reservation or entry requirements on the venue website, especially if you want a quieter evening.
This selection includes Highball, Filthy Martini Bar, Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour, Sunny's Lounge and Legends Never Die. Use the map and practical details below to pick the one that fits your date.
Highball
A downtown neighborhood cocktail lounge. Start with one drink together and decide on the rest of the evening as you go. Check the bar website for current opening times and entry arrangements.
Filthy Martini Bar
A martini bar with live piano. A useful choice when a drinks-first plan sounds more comfortable than a full dinner. Check the bar website for current opening times and entry arrangements.
Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour
A cocktail bar with a food menu. Make this your first stop rather than committing to a whole night of venue-hopping. Check the bar website for current opening times and entry arrangements.
Sunny's Lounge
A neighborhood lounge from the Barter & Shake group. Check the current drinks list together, especially if one of you wants an alcohol-free option. Check the bar website for current opening times and entry arrangements.
Legends Never Die
A Phoenix bar focused on carefully constructed cocktails. Pick a meeting time that gives you room to settle in and talk. Check the bar website for current opening times and entry arrangements.
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