Gracie's Tax Bar

Gracie's Tax Bar is a friendly, low-key neighborhood bar in downtown Phoenix serving a good selection of beers, wine and classic cocktails. (The name, by the way, is a tribute to the tax preparation business that once occupied the space). You won't find anything too fancy here, but that's precisely the point. The cozy interior is stocked with a working jukebox, retro board and arcade games, and a comfortable outdoor patio. Bartenders are friendly, and the drinks are generally stiff. Don't come here if you want bottle service or other spendy amenities. Gracie's Tax Bar is amenable to even cash-strapped drinkers.