New Wave night is awesome. Caters to a youngish crowd but if you're dancing all night, you won't notice. The decor is strangely delightful. Peep the Exorcist-like baby on the corner of the ceiling too! read more

VIBES inside, Space, misters & fans to combat the summer heat, outside. This is a Grade A, Dive Bar. Nothing better than it. What sets it apart is the ambiance and the friendly staff. They are a full-service bar, open every evening on the weekdays, and on the weekend, they open at 11 AM - 2 AM. As you can see, I came in for their weekend shenanigans and enjoying their delicious bloody marys and bubbly special during the day. I can't tell you how many times we have come for drinks in the day, only to end up back at Gracie's for some evening drinks. Also, just for context into how respectable these folks are at Gracie's. They have done their best to follow the mandates the Center for Disease Control has been broadcasting. The last time we went to another hyped bar downtown I had the security guard barely wearing the mask and saying how they don't care about mask mandates. What that translated to me was "Hey, we don't care about the staff here, we just care about your money". This place is a GEM and if you want to have a fun time by yourself or with a group of friends, come to Gracie's to catch a vibe. #divebar #womenled #thespot #gracies #dontmissout read more

Gracie's Tax Bar - Sat & Sun: 11 AM - 2 AM Grunch Specials and grub. Sorry ate the food before I could take a photo - Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This place screams hipster vibes! I visited on a Friday night, and was carded at the entrance and again while ordering a drink (lol, maybe it was because I ordered a cider and I look younger than I actually am) As expected, Gracie's was packed inside, and the patio was also fairly populated. I am not sure if it was a special night, but the DJ was playing music in Spanish! If you plan on spending time outside, expect several folks to be smoking. read more

Super dope dive bar . Had a great time on a Monday. Definitely a place where industry workers are welcomed. Near by downtown phoenix, back patio, tobacco friendly and good drinks!!! Ask for Chris banks and Morgan! read more

Awesome bar and great music and sound system in the back. Loved the vibes and the people! read more

Gracie's Tax Bar - Inside the photo booth - Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Visited day before thanksgiving. There's the bar area with a Photo Booth and cigarette vending machine, the outside courtyard with a DJ, and past the courtyard the parking lot fenced in for a third hang out spot with tables and room for smokers. Ordered the margarita but got rid of it cuz it wasn't good. Stuck with beer instead. This is a hipster bar accepting all people. read more

Cheap drinks in dtphx are hard to find, Gracie's always delivers and I love her for that

Gracie's is one of my favorite spots downtown. The drinks are great and the snacks are even better. I suggest the buffalo chicken sandwich and the onion rings! The inside has a very cool retro/ dive bar vibe, great for date night. The patio is the perfect place to grab a drink with a group of friends. We love it that Gracie's is always open, even on nights when most bars are closed. We like coming here for a drink on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. read more

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My cousins picked me up on empty stomach on a Tuesday night, before drinking I had to get some food in me so I ordered the whole menu at Gracie's N Nem & We ate like kings !!! Delicious food, I always get double tequila sunrise & the music always a vibe !!!! & That's on Gracie's N Nem !!! read more

Fun dive bar near downtown Phoenix. Unpretentious, local bar. Good place to chill with friends. read more

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Not a bad local bar if you're in the area. Menu isn't big, but the cheese sandwich and buffalo chicken were tasty. The onion rings, however, came out as rings of charred crust. Small but decent beer list. Large outside patio with a variety of different seating, so good for a group that just wants to hang and chill. read more

Fantastic! Incredibly welcoming atmosphere and the bartender kept the drinks coming. Can't complain whatsoever.

Amazing food, great drinks and great staff. Literally everything you can ask for in a great dive bar.

I would like to keep this little gem of a bar to myself, but that wouldn't be kind of me! Drinks are great, the atmosphere is fun and inviting! Bathroom clean and plenty of room. (Always a plus for the gals to have a clean and well taken care of ladies room ;) read more

Cool dive bar with great vibe, nice bartenders, good drinks, eclectic music mix and kick ass cheese curds.

Gracie's is the best dive bar in the Valley, hands down. In a world of $6/gallon gasoline, it's really nice to be able to come to Gracie's and pay a decent price for drinks and food. Happy hour is unbeatable! It feels much safer (location and atmosphere) than the average dive bar, and you can tell the crowd is mostly young adults and some professionals. Even so, it's not rowdy like Mill avenue even at the busy times. Lots of space in the patio out back to spread out, and patio access to the bar makes the experience even better. Occasionally they host events in the back which can be attended for a reasonable fee. The bartenders are kind and the bar food is decent enough. In my opinion you shouldn't come to a dive bar expecting a Michelin star meal. I hope this bar stays true to itself because as of now, this is the place to be! read more

Just went for drinks. It got a lively atmosphere and the drinks were pretty good. Service was a little slow but that's to be expected when your this busy. read more

I left credit cards there and absolutely cannot get hold of them. They simply don't answer the phone or return calls. It is disappointing and you can imagine my anxiety. read more

The building from the outside is very suspicious, if I didn't know there was a bar there I wouldn't have stopped. The atmosphere is great. The happy hour was awesome!! A unique and diverse mix of people! Very fun. read more

Such a low key spot. You wouldn't know it's there unless you know it's there, if that makes sense? Great local beers on tap, small bar-style food menu (but delicious) and a big outdoor patio. They have a photo booth too which is super fun and cute. read more

Gracie's is hands down the best place to go for drinks with friends. Casual AF, as good as drinking at home in your PJ's.

We went on the Sunday, only two days after they'd opened their doors. The bar was packed at 8pm, with only one table available, which we promptly snagged. The decor (like the wood-paneled walls) makes you feel like you're in a dive bar, but at second glance, you can tell they put plenty of thought and effort into that comfortable ambiance. The dark red lighting is deep and cozy, and the music plays loudly from beautiful, classic stereos that remind me of the wood covered ones that my dad used to blare The Who from. On one wall were a pile of board games. On another stood a jukebox that, on a less busy night, I'd love to spend some time flipping through. Meanwhile, behind the bar, Young Frankenstein was playing. Hell. Yes. Drinks weren't badly priced at all for a downtown Phoenix bar. I would probably recommend sticking to simple mixed drinks, beer, or wine. Chill vibes, rad people, and good drinks. You down? I know I am. read more

Gracie's Tax Bar - Chopped cheese. Tasty af. - Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Very welcoming place to grab a drink or some awesome tater tots at. Seriously, those tater tots were amazing. Also got to catch Playboy man baby performing which made it all even better. read more

Good vibes, good music, wish there was a bit more seating. It can get a little to crowded on a weekend to enjoy but that's just downtown.

Definitely a bar bar but with great people great prices doesn't need a happy hour. Limited good but available fried pickles onion rings

Cute little place! Would come back again for sure. Even tho my drink was not strong at all :)

My favorite local watering hole. The best thing about gracies is the intimate little patio decked out in vintage patio sets. They even have a little walk up to order window out there. Definitely get some snacks while you hang out, they have great bar food including: tots and fried pickles! read more

Gracie's was just what I needed on a biz trip to PHX. I needed a dive. I needed a juke box. I needed cheap drinks. Gracie provided all that. I didn't need the mural in the patio portraying pitbulls as vicious dogs, but otherwise the place was great read more

What a fun place! It's definitely an older building with some late 70s vibes. It's got a working jukebox, board games, an outdoor patio with misters, and cheap drinks! Went here with some friends last night and was NOT disappointed. How cool an old tax office could become such a neat little bar! read more

I like this bar, the location is great and the setup is cool and they have fair prices. Half of the "bartenders" are complete assholes though. Not welcoming , no smiles , they never say thank you. It's like you're inconveniencing them to give them money. It's kind of a joke when someone says let's meet at Gracie's. Oh let see how much of a prick the bartender is tonight. Haha. I don't know who raised these idiots or hired them. Someone should remind them that they are in the customer service industry. read more

Visited with some friends on a First Friday, which calls for busy nights in downtown Phoenix. The place was pretty bustling but there is an outdoor patio to hang out if being inside isn't your cup of tea. The patio was nice, there's a variety of seating and hopefully you're able to finesse a table suitable for your group. It is a smoke-friendly area so keep that in mind when choosing your nightly atmosphere. They have food to pair with your drinks but I didn't try any of it. I found it repetitive that I was carded both at the entrance and while ordering my drink, but it was an alright experience. read more

Russ and Spencer are some of the best bartenders I have ever had the pleasure of being served by. They are very attentive, and are very good at making drinks. The environment cultivated at Gracie's is always a wonderful experience. read more

This bar is my favorite. The staff are always kind and helpful. I love the music and the patio is perfect for hanging with friends. The food is good too! read more

Me and my friend went there this evening for a beer and a snack. First off best tater tots in Phoenix, I challenge you to find better. The entire setting felt safe and comfortable during these current events. Everything more than properly social distanced, constant sanitation going on at the patio bar and tables after every customer walks away, masks definitely required and taken seriously (thank god) and they had two separate windows, one for ordering and one for pick up. But at the same time they haven't lost their atmosphere that makes it one of the hottest bars in downtown Phoenix. read more

Gracie's is one of those rare gems in the neighborhood where you will always catch fantastic music, fun events, bump into interesting people and make really memorable times. I'm always on the look out for a place with great atmosphere and a mixture of positive people. Highly recommend. read more

Tots were good. Beer was good. Music was good. Bartender with attitude and a rat tail. Not good. Not from the area but I enjoy a good dive and this guy didn't make the experience enjoyable. Especially when going out to grab a beer alone. read more

My D&D group found this place very welcoming! We enjoyed hanging out in the shade and in the misters in the middle of summer and it was not uncomfortable at all. The drinks were good and cheap. I would give this place 4.5 because there's not a lot of food options. I can't try any of it because I strictly have to eat Gluten-free. But I just eat before I come. The only other thing that I think knocks it down a point is I wish the music wasn't so loud outside. I get not wanting to hear other peoples conversations but, even if I wasn't playing D&D it would still be a bit too loud to comfortably carry a conversation. Overall, great place, though read more

Were it not for a kind gesture from the bartender (more on that in a minute), Gracie's wouldn't likely get an endorsement from me. That's not to say there's nothing endearing about Gracie's, as there is plenty about this place that Downtown residents and barflies will love. A friend of mine raves about this place, which is what brought me in on a Sunday evening for a gander. You'll find Gracie's in an old brick building on the east side of 7th Avenue just south of McKinley Street. The building once housed an old tax service company that has long since gone defunct. That was until Grace Perry (former lead singer of a local band and an alum of local restaurant company Upward Projects) took over the bones of this building and made it a bar (with a back patio for good measure). As of the day I visited, the place is seven months old and has already gained a steady following. I arrived shortly after opening and the main bar inside was already near full. If you're coming during the daytime, allow your eyes a few minutes to adjust to this dimly lit quasi divvy lounge. Supposedly this place is packed after 9pm nightly so bear that in mind too. Tons of board games don a bookshelf next to a single arcade game on one side of the room while an old school jukebox adorns the other side. The interior seats probably 40, but with plenty of room for standing patrons to double that. No room for standing patrons outside, but plenty of seating for a couple dozen. The furniture, such as it is, looks like something you'd find at yard sales and recycled bar supply outlets. Both the drink and food menus here are, well, simple. In fact they don't even bother giving you a menu. No fancy mixed drinks, no fancy bar food, no bullshit basically. I told the bartender it was my first time in and asked him if there was any drink he'd recommend. They have about a half dozen beers on tap as well as canned items and a pretty full assortment of hard liquors. But despite all those options, the bartender recommended their Miller High Life on tap. I laughed and basically said sure what the hell. Surprisingly he said it was on the house since I was a first timer. Sweet! I mean sure High Life isn't pricey, but thanks man. As for the food, you have to look behind the counter to find the cardboard menu and it ain't lengthy. I counted three bar snack items to choose from and just one main entree. So I got their one entree called a Chopped Cheese (basically a cross between a Philly cheesesteak and a burger) and an order of their tater tots. The Chopped Cheese includes beef, peppers, onions, lettuce, spicy mayo, and cheese sauce on a hoagie roll. They cook it right behind the bar and pile the toppings high to where you'll likely need to dig in with a fork (which they do provide). Eating this while stone cold sober, it was just okay. Though this would be pretty ideal if I were drunk or hung over. The tater tots were, well, tater tots. A decent bar snack anytime though again probably geared more towards the heavy drinking and late night crowds. Total cost for the food, tax, and tip came to $13. So let's just put the food aspect aside for a moment as its pretty irrelevant to Gracie's business model anyway. As a neighborhood watering hole, Gracie's is a comfortable, no frills, judgment free zone. If you want cheap beer or a couple shots of your favorite liquor, you're in luck. And if you're looking for a cozy late night bar hangout spot with your friends near the Roosevelt District, Gracie's fits the billing. You want a good drink variety, a formal menu or unique food & libations? Forget about it. I could see artists, barflies, and local Downtown college students falling hard for Gracie's. For everyone else, your results will vary. read more

Gracies is an amazing spot with consistently good cocktails, service, and music! I love the atmosphere. I'm pretty sure I wouldn't want to be friends with the people leaving 2 star reviews of this place... read more

Gracie's is not a bar that's about the spectacle of going out. If you want live music or a dance floor, there are better options incredibly close. This may be a harsh way to start off, but I really do like this place. It has a specific purpose in my downtown Phoenix bar rotation. It's just the best way to start this out. Now, what exactly is Gracie's? It's a smaller bar located in an old tax building, hence the name Tax Bar. The inside has this really nice neon red lighting, and the usual assortment of tables and bar games that would expect to find at a place like this. One highlight in my mind is the playlists they usually have going. I dig the heavy rotation of classic alt songs, and it really sets the mood. Drink prices are reasonable, and they have a limited food menu. Great if you like fried things as bar food. My biggest issue with this place is the patio. There really isn't enough seating on busy nights. One thought I have is that the tables they have in the middle are too big for the space, since they all kind of bleed into each other in the center of the patio. I like the standing area with places to put your drinks on the periphery. Maybe if they swapped out some of the larger tables for picnic benches it would be more manageable. Otherwise, the outdoor bar window is a convenient way to get drinks when you need them. I'll also note that they seem to have only once bathroom each for women and men. So you may be waiting a while if you break the seal. If you want a place with cool atmosphere to hang out with maybe 1-2 other people, I recommend this place. If you're rolling any larger than that, you may have a difficult time. read more