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Expert Tips for Phoenix Nightlife

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    The Attic Ale House: "Don't miss the house burger!"

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    Padre Murphy's: "Looking for a good place to celebrate St. Patrick's Day? You found it here. It's a sacred event at Padre Murphy's."

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    Pedal Haus Brewery: "Pedal Haus validates parking for the Hanover Garage and has a dog-friendly patio."

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Best Phoenix, AZ Nightlife

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    SideBar

    Downtown Phoenix's hip cocktail lounge features over 45 different types of beers, more than 40 wines and a menu of enticing hand-crafted cocktails. SideBar...

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    The Nash

    The Nash is Phoenix's only live music venue dedicated exclusively to jazz. Named after legendary Phoenix jazz drummer Lewis Nash, this intimate performance...

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    Char's Has the Blues

    Char's (pronounced with an "sh," not a "ch") promises an unpretentious evening of good music in cozy environs. Most of the audience isn't more than a few...

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    Valley Bar

    Valley Bar is rarity in Phoenix: a hip downtown bar that just happens to be located in a basement. Basements are uncommon in the southwest, so it's a treat...

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    GypsyBar

    This sprawling nightclub features over 10,000 square feet of space to roam, drink, meet and be merry. Drinks are served at a three-sided island bar...

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    Bar Smith

    Downtown Phoenix scenesters crowd the small but busy dance floor at Bar Smith, a hip downtown bar, lounge and club located steps away from major attractions...

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About Phoenix, AZ Nightlife

Although Phoenix isn't known for having a particularly lively nightlife scene, there are lots of places to play after dark. If you want to watch a game, check out a sports bar like Majerle's (owned by NBA All-Star Dan Majerle). Live music is on tap at several establishments, such as Rhythm Room and Char's Has the Blues. Following international trends, the city has also seen the opening of several swanky cocktail lounges – check out Amsterdam, Merc Bar and Wright Bar for sophisticated fun with martinis. Of course, you'll also find tried and true national chains like Hard Rock Café and Rock Bottom Brewery, where the atmosphere, food and beverages are always popular and reliable.

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