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    Tom's Watch Bar

    4.2 (167 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Dogs allowed

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    Packed with DODGER fans
    Scan C.

    Came here during the dodgers pre-game on august 8th. This place was packed and so but we found a corner outside under the shade. The server was super nice and quickly took out order. We all ordered the all American and the orders were all messed up, but we didn't really care cause I'm sure the kitchen was very busy. The burgers were good according to my kids as well as the wings we ordered. We left the game on the top of the 8the inning and we returned here and ordered wings and desert. We found a spot inside and watched the rest of the game. This place is a true sports bar, every section of the wall was a TV. The only negative is the service charge they tack on to your bill which I think is stupid and it takes the tips away from the servers instead of the owner just raising the prices on the menu.

    Seriously? Not a single paper towel during dehydration break and remainder of game! ‍
    Nelson L.

    VIP $20 reservations totally NOT worth it!!! AVOID!!! Paid influencers have obviously never watched a game here. Were to begin outlining the total disappointment. But first, the only positives: The staff is amazing! From the hosts to the servers and managers, all are extremely pleasant and accommodating! They're just working in a crappy bar. If it wasn't for the location, and the captive audience of sports patrons and tourists walking by, I doubt they would survive anywhere else. Our experience: we were given a 5:00 pm time to show up for our VIP reservations and arrived promptly - to an already long line. We were nicely checked in and informed that they were not ready yet for reservations and pointed to the already overcrowded bar to wait at (the fire inspector would have a field day with that crowd!). We were offered to check back as often as needed to see if the table was ready. We did a few times and were asked to keep waiting. Staff was very pleasant and apologetic. We were finally directed to some short tables in the middle of the restaurant. This seemed like an ideal "VIP" setting to take advantage of the TVs surrounding us. Big mistake. Huge. As other folks were sat around us, we promptly realized that the surrounding high tops would eventually block our expected great view, except for a few side TVs. The restaurant was unusually hot and keeping the front doors open didn't help. You know it's hot inside when you look around and grown men are fanning themselves with the menu! At least we can order a cold drink! Unfortunately, the 40 oz beer arrived in a large warm plastic mug, not a frozen glass mug, sure to boil the beer in no time flat. Hard pass in the future. That explains why they don't make an effort to offer great craft beers, just the run of the mill you can find anywhere. While advertising themselves as the "World Soccer Cup Headquarters" on about 1/3 of the available TVs, with another 1/3 on different sports or video goofs (SMH), the sound NEVER came on as the opening ceremonies started! It was well after kickoff that we finally got sound. But then you had to hunt a TV to watch as the main large 4-screen TV was not evenly mounted! From the little you could see above the people in front of you, players were distorted at the missed connecting point of the four TVs. Major Fail! Nobody in management noticed this earlier?!?!? Now it makes sense why the men's room soon ran out of paper towels, which were not replenished for the duration of the game. I know since I checked at each dehydration break. While the staff is nice, nobody seems to really care. The Prime Rib Sandwiches were decent, but the Au Jus was served a tepid warm and soon turned to a thickened slab of dark butter on a dish. Gross to dip in. The Mediterranean Salad was the only highlight - though skip the overcooked and dry salmon! The game itself was a nail biter!! Final quarter to go and.. what???? The "World Soccer Cup Headquarters" switched the sound to UFC!!! I KID YOU NOT!!!! At least we had our $20 VIP bags, advertised online as "FIFA World Cup VIP Gift Bag," to entertain us. It was a plain black plastic bag. You can't make this up!! Inside we found the Panini Official Sticker Collection FIFA World Cup 2026 sticker album. Which is totally worthless without any, uhmm, stickers!!! At least they served as coasters since the servers do not provide any cocktail napkins for your dripping beverage. Along with the coaster, err, sticker book, were some throwaway vendor swags; a plastic Modelo boot cup we'll never use, space-taking cheapo sunglasses to donate to the homeless next door, and a $10 Tom's voucher - good on your next visit and only one per party. As if. For the following games we will take our business to a place that actually serves some cold beers and cheeseburgers!

    Anna K.

    We came upon this restaurant while looking for another restaurant. I'm So happy we stayed and ate . The food was great . The service was friendly. It's called Watch Bar because there are sports games on all the TVs . You can eat and watch the games in a great ambiance. Check them out

    Mel E.

    This place blew our minds. It was late. We were starving. They had about three guests inside so we were skeptical. The reviews said 4.7 and it's a solid 5/5! The service was excellent. The ambiance was neat and clean with tv's and noise levels that were perfect enough that allowed us to hear one another. The food was great! Tuna taco, buffalo chicken sandwich, chicken tenders, burgers and the beverages. It was all great! This is a spot you don't want to miss. Enjoy!

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    Dan R.

    Outstanding and I highly recommend Tom's Watch Bar. We were there early on a Sunday and most of the downtown was waking up or closed. Tom's was welcoming and the water hit the table as soon as the wait staff said welcome. Beer was delivered to our table in a New York minute! They checked in and made sure as soon as we wanted to order that they were there. The food came out fast. It was hot and it was good. Now the games were all around us and it was the perfect day to hang out and have a good time. Give it a shoot.

    Derrick Lil D W.

    My friends and I visited here after a Mercury game. Let's start at the fact there were essentially 15 people in the restaurant and they were seating everyone in the bar area. They had 1 bartender, 1 server, 1 hostess and a manager. Clearly they were slow and sent people home for labor costs (understandable), but it took over 20 minutes to get our loaded French friends, which the manager made a point to compensate when he sat the on the table COLD! It took an additional 25 minutes for our wings to come out, which we only received because we reminded the server we ordered and we watched her go and put them in. The wings came out and were good. Let's talk about the final bill, $135!! They charged my friend $60 for a margarita that he had to remind the server to bring out the floater, only for her to say that the $60 drink he ordered did not come with it. Wrapping this up, there are MUCH better places in downtown Phoenix to go and enjoy a cocktail and get a bite. This is my 3rd time visiting and I am just NOT impressed with the service, food or cost of dining. I am providing 3 stars because my previous visits were ok. But that's strike 3!!

    Dee A.

    Fist time at Tom's watch Bar. It's a really cool spot. The have TV's everywhere so any seat is a good seat! Located in the downtown Phoenix area . Parking is so so.. if you find a spot on the street grab it quickly!! The are parking garages all around so it's not an issue, you just have to pay for parking! The service was good, had to ask for water a few times.. but I get it it was busy. Had some tasty chicken fingers ... like 9 out of 10. The restroom was ehh,... if your that busy that's one area that needs to be checked often,.. I did have a great time.. it appeared everyone was having a great time. Definitely sports bar vibe!!

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    Jessica B.

    Nice vibe, great for a quick drink before going to a concert/ game ! A lot of large screen TVs Service was good, this restaurant is cashless so be prepared

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    Journey was a fantastic server!! Very attentive and knowledgeable. I got an angry orchard cider and an appetizer.

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    KISS is the best. Loved coming here for a drink after the game. No place closer for a good drink with good service!

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