The tmc neighborhood guide: Drinks edit

Explore our neighborhood favorites (most within a mile, but no more than 2 miles of The McKinley Club).

TGIF! Every good neighborhood has a few places where the night finds its rhythm — and ours has more than a few. There are bars where the bartender knows things about mezcal you didn’t know you wanted to learn, wine poured naturally in cozy converted houses, and cocktails made with a devotion that borders on the scientific. And then there are the classics: a few beloved dives where the beer is cold, the crowd is eclectic, and nothing is expected of you except to show up.

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Bikini Lounge
📍1502 Grand Ave

Phoenix's oldest continuously operating bar — a classic dive on Grand Ave with retro charm, cheap beers, and an eclectic crowd. Cash only. Great for a no-frills night out.

Gracie's Tax Bar

📍711 N 7th Ave

Your friendly, neighborhood dive bar with board games, karaoke, DJs, and a photobooth. Open nightly 4 PM–2 AM. One of the more character-filled spots in the area.

Venture a little further

Highball

📍1514 N 7th Ave

Award-winning program in a candlelit, sultry atmosphere. Every drink is thoughtfully balanced. Also has chef-prepared snacks. Opens at 6 PM nightly.

Sauvage

📍49 W McDowell Rd

Natural wine bar in a cozy converted house. Wednesday pizza pop-ups, Saturday DJs, Sunday coffee pop-up. Beloved by regulars for its warm community feel. Closed Mondays.

Barcoa

📍829 N 1st Ave