Local taproom vibes in Tempe. Freely Taproom & Kitchen is a relaxed Arizona spot with beer on tap, wine, cocktails, and a menu full of easy favorites like salads, pizza, pretzels, and more. They have indoor and outdoor seating, but we sat at the bar with two regulars, so you already know it had that neighborhood favorite feel. The staff was super friendly, attentive, and made the experience even better. I tried the lunch special on the wall: green chili pork soup and the MEAT-ZA flatbread with red sauce, pepperoni, sausage, salami, and Italian seasoning. So good and perfect for a casual lunch. Great drinks, good food, and friendly service. Definitely a solid Tempe hangout. read more

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This Place is right up the road for me, I've been wanting to get here forever. So this Place has a nice five has an outdoor patio and a small indoor sitting area. It is a go to the counter order and go sit down with a number type of establishment. You can sit at the bar and have your food full service there. They have two different ice teas in the carafes and water in bottles. You can take cheer table. I ordered the lunch special for $14. Small Pizza and salad. I ordered the prosciutto. Pizza and my Friend ordered the meat pizza with the salad and I ordered the cup of soup which was a Green chili beef. We also ordered the iced tea that came with glasses with lemon and huge ice cubes, which were really cool. This place is a wine and board type of establishment. We got our food really fast. The Pizza was tasty and the little salad was just fine. And we had a great time. The Green chili beef soup was very good. Had a good time and we will be back. read more

Good beer. Friendly service. Working TVs. Bomb ass chicken sandwich with green chile slaw!! With a fantastic Italian side salad. Chile cheese dip and chips also on point with fresh clean drafts at an affordable price + great happy hour read more

A very poorly assembled chicken sandwich with weird tasting bbq sauce. The bun was overloaded with sauce and burnt. They akso threw way too much coleslaw and cheap pickles on sandwich which made it unable to be picked up. Choice of sides for $16 was cheap offering a tiny salad or bag of chips. Chicken itself was ok, but just wasn't a good experience,messy and a bad aftertaste and lunch for the birds too. read more

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What an amazing find and so glad I came here today! I've been eyeing this place for a long time but never could make it until today. Initially, I was trying to go to Bar Capri as it is listed as a hot 2025 restaurant in The Phoenix New Times but they are not open on New Years Day. I peeked next door and the Freely was open and they also own Bar Capri too. The place wasnt too packed and plenty of outdoor patio tables free, so I decided to come here. Ordering is very easy here and you order under the yellow signs. Both wait staff I had were excellent. Friendly, chatty and very welcoming! You order your beer and they pour it for you and then you order the food and take a number and they bring it out to you. This is my favorite way of ordering food and drinks, simple and no hassle. My initial 8 oz pour of a Belgian wheat made by Pedal Haus called Biere Blanche wasnt very good as it was kind of flat and bland, however, I gave two other beers a try and wow I was blown away! I tried a wild ale made in Copenhagen, Denmark and just had a taste, and it was great! It was more on the sour side, so I will need to be in the mood for a sour to give that one a try again. I ordered a 4 oz pour of Outer Range Superglacial which is also a Belgian style wit beer made in Frisco, CO and this was phenomenal! There are hints of coriander in it that just makes the beer pop and I really enjoyed this beer! I like good beer and also know what I like (low IBUs) and this place catered to the beer snob in me. I approve! My only wish is that they had more wheats available and less IPAs. I am not an IPA drinker, been there and done that back in the 2010s in NYC, I'm over it. As for food, I ordered a Margherita flatbread. This was just ok for me, the sauce and cheese are nothing to write home about. Crust is tasty and I did enjoy that. I doubt I would order this again. They have plenty of specials going on here and I'm definitely coming back. Their beer selection is extensive and the bartender even joked with me and asked if I was coming back tomorrow. Funny enough, I might as they do have a great lunch special! They also carry some of the beers they have on draft and since I haven't had such a good beer like Outer Range Superglacial in a long while, I bought a few cans to enjoy at home or elsewhere! The service was very friendly here, ambiance is really nice on the patio (pup friendly too), and the beer selection is up my alley. I'm definitely coming back and will try some HH specials too! If you like good beer, definitely come give this place a try! read more

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I've been here a few times but apparently never reviewed! Freely is a cozy neighborhood taproom / bar with great staff, beer selection, food -- and cocktails even! The interior is dark and cozy and they have patio seating with heaters as well. I love coming here for a relaxing catch up with friends. You order at the bar - or if outside, I think you can also order online. They do bring your food to your table and are circulating often to pick up finished plates and glassware. While there's a bit of self-serve to it, the staff here are always so nice! And I love that there's a clean section where you can grab water, to go boxes, etc. Food has been mostly good! I love the hummus but in the past it came with such vinegar-y vegetables -- and I LOVE pickles - that I've been scared to order it again. Pizza -- er, flatbread!! is delicious, and I think I'm really picky on this. I got the one with prosciutto and arugula this time and it was sooo good! Bathrooms are always clean, doors don't seem sketchy like they'll lock you in, and every visit you'll be entertained by the wallpaper. All in all, this place has good food, amazing staff, and a relaxed welcoming vibe. Every neighborhood needs a place like this. read more

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This place was pretty cool! I came here with some friends for happy hour around 530 on a Tuesday and I'd say it was 40-50% full. There is a parking lot, but a lot of the spots nearby were taken. I parked around back where there were additional spots. There is indoor and outdoor seating. Freely taproom has a TON of drinks on tap: ciders, beers and mead to name a few. They also do a bottle wine and flatbread pizza deal for $26 on Tuesdays and have beer to go and merch to purchase. Lots of foos choices including sandwiches, flatbread pizzas and apps! I decided to try the pretzel with mustard and paid $1 extra for beer cheese. The pretzel was pretty good, but the extra cheese was disappointing, cold and it seemed microwaved.... I also tried one of the sours they had on tap (Goldwater's "The Blob")and really enjoyed that. My friends enjoyed all the food they ordered which included the chicken parm sandwich and meatball sub. This place gives out Zapp's Voodoo potato chips which are so good!! I didn't order an entree, but someone working there gave me a bag anyways. I really appreciated that, and it made up for the disappointing beer cheese. I would definitely check this place out again and try one of their flatbreads. read more

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Came with some friends for the first time. We sat out on the patio, which is dog friendly so now we know we can bring the babies next time! You order at the counter and food is brought to you. This is a great local, neighborhood pub with some awesome food. We were here on Saturday so we had the brunch menu as well as list of specials being offered. It was hard to choose but I landed on the Chicken Parm Sandwich and wife chose the Avocado Toast. We both just had water to drink...which is served in self-serve bottles which you gather at the water station along with cups and bring to your table. The Chicken Parm sandwich was so good. Served with a crispy chicken patty, cooked to crispy brown perfection and juicy inside. The bun was from Noble Bread (so you know it's good!) along with some really good mildly tangy marinara sauce, a few red onions, and arugula. The entire sandwich is big and so good. I ordered the Voodoo chips which I ended up not caring for and switched with wife for her two potato hash brown patties! Her Avocado Toast was loaded with smashed avocado, topped with red onion, sliced tomato and arugula. She loved it. It was odd because my dish came with an Andes mint on it and no one else had one on their tray...this gave all of us a chuckle! Friend ordered the biscuits and gravy, saying it was a tad too peppery for her taste but the Nobel biscuit was good and tender and crumbly. It also comes with a few slices of cooked crispy bacon layered on top. Another dish ordered (and I almost got this) was the Chicken & Waffle Cone, which is a waffle cone filled with battered, fried chicken bites, with powdered sugar and some berries along with syrup and some good tasting cinnamon butter. Interesting way to serve chicken and waffles and my friend enjoyed it. Wife and I almost always have to finish a meal with dessert and because pumpkin cheesecake was on the menu...that was what she got! It was so good, creamy, and light and loved the crust which I think was a ginger crisp crust. Overall a great meal, we will be back and the pups are coming with us! I also want to share a photo of the wallpaper in the women's restroom...very cute and funny! read more

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First time visiting. I went with my coworkers for happy hour. The restaurant is a little different in the sense you order your food, sit where you desire and they bring it out to you when it's done. To add to your order you must go back up to the register. Since it was a small location it wasn't bad and didn't feel like you had to walk a mile to add more to your order. The food and drinks were good. I had the flat bread, olives, the penicillin and the japanese whiskey. Everyone seemed pleased with their food and drinks. I would visit again. read more

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One of my favorite local hangout spots! Plenty of seating, making it the perfect place to bring family Or friends. The quality of the food is amazing for the price point. Came in recently with my mom and aunt and we opted to share a couple flatbreads and the pretzel board. The flatbreads both had an amazing brush and perfectly balanced flavors. read more

Freely Taproom & Kitchen - Beer Bar Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

This was a great place as ambiance was nice staff was friendly. Great local hangout. Good selection of beers and the food looked so good. We didn't get a chance to eat but man it smelled wonderful. read more

Freely Taproom & Kitchen - Beer Bar Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Always a warm ambiance with a staff that is willing to serve your every need. A great environment for an occasion, and the drinks, happy hour and the food is like a little farm to table in a quaint establishment. read more

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We found this spot by searching for happy hours in the area. They had really good deals. We wanted a mix of beer and wine and found it right here. The venue is nice space with mix use with indoor/outdoor. We sat inside since we had a bigger party. For food we got the pretzel and mozzarella sticks. Both very solid picks. Would order again. I also peeped someone with a charcuterie board and it looked delicious. For drinks, my husband wanted all the beer not on the special. I grabbed Sauvignon Blanc and it was good. Also tried the frozen sangria and it was tasty. All in all, a good spot. Only thing that was bothersome was the parking lot. Parking situation is tight. read more

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Really solid place glad to have them in the neighborhood. Probably the best tap selection of beers in the areas and good food. My go to is the half bbq chicken pizza and half spinach salad. Meatball sub also very good. Also the staff behind the bar are super friendly and good at what they do. Only wish that they would change up the menu from time to time but overall recommend read more

Ordered the Italian sandwich, and the bread was stale. Tasted just like a grocery store sandwich. I let them know the bread was stale, and the response was "Oh okay, I'll let them know." No apologies or offers to replace it with something else. read more

This place is awesome. Came in for a quick brink before Bar Capri opened and got the mozzarella sticks and a martini and it was so delicious. The cheese in the mozzarella sticks was so velvety and delicious flavor with a perfect crisp. read more

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Great selection of beer! Lunch special of flatbread pizza and salad was perfect. I loved the prosciutto one. My mom liked the chicken bbq read more

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The food options are much appreciated but with a limited selection beyond the flatbreads. It being closer to dinner I opted for the crispy chicken sandwich and it was pretty much on line with expectations. Really though, you're not planning to come here for the food. They have a quite extensive selection of craft beers, as well as wine and local mead if those are more your speed. read more

Freely Taproom & Kitchen - The crispy chicken sandwich with voodoo chips - Beer Bar Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

My first time to Freely and I was not disappointed! Stopped in on a Monday evening with a friend for their $25 bottle of wine + flatbread deal, and what a great combo! The deal is all day Monday and Tuesday and applies to any flatbread and bottle of wine. I was pleasantly surprised that it wasn't too busy and parking was easy in the strip mall area. You order at the counter and then sit at one of their comfortable tables and your food is brought out to you. Their wine selection is decent and we ordered the Hey Mambo flatbread. We also ordered the simple Italian salad to share and it was the perfect meal. The flatbreads are good sized with generous toppings and the crust is tasty as well. They have other specials at Freely so highly recommend checking it out! read more

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Freeleys is a great place on a Friday night Very friendly an energetic staff Super beer selection an food Casey is the best read more

This place is sooo cute!!! Parking a bit of pain but worth it. Outside area allows dogs. You seat yourself and grab your own menus and then order inside. Menu is sandwiches and flat beard and some small apps. Beer and wine! They have water bottles you can take to your table and a beer to go section. They have gluten free options as well. The flatbread was sooooo delish!!!! Beer was good!!! Found some in the to go section I actually had been looking for. Bathrooms were clean. Definitely can't wait to come back here!!!! read more

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This place is hands-down my favorite bar. The craft beer selection is always on point, the espresso martinis are to die for, and the food is consistently delicious, but what really sets this place apart is the staff. The bartenders are friendly, attentive, and genuinely create a welcoming vibe every time I visit. You can tell they care about what they do. Even the back-of-house team brings great energy when they come out front. It's rare to find that kind of consistent warmth across the board. The ambiance is just right, laid-back but with personality. Whether you're stopping in for a drink or staying for a full meal, you're going to have a great experience here. read more

Freely Taproom & Kitchen - Bar area and televisions - Beer Bar Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

The drinks here are excellent, fantastic beer and wine list, but the food, not so much. We tried the charcuterie board, pretzel board, and chile cheese dip (exactly the same dip as is on the pretzel board, FYI) while having some drinks. These sharable appetizer plates are between $15-$20 each. It feels like everything is just right out of a supermarket packet and put on a board - not really what you would expect at a restaurant. An example, the chips with the cheese dip were like Tostitos, where in a bar restaurant, I would expect certain basic things like that to be made-in-house. The meats and cheese are also not great quality, just not what I expected for the price. Based on this visit, I wouldn't recommend the food, but I would definitely recommend the beer and wine list - lots to choose from. There is minimal service - you line up to order and pay at the bar, but they do bring your food out when it is ready. read more

I really enjoy the selection of beers. The lunch special is great! We've been there several times and will definitely return.

This place has slowly become a local favorite. Great beer selection. Awesome happy hour specials. Cool location. Friendly staff. Can't ask for much more! read more

The food was absolutely delicious! We ordered the pretzel, a sandwich, a pepperoni flatbread and chicken tenders for the kid. Everything was really delicious. The pepperoni flatbread was on the spicy side which we enjoyed. We will definitely be back. read more

Stopped in before dinner with a friend. I arrived before the end of the amazing happy hour as usual. Justin knows my order so well! It's lively on a Friday and busier than usual, but I still found a seat at the bar. read more

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Tuesday happy hour: flatbread pizza and a bottle of wine for $25. You can take the bottle home. The food was great and I took the bottle home. Wine, beer and cider selection is great. Got there at 3pm and it was not busy, by 5pm the place was busy... on a Tuesday! I love the vibe and will be back again! read more

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Had a BBQ flatbread that had some questionable chunks of cold chicken on it. Luckily the day was saved by the pretzel board later on that was awesome. I'd recommend the drinks and apps skip the flatbreads you aren't missing much with those. read more

Went for a quick meeting so I didn't pay attention to all of the menu. But everything we had was tasty and they have a great beer selection on tap and a fun beer fridge off to the side. Service is walk up to the counter and place your order. You'll be given a number and order will be brought to you. We sat on the patio since it was really nice out. We lucked out and it was the first Monday that they've been open. I had suggested this place without looking at their hours so that worked in our favor. Next time I'm in south Tempe I'd go back and try more things on the menu. Whenever I get back to drinking beer I'll grab a beer but until then it'll likely be wine or a cocktail :) read more

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Good customer service. I liked my breakfast sandwich. Good atmosphere. I would like to go back and try other things read more

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This place just keeps getting better and better! The service is friendly and warm, helpful too. The dog-friendly patio is welcoming and spacious, so cool on a warm day, with heaters when it's chilly. So many choices on the beer end, plus wine, and cocktails too. The food - absolutely LOVE the flatbreads! The bread is perfectly baked and toppings are delicious. The hummus plate is fabulous - huge portions, perfect for sharing. Love this place. We'll be back! read more

Stopped in for brunch on a Sunday while we were in the area. It's a cafeteria style where you order at the counter and take a number to your table and they bring you the food and drinks. The ambience is pretty chill and they have a pretty decent selection of drafts on tap. Can't really speak to the service since it was all self-serve other than the drinks from the bar and food being run out to the table; but everyone seemed friendly and helpful. I ordered the French toast and a strawberry salad and the hubby ordered a bloody Mary and the biscuits and gravy. 2 Friends ordered the breakfast sandwich, one ordered the biscuits and gravy, and another got the chicken and waffles (though it was not actually waffles, it was a waffle cone). The salad was a nice size and packed with leafy greens. The strawberries were fresh and the mint was a nice refreshing addition to each bite along with the candied pecans. The apple cider vinaigrette was light and tart and the perfect compliment to the salad. The French toast was bomb! The bread was soft with crisp edges and the cinnamon honey butter was so tasty. You didn't really need the syrup, but of course I still added a touch. The biscuits and gravy were great. The gravy was nice and peppery with a hint of a kick in the sausage. The biscuits also tasted home made and were soft and chewy. Bacon was a crispy chewy and hubby thought it was delicious. The bloody Mary was a little on the spicy side and didn't seem strong enough, it was the one thing he was disappointed about especially with the price. read more

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The food and drinks are as expected but service isn't available . You pay full service prices but you have to stand in line to order your food and beverages. Good to know that tipping is optional since they lack service. read more

Here we are again! The Freely Taproom and it's packed!! Happy hour until 6 and that must be the draw! The Happy Hour specials include some food and bar specials. The ONLY reason for a 4 not a 5 star is the 5$ off pitchers only equate to a two glass serving. Pitchers are a little small. Still- 5$ off. Ambiance is great! Patio packed. We got a seat inside. Whew!! read more

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The food is excellent!!! Everyone was kind and helpful. Just a great spot to hang out!

Discovered this place from pubpass. We came on a Saturday afternoon. We were the only two that were seated at the bar and there were a few parties outside on the patio. By the time I finished my beer, everyone on the patio was gone and another couple joined us at the bar. Neither one of us could get any service -- and we were the only four people in the entire establishment. I had an empty beer for 20 mins and wanted to order another one, but the four employees that looked at us and acknowledged our empty glasses kept turning away and then getting on their cell phones. We finally left and took our business elsewhere. I can see why this place is struggling. read more

The pizza and salads here are always great! We've never ventured too much further on the menu but I'd guess other options are good too. Always a very good selection of draft and canned beers. Bartenders also make great cocktails! Happy hour pitcher deal is one of the best around. Service is always top notch, quick to clear tables, and usually a busy fun environment. We bring our kids (under 2) and love how easy it is here. We frequent Freely and will be back many more times, I'm sure! read more

Freely is just what the south Tempe area needs- a great taproom with ever-changing taps, delicious food and pretty awesome staff. It's tucked away in a nondescript small shopping plaza on the NW corner of McClintock & Warner. Not a lot of parking in general for this shopping plaza. There's no table service- you order at the counter and they keep a running tab until you're ready to cash out and leave. Food is delivered though to your table. The best things on their menu are the flatbreads and their Italian sandwich. Freely has daily specials ranging from happy hour to a bottle & a flatbread, a little bit of everything- as well as brunch/mimosa weekend specials. They can take table reservations - I've asked and done it before for a small group. Indoor and patio spaces are great for groups, and dogs (on leashes) can be brought into the patio. I've only met nice employees who enjoy being there- and super knowledgeable about beer! If you question one, they'll let you sample one(s). Be sure to grab a few cans on your way out to enjoy some Freely at home! read more

Great vibes, pricing and the staff is very welcoming. I'm beyond impressed with how clean the facility is. They really take extreme care to clean every square inch of the facility. Very incredibly impressed with the staff here. read more