Awesome spot. Took the wife to see David Ramirez and had a blast. We arrived around 7p on a Saturday evening and the place was very low key and not super busy. It was easy to get to the bar and order drinks. There are 3 rooms: the bar, the game room, and the dance/music room. The bar is cozy, with booths, tables and a corner couch setup as a faux living room. Choose your spot and a server will check on you to make sure there are no empty glasses. You can also elect to wander up to the (large) bar to grab a cocktail. There are several microbrews on tap as well as a large bottle/can selection. My wife ordered a Sandra Day Old Fashioned (cocktails are names after historic AZ figures) and she loved it. There's a shadow box art installation hanging over the bar that tells the story of an infamous AZ killer from many decades ago- the story is on the drink menu if you're curious. The game room also has a few booths as well as several options to pass time. I saw billiards, board games, pinball, and darts. It was cool to see folks bringing classic board games back to their booths for playing- a great concept. We didn't spend much time here as this was a bit more crowded. David went on around 8:30p so we headed to the music room, sectioned off by doors. You'll show your tickets, receive a wristband and then you're allowed in. The place is mostly standing room only with a very few hightop table chair sets in the far back. There's a second bar in this room so you don't have to move between rooms for a refill. Drinks are affordable- around $5-$6 for a beer and $8 cocktails. The acoustics in the room were great, very well balanced. David performed a killer set, we got to hang out with him after the show and he signed our vinyl. After the show (10p) the bar was packed, house music was loud and people were having a great time. Be prepared to shout a bit through your conversations, but that doesn't really matter if you've had enough to drink. The Valley Bar has quickly become a staple hang in downtown PHX. It's a cool basement bar under same ownership as Crescent Ballroom and Van Buren. You can tell the owners take pride in hosting awesome musical acts and giving their patrons a unique experience with great drinks and tasty food. We parked about 1.5 blocks away off Adams and it was $15 (public garage). Look for the Cornish Pasty restaurant and the alleyway entrance to Valley Bar is literally next to there. There's a fenced area for the smokers. Private lockable bathroom as soon as you enter, with more back in the bar room area. Bouncers were very nice to us, no issues there at all. read more

So this is just TOO FUN. My husband had been craving Short Leash Hot Dogs for a while and wanted to know where to find them. A quick search brought up Valley Bar - the union of SLHD and a bigshot from The Crescent Ballroom - our favorite venue. My husband, a remodeler and plumber by trade, and all things music aficionado the other 16 hours a day, was beyond delighted. He took off work early and told me to doll up. We ate a late lunch at the Crescent Ballroom (Salmon Salad gives me life) and tried to find Valley Bar on Waze. Now, because I am extremely observant, as he sat in the car and tried to type onto a small screen with big man hands, I noticed someone walking down the street with a "Valley Bar" shirt on. I asked my husband to inquire for directions. He grunted. Men don't DO that, woman. So I put down my window and called the guy over. Apparently, women DO that. We still had trouble. It's just something NEW to wrap your head around, that's all. We found the alley and descended into Valley Bar. Did I say it was fun? Because that is an understatement. Its patron saint is a murderess. Above the bar is a murder mobile. It's macabre and a bit disconcerting, but that's what booze is for. Did I say it was cold? That would also be an understatement. We sat at a few tables to find the least drafty one. I held my hands over the little candle flame and whimpered. We ordered doughnuts and something alcoholic. Our waiter was pleasant, funny, and extremely mellow. We gently reminded him of our orders and had to follow him to get the check. But he loved talking about the bar, and really, the entire experience is what matters. I liked him. The world has enough smart asses, amirite? I kicked my husband's butt at skiball. Twice. He tilted the Addams Family pinball machine and I acted like I didn't know him. The doughnuts arrived. They were different. I noticed right away that they had a more bagel like texture and density. It was pleasant. I think that in the future we will try to have our entire meal here instead of just dessert. The place was slowly filling and we knew it was time to go. Looking forward to visiting frequently and even bringing our teens to the concerts. Gotta raise them right! read more

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Very Problematic I'm gay, I'm not ashamed to say it, but I felt ashamed of it inside the Valley Bar. We got sidewards glances from the staff nonstop, I was referred to as "boy" (b/c I'm black, godforbid) & I was double charged, probably as a passive-aggressive FU. If you're looking for a place of tolerance & inclusion, DON'T COME TO THE VALLEY BAR! As a gay black man I have never felt more unwelcome, & I advise you to avoid this place too if you're looking for a place to chill. read more

My date and I thought we'd check this place out for a couple of drinks while downtown on Saturday, October 16th. Unique concept and location. Everyone was great, especially considering the environment (late night, loud music, lots of activity, etc.) Everyone except one particular bartender. He was wearing a beanie, had glasses and a nose ring. Me and two other patrons (aside from my date) standing in line for a drink were passed over for a woman who showed up after us. Granted, as someone who was a bartender for 12 years, I completely understand. However, zero sense of urgency, not even acknowledging us while spending the time he did with the woman he was clearly hitting on (once again, I get it. Part of the show). When it came time to take our orders, he was definitely annoyed with our group, and even the patrons next in line to us. He had a very arrogant demeanor with us, presenting himself in a very omnipotent manner. I can almost guarantee he's the type of bartender who tells people "This is MY bar" "These are MY regulars" etc. Well, as the kids on the internet would say "You're not that guy, Pal. Trust me, you're not that guy." We just wanted a couple cocktails, but decided to leave after one. I'm sure the other bar staff (who were working diligently) are great, but not at all interested in paying additional gratuities towards someone who took our original credit card slip and slammed it down on the counter in a manner that caught other people's attention. Pardon me, a former bartender of 12 years, for trying to make sure the ticket doesn't either get lost, or end up in a wet spot and becomes illegible. Side Note: My date, and others with us, didn't want me to leave a tip, but that would be punishing the other staff who the tips are pooled with. Aside from the bartender whose attitude was stronger than the double I ordered, good place. Best of luck moving forward. read more

My friends and I went here for the first time in December. Cool atmosphere but we all got food poisoning from the sausage flatbread pizza....that wasn't fun. Be careful..stick to the drinks! read more

OMG I AM OBSESSED WITH ROSE MOFFORD COCKTAIL! By far this bar has been so good to me and the specialty drinks are so good and so different. The vibe is more on the hipster side of life but the drinks are right up my alley! I have been here on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays and I have never been disappointed. If you are in DTPHX check out valley bar ! read more

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Stopped in to check out a show and grab a drink. This is one of the cooler spots I've found in Phoenix. Really enjoyed the murdery bar decor. Solid drinks. The staff, especially those working the show, were super friendly. This is a great spot to grab drinks with friends or a date. That said, I came alone and had a great time. read more

The ambience is pretty cool with it being in a basement in an alley way. The concerts here are usually fun. But the lemon drops were not that good. read more

We (13 ladies) went to the Valley Bar for my sisters bachelorette. The atmosphere is 100% unique and we all had the best time. Andrew immediately helped us and was the greatest waitor any of us has ever had!! Thank you Andrew and Valley Bar for your help in making it a wonderful night :D read more

I am extremely disappointed in this establishment. Tonight I was assaulted and the security guard threatened me instead of helping me. One of the fellow workers seen me being assaulted and actually help me from our job site. Without that I would probably be dead at this point. They are extremely disrespectful and they will not even bring a manager. This is not the only incident. They do not take their actions seriously and they make false accusations. For this I am ashamed to know that there is a bar owner in this awesome city that would employ people like this. Knowing that they would not even bring a manager out. This is only one of the incidents. Hopefully they will address this before somebody is raped and killed and they stand around laughing about it. read more

They didn't let my 24 year old girlfriend in because she's from Indiana and visiting me for the holidays, thanks for the Christmas cheer guys! read more

This place is hard to find - even with GPS I get in the neighborhood and have to wait for someone to pass by so I can ask where it is. But once there I absolutely love the place. My dad used to stay in our basement, listen to music, and drink Hamm's. When I go here it is a basement with music and Hamm's for $3. I really love it because you can get close to the musicians and it's a great environment. I definitely recommend it as a chill spot to hang out. read more

We live downtown and Valley Bar has been a frequent and favorite spot, and even a place where we'd bring visitors -- at least up until now. On Saturday, August 17th, at about 9:35, we went to Valley Bar. The security guy asked me where I'd been and if I'd been drinking. It was weirdly like being pulled over by a cop late on a Saturday night. I was thrown off and I hesitated a little because I've never been asked this at Valley Bar before. To be honest, I didn't like the idea of naming the business where I was prior. That's most likely something they shouldn't be asking and it's probably a training issue. But I was honest, mentioned a place, and said that I had a couple. My husband who was behind me, asked if there was a problem. The security guy said there might be since I was struggling to remember what I drank. But I answered the questions. My husband has zero patience for businesses that forget to respect the customer and usually wastes no time in cutting them off. He immediately jumped in and said that we were going elsewhere. As I stated, we've never been asked this going into Valley Bar before and I don't recall seeing this particular security guy. He could have been new, inexperienced, untrained, and maybe a little overzealous. I have no idea if there was something about me or my actions that caused the line of questioning or if it was routine for this guy with everyone. I did answer his questions, albeit hesitantly. I felt I was walking and talking fine. I was in four-inch heels in a dark rut-filled alley walking up. Not sure if that could have been a factor. The next day I looked at other low-rated reviews and almost all seemed to be entry related. To me, based on descriptions, it seems like it may be a single staff member that is hurting this business. This guy was smaller, slighter, and may be trying to compensate for deficiencies. After we left the security guy, we went directly across the street to Melinda's Alley. We had three rounds of cocktails, had a great rest of the night, and walked home. There was no trouble, no fights, no obnoxiousness, and no one got sick. If this security guy thought he was heading off a problem couple, he was sorely misguided. He only managed to redirect our $100+ that we would have spent at Valley Bar to Melinda's Alley. We go out often. We've never caused a problem while out. We always manage ourselves appropriately; we know our limits. We're always respectful, considerate, and kind to those around us and to the wonderful service industry. I'm bummed though because we've lost a go-to spot; I highly doubt now we'd ever go back to Valley Bar. As a rule, we don't tolerate treatment like this; there are too many other wonderful places to go that would like our money. read more

Super cool multi-dimensional venue with a pleasantly mixed crowd great beer on tap good food and great music. Went here for a New Years Eve celebration and was very impressed. Did not eat a full meal, had some snacks, but the dining looks good. The bar(s) are very well stocked. The staff way above average in terms of personality, enthusiasm, level of service. Pricing is pretty spot on for an Average Joe looking for a good night out. I was even impressed with the restrooms:)! These folks know what they are doing! read more

I attempted to go Valley Bar after the St.Vincent show. After a couple of the doors guys passed around my drivers license and meticulously examined it, they decided I can't enter. I asked why and it was pretty obvious they made up an excuse and said I was swerving in line, despite the fact that I had 1 tall beer earlier at The Van Buren and and I carry a pocket breathalyzer. I used to frequent this bar quite often, but I guess I'm not hipster enough to go inside anymore. read more

So I kinda love Valley Bar. It's this funky, underground bar that's a weird mishmash of differing ideas about what it wants to be and it somehow works. You have the bar/restaurant area that would be a tiny bar in its own right. The service is actually pretty good, I've only ordered food once or twice but it hasn't disappointed. Then you have the small game area adorned with pool and random arcade games. Perfect place to lounge or take a date if the conversation stalls. And then the stage area. If you enjoy getting your hearing tested, but having a front-row seat for whatever small music act they've booked, you've found the right place. They even have another convenient bar located right there. Overall, a great place to spend the night for a number of different interests. read more

Valley Bar is now a signature bar to visit in Downtown Phoenix. The experience begins while you are walking thru the ally and looking for the neon sign above the door. On a good night,​ you will have to wait in line for a few minutes since it does get full on the weekends, especially​ when there is a show going on. During the week, you should be able to get in without waiting in line at all. The actual bar is my favorite room because I enjoy looking at the decor and ambiance of the place while sipping my favorite drink The Rose Mofford. I have celebrated my birthday there a few times and is always a good time. Don't forget to visit the secret room "the library" read more

Valley Bar - My favorite is the rose mafford - Music Venues Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

RACIST!! 0 stars! I've been in this industry for 5 years and never been treated like this. Me and my two girlfriends showed up with pure excitement after missing the entrance twice. My girlfriend yelled, "were finally here!" And joked with the big security guard with face tattoos across his head "do you remember me?" She laughs. (Having been 4 times already this year!) He says " you're sweating" she says yeah we walked from bitter and twisted and got lost twice! He says "no you're swaying, I'm gonna have to say no tonight" we asked to see a manager. Long story short, we waited 15 minutes, the Manger still told us no because apparently my girlfriend cussed at the security guard?! A bold faced lie! My girlfriend who was so offensive to "Mike" the security guard, is African American, so is this racism from Valley bar? What just happened? Never going back. We were 3 super happy woman, one African, one Asian and one white chick on their late 20s.. read more

This place was amazing.. very nice staff and it was an overall great bar! It's behind in an ally way ! They have games and a cool moving bar! read more

They've got interesting drinks and board games, plus- it's underground. What more could you want? read more

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The bartender was very rude and giving off jealousy vibes when someone offered to buy me a drink would not recommend

Cheap cover fee! It was my first time going there and had so much hype around this place that I expected the cover to be $10-$15 but it was ONLY $3 and the best part was that it all went to support the local LGBTQ charity One in Ten. I'm not going to lie, I was a bit disappointed because I heard that Friday nights was Latin night and my friend and I went ready to dance only to be greeted by a variety of hipster music. I know hipster music is no way to describe music but I don't even know how to describe genre they were playing. It was not bad, it created a cool vibe which is why my friend and I decided to stay for a drink. Service was great, our server was super friendly and warned my friend and I about the flavors or the drinks we ordered. My friend and I decided to order them anyways and we loved them. I had a chili infused cocktail that I believed was called 99 to Fife and I loved it! The quality of the drink was felt because everything was fresh. I could taste the tequila, the chili simple syrup, and the fresh limes in every sip. This is definitely a place to come to with a group of friends, the have pool tables, games, a beautiful bar area, food options and definitely something everyone can enjoy. I will definitely be returning because now I know what to expect. read more

Valley Bar - 99 to fife spicy margarita! Yum! - Music Venues Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I love the underground scene. They had a decent selection of drinks and the music was vibing. Will come again. Very private.

OMG This place is way cool, comfortable and relaxing with kind a funky atmosphere. A fair beer selection, wines, spirits and great food. Well the food menu is simple with an awesome variety of rustic flat bread (pizza) selections and really cool salads (Kale, Arugula, quinoa, Chorizo, Sweet Potato ect...) Beer is cold and all of the staff are friendly, great service. Hands down, this is my bar when I return to Phoenix. Oh, the location is a little weird in the back dark ally and is in the basement of an old building. It all ads to the experience. You will definitely like! read more

Valley Bar - Music Venues Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Did not get to go inside. We were visiting from California and saw that people thought well of this bar. It took ever to find (which was tight). We ended up in a dark black ally where there was a door entrance in...... okay why the hell am I taking the time to write all this... They did not let us in because my friend had a Film Camera. However they said we can take as many pictures as we want but we can't bring the FILM camera in because it of "Policy". HOW DOES HIS MAKE ANY SENSE AT ALL?????? Hate it. Come on guys we had like 10 people deep and u won't let us in because we had a film camera but we are able to take as many pictures on or iPhone which actually produces better pictures and accessible to instantly post on the internet. Get it together this bar was weak. read more

Got VERY AGGRESSIVELY thrown out for not giving up my seat at the bar for the DJ to start. I was a paying customer in the middle of a drink

This place is amazing. Awesome speak easy feel. Alley entrance, tiny neon sign. The different rooms are so cool. Game room with all the classics. Nice high-back booths. Band room with live music that has an intimate feel and then the main bar with an awesome carousel above. Great drinks made right. I almost took a star off due to a bad experience with the bouncers but all bars have bouncers who are on a power trip so that's to be expected read more

I will start this out by saying, as of today no response from the venue. This place used to be my absolute favorite spot in Phoenix to hang out with a good amount of fun dance nights and bands, however on Friday we had an absolutely AWFUL experience. See below. We had reserved tables for Friday night. We got in nice and early, made sure we were good to go and started drinking right away. We were not particularly rowdy or crazy. People had come up all night attempting to sit at our tables, noticed the signs, said something (sorry or whatever, no biggie either way) and leave our tables, no harm no foul. Well, another couple came up, and were lingering near the table looking at the reserved signs and appearing to be frustrated or upset. To be fair it was dark, and to be fair it was loud, but I asked if there was a problem. They didn't say anything to me, and continued to hover, so I again I asked (perhaps I was being unpleasant at this point?) if there was a problem. The woman immediately jumped to say "if we wanted to keep our tables we would calm down". Now at this point I didn't know they were owners or anyone, but regardless that made me more upset so I again said "So we have a problem?" She continued to say calm down, and they both walked off. No explanation no nothing. I was confused and upset at that point but whatever, sometimes people are people. I offhandedly ranted to our waitress (who by the way was FANTASTIC, kind and knowledgeable, I believe her name was Danielle) and she informed me it was the owner. She apologized, told everyone to just hang and enjoy their drinks and that, I thought, was that. I got up to go to the restroom and when I returned, my party informed me that the owner had returned and was looking for me. Another person in my party said he even spent a little time explaining that he was certain it was a misunderstanding. I thought maybe if he came around again, we could discuss what likely WAS just misunderstanding, we could smooth it out and laugh it off, but instead he and another waitress not involved at all came over and he started with "Why you gotta be like that?!" which immediately put me on the defensive. I tried to explain what I had interpreted as him and the other person being rude about the seating arrangement we had called ahead for far in advance and secured. He said that I was the one who was immediately "aggressive" and that I was "puffing my chest out". When I asked if that was any way to speak to a customer, the waitress not involved stated "the customer is not always right" and when I said that's true when people are being shitty, she said "we don't want shitty people in here". The owner then waved it off and stormed away. We settled up our tab, and left. I tried to speak with him one last time, to try and apologize if I was being aggressive and hopefully just call it whatever, but he had left. After all that, he took off. In conclusion, if you like Valley Bar, beware, the owner apparently does not care for reservations on Fridays, and doesn't handle conflict resolution well. I would gladly continue my patronage if we can both agree that the initial exchange was more than likely just both sides misreading the other, and if he will apologize for he and his staff accusing an otherwise normal, respectful group of paying customers "shitty people". If not, I will encourage my friends and anyone else I know to avoid the place, because that is no way to treat someone, especially when it was so silly. read more

I went to Valley Bar last night for the first time to meet a few friends. I really dig the ambiance, you walk under a small flickering neon sign down a long flight of stairs to a dimly lit basement broken into multiple areas. However, I only give this place three stars because of my encounter with the bartender. I was sober and it was a crowded Saturday night. After 15-20 minutes a space cleared at the bar and I made eye contact with the bartender. However, instead of serving me she turned her attention to two ladies who had just approached maybe 2 minutes earlier. Honest mistake? Probably, but when I politely asked to be served first she snapped at me and motioned to the security guard nearby. That was a huge overreaction and left a bad taste in my mouth. read more

I would like to give this a really bad review so as to not encourage any more people to patronize. I want it to be my own hidden little gem. But that wouldn't be fair. The Valley bar is just cool in every way. From it's fairly hidden alley entrance, its super creative shadow dancing mobile bar installation, and its dark basement feel. It's a must--if you can find it! read more

Great alley bar in downtown Phoenix with a great environment, and chill atmosphere to enjoy a craft cocktail or beer. Across the street fronSeamus McCaffrey's in the alley. I highly recommend you check it out. It is one of the few places open late during the week. First drink I tried was the Honey Badger. read more

Valley Bar - Music Venues Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I need to go back again to take in the amazing and eclectic decor. I need to go back again to try all of their amazing cocktails. I need to go back again to see a live show. I need to go back again to meet one of the cute gals that hang out there. I need to go back again... read more

This is really fun place to hit on the weekends! There is little to no cover and the cover is usually going to a charity of some sort. Drinks and good and there are two big rooms- one more chill and a more dancy room. Definitely a place to consider if you're going out in downtown Phoenix! read more

Valley Bar - Main bar - Music Venues Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Came in here expecting to get some drinks and apps and was disappointed. I ordered a 99 to fife which was made perfectly however we also ordered chips and guacamole at the same time as our drinks and we waited for at least 15-20 minutes to receive our food. After having to wait so long for an appetizer that takes almost no time to make we decided to not even order anything else. Our server did apologize and told us the kitchen was backed up after we waited for so long but the place was practically empty so I'm not sure how it could have been backed up. Giving them 3 stars because the concept is cool, this is an underground bar and the door is in an ally way which is different than anything in AZ. read more

Been coming to Valley Bar a lot since moving back to the Downtown Phoenix area. This is a great place to take friends and family if you're looking for a fun night out. The theme is Basement Speakeasy, but they also have a full kitchen. Delicious cocktail creations, great music always playing and a back room filled with awesome bar games: such as pool, shuffle board, darts, pinball and even (2) Skee Ball Machines. Really love the ambiance, dimly lit, hipster decor and they also offer live music. I was there last night (Monday) and it was $1 off beers and free games all night. Bottom Line: This is one of the better bars to grab a drink and enjoy someone's company in the downtown area. read more

Always been very happy with this bar; good drinks, good staff, great atmosphere. Can get a bit busy at times (cause it's popular- cause it's good). Very glad I go to bars to enjoy the drinks/atmosphere and time with friends, rather than for the non-consensual tiktokking opportunities- people are so weird. read more

Excellent food, excellent drinks and excellent service. Very cool Speak Easy in downtown Phoenix. You enter down a dirty alley to a non-descript door. You then go a flight of stairs into a 30's feel speak easy. This place is definitely worth a visit if you are in downtown Phoenix. read more

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Wow I am totally impressed with the ambiance of this place The food was very good, flatbread and an artichoke dip along with drinks Pool tables, dart boards, college prepsters Vacationer was the band, very good Alright you have to walk down a dimly lit alley but this is worth it read more

This place is always super fun to go to. Super modern with a rustic old school 20-30s vibe. They have billiards, skiball, board games, candle lit tables even a dance floor. Shoutout to the Djs, anytime i go the music is on point, it's more dance, electronic and disco music so be aware of getting down like a hippie. Cover is always super cheap. In a great spot to bar hop in downtown Phoenix. Great place for a date or just hanging out. Can get crowded at times but worth checking out. read more

Typically when I go underground, I feel really claustrophobic. I think that goes for anyone. Like what if the ground falls in? You're done mate. But Valley Bar is able to do something extremely rare - it's able to not only inhibit that reaction, but also make me forget that the rest of the world is above me. Valley Bar really isn't my scene, but I gotta put on my 2014 Sochi Olympics hat of impartiality. When I went there, the dance floor was open, and the video of a concert from either the late 90's or early 2000's was on. I am not against recorded concerts, but it was one of those musical renditions where one guy on the dance floor wears a fedora and thinks he was last years champ on Dancing With the Stars - but without a partner. But I mean...it was good. It all fit together somehow. Kinda how a Rubix Cube, even when it isn't figured out, still has it's own unique beauty. The drinks are reasonably priced and the crowd is on the younger side. So if that's your scene, then it's all laid out in front of you on a silver platter. The place also has a few pool tables and other games for entertainment, but they are typically being used. So if an opening appears, jump in quicker than you're remote can change the channel. Like I said, it isn't really my cup of tea, but whenever I go I am with some friends and I consistently have a good time. If you go you will have a good time and will most likely be able to find something good in it. If you don't like it when you go, remember this: just because you don't like Apple Pie, that doesn't mean it's inherently bad, it just means your tastes are different and that's alright. And if someone does like Apple Pie, that's alright too. read more