Just as it has been every time we've come to Porter's, it looked amazing! It was a Santa and elf…read moretheme, and I lived it. Done of the little elves even had miniature red solo cups!!! There were lights everywhere! When we got there, we were the only ones in the bar. We went up to the bar to order where the bartender was so helpful and cheerful and just a great guy. Our cocktails are all really good, and the details, like the glowing light bulb in our glasses, just upped the game. The place went from empty too absolutely packed in a matter of minutes. Apparently the bar was closed for a private event, and we just happened to squeeze in before. It was our lucky day because we would have been very disappointed if we had been unable to go in because of a private event. Porter Saloon always does it right. Even downstairs, the decorations were amazing. This really is a place to go especially at holidays!

I came here with friends on a Wednesday evening and had an absolute BLAST at their Halloween…read morepop-up!!! The cocktail bar was located upstairs. Parking is on the street or in one of the nearby garages. I believe they are a drinks only place, didn't see food available on their menu. It was seat yourself and once we'd settled in, the bartender came over and took our drink orders. Unfortunately they didn't have any mocktails, but did offer some non-alcoholic beers. I ordered the spooky spritz and it was delicious! The drink lit up and come with a Skelton toy too! Highly recommend Porters for good drinks and vibes.

This place was fun!!! I enjoyed my drink, and my group had nothing bad to say about theirs. We…read moreloveeeeed the people there- it seemed like everyone there could actually be great singers. They're getting a 4 star because our waitress seemed overwhelmed and was very forgetful with our stuff. We also felt it was a bit disorganized with the order of who was next to sing. We had to ask the man about out then plenty of times until we got our turn. Other than that, the experience was good. I'd love to go back and change my review to a 4 or 5 star!

We've gone to this location almost every time we're in Scottsdale. This time, we went a bit earlier…read moreto enjoy the sun on their open upstairs patio. If you're looking for more chill vibes and not crazy karaoke, weekdays are definitely the time to come here. We've done the Karaoke and had an amazing time. It's a little less...scottsdale if you get what I'm saying. I will say, that until they open the roof and raise the blinds, it does not feel as open as some of the other places, but once those are open, it's such a nice area. The food is just ok, I would opt to get more of the light bites instead of a full meal here. Drinks are pretty good and for a beer drinker, they have a nice list with a little bit of everything.

Great little local dive bar that's been around since 1959 and probably looks the exact same as on…read moreopening day. Great outdoor patio with misters and tvs to watch games. They also pour a very stiff drink!

Cute dive bar in Scottsdale…read more I like to pop in around the holidays for some festive fun. The place is decorated throughout the winter months and is usually crowded. Seams to be a lot of regulars. I find both the bar staff and security staff to be friendly. Don't expect to find a nice wine or any but they have plenty of beer and can make most cocktails. They do have mini bottles of Cook's sparkling wine if you are looking for some bubbles but no prosecco. Hit it up for the holidays for the lights and fun crowds.

The lobby bar at The Phoenician was beautiful. We went to check out the tree lighting and stopped…read morein to have a glass of sparkling rose. Prices are steep, but to be expected at a luxury property. The bartenders were great too. Loved the decor.

Thirsty Camel is such a vibe. We stopped in for drinks and small plates and ended up having one of…read morethe best bar experiences I've had in Scottsdale. I ordered a Tito's soda and asked if they could make it a little fancy. They brought out prickly pear simple syrup and it was perfect. Light, refreshing, pretty, and exactly what I wanted. We also had the Harissa Lamb Tacos and they were so good. Flavorful, tender, and balanced. The kind of food you order thinking it'll be just a snack and then you're mad you didn't order more. But honestly, the service is what made this five stars. I accidentally left my credit card at the bar and the staff literally tracked me down, handed it back to me, and gave me a hug. That kind of care and attention is rare and really meant a lot. I wish I remembered the bartender's name because they were amazing. Great cocktails, great food, beautiful setting, and genuinely kind people. I would absolutely come back and recommend this spot to anyone staying at or visiting The Phoenician

jade bar, which is located inside the Sanctuary, was recommended to us for their HH and the views…read moreof Camelback Mountain. When we arrived, it was a bit confusing, as there wasn't really any signage or staff who were willing to assist in directing us to the the place - the hostess at the elements restaurant was snippy and was just rude for no reason! The setup at jade bar was fine; sitting by the windows is your best bet to get a nicer view; however, there was a wedding that was taking place outside, so we couldn't access to have the option to do an al fresco experience. There was no hostess, and the waitstaff seemed to be limited; we didn't know this was just a 'walk-in and grab a seat at any table' type of a setup - We ordered: +the Truffle Tots - did not expect what this dish was; the romesco sauce was just not good +a California maki roll - the imitation crab meat had an off taste to them, and it wasn't tightly rolled so everything fell apart +and, the Chicken Wings - this was covered in some type of a sticky/hoisin type of a sauce; the chicken was NOT cooked through, and we thought we were going to get sick We ordered the Blueberry Dreams (prepared with buffalo trace bourbon, lillet rouge, blueberry lemon, honey, and ginger) and the Spicy Margarita (prepared with deleon blanco tequila, cucumber, jalapeno, and lime) - both were made very strong and were aesthetically pleasing. The seating area and the chairs could have been wiped down and cleaned better; we noticed stains on the furniture. We weren't checked-in often throughout our experience; we would have liked refills, ordered additional drinks, etc., but it wasn't hapepning. You can pop out through the doors at the back of elements for a better view of the mountains, if you wish. We're glad to try this place out, but not worth going out of your way for it. +underwhelming HH options +inattentive/rude staff +located at the Sanctuary

Beautiful bar/restaurant inside Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa. They don't take…read morereservations, so our group was happy to get there in time to snag a great spot with an incredible view of Camelback Mountain! Service, food, and ambiance was amazing and would absolutely recommend. Would love to come back to try Elements, their restaurant right next to Jade Bar.

This is a fun Christmasy bar that I knew I had to try out. We made a reservation and I was happy we…read moredid. We arrived at 4:45 to get in some fun before a concert and it was pretty full even at this early time. The photos say it all. They decorated every area they could with grinch and Christmas decor. Does it look like someone vomited Christmas? Of course it does and that is what makes it festive. We were seated at a table near the door so we enjoyed people watching and a fantastic DJ. The music was loud -but it is a bar -and we could still have a conversation. People were dressed in great Christmas "costumes" and it was generally just a high spirited vibe. For a crowded busy bar I was not expecting great service but we got it. Friendly and timely! We ordered flatbreads and they were tasty. Drinks are themed and festive. I'm glad we caught this pop up bar!

I was invited to a little holiday celebration at 50 Shades of Rose…read more From the outside, this place doesn't look like much. I even drove right past it as it was just a plain white building and I could barely see the sign. When I arrived, there was a Doorman, very nice and walked me into the bar. Professional. Once I walked in, I was blown away by how much work went into the holiday decorations. I can't imagine how many hours it took to decorate. It was amazing. This is a great place to get your holiday festivities started. We had a two hour time limit at the table which turned out perfect for our group. I'm not sure if that is normal but the bar was absolutely packed. They had a snow globe decorating event going on so I'm not clear if that is why it was so crowded or if it normally that busy. It was so loud it was difficult to have a conversation. I think there were too many people for the size of the place. It was a little strange to have cocktails and wine in plastic party cups. I thought is this a college bar? Perhaps with the amount of people, they couldn't keep up with glassware but I was just a little shocked at plastic cups in this bar/restaurant. Or, perhaps they were just trying to be festive. When we did order a couple bottles of prosecco, they were served with ice buckets and plastic flutes which is a bit nicer. Our server was Susie. She was excellent. Considering the amount of people she was juggling, she was very attentive and friendly. We were never left waiting for service. We ordered pizza to start as well as the Holiday platter. I have to say, for bar food, everything was pretty good. The pizza was crispy and tasty. The tower included pizza, tater tots, wings, mozzarella sticks and beef sliders. It came with several side sauces. The tots stayed crispy, wings were big and meaty, sliders tender, mozzarella sticks crispy and gooey. The food was flavorful. It was definitely a fun and festive place for the holidays. I wouldn't mind coming back and giving it another try at a different time of year and see how it goes.

Amazing venue to catch some live music…read more Our friend, Jeff Frost of Frosty and the Silver Tones, was having a Sunday afternoon/evening concert at Wasted Grain. Great gig but also a perfect setting for filming a demo reel to give out to potential buyers. We had to be there. Love how all of the windows in the place unfold or open to give the place some real atmosphere. Cool and breezy. The bartender was fast with our waters. They had no iced tea or root beer, etc. All alcohol - or water. We did order a great Meat Lovers Flatbread only $18 including tax. The band rocked it for 3 full sets and got the reel they wanted. Hope it gets them some gigs because they are a fun band full of energy - with 6 members who can sing, Definitely keep this place on your short list of venues in the Scottsdale area, not too far from Fashion Square, etc.

Wasted Grain is one of the best bars in Old Town Scottsdale. The drinks are the best, and the live…read moremusic is always such a vibe. Wasted Grain hosts some of the best bands in town. My personal favorite part of Wasted Grain, is that it's a designated Michigan State University bar. As a fellow Spartan, it's fun to "Go Green" on the West Coast and in the best Old Town Scottsdale. With green and "MSU" decorations all around, and with the bartenders sometimes wearing MSU T-shirts, I always feel right at home. If you're on the dance floor, you can expect to sing and dance all night long. If you're outside, you can expect good vibes and conversations with friends. If you're upstairs when they have their "ski lodge" open, you can expect fun as well. It's always crowded and fun and you can guarantee to have the best night.

LEXIE WAS A GEM!!!…read more We came in a bachelorette (group of 18) as many of us have worked in the service industry we understand a delay in service but unfortunately the male bartenders ignored us for over 20min finally we were served and then SAVED BY LEXIE we would of left if it wasn't for her and then a table, bottle service and buckets later (even got our bride to spin the wheel that the male bartender told us was closed and no) LEXIE got our service! She was absolutely amazing and I could not say anything more highly about her! She was super tentative making sure we had everything we needed! AMAZING SERVICE ON LEXIE PART!

HOT TO TROT After…read morehours at this this sports bar can heat up the night life. On Saturdays the music spinning is classic club hits from the early 2000s to 2010's. There is a 'DJ' but he is more like an MC, because the music is on a preset playlist that syncs with the respective music video playing on all the TVs in the venue. The songs are only played a minute of the track before it plays the next tune, but it still gets the people moving. There is no dance floor , perse, but people will just find a corner or open space to do all their twerking. It is really casual, yet I did see a bachelorette party in there shaking bridesmaid booties. Be ready for when they play 'SHOTS' by LMFAO and Lil Jon, because that's when the waitresses stand on the bar counter and start pouring free liquor down anyone one's mouth who is willing get alcohol dripped all over them in the process. It is much like the bars in Mexico without the annoying whistles and gropey men, thank goodness! It stays warm throughout the bar, but there is some relief with misters on the patio and big industrial fans placed here and there on the inside. Working up a sweat will definitely make you want to drink more. Usually there is a line to get in but it goes fast. Guys will have to be checked by security to make sure you aren't carrying a blick or stabby objects. The good thing is that there is no cover charge, cuz entry fees are not cool.