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    Don Woods' Say When

    4.1 (168 reviews)
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    Katalina I.

    Cool-retro roof top bar offering a big selection of beautiful IG worthy drinks. Prices are great and they have seating both inside and outside with some great views of DT Phoenix. Loved the friendly staff, delicious drinks and yummy food. The bar is very nice and I loved the aesthetic. A super chill place to hang out for happy hour or date night.

    Kristen S.

    Came up for a drink and small appetizer. We were greeted immediately by Louis. He started one of the gas fireplaces for us since it was a little chilly. The Brie appetizer was really good and came out quick. The views are beautiful from this top floor bar.

    Social hour drink
    Jenn R.

    Cool little rooftop bar. Inside seating & outside seating. Service was just fine - you get a free drink until 6pm for the social hour if you're staying at the hotel. However, if you ask for another drink after that, it's $10. A little pricey for what ya get, but es ok. This would be a nice place for a date night pre-drink, but idk if I'd plan a whole night there.

    Daniel and Bella
    Ross P.

    Daniel and Bella are the most amazing people ever. And the atmosphere is insane. And the chicken is clucking

    Alex W.

    Came here recently for happy hour with a few friends. I recall seeing it's opening on TV in the last few years. Don Woods was in fact a real person, a Phoenix real estate guru in the 1950s whose office was nearby.... and enjoyed a good cocktail. The space is even neater in person albeit a little smaller than I expected. You can sit inside or outside. For a short (three-story) rooftop, you get some nice views, especially of Camelback to the east. It's definitely got chill/laid back vibes from the decor, music, and views. Our server was nice, she gave us recommendations based on our own drink preferences. Round one for me was the Escapade which was basically a vodka cranberry, but elevated. Liked it but wanted something else for round 2. I ended up going with the Julius R Harvey (an alcoholic orange julius), that had more ice than I liked. Tasty though! Because of the relatively small space, it's more of a cocktails/light bites menu for before/after dinner. We didn't end up getting anything to eat - that will have to come on my next visit. Service was hit or miss I think due to not giving the staff assigned sections. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area.

    Phoenix Skyline in the background
    Joash O.

    Say When is an absolute delight to have in Phoenix. It's a nice escape from Downtown without having to drive all the way to Scottsdale. I like coming here after dinner just to hangout with friends and grab drinks. The ambiance is laidback but refined. Don't mistake a laid back vibe for poor service. The servers here really know their stuff and will make sure you're taken care of properly. Avoid coming here if you're hungry, it's food menu is extremely limited and will make a dent in your bank account. Just come here for drinks and great views of the Phoenix skyline in the background.

    Views!!! Just wow!
    Tina H.

    Loved this place! Host and waitress we had tonight were incredibly kind - sorry didn't catch their names! We were short on time but loved our cocktail and we tried the deviled eggs app which was absolutely delicious! Views here are incredible! We will be back for sure!

    Candy orange and the froth is vegan(no egg) which was good for us. My lady is allergic.
    Aaron W.

    Haven't been in awhile and they revamped the menu. Good for them but sadness for those who loved the dreamsicle!(ie: MYWIFE) good news though this is still one of the best rooftop bars in AZ and absolutely the best we have been too! Wifey enjoyed the Un Espresso and I tried the white Negroni which was fire. Great news is despite the redo on the simpler menu it's still amazing and even better news is the staff is one of the friendliest you will find if not the friendliest anywhere. Daniel the manager came out and personally made us feel like we were the guest honor. You gotta come back or try for the first time.

    The Kentucky Buck!
    Desiree F.

    Great views! And a super friend staff who will eager to share the signature cocktails for happy hour! I chose the Kentucky Buck, which was refreshing and a perfect compliment to a perfect evening of sunset views!

    Drinks

    Really cute and romantic bar too bad bar tender in the picture wasn't so welcoming what's so ever. Drinks were delicious but even then prob wouldn't come back even thought I been wanting to try this place out for a really long time.

    Grace D.

    I like the fabulous mid-century look of this place, but I love the classy, delicious drinks that prove they've got substance, not just style. Their drinks are photogenic, unique, and just the right amount of complex. I go for the Whiskey Tart for something more classic, the Grand Nacional for something more strange, and the spritzes as a general category. Staff are good at recommending drinks and answering questions about the menu. Last time I was here, some coworkers and I came by after a rough day at work, and the great time we had really turned my week around. It's refreshing to step back in time and have a thoughtful, excellent experience. Whether indoors in the Mad-Men style bar or outdoors on the rooftop, this place is worth a visit.

    baked goat cheese and Alameda
    Angela H.

    This is a lovely place to grab a drink with friends and enjoy the ambiance + sunset from a rooftop setting! For parking, there is plenty of parking in the lot for the Rise Uptown Hotel, and the bar is located on the third floor of the hotel building. When you walk out to the sidewalk next to the hotel, there are signs that point to an elevator to take up to the third floor. Seating is available indoors and outdoors, and I was able to get seated very easily on Sunday at 5pm. The waitresses were very attentive, and I appreciated the good service. I decided on the baked goat cheese and Alameda. The baked goat cheese came out quickly, and the lentils were very creamy and paired well with cheese + bread -- definitely recommend getting it! The Alameda was refreshing and tasty with predominant flavors of cucumber and pears. Most of all, I loved getting to kick back and watch the colors of the sky change. Overall, I would love to come back to have a glass and bask in the atmosphere again.

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    Great Views of Camelback! Although, the service was lacking and the drinks were not impressive for the price. Most likely would not return.

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    Ask the Community - Don Woods' Say When

    Can 20 year olds and up go in there?

    Yes, but keep in mind there wait staff is not experienced and wait times and correct drink orders are the main concern … best to go elsewhere if you want good food, service and friendly staff.

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