APRIL 22, 2021
Driving around in this dusty, strip-mall metropolis, the bars have a tendency
to look the same. We are here to tell you: They are not. Phoenix's drinking scene
is deeply varied and constantly evolving. Of late, we've seen a surge of
craft-cocktail lounges and breweries — places where imagination and adventure
are valued above all else, whether in the form of creative historical design
motifs or a bonkers combination of ingredients that adds up to a truly delicious
beer. Just as essential, though, are the old standbys: The comfortable but
confident neighborhood bars and dives that make it seem like a Coors Light,