It would have been a more pleasant experience if there had been a minimum dress code in place, and if entry were limited to guests adhering to a certain standard of attire, rather than allowing anyone in off the street, such as girls in jean shorts or with worn-out flip-flops. I am somewhat disappointed, as I expected a more upscale environment, and it was surprising to see the door policy not aligning with that expectation. Hope this will change otherwise this will end up being just another "meeh type of spot" read more

Great cocktail bar with entertainment. We went on a Thursday night for the live jazz before our dinner reservation. We enjoyed a few small plates that were delicious! They also bring you a little assortment of snacks while you drink. The ambiance was sophisticated and moody. read more

Bar Bambino - Dirty martini - Bars Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Very vibey speakeasy next to Elephante! The atmosphere is definitely the highlight here - great for a romantic evening or just to show off some of what old town has to offer. The bartenders are great and have good suggestions. Prices are a little high (on brand for the area) and the drinks are pretty good. Solid spot for a good drink and classy atmosphere. read more

Bar Bambino - Espresso martini and pornstar martini - Bars Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Went here for Jazz night. Loved the two playing the jazz, it was peaceful and very elegant feeling. Classy. The espresso martini was the best I've had, and the porn star and spritz were tasty as well. Champagne wasn't my favorite but I'm not super familiar with champagne so maybe that's just me. We also got the zeppole and they were fantastic. Very salty prosciutto, but very yummy. Our waitress was extremely attentive which was refreshing. Only two complaints really. The jazz stopped for almost half an hour, which was right in the middle of our time slot, so that was a bit of a bummer since we missed most of the jazz while there. And also just the price for me. The drinks are $20-30/each, which makes sense for the location and I don't blame them, but just not ideal for the average joe such as myself. Definitely save it for special occasions. read more

Bar Bambino - Zeppole with prosciutto, figs, and honey maple butter - Bars Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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This place was fun. The drinks were great and the bartenders and servers were great. Very cozy atmosphere. Have to go back fir the disco dancers!! read more

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Went there in a slow day, which works out perfectly. Service as a result was fast. The drinks were great, and the apps were good too. The espresso martini lacks the depth of flavor of the coffee. The cucumber are good, but not the most inspirational. It feels like plain cucumbers. Ambience wise it's great. Definitely would recommend for the setting. read more

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Bar bambino is a super cute little bar, unfortunately we did not make a reservation and it was PACKED not really anywhere to stand other than the bar where you're in the way of people trying to order drinks and they are always asking you to move. The drinks were good and they ambiance was perfection. The day we went they had a performer which was really cool. I will definitely be back with RESERVATIONS. read more

Elephante was busy so I popped over to Bar Bambino for a drink and food. The espresso martini was strong but good! I ordered some tuna bites and those were amazing. I want to come back again as the vibes & music are amazing. DJ was playing disco - house music. Super chill. Speakeasy. read more

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Checking out an experience @barbambino Fell in love with the dark, dim intimate setting. The music selection is perfect. Customer service was top notch. It's definitely worth dropping in for an evening cocktail and some lite bites. The zeppole and French fries with truffle aioli were a hit! The deconstructed Bellini comes with the peach flavored caviar bump. read more

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Went to check out Bar Bambino for a girl date after dinner at Elephante. First - ambiance in here is 9/10! Love the vibe with the disco ball, decor, low lit, and intimate. Our Elephante server mentioned there were dancers but our Bambino server clarified it's after 9:30/10pm so didn't get a chance to see them. Only reason I can't give 10/10 for ambiance is the seats are a little uncomfy. My friend sat on the booth and is taller, she mentioned she was uncomfortable for the arrangement. Drinks - 10/10. If you don't see something that speaks to you, ask your server and they'll customize whatever! Our server was very accommodating and knowledgeable with what they had, what they could make, etc.. She made excellent recommendations based on what we described we liked. Didn't try any of the food since we had already eaten dinner before, but I would definitely come back to the spot. Our server also mentioned that they are going to start having jazz nights and even magic nights in the fall! read more

Bar Bambino - Bars Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Went to Bar Bambino in Scottsdale and it definitely had a Total Vegas vibe. There was a girl performing with a cosmopolitan drink which added a fun energy to the night. The space felt more like a basement club with low ceilings, which made it cozy but also a bit tight. We wanted to stay, but they were asking for $100 per girl which didn't feel worth it for what the place offered, so we ended up leaving. If you're looking for a high energy, party small-club experience, this might be your scene, but it wasn't the right fit for us. read more

Bar Bambino - Bars Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

bar bambino was veryyyy cute!! definitely a hip spot....prices were ridiculous though i got a negroni and it was $23 my friends got one of their waste management open drink specials w tequila. and then one of my girls also got their burger and fries and said it was really good! it looked great! this is definitely a "once in a while" spot...for the vibes and atmosphere. read more

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Such a cute spot but small! I would recommend getting a table if going. We were a walk in and there wasn't a good spot to stand. The atmosphere was so fun and elevated. They had Gogo dancers with disco ball heads! The drinks are good and strong. read more

Bar Bambino - Bars Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

WOW WOW WOW! This is everything you want from a speakeasy. You check in at the front, right by the Elephante host stand then you are escorted into a 70's style lounge full of comfy seats and a giant disco ball. The cocktail offerings are similar to Elephantes and a snack mix is provided. We each had an espresso martini - specifically the Lavande - which is a DREAM of a drink. This is a must for a chill spot to get a drink! read more

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Found bar bambino on yelp and made reservations online for Sunday as Saturday was full. Once inside it was not busy and there was plenty of empty seats, could've got in without a reservation. The bar lounge area was dimly lit and very nice inside, 70's music was playing and not too loud so you're able to have a conversation. Our cocktail waitress Jayda was a beautiful tall gal who looked like a supermodel, she was friendly and attentive, did not rush us at all. Drinks were very good, had a paper plane and wife had a cannella martini, shrimp appetizer was pretty good, denos were a little pricey but it was worth it. read more

Bar Bambino - Paper plane and shrimp appetizer - Bars Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Set up reservations on a Saturday and so glad we did. Place became busy quite quickly, not sure if they take walk-in's but wanted to play it save. Love the vibe in here. Glass top ceilings, wood and a semi dark ambience. Good music, comfy lounge chairs and a very attentive staff makes for an amazing speak easy bar. Definitely a classy feel, perfectly for Scottsdale. Drinks were grate, but I will say as other speak easy bars have gone, they rank about a 4 out of 5- delicious but a little pricey and not super strong for the price. Regardless I like how they provided some snacks which not too many bars do so that is definitely a plus! I would return again for a fun night or date night! read more

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Came here as a party of three on Valentine's Day, really looking forward to a special night out. When we were seated, our server let us know we had the table for an hour and a half, which was understandable given the holiday. The ambiance was great, the drinks were good, and the dancers added to the speakeasy vibe. About 20 minutes before our time was up, our server informed us that we were only halfway to our minimum spend, after we had already ordered two drinks each. This was the first time we had heard anything about a minimum. We were completely blindsided. I asked to speak with a manager because this had never been mentioned. I double-checked my reservation email on the spot, and it clearly stated there was a $100 deposit per person (which would go toward the final bill), but there was no mention of any minimum spend requirement. Neither the host when we arrived nor our server at any point of service outlined this policy. When the "VIP" manager came over, I showed her the email and explained that we had not been informed of any minimum and felt it was unfair to spring this on us near the end of our reservation. Instead of acknowledging the confusion or showing any sympathy, she simply repeated that it was their policy and that it's what we booked. After going back and forth, the final resolution was that they would refund the $300 deposit through OpenTable -- but not for 75 days -- and we would still need to pay our full bill for the night. What started as a great Valentine's celebration ended on a frustrating and disappointing note. Clear communication at every point of service would have made all the difference. read more

Very dark, more intimate atmosphere. Service was phenomenal and just the right amount of attentive. Best espresso martini that I've had in a long time. Espresso is made in-house from scratch and hit the spot. Also had a dirty martini with blue cheese stuffed olives overall great experience at highly recommend it. read more

Very cute bar right next to elephante (it has a separate entrance). Can get super busy so if you want somewhere to sit I'd recommend reserving a table. My drink was alright but honestly nothing special, I got the "La bamba". This is definitely one of those places you go for the aesthetic though. read more

It was a bit loud but on weekends they have a DJ and dancers / entertainment. I would recommend making a reservation before hand. Very fun and good food and drink! read more

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LOVE @barbambino!! Bar Bambino is one of those places that feels like someone really cared about every detail, from the little candles on the tables to the music that's always actually good. The interior is warm and kind of vintage without trying too hard. It feels cozy but not cramped. Lots of people were up dancing while I was there, and overall it was such a great vibe. Drinks are so yummy!! I usually get the negroni or an espresso martini and they're always made right. Bartenders are super chill and actually give good recs if you ask. one my favorite bars in the valley! read more

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Amazing service perfect ambiance for a night out something up scale and intimate for a date night of catching up over drinks

Need to shoutout our waitress from last night, Jailene !!! She was incredible and made our night so special! Thank you Jailene !!!! Drinks were delicious and the atmosphere was so much fun! Can't wait to go back. read more

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We stopped for drinks at the BarBambino, speakeasy part of Élephante, after a shopping afternoon. Drinks were awesome! The bar tender and waitress were super friendly and explain es the drink options and flavors to perfection, highly recommend! Planning to come back to enjoy more of the show that happens later at night. read more

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To start the entire space is super aesthetically pleasing. A lot of attention to detail went into the wall paper, furniture, ambiance and entire place. The music was great although does get louder as the night progresses. Our server Taylor was great. She had fantastic recommendations, was attentive, and super friendly. Where it got odd was after one drink Taylor asked us if we wanted another round and we said no we were going to finish our current drinks and head out. Less than a minute later this lady who appeared to be a hostess with an iPad comes up and rudely says she needs our table. We tell her no worries we were just closing out and finishing up. She then stands awkwardly by our table and comes up again in 90 seconds and says i need this table now. One of us still had half a drink and her abrasiveness from the start was off putting. Most places give you a 10-15 minute warning but not this lady. To go from being offered a second round to be telling us we needed to leave right then and there in less than 3 minutes made no sense. As we were leaving my friend asked her if there was a way to know what the song playing was because the background noise was too loud for her phone to recognize and she rudely goes "I can't help you. " it was a shame that this one lady put such a downer on otherwise a great night. We probably won't be back because of how poorly she handled the situation. I understand they need to turn tables and there's a time limit but her communication from the start was so unprofessional and inhospitable. She's definitely in the wrong line of work. read more

Cute cocktail lounge, great service and drink selection. It's the perfect spot for before and after dinner at Elephante.

Kicked out of the place 40 minutes early from the closing time watered down over priced drinks

The ambiance is really nice! Perfect spot for a post dinner cocktail. We came earlier on a Saturday evening (8-9 pm) before we were told it gets lively. Would totally come back! Staff were so friendly and welcoming read more

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bar bambino is really the creme de crop and the icing on the beautiful cake that is Elephante and the entire Wish You Were Here company. the space is gorgeous and beautiful and top the top cocktail experience matched with a True Supper Club ish vibe read more

such a cute spot. we were greeted by Hailey (she is the absolute BEST) and got sat right away. the vibe is warm and pretty...love all the little details inside. drinks are always good, staff is sweet, music hits. perfect for a girls night or quick catch up. always end up staying longer than planned. read more

Bar Bambino - expresso martini - Bars Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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We went to the bar area Bar Bambino. We had the BEST server Taylor. It was our friends 30th birthday and they accommodated us very last minute. We got bottle service and loved it! Our server was the sweetest and so attentive! Everyone in our group loved the service and drinks! Our server mixed shots at the table with fresh juices which were also amazing. Will definitely be back especially with the amazing service! read more

Bar Bambino - Bottle service at Bar Bambino - Bars Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

This place is AMAZING. Ambience, food, cocktails everything. Our server Jailene was the absolute best. She made fantastic recommendations and matched our energy the whole night. This is now one of my new favorite places. read more

This review is for Bar Bambino, the over-hyped bar at Elephante. This place is attached to Fashion Square mall, and looks like the type of bar you would find on a cruise ship. There is a very rude "VIP host" named Aaron who ruined our entire experience. We had 2 tables for my friend's bday (12 guests total). Despite the 2 hour limit that was originally reserved, we asked if we could stay longer and were told by our very lovely and sweet female server that there were no other reservations for the evening, so we could stay as long as we wanted. We were ordering a lot of drinks and food (aka spending a lot of $$). Suddenly out of nowhere, Aaron approaches 2 of our guests (not even the bday girl and her husband, who were the hosts of the event) and tells them we need to hurry up and finish our food and drinks because we need to leave within 30 minutes. Bday girl husband got up to talk to him and explain we were told we could stay, but Aaron was exceptionally rude and insisted we must leave. We hadn't met our minimum for the evening yet so we ordered two $100 bottles of champagne to drink quickly to run up the tab. They brought us two bottles of disgusting $15 Mumm. Long story short, finally our sweet server heard us complaining and sent over a real manager (Shai). She was very apologetic and said we could stay as long as we want, sent us a couple free rounds of shots, but at that point it was too late. Aaron had already scared off 4-5 of the people in our party. Turns out some of his buddies showed up and he was trying to give them our table. This guy literally ruined our entire experience. I do NOT recommend Bar Bambino for special occasions. They didn't even let us bring in a candle for my friend to blow out. If you're looking for a nice atmosphere with great customer service, go to Tell Your Friends (the swanky speakeasy below The Americano). Much better experience read more

Our sever Jenni was absolutely sensational and so patient with us. We frequent bar bambino and will be back to enjoy our time at Elephante because of Jenni! Be Well! read more