We have been to the sleepy whale a few times now and have never left disappointed. I am not a beer drinker so look for alternatives on the menu. Recently when we visited I thoroughly enjoyed the frozen margarita. Watermelon cucumber flavor was light and refreshing with a nice flavor. My friend had a PB stout that smelled and tasted just like peanut butter. Great service, you can try before you choose on most items. Fun atmosphere, people playing games, bringing their dogs, and watching TV. A fun place to hang out with a cold bevi! Can't wait until their new location opens this week near Phoenix. read more

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This place is so cool! My sister and BIL live here so always take me to cool beer places and this was the top of his list! On Thursdays and Fridays they have a pizza truck outside, Dough Vinci Pizza. LOTS of beer choices and the line moved pretty quick! They have cute hats and shirts and cups for sale and I would definitely say reasonable! $10 for a beer glass?! So many choices for those too though! Love how open it is and you can scan the beer menu so you have more time to look. I would add, parking is intense!!! So be prepared for that. read more

The Sleepy Whale - Cute glasses - Pubs Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

My boyfriend and I have become regulars at The Sleepy Whale and we seriously love it here. The aesthetics and layout are so good -- it's trendy and fun without trying too hard, and the whole place just has such a good vibe. They also have SO many beer options, there's literally always something new to try. One of our favorite things though is honestly the atmosphere and the people. Tiffany is the sweetest ever and always makes the experience even better. She's so kind, helpful, and always has a smile on her face. You can tell she genuinely enjoys what she does and it makes such a difference. This place has easily become one of our favorite spots. read more

First time caller, long time listener.. lol jjk..focus gurlll focus. First time here attending a birthday get together. The first thing I noticed when I walked in was how clean it was, and the second was how welcoming Zach and Jaron were! Heyyyy!! I really like the aesthetics of the bar and the layout. They have a really nice patio, and the inside is set up so well that everyone is spread out comfortably. Their selection of on tap beers, ales, and lagers is awesome and I'm not even a beer drinker! I tried about five different samples and told Jaron I was probably drunk already just from the tasting... lol. They also have a small selection of wine choices available. Eighty Twenty smash burger pop-up was out on the patio and the burgers were FIRE!!! Babyyy, when I tell you, I was licking my fingersssss. It's owned by a husband and wife, and they were simply the best. I really like the vibe of the bar. There was a very diverse group of people there and it was just a really nice place to hang. I drove 35 minutes to get there and I would definitely drive 35 minutes again to go and have a drink. I enjoyed myself so much that I purchased two of the Sleepy Whale shirts! If you stop in, you should absolutely grab one because the quality is amazing. I did ask for a bag and they said they had a "thank you" bag, but I told them that wasn't bougie enough so Zach wrote "Gucci"on mine and that absolutely made my night! He understood the assignment! Yassssss! If you're looking for a place in Chandler to hang, have a good drink, and enjoy the vibes, I would highly recommend Sleepy Whale! read more

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Amazing beer selection both on tap and in the To Go fridges. The Happy Hour pricing makes it even better. Very friendly staff helped me out choosing from the many on tap options (gotta be responsible, so there's no way to try them all). There's lots of space to sit and some board games to play if you're interested in hanging out for a while. read more

Attended the DT Chandler Parade of Lights from the patio here. Great company, great views, great beer, and the visiting Taco truck had the most delicious Birria. Excellent consume'. read more

The Sleepy Whale - Tacos and beer. - Pubs Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

What a great time at the sleepy whale! Good spot to relax with a beer, and bring a snack or something with you. They have a very extensive menu, with truly something for everyone. Our group had a very mixed taste preference but everyone found more than a few to enjoy. Very laid back vibe, with a nice outside patio, and a shelf full of games! This was honestly fun for the whole family. read more

They don't have food here but they have a lot of great beers to choose from. You can bring in outside food which is really nice. On select days there is a baker who brings in fresh sourdough bread. They had some great options on tap and made some wonderful recommendations. They are dog friendly which is a huge plus, especially when you're looking for somewhere cool to hang out during the summer. read more

There was no real "food" here till the taco truck guy showed up as this is more of a tap and bottle room. As we walked in we were greeted by Collin and never pressured to order. Listening Collin was helpful to every customer by making valid suggestions based on their likes and dislikes. Inside this location is very homey and very friendly. All the customers had no problem chatting. The venue is great and comfortable read more

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This is my and my wife's favorite place to try new beers, sours or even go for the frozen drank. They are dog friendly, have the best rotation of new stuff on tap and in the cooler for takeout. Nice and airy layout, rather than some dark, dank dungeon elsewhere. No kitchen here, so no food menu. That said, they occasionally have a pizza vendor or other food offering on site. And they allow you to bring food in - you can even get a discount at the place next door!! Nice place downtown to have a drink and talk to your partner or friends. A good to meet new friends too. And the bartenders have always been really cool. Love this place just the way it is!! read more

The Sleepy Whale - The Brutalist Dilated IPA and Frozen Drank - Pubs Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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This place is always a great time. Tons of options on tap + more. Great place to hangout for a couple of hours and super dog friendly! Cheers!! read more

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No food, unless you consider drinking your calories with the pleasure of craft beer is enough ! The ambiance share a common vibe to something you would see on a coastal side. A brew spot with the garage doors, wooden bar top and stateless steel berms. Straight out of a boat dock, and right into your experience. The hospitality is awesome and inviting. 28 on tap and more cans than you can imagine in the fridge from all over. A great spot to suit anyone. Wine served as well read more

The Sleepy Whale - Slip one: RaR brewery - Pubs Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

I was in town for a week and I had to check this place out. In my opinion, this place has a great beer selection and it's centrally located in a cool area. The staff were great and very helpful. Overall I've recommended this place to friends and coworkers and I can't wait to come back. CHEERS!!!!! read more

This is really a cute little place! They only serve beer and wine, but they have a large selection of beer. They don't serve any drinks so don't come in there asking for a spicy margarita like I did! But they do have an extensive beer list. The ambience is really cool And the atmosphere is laid-back. There's no food offered either but on the weekends they do have food trucks that come in. It's a cute place. I'd go back if I'm just looking for a place for a glass of wine or beer. I don't drink a lot of beer. Wine is my thing. read more

The Sleepy Whale - Pubs Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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Great atmosphere, beer and staff. Very dog friendly, but for a sports bar they could have more TVs. read more

The Sleepy Whale - Pubs Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

Excellent beer and cider selection. Service was average, almost indifferent but that's ok our drinks stayed filled and the chips and salsa was excellent. read more

The Sleepy Whale - Current line up 2/27/2026 - Pubs Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

Wide selection of beers on tap. Minimal food, but they allow food from the surrounding establishments.

I swing by here to pick up a beer for my wife for our special night. Admittedly I was a little confused of what this place is. I thought it was a craft beer shop but in reality it is a bar that happens to have a fridge with craft beers in it. You can cop a squat and hang or grab a beer to go. What i was hoping to do was come in and say "wife loves Blue Van, what is the closest thing?" But instead I just browsed myself without consult as the bartenders were, well, bartending. All fine and good. My bad for misunderstanding the business. Beers I got were good. Checkout was a touch slow, though. I wouldn't mind coming back and hanging out and drinking some craft beer here in the future. read more

Great location, ambiance, beer selection, and service. My boyfriend comes here with his friends who's daughter did a girl scout cookie beer pairing event here! I mean come on... girl scout cookies and beer pairing?!?! I'm in! Great event! This place is dog friendly, they have large tables for large groups, and a plethora of board games. Come check it out! read more

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The kindest staff!!! I'm spoiled rotten along with everyone. They take the time to know you, and they recommend the best beer for your individual taste. Being this spoiled as a customer is unheard of in this day and age. The staff are simply incredible and will go above and beyond for anyone and everyone. Ride or Die for Sleepy Whale. read more

This has been on my list to visit forever. Finally decided to stop in. So glad we did. This place is a fantastic spot to enjoy a craft beer. They have a good selection and some of my favorite breweries (pure project, fieldwork, wren house). And they have wine which I love as well. I have been on a beer break but decided to have one, when in Rome! Cute dog hanging back near the wine. And it was busy but not packed. Staff behind the bar is friendly. Menu is color coded for beet types. Beer fridge has some nice choices. We tried the Cloud Mountain DIPA by Pure Project and Salted Seabreeze sour by Fieldwork. Both really great! Easy 5 stars. Cheers! read more

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This is a great local spot to stop for a beer and have a good conversation with a friend. Also great for when you need a special beverage for a party or a growler of something delicious in the fridge. read more

First time visiting, always have drove by and was curious about this spot! Love me some IPAs and they have a huge selection of beers & to go beers. There is also non alcoholic drinks. Staff was friendly, space was very spacious and even have outdoor seating with pets allowed! Plays good music too! Will be back. read more

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What's a gorgeous establishment to grab a drink with friends or family! My friend and I visited this location as she only lives 1-2 miles away, and she loves to grab a casual pint here. After a long week, it was much needed. The bartender was patient as we looked over the menu, and was friendly. There is not food at this location to my knowledge, but they have a great selection of beers, wines, meads, seltzers, and other beverages. They also have games you can play, so it's definitely a welcoming place to take friends, have a date, etc. I am sure I'll return since my friend lives so close, and we really enjoyed our drinks. read more

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The vibes here were vibing! The bartender was so nice not only found the perfect recommendation per my description of preferences but also carried on conversation naturally. I would 100% go back here! read more

Feeling thirsty? Come here! They have something for everybody! IPAs, blondes, stouts, sours, mead, wine, coffee, and mimosas! Lots on tap and some in cans for you to take home. I had two 5 oz. Miami beers from Tripping Animals: Bodega Cats and Who Loves Orange Soda (WLOS). Both were super good! The Bodega Cats was a hoppy IPA and the WLOS is a sour which I'm not usually a fan of. It's a fun atmosphere. They have games if you want to play and food trucks are parked outside mainly on weekends. It's a great place to grab a beer or two with friends. read more

The Sleepy Whale - 5 oz. beers. - Pubs Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

We stopped by for the first time on Wed night. Our friends went last week and told us about trivia, so we wanted to check it out. Unfortunately, the trivia was canceled, but we stuck around the check it out. The place is spacious with lots of big community tables/high tops, and there are also tables outside on the patio. They also have a stash of board games so you can grab one to play at your table. The wall of beers is pretty extensive, and I love that they have them color-coded to find the style easier (i.e., IPA, light, ciders, etc.). Hubby ordered an amber and a kolsch. He enjoyed both and was already planning the next visit so he can keep trying out other beers! The thing I was most excited about was the Mozzarepas stand out on the patio! I was over-the-moon excited about it as I haven't found many places serving Colombian food and was excited to have a taste of home! We will for sure be back next week to check out trivia, so, hopefully it's not canceled! read more

The Sleepy Whale - Yum. Just yum. The original mozzarepa. - Pubs Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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Good variety! Loved the Rocky Road beer!! A bit loud but a fun place to hangout. A lot like their sister location Beer Barn in Gilbert. read more

Coming from the beer scene of the PNW, this local beer spot in downtown Chandler reminds me of a hybrid between this popular waterfront brewery in Tacoma, WA and another beer pub that was called Peaks & Pints in Tacoma. The husband has been bringing home some great craft cans from their to-go fridge the last few nights. They have a ton on tap as well, I read through majority of them today and thought some of names were extremely clever. I like the beer glasses they use for in-room drinking. The ambiance there is casual and the way they have their benches set up inside and out. And apparently sometimes they have food trucks there so you can enjoy some grub with your bee read more

Nice low key vibe to grab a drink and chill. Good selection of beer on both tap and cans in the fridge. Ample seating and was kid friendly when we went with our 1 year old. Both visits staff was friendly and helpful read more

This place is top notch. Such a hidden gem in downtown Chandler. Most days I come to grab a drink after work, I'm blessed with being served by Miranda. She's so sweet and welcoming. (Give this girl a raise for real!). I have come on both slow and busy nights, I always receive the same quick and personable experience. Shout out to the owners on having a good staff. They do not serve food, but they have vendors come a few nights a week which makes it even more fun. The lighting is cozy. And the beer selection is always amazing. I try new things often, and always find something I love. Thanks for being here in downtown Chandler. You guys stand out amongst the rest. Ps. (Seriously Miranda is the best!) read more

The Sleepy Whale - Pubs Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

I'm a huge fan of craft beer bars with a big selection, adorable decor, indoor/outdoor seating and some food variety. So of course Sleepy Whale hits all of those things (despite not selling food)! Their menu is always changing/rotating and includes lots (mainly) craft beer, wine, and some ciders and meads (mainly coming from Superstition). In their immediate area, parking is severely limited BUT there is a large garage nearby that serves all of downtown Chandler. If you have a pup, bring them! When I visited there was a bunch of adorable, well-behaved four-legged friends. The staff provides water to them. When I arrived I didn't know what to order but the beertender showed me their color ID system for specific beer styles. I've been on an NE IPA kick the last few months and luckily for me they had a few on tap. While at the moment they don't do flights, you can order a few 3-4oz samples or ask for a few tasters (but let's not get greedy :p). They have a nice relationship with a handful of restaurants (like Ghett Yo Taco, Gadzooks) in their 1mi radius with some menus scattered around the shop. If you call any of them, mention your Sleepy Whale location and an employee of said restaurants will deliver. Sleepy Whale also does a good job of having community/fun events as best they can. Trivia seems to be fairly popular as the tables filled up fairly quickly leading up to the start time when I was there. The employee who ran it was super nice and took down a bunch of category suggestions for future events. read more

The Sleepy Whale - Fingers of Gold NE IPA - Pubs Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

Awesome little tap room. They have a wide array of craft beer choices and even some wine & meads on tap. No kitchen, but they offer snacks and are within walking distances of some other options. I know they offer events and host food trucks too, I've just never had the privilege of experiencing one. read more

One of last stops while I was in Tempe. I wish I came here earlier, because the meads I tried were amazing. Atmosphere - 4.5/5 - This has a hippy, Cali, Austin, Texas feel. I really enjoyed the set up. Staff - 4.5/5 - Very knowledgeable. Since I was out of town, I was able to have a great conversation with one of the beer servers. It was a great way to end my trip. Beer - 4/5 - They have a very nice selection of beer, that shows the name and alcohol percentage on their big wooden back wall. Honestly, I recommend the different meads that they have. They are strong, and full of flavor. I could recommend other beers, but it just depends on your taste preference. My best recommendation is to simply ask the beer server what they recommend, and they will simply ask you questions and guide you to a great beer. I definitely would 100% come back if I travel here again. read more

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Always good service and a good time, wich they would play some acoustic live music from time to time, it's one of our go-to spots! Great beer selection that is always changing. read more

The Sleepy Whale - #28 Bakers Man Imperial Stout - Pubs Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

What a lovely little spot! They have a wonderful misted patio with lots of umbrella shade - it's even dog friendly! They have lots of indoor seating, as well. You'll walk in and be explained the COVID instruction - wear a mask if you're standing up and have some sort of food (this can be your own food that you bring with, a bag of chips/small snack that they sell, or food from the restaurant next door). They have something like 30 rotating beer options from various breweries as well as several wine options. You can buy cans/growlers. The staff was all very friendly! They don't do tasting flights, but you can get a 5oz pour if you're wanting a smaller glass. I tried a few smaller pours and liked everything I had! The only reason I'm giving them 4 stars vs. 5 is for its location. This place is a gem in the middle of an area that's meh. read more

The Sleepy Whale - Pubs Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

Very cool place lots of good beverage choices and very friendly staff. They do not really serve food. However you can bring your own (which we did) and enjoy some beverages. They also had a local business on the patio that was making food for this that wanted. Looking forward to our next visit. read more

The Sleepy Whale - Pubs Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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One of my go tos for a taproom when I'm in the east valley. Reminds me of San Diego or Denver. Located in downtown chandler so I can walk around, have lunch or coffee before having a beer! Lots of tap options, big indoor and outdoor spaces read more

Most friendly service with some of the best options for beer and drinks on tap. IPA, SOURS, LIGHT BEERS, DARK BEERS, MEADS, WINES AND EVEN COFFEE on tap. Great environment with card games and board games to hang and play. Weekly events with food vendors on certain days. Anytime is a good time at the whale. If you are in on an off hour there are deals like reverse happy hour on Mondays 8pm to close. Big event coming up: FIELD DAY APRIL 30TH & MAY 1ST!!! Do NOT miss it!!!! Family friendly and animal friendly. 5 stars all day long! YOU ALL ROCK! read more

The Sleepy Whale - Tap Board Of Options And My Selection For Today. - Pubs Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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Yes, I recommend this place. It's casual, they have outdoor seating, it's a place to try different beers, and chat and hangout with friends! Place is dog friendly, and they also provide games. There are also fridges on the side that have more drinks to choose from. I think there is something for everyone here! read more

The Sleepy Whale - Pubs Near Me - Chandler, Arizona