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    Ghost Donkey

    4.1 (155 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Stephanie M.

    No Stealth Margarita! Sayyyyy whaaaaat! No really. Say what (insert sad face). Ambiance: This place is a cool vibe for those on a date, just hanging out as friends or a nice pregame to the next stop. Its giving Austin's 6th street and sprinkle a little more keeping it weird on top. Very eclectic. Parking: We just bar hopped so Im not sure the best place to park. However I did see a bit of street parking. Please read street signs and be responsible when parking your vehicle. Service: Service was great. The Bartender offered suggestions in lieu of not having the stealth margarita. I will say that I am not from AZ, so when I travel I like to have the whole experience, that includes signature drinks that sounds like they taste divine. Whenever I am back in town I may give them another try if I get to experience tasting the stealth margarita or any other signature home town favorites.

    Katalina I.

    Ghost Donkey is a cute bar perfect for Instagram worthy pictures. The drinks are a bit expensive but tasty and they offer a variety of house cocktails including some drinks for multiple people to share. Sparkling lights cover the ceiling giving the room great ambiance. Bathrooms can be packed and messy but the bar overall is cute and neat. Many seating areas though the bar is small so expect a wait during busy nights.

    Samantha K.

    We are from out of town and stopped in before a Suns game. We did arrive shortly after they opened. The service was outstanding only because our bartender was so nice & personable!

    Anthony B.

    The absolute best. The best Latin music in downtown, best drinks, and amazing atmosphere. They have a huge variety of Mezcal and the manager Eddy, who we met earlier at Palma was more than happy to sit down with us and give us a rundown on what spirits they have and let us try his favorites, even on a packed Friday night. We ended up going to the bar afterwards and the bartender Jerry gave us one of his favorites too with a brand that Eddy had talked about, which gave the whole experience an even better touch. Even the security guard out front, Edgar,was so nice and cracking jokes with everyone, which doesn't happen very often in downtown. Most of the security in the area are serious and on edge so it was a nice change. Hopefully we'll have a chance to try their last bar Champagne Lanes to finish it off in the coming days!! 10/10

    Courtney R.

    I tend to love dive bars and ghost donkey is kind of it. It's a small space, but it's vibrant. It's lively lots of variety of people here. The bartenders super friendly fast service even though I'm busy nights I don't have anything bad to say about the place. If you're in the neighborhood make sure you stop by and say hi.

    Hard to find a good carajillo; and this one delivered.
    Philicia P.

    I could sit in this place all day just because of the lighting alone. I really enjoy this little bar because no matter what I order, it's so good. And I don't even care for tequila. This place is a gem. Cheers.

    Drinks are GREAT! The atmosphere in general is always super FUN! The service was also amazing! Overall a great experience!

    Omari D.

    I'm all about some Tequila & Mezcal so being able to pop in here without a major line or wait was a blessing. Usually, it's a wait to get inside and then another wait for cocktails (which I don't mind). Luckily we were able to get drinks quickly from the bar, and the timing after 2 rounds worked out as we grabbed some seating towards the side for a few more rounds. I rep for the "season" crew & I never feel like that old man in the spot... Mainly because all the people I meet that night earlier at different places came through and we kept celebrating round after round... And you thought you could outdrink me JR!!! haha I was dialed in that night on various margaritas so fitting to have the Stealth & Mushroom Margarita... Still a fan of the Burro Tropical... not a fan of the bathroom wait!!!

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    Bridget S.

    Definitely a fun spot with great atmosphere. The two drinks I had were very tasty. Food wise, they have primarily small appetizers to share and then tacos. I personally didn't have the tacos but my mom wasn't a huge fan of them. We did, however, really like the nachos. It's not the largest portion since it's the individual chip style of nachos, but the flavor was great and we went for a second round of those.

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    Victoria C.

    Had a post Birthday Girls night out, for drinks and food. Naturally a stop in at Ghost Donkey is a must. I ordered the Pistolero and my friend ordered the Poco Loco. With our fancy libations in hand we sat in the back area that is dark and cozy. Perfect spot to relax and music was turned down enough by that time that we could have a conversation. We talked, we laughed, and enjoyed our time there. Before heading off to the next place for our evening out. We shared the Salsa Verde Nachos for a snack. It was absolutely delicious! I love how they layer each chip with toppings so your getting a pop of flavor and a lot more food than it looks like at first glance. Perfect portion for two to share.

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    Best bar in Phoenix! Best ambience, best bartenders in the city as well. I will continue to be a patron.

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    Cute spot for excellent tequilas! Don't skip on the guac and chips, if you want a snack!

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    Love this place, would be a five star if the frozen margarita machine was working. Bartenders said it's been down for months.

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    Fun casual bar in downtown phx. Loved the vibe and drinks were great! Favorite was the burro tropical

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    Ask the Community - Ghost Donkey

    Is this place kid friendly for teenagers?

    No, it's a bar

    What time does the kitchen close?

    What parking is available?

    Its street parking all around the area. You do have to pay.

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