Swung by with a large group on a Saturday night. Fairly busy, but we luckily snagged a corner booth that accommodated all of us. Cozy atmosphere with rustic/modern decor. Waiter had to bring us menus because none of us were able to get cellular service to open the QR menu code. Started off with a few dozen oysters and a cheese board. So many drinks were ordered and our group enjoyed each one. Can't remember all the names, but they were all well prepared and brought out quickly. Oysters were very fresh and cleaned nicely. Cheese board was decent as well. Will definitely be back for a night cap. read more

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Oink oink oink. I stopped by Pigtails Desert Ridge on a Monday night for some drinks. As the self-appointed king of speakeasies, I was excited for my second visit. Located in Desert Ridge Marketplace, there's plenty of parking though it is a busy area. As someone who has been to speakeasies all over the world, there are certain things I look for so that it's an authentic experience. Sadly, as speakeasies have become a popular thing, some have opened that don't stay true to the historical roots of what a speakeasy is. Let's see how Pigtails fares (and note: they have another location downtown. Ambiance (4/5): Speakeasies popped up during the Prohibition Era when alcohol was illegal in the U.S. Since they were underground bars, there was no signage. You had to know where to go to find it. Which is part of the experience. There should be a creative way to get into a speakeasy. This is an area where Pigtails fails. While it's somewhat hidden, there's a neon sign that says Pigtails. Dead giveaway. You walk down a flight of stairs and that takes you to the bar. When you arrive, you'll see a central bar with bar stools surrounding it. With some nice booths on the exterior. Which is where I sat. The lighting could be a little darker (after all ambiance is one of the hallmarks of a speakeasy) and the music was a bit too loud, but outside of that, nicely done. Service (4.5/5): Friendly and mostly efficient service all-around. They fill up your water cup without you asking. They provide you with helpful recommendations. And there's free WiFi which you might need because my reception wasn't great underground. You pay using one of those hand-held electronic card readers which have become super popular. This may be a pet peeve of mine but I like to see an itemized receipt before I give you my credit card. Food (N/A): I don't think they have food, but if you're hungry, The Whining Pig is attached to Pigtails and they have food there. All it takes is a short walk down a hallway to get there. Drinks (4.5/5): When I'm at a speakeasy, I'm not trying to see a margarita, mojito, gin & tonic, etc. I'm trying to see creative crack cocktails that blend an interesting group of ingredients. And this is what you'll find here. Despite several cocktails not being available, there was a ton on the menu that I wanted to try. I had three cocktails on this visit including Panic at the Disco (IYKYK), and one that was served in a clear tea cup with a huge ice cube (and earl gray tea was one of the ingredients). Exactly what I was hoping for. While the "Pigtails" signage outside of the speakeasy was disappointing, these rest of the experience was terrific. read more

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Enjoyed cocktails-5/10/25: Came to this speakeasy as my friend knew about it. The bar you need to go through to reach the speakeasy was pretty secretive as well. Great customer service and delicious cocktails. read more

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It's a little tricky to find the place as you walk down a back hall that looks like it's used by maintenance. Walk past the bathrooms, turn right and you appear in a dingy looking speakeasy type place with plants on the wall. I get the dingy speakeasy vibe but the plants I'm not so sure. The place has a good number of high end spirits and the cocktail menu has a good selection. They will smoke your drink for an extra cost which I think they could throw in for free given the 60 seconds it takes to smoke. There is a chalk board over by the oyster station that shows some off menu selections. Oh yeah they serve oysters with an east and west coast selection and they tasted fresh. You exit by pushing the bookshelf opening into the Whining Pig which is pretty cool. read more

Cool placement and concept but wasn't anything I plan to revisit. The food wasn't the best but you do get great portion size

A great speakeasy down in the basement and away from the summer heat! All of the drinks were flavorful and strong - even the non-alcoholic drinks. What we ordered: - Serious gourmet shit: their version of an espresso martini, pretty decent! Apparently they make their own kahlua or "kyhlua" - Banana stand: my favorite drink by far and I don't like bourbon. The coconut fat washed bourbon was smooth and cut the alcohol burn down so we could really taste the flavor of the bourbon! - Breakfast club: the strongest tasting drink and not really my jam, but had unique flavors It wasn't too crowded when we went on a Friday night before our dinner reservations elsewhere. Staff was friendly, accommodating, and attentive. I would come back next time to try more drinks and try the food! read more

Pigtails Desert Ridge - Serious gourmet shit, breakfast club, banana stand - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I'm sad to say I'm disappointed, mainly because the pictures on this Yelp page and the pictures and details on their own website do not match the reality. And yes, I made sure I was looking specifically at the Desert Ridge location. None of the drinks nor food were what they advertised in their menu provided on their business's site. The inside doesn't look anything like the pictures either. I realize changes happen, but even their own site showed what I'm assuming now are dated photos that do not match the current decor and bar. I do want to say that the bartenders and staff were very friendly. The fellow clientele? They were not. read more

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Violet is amazing and made me a seltzer like drink so yum! Michael in the kitchen is so friendly and amazing. read more

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This is always a fun place to stop into and have a few glasses of wine after going to a drag brunch on a Saturday at the Improv around corner. Well...I'm sure it's fun at other times as well, but that's those are the only times I've ever come here. It's a really cool, cozy atmosphere. The speakeasy/basement area seems particularly cool but it always seems like there's events going on there in the afternoons when they open so I've pretty much only drank at the upstairs bar or the patio which is also fun. Lots of fun games to play up there. Service is always friendly and the prices are good for beer & wine. read more

Good drinks. Poor service. Christian was disrespectful and had no idea he had been. He asked us to pick up a dirty menu off of the floor underneath the table that he admitted he had dropped prior to our arrival. We asked to speak to the person in charge which Christian said was Alex however Alex wasn't there. So a food/beverage establishment didn't have a certified person in charge on duty which is against the Maricopa County health code. Completely unacceptable. We finished our drinks (which were tasty sure) but left immediately. read more

Jerry is an amazing server! He knows his tequila very well. Always amazing vibes, good drinks and nice staff. Also Hanna is superb. We will return again! read more

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Such an adorable hideaway! Love the bar before you enter with all the games ands love the surprise of pigtails in the back! Would love to see them add more options to the food menu. Staff are great, a bit tricky to find down the stairs the first time! read more

! WARNING ! I was at Pigtails for a few hours from approximately 5:30pm to 7:30pm. I had noticed a few mosquitos flying around my head but didn't think too much of it. Little did I know underneath the table I was being attacked. I went home with over 20 bites on one leg and 10 on the other. I called to bring this to their attention and they said "it's because of their plant wall and they are in process of hiring a different pest control company". I truly hope they do. They have a mosquito infestation going on and mosquitos breed disease such as West Nile disease, Zika etc. I will be reporting this to the Arizona Health Department. Just wanted to warn everyone for their safety. read more

We went on a Sunday afternoon and I wasn't expecting a lot of people. There were four of us in the bar. I had the classic whiskey sour and my wife had a rum drink. Both were excellent. We sat at the bar so we could watch them prepared. Food was the nachos with chicken. Flavor was good but really small chips packed pretty tight so it was hard to pull it apart once the cheese started to harden. I expected more ambiance. Kind of dark (which you might expect) but rather spartan. Some dying plants on the wall didn't help. How they expected plants to live without light is beyond me. Just felt a little dingy and dirty. Pigtails and the bar in front are downstairs and there is an elevator but it's like a service entrance with junk piled up. I had been optimistic but it really didn't live up. read more

After what feels like 100 years I've finally made it back to Pigtails. I love this hidden gem in Desert Ridge. It's a great chill spot when you're in the mood for drinks and conversation in a cozy spot. I love the Ambiance of Pigtails. I tried the mystery punch which was very enjoyable and the service was good as well. I definitely will be back and I'm hoping to check out the downtown location soon. read more

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We're both bourbon lovers - their incredible collection and great service by their manager Jerry allowing us to taste multiple additional options made our time at pigtails one to remember!! read more

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I saw an Instagram post for Pigtails at Desert Ridge and decided that we definitely needed to give them a try since the location is not for from home. The atmosphere is pretty chill and relaxing. At first we were at the Whining Pig and it did not seem like the right place so I asked the bartender for a menu and he told me it was in the back and to the right. Two totally different vibes between the two bars. The drinks a worth their cost in my opinion and the hummus platter was perfection! I love that there is no deposit or reservation required so I can drop. In anytime during business hours alone or with others. read more

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Found this place tucked away behind the Whining Pig. We sat at the bar. Violet was a fantastic bartender. She was very attentive and made some delicious drinks. I had the cherry bourbon old fashioned smoked and it was very flavorful. Then I tried the Midnight Train which I found very refreshing. The bar itself is very dark with a chill vibe. More laid back then some other local speakeasies. read more

Very cool space. I was not impressed with the drinks at all. They were all so incredibly sweet and over complicated Food is meh. With all the speakeasy's around- I wouldn't waste your time here. The people were fantastic. read more

This place was a super fun find. I did not realize that it was a speakeasy type place so it took a minute to find. We ended up starting at the Whining Pig and as we sat down for drinks I saw the sign for Pigtails. Super fun. So when we finished our beers we headed over to pigtails for a cocktail. We were there during happy hour and were seated right away. The bartenders were super friendly and knowledgeable. They even helped my mom find a drink she liked and she is super picky and doesn't often try new things. The cocktails were amazing, all three of us loved ours and they were so pretty to boot! We had the artichoke dip as well and it was delicious. It definitely hit the spot. I also absolutely loved the atmosphere and and ambiance. It was dark and relaxing. And oh my gosh their plant wall is amazing! One of my favorite parts was exiting through what looked like a library wall. I mean what's not to love?!? You have to try this spot if you are in the area! read more

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Cute ambiance! This place was hard to find in the desert ridge plaza because it's downstairs but it's a hidden gem. The happy hour was nice and I enjoyed the bruschetta. Hopefully they'll have more food options, especially on a happy hour menu (it was just drinks for happy hour). But the bruschetta was very reasonably priced. They forgot to give me the happy hour price on my first drink but in general Our waitress/bartender was super friendly and I wish I remembered her name! read more

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Stopped in Pigtails after some shopping and was greeted by the nicest bar tender who made me a lovely old fashioned. I enjoy their bruschetta three ways, tucked away behind the Whining Pig to enjoy a windowless space with greenery on the wall that made it feel anything like a basement space. read more

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It is cocktail bar. There are bar/ seat tables. The mood was good. They have mocktail options. Bartenders look busy but were very kind. read more

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Cool underground spot with its hidden and secretive location. The plant wall in the dimly lit bar is a cool vibe. I've been a few times and service was great sometimes and grumpy at other times. Drinks are unique and on the higher price side. Apps are always good! I've had wings, pretzel and cheese, charcuterie, oysters, etc. There are only a couple larger seating spots for a bigger group but I love sitting a the bar for a date night. read more

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Great service, drinks, and charcuterie board. Neat speakeasy vibe. A little difficult to locate - tucked away downstairs. Glad we found it!

Tried to come here once four years ago and it was super busy and somehow didn't try to go again until tonight! We only had to wait a couple of minutes and then a spot was ready! The service was good, my husband actually knew one one the bartenders from a bar him and his friends used to go to! I got two cocktails, one had guava and a Brazilian liquor. And the other one had blue curaçao, rum, tequila, coconut, some other stuff, and they lit it on fire for me! My husband had a couple beers and liked them. Very cool experience and I am glad I got to check it out. read more

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Pigtails It's a great speakeasy, decorated very nicely but the music there was horrific! If you like hearing loud, foul language, hard core rap, this is the place you need to be, but it's not the kind of music you would expect from this quaint place. If that doesn't change I probably would not go back. Eric, Izzy and Alyssa were very engaging and had lots of cocktail recommendations... NOT SURE! read more

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First time visiting this speakeasy in Desert Ridge. Great service, cool dim trendy vibe, great seats and even better whiskey cocktails. I got a great smoky old fashioned with pretzel bites and beer cheese. My guy got oysters on the half shell. Great happy hour prices. I loved the plant wall and bookcase that was a secret door. Will def be back! read more

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Solid place. Came here with visiting family when we were exploring the mall. We thought we took the wrong direction in because we went down some stairs near the Dave and Busters into the garden courtyard, and then into the restaurant followed by this random hallway with bathrooms....then bam we were in! It was a little dead for a Friday night, but hey more space for us! Ambience: I...don't really get it. It's like a nature library? I guess. It was pretty chill though, felt fairly casual but I could see it being a good date night. Drinks: Good variety. The Oaxacan on Sunshine was very alcohol-forward, for anyone who likes Oaxacan Old Fashioneds. The Pretty Ricky was also fantastic, but the Mango Foxtrot was just too sweet. Would come back here to try other drinks! read more

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Legit had two espresso martinis in a span of like an hour and a half, and when I asked to order another one they wouldn't serve it to me because one of the servers " had a feeling". Whatever the fuck that means ?? Was literally on a date in the corner booth chatting normally, doing absolutely nothing to warrant that. Never in my life have I ever been refused to order another drink. I then asked for the check because obviously I'm not gonna stay there and when the manager comes back with it, he out loud says "the total is $51., he didn't even let us look at bill. Once again, I've never had someone read the total my bill out loud while standing there waiting for you to grab your card. Made me extremely uncomfortable and was super offended and confused. Never going back there again. read more

We have been here twice, once by ourselves for a date night and the other when my family was in town. Both experiences were wonderful! The place is split into two, one is a beer garden feel with beer and wine and the other is a cocktail bar. The nice thing is you can order from either side. The whiskey selection is awesome, which I greatly enjoy. The smoker was working this past time where they add smoke to your whiskey drinks which adds some additional flavor to them. Either way, the OGs (old fashioneds) are always good. My family got various different drinks, but all of which they loved! My father got some drink that came in a glass in the shape of a female body, which we all got a good laugh from. The appetizers were also really good. This last time we got the pretzel and beer cheese and the Korean wings. The pretzel and beer cheese were delicious! The wings had a hint of heat, but were not super crispy, but still tastey. The first time we visited there was little sweet and Smokey pieces of pork in a sweet and spicy dipping sauce that was out of this world. We will definitely be bringing other visitors to the Valley to this place as the drinks are great and the bartenders and servers are super attentive and great. read more

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Cool little speakeasy in the back of the whining pig! The service is a bit slow but we didn't mind. Great craft cocktails and unique drinks. They have a small food menu of apps. Limited seating so try to get there early, especially during happy hour. read more

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After looking at IG posts for a while I decided to finally give it a shot and go. Well, not disappointed. Very hip and cool vibe with a great cocktail menu to match. I ordered a New Rules Old Fashion and it has been one of the best I had. You have to really look for the entrance, but worth it at the end. Highly recommend. read more

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"Pigtails" is Whining Pig's speakeasy. The entrance is at the top (NE corner of Whining Pig). Once inside, just follow the corridor all the way until you hit a dead end then turn right, and you're in! The ambiance is summerly and tropical. It's delightfully larger than other speakeasies in the valley, so you can actually take large groups here. I would still recommend making a reservation which you can do by emailing them at desertridge@pigtailscocktails.com I ordered the "Song of the Syrens" ($13) which had Zaya dark rum, coconut, pineapple, homemade cinnamon, demerara tincture, and tiki bitters. It lived up to its name, seductive and appealing (goes down very easily), and is therefore very dangerous. I also ordered a Piña colada ($11) but it was too sweet and tart simultaneously, like sour candy. My friend ordered a Charcuterie board and we liked it, you could tell they used quality items. Service was okay, it was a bit slow but they apologized for the wait on drinks multiple times. read more

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We love this hidden little gem. The drinks are great! It's quieter than other places which is ideal for conversation. The food, while not abundant, is great (especially the BBQ pork flatbread!) Don't let the location dissuade you from trying it! The employees are friendly and willing to create a drink specific to your tastes if you want something off the menu. And unlike most North Valley / North Scottsdale places with good drinks that aren't open on Mondays, Pigtails is open read more

Love coming here. Relaxed atmosphere. Never crowded. The drinks are made by a very talented mixologist.

Loved this place! Cool, hip snd retro. Fun menu and mixologist on staff for sure; quality cocktails! You take an elevator down to this basement lounge and eatery. Look for the wall made of nothing but live plants; creative. I recommend hitting Happy Hour if you want to un-burden you wallet and enjoy more for less. You are paying for the quality and that is there for sure. Very cool decor and the hidden bookcase door that leads to the patio is super cool! My wife raved about the flatbread pizza. I had some oysters on the half-shell that were super clean. Awesome! The vibe is there and the ambiance is pleasing. Great warming and welcoming bar to chat it up or visit with you wife, mistress, or secret closet friend. Whatever fit your bill that night. We totally enjoyed this place with out of town friends. Quality ingredients. Quality Cocktails. Quantity environment = Quality Experience. Twyla and I will be back soon. #irishcatv2 #vinosquared read more

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My fave place to take out of towners or when I am looking to impress. Fun that its hidden right by the bathrooms of this chill little beer bar. Then BAM! You are in the cutest cocktail lounge with amazing ambiance! read more

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We love pigtails! It is such a fun hidden bar. You leave the bar going out a hidden door that looks like a bookcase. We had a party of 6 and we started at a standing table but were quickly transitioned to a booth. The service was great as they bring out water and asked us if we wanted to order anything else. Highly recommend! Just be prepared that most drinks are $15+ read more

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It's another local speakeasy here in Desert Ridge. The ambiance is a bit bright for this style of bar and the stools at bar I found to be really uncomfortable. And I have to says I was not impressed with the drinks or the service. After we ordered our drinks we had to wait a good 10 to 15 minutes before we got them. Plus add on the high cost of drink that makes an uncomfortable experience. Not sure I'll be coming back here again anytime soon unfortunately. read more