The date is 4/20/2026--a frigid, dark, and stormy night at the intersection of McClintock and…read moreSouthern. A weary traveler arrives and sits down at his favorite bar--Bottleshop48, located at 3318 S McClintock Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282, in the Aldi shopping center. He orders a crisp glass of Bottleshop Water, known to the regulars simply as "water," and rests for a moment as a film begins to play on the main TV. Brad and Angelina appear. It is Mr. and Mrs. Smith, the acclaimed 2005 action/comedy. A small tear rolls down his face; finally, he will be able to enjoy Mr. and Mrs. Smith from start to finish. Finally, his life will have meaning beyond the crude dionysian pursuit of wine, women, and song. Today, he thinks: "my suffering will end: I am free from the banality of the world outside, with a full 2 hours of action/comedy to enjoy, cold drink in hand, hale companions to my left and to my right." But this man was mistaken. Instead a challenger appears--a man from the wrong side of the tracks, a man bent on ruining our hero's uninterrupted viewing of Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Shockingly this newcomer requests the TV remote. He brazenly downloads the Sling Freestream app on the TV. He scrolls through the Sling Freestream app's numerous free ad-supported options and chooses--impossibly--Monty Python and the Holy Grail, the 1975 comedic send-up of the grim circumstances of the Middle Ages as told through the story of King Arthur and framed by a modern-day murder investigation. Our hero protests meekly, in earnest: "but I was watching Mr. and Mrs. Smith." "Oh sorry," the upstart pretender responds, surprised that someone would be so interested in seeing the end of Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Does our hero challenge this cruel usurper to fisticuffs for the TV remote? No. Does he chuck a beer at this sadistic lover of classic British humor? No. Does he strip naked and dance atop the bar in a lewd manner to assert his dominance over the TV? He does not. A man of peace--a true lover not a fighter and a known Ryan Gosling look-alike--our hero grits his teeth and accepts the excruciating truth that he will see no more of Brad and Angelina on this night. He simply pays his tab and exits into the freezing late April air, never to know true happiness. Never to experience complete extasy. Never to see the end of Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Drinks 5/5 Ambience 5/5 Value 5/5

Great variety of craft beers, and the build-your-own pack is a clutch move, perfect for mixing and…read morematching without commitment to one kind. There's a cool little bar area plus extra seating up front, which makes it easy to hang and sip. Came through during the holidays and the festive vibe was on point. Bartender/cashier lady was friendly, helpful, and actually paying attention. Solid experience all around

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

This Place is right up the road for me, I've been wanting to get here forever. So this Place has a…read morenice 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.

We stopped in at Catalyst for dinner and a brew on the way home from the Diamondbacks game today…read more We decided to split the blackened chicken sandwich. It was really good, slightly spicy and nice and tender. They have a creative craft beer, cider and cocktail list. Since they offer 5 oz glasses we could try several. I lean toward IPA, particularly west coast IPAs. I tried one, and it was good, I was ready to order another when one of the owners, Rex, stopped by to see if we needed anything. He brought over samples of their three hoppy beers, the one I tried, and west coast IPA and a saison with added hops, it was interesting and good. Then Rex insisted on bringing me a cider made with hibiscus tea. It was so delicious I bought a 4 pack to take home. We had such a nice experience.

Finally made it here for brewery hop.... a while back..... it was super good though. Didn't meet a…read morebeer here I didn't like. The burger was awesome as well. Super friendly service and really great music selection.

Had the philli cheese steak this morning. Joe at the bar was the most wonderful bartender I've had…read morehere in Arizona. Super kind and friendly. Service was fast and attentive. Really appreciate the Hudson and Joe for the wonderful morning!!

If you blink, you might drive right past this little bar and grill, as it's set back offv the road…read moresnuggled up next to a bigger building. There is plenty of bar space if you're popping in for a drink.. of course, the actual bar that runs along the shelves of liquor, and there is also a bar on the other side of a roll-up door, perfect for people who come with dogs. There's also a bar space that runs along the window that separates the small dining room and the patio. There are a few tables inside as well as some bigger tables on the patio. The patio is nice with lots of shrubs right outside the rail. The murals on the wall are pretty darn cool - - they're like enlarged historic photos of the area. I love them! And I'm not sure who's giant face is hanging on the ceiling but it's short a spark conversation. The menu here has a little something for everyone. There's the regular loaded fries and wings, salads, and a nice election burgers. We ordered the Philly Salad and the Very Summer Salad with a side order of fries. They make their own ranch, and it is good. I will say they don't seem to skim on salad ingredients either - - the Philly salad was covered with shaved beef, and my berry salad had a lot of chicken and tons of blue cheese. The fries were delicious - - slightly seasoned and crispy. This place is clearly dog friendly. In fact the day we went there was a sweet Pitbull named Daisy who literally hopped up on a bar stool and sat there like a little angel the entire time. The bar had a dog full of water that they sat down on the counter next to her owner's beer. They also have dog biscuits to give. It made my day to see that sweet little dog hanging at the bar having a treat. This really is kind of a spot that feels like it's probably the hangout spot of many people. Great bar food and a good selection of beers. What's not to love?

I had such a great time at Spokes on Southern, but the real standout of the occasion was Zac. He…read morewas both our bartender and server, and he absolutely crushed it. Friendly, fast, and on top of everything without ever feeling rushed. He knew the menu, had great recommendations, and somehow managed to keep the whole place running smoothly while still giving us personal attention. Drinks were fantastic, food was delicious, and Zac's energy just made the whole experience better. You can tell he genuinely enjoys what he does, and it shows in the way he treats guests. If you go, definitely sit at the bar or ask for Zac. He's the kind of person who makes you want to come back.

Wonderful location and service Zach! Great menu! The cauliflower wings with jerk dry rub were good,…read morecould use a bit more seasoning! The potato skins were a bit skinny and greasy. The staff were great! They were willing to modify things which is always a nice treat - I ordered the queso with pita instead of chips and added a side of raw steak - the steak was delish! The back area was great for groups!

Five stars for an amazing sports bar! To be honest, I usually don't have high hopes when it comes…read moreto food at sports bars, but let me tell you how Four Peaks Brewing blew my mind! Service is wonderful and the menu has a wide selection. The chicken roll and hatch chili Mac are an absolute staple! They are huge portions so you can definitely share. What I loved about the mac & cheese is the creamy texture and great flavor! The crispy onions on top was unique and a great combo.

This is a great place to watch some sports games or UFC fights. The server was friendly and the…read moreservice was good. Four peaks is by ASU and definitely has a college brewery vibe. Lots of fun there for sure. The food is not bad! Pretty standard bar food. The AZ chicken rolls are one of my favorite appetizers. But this time I got the Brezelburger. Service: 8/10 Value: 6/10 Flavor: 8/10 Ambiance: 9/10 Cleanliness: 8/10 Overall I had a great time here and will definitely be back sometime in the future. It is a great place to go to have a couple of drinks and watch some games.

Best Burgers and Fries in the Valley, and they came out super fast & hot…read more I especially loved the McLovin Burger- their take on the McDonalds big mac w/out the middle bread w/their own special sauce. Also, heard their fries are fresh cut and not frozen, you can definitely tell. Oh, and they had great regional craft beer & full bar selections.

I found this spot on Yelp, because I was in close proximity…read more I noticed they were to close within 30 minutes of our arrival. I spoke with Izzy and she said they would stay open until 6:30 due to the play off games. We decided to sit at the bar to watch the games. We were promptly given menus and our drink orders were taken immediately. I ordered the birria burger it was really tasty. The sweet potato fries were cooked perfectly I tried all three of their ranch dressings .... amazing flavor combinations;the avocado was my favorite. The birria on top of my burger was flavorful. The consommé was a nice touch. I will definitely be back.

Great little whole in the wall good craft beer service is awesome and the ambiance is clean and openread more

I was out running errands on a Wednesday night and was in the mood for a good cheesesteak. Decided…read moreto pull out my phone. and instead of using Yelp, I actually just punched cheesesteak into Waze, and what do you know?! I ended up finding the cheesesteak joint. This is actually a food truck, which is parked on the side of the Tipsy Catcus, which is a really cool brewery I also checked out while I was waiting for my order. This is a really chill brewery, and not a huge spot. Maybe 8 to 10 high top tables with bar seating, and a mostly open floor plan. They have a small patio too, with what looks like about another tables but because I visited at night, nobody was outside. They also seem to be extremely dog friendly as they had one table with a really chill cocker spaniel completely laid out on his side in the middle of the floor. I'm not sure how many taps they had in total, but definitely more than 40 I would say. I'm not a big beer drinker, so I ordered a cider. The cider I was served was on tap and really tasty. And it definitely hit the spot of terms of price point. One thing to note, while I was talking to the owner/manager of the tipsy cactus (shout to him because he was really cool), he told me that Friday night and Saturday nights are usually popping so I wouldn't expect to be first in line on any of those nights. It also looks like they rotate food trucks on different nights, so don't assume that the cheesesteak truck is going to be here every night. I would check the tipsy cactus website, or Instagram page to be sure. I'll definitely be looking forward to checking this place out again in the future, especially if I'm hitting one of the food trucks parked outside.

WHAT A GEM!! Who knew we'd go to a retirement home and find an AMAZING restaurant and brewery!? Let…read moreme stress on the BREWERY part cause so far that's all I've tried, but YUMMM! I cannot wait to come back for the food! Ryan was awesome in the bar! Very nice and friendly, easy on the eyes :) Attentive when he needed to be but otherwise, very hard worker! Jiji was our favorite beer out of the 4 we tried, but really everything was yummy! There's one called Forget me not that is our absolute favorite, so we'll be back soon for that. Very clean, huge outdoor space with rooftop views and seating. Tips are not required or optional, however, the public is charged 20% on their tab, which is more than reasonable. Cannot wait to come back! Reservations required for a table in the dining room.

Wonderful view with Fantastic Food and Great Beer! What else can you ask for? I would recommend to…read moreall.

From the moment you walk through the door, Brick Road Coffee wraps you in a sense of belonging. The…read morestaff -- shoutout to Jordan & Vivian, who were absolutely wonderful -- are warm, conversational, and genuinely helpful with recommendations. This is the kind of place where you immediately feel like a regular, even on your first visit. What makes Brick Road special goes beyond great coffee. They've created a space that's proudly queer-friendly and welcoming to everyone, full stop. The vibe is cozy and eclectic -- there's a small library tucked in, tasty pastries to go alongside your drink, and when I stopped in, The Golden Girls was playing on a projector. Honestly, perfect. I don't find myself in Tempe often, but Brick Road Coffee has officially earned a spot on my must-visit list every time I'm in the area. Do yourself a favor and stop in.

I LIKE coffee.... A lot. We just recently moved to the area…read moreand have been trying all of the tea and coffee shops that have solid reviews. The line here was crazy long like I had to stand outside and wait to get in and stand in their line inside. All good though it's mostly just because of the odd layout of tables and furniture and things. Overall an excellent place and the coffee was good! Just need to have plenty of time waiting for coffee ...