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    36 Below

    4.1 (426 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)
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    36 Sipper
    Frank C.

    Well...this was a nicely crafted gem of a place to try out. If you want drinks and an enjoyable bar scene of relaxing, chatting, drinking or just enjoying the underground scenery. This is the spot for you to try... Upon walking in, you're figuring out which way to go but it's wag to find and you find that entrance to the bottom. Great drink selection and tip top service. I enjoyed my time and drink here... It's a must to try. Thank you 36B!!!!

    5.30.2026
    Joy J.

    So this speakeasy was a cool spot to chill at! You have to enter through the Sip Coffee Bar, and go downstairs. I heard about this place from good ole fellow Elite, Vlad. 36 Below changes their theme every so often, and this time it happens to be "Midnight in Paris." I wasn't sure if I had to dress the part, but for my first time there, I made sure to look polished. Upon entering, I was shocked to see that the place is TINY!! The table we sat at had the tiniest chairs I've ever seen!! I didn't know Vlad had been here at few times before, but since I got there first, I told him he may hit the ceiling, lol! The ceilings are pretty low, but tbe space is very carefully decorated to fit the current theme. We chose to order the Cocktail Experience for Parties of Two, which includes 4 cocktails or (mocktails) and their Gruyére Mornay Baked Macaroni. You can choose to upgrade the food portion (just pay the difference). Our server was super nice and friendly throughout our visit. Vlad had heard about a "secret code" and when he gave that code to our server, we ended up with 2 specialty shots on the house! It was super cute and fun to watch! I can't spill the beans and tell you what the code is, you just have to find it another way... lol. As for our cocktails, you would think we would have ordered different things, but we were kind of boring and got the same things, haha! The Epernay and the Chateau De Chambord. Both were delicious, but we both preferred the Chateau over the Epernay. Presentation is beautiful! We saw other people's drinks and every single one was stunning in its own way. To note: the glasses can be purchased! There is a glass case by the stairway going down, a day the prices are listed by shelf numbers. We didn't buy any, but we did like the aesthetics. As far as the food, we only sampled the mac and cheese, and to be honest, it was not the best in my opinion. I'm used to a creamy mac, but this one is more on the dry side and "bread crumb-y." It didn't taste bad at all, but it definitely had no creaminess to it. It's also a very small portion. That being said, you don't come here for food, it's the cocktails, of course!! At $84 for 4 cocktails and a side of mac, you're saving a few bucks since the drinks cost around $20 each. I do suggest eating somewhere else before you come here. I believe reservations are also required. They will charge you if you don't cancel ahead of time and end up being a no show. You've been warned! This place is a solid 4 stars for the experience. The chairs at the tables are small and uncomfortable so if you're a larger person, I'm just saying it may not be comfortable for you. They do have bar seating and that looked way more comfortable. Nonetheless, 36 Below is a good time for sure. Let's see if we can catch the next theme!

    Holly M.

    What a beautiful little speakeasy! Located below Sip Coffee and Beer Garage, it's like you are walking into a beautifully decorated fairytale. We were greeted by two bartenders who were very friendly and even offered to take our photos to make our night more memorable. I didn't get their names but they were very attentive and pleasant. We ordered drinks only but noticed the food looked delicious. I ordered the Earth - White Rum, Plum Wine, Red Rice Spirit, Oolong Peach Cordial, Lime, Cherry Blossom. $18. Delicious. My friends ordered the Air - Buddha's Hand Vodka, Yogurt Soju, Jackfruit, Chamomile, Forest Liqueur, Shiso, Lemon, Coconut Air, Strawberry Jello. $18 And, finally the Orchid - Vodka, St. Germain, Aloe, Lemon, Lavender. $19. This had a light inside. Displayed beautifully. Are the drinks a little expensive? Maybe. But it is about the experience right? It's a fun, friendly and immersive experience in this underground speakeasy.

    Denise M.

    Hubby and I are a fan of this cool little speakeasy. In the middle of Sip Coffee you'll find a staircase leading down to this tiny bar. Just walking down the stairs with your line with plants and lights, you know you're in for a cool little place. And this place is very little. They're pressed tin ceilings and a bar with stools along both sides. The ceiling has an awesome floral theme, and there are cool little niches with plants in them. On either side of the room there are large screens with themed films going. Because the theme for this quarter is Tokyo Lights, the two big screens showed Tokyo with cherry blossoms. There were Japanese lanterns and flags and cherry blossom trees in the corners. This place does change themes four times a year. We've been to several of the themes including a super cool ski Lodge theme and a tiki luau theme. We'll be going back soon because the new theme beginning April 29th is Paris. The drinks here are presented so well. It's hard to choose because there are so many cool and original drinks, with many of them themed for whatever the current theme is. There's also a small selection of food, also themed. Hubby had the cocktail called Fire, which came in an iguana mug and was lit on fire. I had the Kiwis Nest. Both were delicious and beautifully presented. For the second round we got the cocktail called "Air," which had foamy bubbles and a spoon with Jello, and "Earth," a yummy peachy cocktail served in a cat mug. We also ordered some food. We ordered the Fire Noodle Salad, which was a combination of rice noodles, carrots, green onions, peanuts, in a peanut sauce, which was lit on fire. Next we ordered the Smoked Potstickers, which came in a wooden box. When the server got to the table he opens up the box and the smoke comes out and he takes out your pot stickers. Those were absolutely delicious! Actually, so was the fire noodle salad. We always have a great server here. They really try to make it's a good experience for you, and tonight was no different. Because this is an "experience" place, you are limited to 90 minutes. You also must pay a $25 deposit, but it doesn't get charged unless you don't show up for your reservation. Reservations really are a must - you might be able to slide in, but I wouldn't risk it. Parking here is really good. It's a regular parking lot and we've never have trouble getting a space. We will continue to be big fans of 36 Below. It's just a cool place to grab a drink before or after dinner, or in our case, the munchies we got was enough for our dinner and we didn't have to go elsewhere.

    Cherry M.

    If you are looking for an absolutely beautiful immersive spot to enjoy curated drinks and small bites then @36below is a fantastic choice! The current theme is Midnight in Paris and every drink is so thoughtful crafted to not only fit the theme but to be a total experience for all your senses. Absolutely worth checking out this cool little speakeasy but make a reservation because it is small and popular. We really enjoyed our experience and I'd definitely return!

    Jack C.

    The ambiance is top notch! Definitely go for the experience. They have different themes each season. When I'm there it's a Paris theme. They have mocktails too. The service is pretty fast, and the vice is chill. The place is very small though. The drinks are innovative for sure. Some may like it, some may not. It's definitely a good visual for the gram.

    Becca W.

    We were so excited to finally check out 36 Below. It's located inside Sip Coffee & Beer. After you walk in and pass the bar, there's a staircase that takes you downstairs to this hidden little cocktail spot. The space is small and cozy, with a few two-person tables and some bar seats. It's honestly a really cute place for date night. We knew it can get pretty packed, so we decided to come right when they opened at 4 pm instead of coming after dinner. Our friendly server told us they change their theme four times a year, and right now the theme is Neon Tokyo. Instead of doing their Cocktail Experience, we decided to order a few things ourselves: the VOID, AIR, the Upside Down Pineapple cocktail, the Green Matcha Soufflé, and the Onyx Ube Ice Cream. The presentation was really fun and creative. The ice cube in the VOID even had the Japanese character 空 carved into it, and the espresso-infused bourbon was served in a soy sauce bottle, which was such a cool touch. The AIR cocktail came in a Japanese bowl with coconut air foam, and it also came with a little spoon of strawberry jelly. So cute! I've honestly never had a cocktail served in a bowl before. The Upside Down Pineapple cocktail was also really delicious. And for dessert, the ube ice cream and the semi-sweet green matcha soufflé were both amazing. We're really glad we finally checked it out. Such a fun experience, and we'll definitely be back again, probably with a few friends next time so we can try more drinks.

    Samantha P.

    I would highly recommend reservations as this place was tiny. It's expected because it's a speakeasy more like hidden gem. I love the dim area and sitting at the bar was best because you see everything. I didn't try any of their food just the Ube dessert and it was delicious. Their drinks were good too. I'll definitely return.

    Erika N.

    A few girlfriends and I finally made it in to 36 below after talking about it for months. We came during Christmas time which was quite hard to get in. We booked about two weeks out & had to do a late night week day. It was still worth it though! The only negative was that we still had to wait about 15 mins after our set reservation time to be seated. The bar was decorated so beautifully inside & made you feel like you stepped into Christmas in NYC. I loved how cozy it felt. We did the three person deal which included two drinks for each of us & the mistletoe dip. I thought the pricing was pretty reasonable & I really enjoyed everything. The drink presentations were everything! I'll definitely be back again to check out another theme & hopefully it won't be as crazy busy during non-holiday season.

    The Void
    Crystal Z.

    I say...come check it out but know these things first: I've seen this place all over social media and it looks super cool--however--this place is not as big as it appears online. Make reservations. Understand that the 90 min (1hr, 30 min) experience goes by fast and they will have 1 server and 1 bartender for the whole place (at least on a Saturday at 4pm). We would have ordered more--we typically always do at these places but we timed out. Seating is also tight. We got sat at the very bottom of the stairs and in the way of the constant staff going back and forth to the kitchen. I could have easily elbowed one by accident. The chairs are very uncomfortable too BTW. Our server was super helpful and kind but poor thing is just one person for a room full of patrons in a tight small space. With that said--the theme we experienced was the Neon Tokyo. It was good. I came. I saw. I conquered. I don't know if I would come back but that's the thing with themes--depending on the theme...I may come back knowing the service is slow. Alright food and cocktails: I would say 7/10 We did the party of two--4 cocktails and 1 appetizer. 1st Round: I ordered the Fire cocktail--awesome presentation with the Fire. Cocktail itself was mid. My fiancé ordered the Earth and his was delicious. 2nd Round: I ordered the Orchid--pretty presentation and yummy cocktail. Would rate it as an 8/10. The fiancé ordered the Void and it was DELICIOUS!!! Our favorite cocktail of the night. Food we ordered was the potstickers and they were very mid. I can cook these in the air fryer myself. Considering the powerhouse speakeasy spots walking distance away at Century Grand--this place is subpar compared to Platform 18, Undertow, RenRx which are all far superior. Like I said--come try it and cross it off the bucket list.

    Nicole R.

    This is a really cool speakeasy that regularly changes the theme! The theme was neon Tokyo when I went and the decor and the screens did a great job creating that experience. It's located downstairs in Sip and you have to make a reservation in advance. They have themed and signature cocktails available as well as some food. I got the Kiwi's Nest cocktail because it had taro and I enjoyed it! The presentation of the drinks is really elaborate and fun. Service is top notch here.

    Crab salad
    Sabrina H.

    What we got: "All for four" Lemongrass potstickers Crab salad Earth cocktail Fire cocktail Air cocktail All for four or something like that priced at $164 for 8 cocktails or beers and mocktails , and two lemongrass potstickers unless you wanna exchange one of them for another food item they have which we did and got the crab salad , as a none cocktail drinker myself i really enjoyed the earth one similar to a mai tai without orgeat if you are allergic to nuts like myself decor was cute an music on point , food was soooo goood omg those potstickers weren't super lemongrass flavored which is really nice as well as the crab salad. Had the perfect amount sauce and then went really well at the seaweed slices that they provided. We overall had a really great time here and I can't wait for the next event. Service was a bit slow due to how packed it was but other then that no problems

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    Tiffany J.

    What a fun speakeasy! My friend and I had drinks at 36 Below over the summer during their Aquatica theme. My friend made a reservation which was wise because it was pretty busy. As we descended down the stairs, it felt like we were entering an underwater oasis. The Aquatica theme had a tiki bar vibe. We were seated at a table for two. The chairs were small and extremely uncomfortable. Our server was Summer and she was very nice and attentive. She told us about the date night special which consists of 4 cocktails (or mocktails) and an appetizer for $79. We weren't planning to do more than one drink, but it was too good a deal to pass up. We started with Chips and Guac which was so delicious! We were happy to have some food to munch on since we had already enjoyed a few cocktails nearby. For the first beverage I went with the Coral Queen. It came in a cute mermaid glass. It was a gin based cocktail and it was a bit on the sweeter side. My friend had the Pearl of the Sea which came in a cute conch shell glass. Glasses can be purchased for $30. For my second drink, I had the Anaya Spritz which was very refreshing. It was a basil cucumber and olive oil cocktail which is right up my alley. My friend had the Earl Grey Sour which she enjoyed. The theme changes quarterly, though they do have signature cocktails that stay on the menu. We had fun and it was a great way to end our night!

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    Came for my birthday, drinks were good good was delicious. Beth was an amazing bartender

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    Beth was our server and she has nice, friendly and the environment was nice we are definitely coming back again.

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    Ask the Community - 36 Below

    Can you make these cocktails in a non alcoholic version if asked? I would like to come and check it out but I do not drink alcohol and I would still like the food and experience

    Hey Toni, thank you for your question. You can enjoy an alcohol-free experience with our refreshing mocktails at 36 Below, the premier cocktail lounge in Phoenix. Our innovative mixologists create a unique selection of mocktails that are as… Read more

    Is the bar wheelchair accessible?

    There is a pretty lengthy flight of steps down into the bar. I did not see an elevator when I went but might want to call and confirm with the bar.

    Is the 20% auto gratuity to the final bill at checkout only for reservations for party of 3?

    Hey Lara, thanks for your question. For full details on when it applies, please contact us directly. We look forward to seeing you at our cocktail bar in Phoenix!

    Can I go alone?

    Absolutely!!

    If we make a reservation for 3 people but only 2 end up showing, will the $75 prepay just be applied to our bill? Or will $50 be applied to the bill and be charged the $25 no show?

    Hi Sarah, If you made a reservation for three people and only two shows, we will apply the $75… Read more

    So they sell tiki mugs here?

    We do not sell tiki mugs. I think you have us mistaken for another bar.

    Do you need a reservation?

    Walk-ins welcome, reservations recommended. We cannot guarantee availability.

    Are reservations required or do you accept walk ins?

    Walk-ins welcome, reservations recommended. We cannot guarantee availability.

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    4.7 mi
    $$

    Sazerac is a great spot for a quality nightcap (and some lat night food truck eats)…read more My colleagues executed an EPIC event, and after 15+ hours working on our feet, we needed a festive place with stiff cocktails and food. First, for a divey-style bar, the barkeep was really friendly. And they have good drinks. He made a stiff dirty martini, an espresso martini, and a few of their Mezcal-based "Smoke and Berries." Outside, we feasted on cheap eats from (I can't remember the name), but we ordered everything from tacos to nachos to fries and I think empanadas? Great music, great lighting, service, and drinks. Highly rec.

    Sazerac PHX is a sleeper hit in downtown Phoenix... low-key one of the best cocktail spots moving…read moreright now. From the jump, the energy was chill but not boring... lights were warm, music had bounce, and the whole place felt curated without being corny. Bartender energy? Different. No menus needed... we gave a vibe, he poured what matched it. Not sure what was in the glass, but it slapped. You ever drink something so good you start reevaluating your life choices? That. Clean pours. Balanced. Not over-mixed. Just enough sweetness to get you in trouble. Crowd was mixed, stylish... looked like people who know where to be without needing to post about it. The seating's cozy enough to post up and talk but open enough to float around if you're trying to socialize. It had that lounge-meets-night-out energy. Bathrooms were clean... that matters when the drinks are flowing. Never felt like a dive. Never felt like a bottle-service trap either. It's got identity... almost like a cocktail bar that grew up on rap albums and old money. It's giving... if Frank Ocean curated a bar playlist then dipped out the back with your ex.

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    Green tea shots and Hakumaa vodka
    Green tea shots and Hakumaa vodka
    Mezcal cocktails
    Mezcal cocktails
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    Tell Your Friends

    Tell Your Friends

    3.8
    (128 reviews)
    11.7 mi

    I've been wanting to try this place for several months now but every time it's been booked. I…read morefinally got off work early enough to make it at 5 o'clock. Since I was by myself, I was able to be seated at the bar. The vibe here is incredible! It's beautifully decorated and nice and cozy. Perfect for a date night. I must bring my husband back here at some point. As I said, I sat at the bar and Megan the bartender was outstanding! I ordered a drink called Agree to Disagree. I think that was the name. Anyway, it was delicious and because it was happy hour it was half off the regular price of $23. I ordered one oyster and it was fabulous. I only ordered one because I was meeting a group of friends at The Guest House in 30 minutes and I did not want to spoil my appetite. I can't wait to come back here so that I can enjoy the full experience with the band. It's a lovely place and I enjoyed it thoroughly.

    Was excited to try this place out as it seemed super cool on social media. We were a party of 3 and…read morearrived right on time for our Sunday night reservation. We made our way down the stairs and the hostess was there ready to check us in. We didn't wait at all and got seated right away. Once seated it took a while for the server to come take our order. There was live music going on which kept us entertained for the time being. After about 15 minutes, she finally came over to greet us and take our drink orders. We ordered: 1 WILD STRAWBABY - Ocho Blanco Tequila, Bergamot, Strawberry, Pineapple, Lemon, Almond Milk $22 1 50 FIRST DATES - Bumbu Rum, Cascara, Brown Sugar Date Syrup, Coconut Milk, Cinnamon Sprinkle $22 1 BLUEBERRY MULE - Blueberry, Lime, Ginger Beer $13 The drinks didn't take too long and another bartender dropped them off. Water was never offered to us and was only given to us after we asked. All the other tables were given water once they were seated. Our drinks were good but we chose to just have one each and we left. The live music was great. The musician was playing the piano and kept it fun and upbeat. The inside is pretty cool and unique but service could've definitely been better though. *There's a $10 cover fee per person when there is live music*

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    Tell Your Friends
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    Little Rituals

    Little Rituals

    4.5
    (632 reviews)
    5.3 mi
    $$
    Full bar
    Takes reservations

    I wouldn't say we had the best experience. The food was pretty decent, but they brought my friends…read morefood out and then mine. Mine was wrong so it had to be sent back and the chicken had to be added to my salad-which took like 20 minutes. Our entire experience create us to be an hour late to the concert next-door. The bartender was kind and was interested in making sure we had the beverage of choice.

    This was a fun little surprise! My friends and I just wanted to grab a drink after a long day of…read moretravel, and this was the bar at the hotel. This place had VIBES. We were very comfortably dressed, and no one looked sideways at us, but there were definitely people dressed to the nines! There was a party of women next to us, that were celebrating a birthday. We obliged them by taking their pictures all over the instagramable bar. Ryan was our waiter, and he is tops. Made some really good recommendations and was welcoming and attentive. I was just there for the drinks and enjoyed a lovely glass (or two) of wine, but my friends were feeling more adventurous and ordered some of their inventive cocktails. Including a couple of "Shot in the Dark" which could be ANYTHING. Also a burger was ordered and then brought up repeatedly for the next two days. According to him, it was possibly the best burger he had ever had. His face lit up at first bite. The menu is a mishmash of interesting options and the whole experience was not what we anticipated. In the best way.

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    Little Rituals
    Burrata
    Burrata
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