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    The Pemberton

    4.4 (224 reviews)
    Open 2:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    THE PEMBERTON ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    DJ
    Live music
    Outdoor seating

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    Marquita L.

    First time at the Pemberton went for a Love Island watch party and what a beautiful hidden gem. The display of art, great food and drinks as well as customer service. The tacos were some of the best street tacos I've had in a while. The drinks were strong and overall it was a really cute event. Highly recommend. Will definitely return.

    Funky pool area
    Nichole B.

    If you want a quirky, fun bar experience, the Pemberton is for you. Go early if you want to enjoy a drink on the patio while the DJ plays or go for a dunk in the pool. Towels are provided! The drinks are delicious and they have a great tropical drink menu. Try the blade runner! Keep in mind that they are open early, but the inside areas do not open until 4pm and it gets pretty hot by the pool. There's a lot of shade and misters though! There's quirky art to look at, they do have food, and they also have different themed events at night that rotate depending on the night. They even have a claw machine to win your date a stuffed animal. You'll never be bored at this bar!

    Ashley C.

    Great spot for a small group or dates to explore different themed bars and sections full of instagramable moments. With a large group it would be tough to explore while not losing each other. The ability to go to a bar and dip your feet into the pool, with moderately priced bevs... (or just get the whole way in) - fabulous! It was busy enough to be happening but you could still find places to hang and get a drink in a reasonable amount of time. Wish it was open past midnight but that's no fault of them.

    Dancefloor
    Bella T.

    This place is SO COOL! First time going here and it was for the Forbes 30u30 event. I had no idea what this place was, but it's huge! There are several bars and food stands inside, each with different drinks and food. The place is like a maze in that you can walk through it within 10 minutes. There is a pool, bathrooms, and a karaoke room. Lots of seating. When it gets really busy it can feel a bit clustered in the walkways, but that's with any bar. There is a dance floor with a DJ The decorations were really cool too. Good vibes!

    Black Flamingo
    Corey S.

    Pemberton is super cool. I would recommend going in the fall, winter, spring. There are some inside sit down places if you go when it's hot. The vibe Black Flamingo was awesome.

    Lilia Z.

    I absolutely love the vibes at Pemberton. It's such a fun place to walk through, with cool art and pop-up bars, each with its own unique theme. It really feels like you could spend your whole night here since there's so much to explore and do. It's almost maze-like, but still easy to navigate. As a visitor, this is definitely one of my top spots!

    Ok that's funny.
    Travis C.

    Went here on a date night before an event next door. Decent food but the drinks were lackluster. Ordered an old fashioned and it came out clear...how does that even happen. Server was attentive but the poor girl had to deal with the day drinking crew that they dumped next to us. How are you HAMMERED at 6pm...I am refer to a patron by the way. Did the obligatory walk around and take some pictures. It's all very artsy and "gram" friendly. All in all it was ok but not sure I will be back.

    Christina M.

    I had heard The Pemberton was a really cool bar in downtown Phoenix and I have been wanting to check it out for a while, last night I went out with a friend, fellow Yelper Scarlett M, and new elite Kelsey to celebrate Scarlett's birthday-- she had already been to Pemberton and said she loved it, she and I tend to like the same things. And I did more than like it, I loved it as well. The Pemberton has all the things I like in social settings and in general, it had delicious cocktails, great music for dancing, art, and an overall great time for exploring, plus chill vibes. I loved how there were different bar areas with their own unique names, different drinks and food items and they also had a different feeling in each area, which was really fun. The place is huge and walking around exploring it while carrying a cocktail and enjoying some dancing music was the best time . This place also is an Instagram dream, or if you enjoy taking cool photos for Yelp. I loved all the various art murals/ installations and seating areas where you could hang out and chill. I'll definitely be going back, Next time I plan to try out some of the food options, we had already been to dinner so I wasn't hungry, however I saw them grilling up some tasty looking steak for tacos and it looked amazing. Until next time, cheers!

    Ekta P.

    the new and improved Pemberton! For those who went here before the renovations, I can say the new one is definitely worth checking out. The space feels so much bigger than it really is with a different vibe around every corner. There's something for everyone here. The art installations keep you super entertained with a variety of drink and food options throughout. A lot of fun seating options and perfect place to walk around and explore. If you only want to make one stop on your night out, this is the place to be.

    A baby cosmo martini
    Kelsey R.

    Just got back from this fantastic experience The Pemberton. This is a place you need to visit and put on your list of places to check out ! The vibe is awesome--there are 13 different bar areas ranging from a pool, to a Japanese garden, beer gardens, western farm to table theme and more. Each bar had its own specialty and there if food to go with. Great music, great lighting and so much to see . The cosmos I had were delicious. Definitely a great place for a fun night out. I'm excited to go back!

    Ta'keisha R.

    This place is always a time regardless of when you go. Went to the Ibiza pool party and had a fun time. I will say the drinks by the pool are pretty awful, the other bars were better. I love how cute this place is decorated, it makes for a super aesthetic and vibey time. Lots of places to take cute pics

    Kim H.

    Great outdoor venue in downtown Phoenix. Unique art-filled bar. All decorated for Christmas. Several bars to choose from. I highly recommend checking it out if you're in the area.

    Dee B.

    I saw this place on tik tok and had to check it out. It def lived up to the expectation. There were so many different places you could grab food and things to do there. I ended there on a karaoke night and It was thoroughly enjoyable. The place is so beautiful and lights up at night. The service was okay at the bar I went to, hopefully others are better.

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    Ask the Community - The Pemberton

    Are dogs allowed?

    No pets allowed

    Are there any plant based or vegan food options?

    We offer potato tacos and braised mushroom tacos as vegan options. Our veggie burger with a gluten free bun is fully vegan. Our loaded fries with no meat or cream are vegan and so is our pizza dough and sauce if you want to have a veggie pizza

    How late is food offered?

    Wed/Thurs/Sun: last call for food is 30 min before close Fri/Sat: Our taco truck and burger truck close 1 hour before close. Pizza truck runs the rest of the night

    The yelp page says it opens at 5 but their website and Google say 6pm?

    Hours change frequently. We are starting our summer hours now! we open at 7pm wed-fri. We open 11am on the weekend. Only the pool is open at 2pm Fridays

    Are there misters at the Pemberton?

    I didn't see any!

    Any Chardonnay wine for my girl?

    There’s definitely wine there 😊

    Is the area and the building wheelchair accessible?

    I believe most of the Pemberton (food stalls) are accessible but the house where there are a few shops I'm not sure

    Will there be any higher end trucks coming soon? There are tons of taco trucks already in this city. Just need more variety.

    There is a French wine truck it has moisellphx they have bread cheese plate a few other things....

    Do any of the food trucks have vegan options?

    Came here to ask the same thing...Does anyone know if there are any vegan options?

    It's crazy hot in Phoenix'!! How does Pemberton help you keep your cool while sipping, besides their cool vibe?

    They have a bunch of seating areas with shade , and of course the awesome beer and cocktail selections they have around help a lot.

    Is it kid friendly?

    Yes. Open outdoor seating and a lot of room for children to run and scream. 😉

    Where do you park when coming here?

    Street parking on N 2nd st

    Is the Pemberton dog friendly?

    It says that they are in the Yelp info

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    When I drop by, my first order of business is always a nice negroni or aperol spritz from Saint Pasta.

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