The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Phoenix | Downtown

1. • Little Rituals 85

   • Inventive Hotel Cocktail Bar
   
   

   1. 2024 James Beard Awards
      Outstanding Bar | Semifinalist

   2. 2024 Spirited Awards
      Best U.S. Hotel Bar | Top 4 Finalist

   3. Eater Phoenix
      The Best Bars in Phoenix

   
   

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   • 132 S Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ | Central
   • Website
   • Instagram

2. • Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour 80

   • Beloved Cocktail Bar
   
   

   1. 2025 Spirited Awards
      Best U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. West | Regional Top 10 Honoree

   2. Imbibe Magazine
      Where to Drink in Phoenix

   3. Eater Phoenix
      The Best Bars in Phoenix

   
   

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   • 1 W Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ | Central
   • Website
   • Instagram

3. • Carry On 75

   • Immersive Cocktail Bar
   
   

   1. Imbibe Magazine
      Where to Drink in Phoenix

   2. Eater Phoenix
      The Best Bars in Phoenix

   3. Phoenix New Times
      The Top 100 Bars in Phoenix

   
   

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   • 2 N Central Ave, Ste 101, Phoenix, AZ | Central
   • Website
   • Instagram

4. • Latha 71

   • Contemporary Pan-African Restaurant
   
   

   1. The Infatuation
      The Best Restaurants In Phoenix

   2. Phoenix Magazine
      Top 100 Dishes of Arizona | Dayboat Moqueca

   3. Eater Phoenix
      The 38 Best Restaurants in Phoenix

   
   

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   • 628 E Adams St, Phoenix, AZ | Central
   • Website
   • Instagram

5. • Gracie's Tax Bar 65

   • Alternative Dive Bar
   
   

   1. Imbibe Magazine
      Where to Drink in Phoenix

   2. Eater Phoenix
      The Best Bars in Phoenix

   3. AZ Central
      Best bars in metro Phoenix

   
   

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   • 711 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ | Central
   • Website
   • Instagram

6. • Cibo Pizzeria 65

   • Charming Italian Pizza Shop
   
   

   1. Phoenix New Times
      Top 100 Restaurants

   2. AZ Central
      100 metro Phoenix essentials

   3. Phoenix New Times
      Best of Phoenix 2024 | Best Restaurant Patio

   
   

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   • 603 N Fifth Ave, Phoenix, AZ | Central
   • Website
   • Instagram

7. • Pizzeria Bianco 63

   • Famed Pizza Shop
   
   

   1. AZ Central
      100 metro Phoenix essentials

   2. Phoenix Magazine
      Top 100 Dishes of Arizona | Francesca's Meatball Sandwich

   3. Phoenix Magazine
      Top 100 Dishes of Arizona | Rosa

   
   

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   • 623 E Adams St, Phoenix, AZ | Central
   • Website
   • Instagram

8. • Harumi Sushi Bar 41

   • Modern Japanese Sushi Spot
   
   

   1. Phoenix Magazine
      Top 100 Dishes of Arizona | Japanese Caesar Salad

   2. Phoenix New Times
      Best of Phoenix 2024 | Best Place to Eat Before a Downtown Event

   
   

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   • 101 N 1st Ave Phoenix, AZ | Central
   • Website
   • Instagram

9. • Seamus McCaffrey's Irish Pub & Restaurant 41

   • Eclectic Irish Pub
   
   

   1. Phoenix New Times
      The Top 100 Bars in Phoenix

   2. Phoenix New Times
      Best of Phoenix 2024 | Best Irish Pub

   
   

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   • 18 W Monroe St, Phoenix, AZ | Central
   • Instagram

10. • Que Sazon Restaurant and Ceviche Bar 38

    • Authentic Mexican Restaurant
    
    

    1. AZ Central
       100 metro Phoenix essentials

    2. Phoenix Magazine
       Top 100 Dishes of Arizona | Tiradito

    
    

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    • 622 E Adams St, Phoenix, AZ | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

11. • Stardust Pinbar 38

    • Hidden Pinball Arcade
    
    

    1. AZ Central
       Best bars in metro Phoenix

    2. Phoenix New Times
       The Top 100 Bars in Phoenix

    
    

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    • 401 W Van Buren St, Unit B, Phoenix, AZ | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

12. • Valley Bar 38

    • Intimate Basement Bar/Venue
    
    

    1. AZ Central
       Best bars in metro Phoenix

    2. Phoenix New Times
       The Top 100 Bars in Phoenix

    
    

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    • 130 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

13. • Hanny's 36

    • Elegant Restaurant/Bar
    
    

    1. Phoenix New Times
       The Top 100 Bars in Phoenix

    2. AZ Central
       100 metro Phoenix essentials

    
    

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    • 40 N 1st St, Phoenix, AZ | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

14. • Pa'La 25

    • Premium Global Restaurant
    
    

    1. Foodist Awards
       Exceptional Culinary Experience

    
    

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    • 132 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

15. • The Vig 23

    
    

    1. Phoenix New Times
       Best of Phoenix 2025 | Best Daily Specials

    
    

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    • 606 N 4th Ave, Phoenix, AZ | Central

16. • Cornish Pasty Co. 23

    • Extensive Pasty Shop
    
    

    1. Phoenix New Times
       The Top 100 Bars in Phoenix

    2. Phoenix New Times
       Best of Phoenix 2024 | Best Late-Night Eats

    
    

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    • 7 W Monroe St, Phoenix, AZ | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

17. • The Ra Ra Room 23

    
    

    1. Phoenix New Times
       Best of Phoenix 2025 | Best Restaurant You Can’t Get Into

    
    

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    • 201 E Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ | Central

18. • Press Coffee 23

    • Staple Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Phoenix Magazine
       2025 Best of the Valley | Best Cold Brew: Chocolate Peanut Butter Shaker

    
    

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    • 200 E Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

19. • The Grind by Chic Chef 21

    • Warm Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. AZ Central
       The ultimate guide to the best Phoenix cafes | Best downtown coffee shops for working or studying

    
    

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    • 45 W Jefferson St, Ste J, Phoenix, AZ | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

20. • Stemistry 21

    • Cutesy Coffee/Flower Shop
    
    

    1. AZ Central
       The ultimate guide to the best Phoenix cafes | Best downtown Phoenix coffee shops for more than just coffee

    
    

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    • 618 E Adams St, Phoenix, AZ | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

21. • The Desmond Spirits and Oven 21

    
    

    1. Phoenix New Times
       Best of Phoenix 2025 | Best Place to Eat Before a Downtown Event

    
    

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    • 1 N 1st St, Ste 103, Phoenix, AZ | Central

22. • Fillmore Coffee Co. 21

    • Fun Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. AZ Central
       The ultimate guide to the best Phoenix cafes | Best downtown coffee shops for working or studying

    
    

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    • 600 N Fourth St, Phoenix, AZ | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

23. • Melindas Alley 18

    
    

    1. Phoenix New Times
       The Top 100 Bars in Phoenix

    
    

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    • 50 E Adams St, Phoenix, AZ | Central

24. • Coabana 18

    
    

    1. Phoenix New Times
       The Top 100 Bars in Phoenix

    
    

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    • 1 E Washington, Phoenix, AZ | Central

25. • Ingo's Tasty Food 18

    • Casual American All-Day Restaurant
    
    

    1. AZ Central
       100 metro Phoenix essentials

    
    

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    • 101 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ | Central
    • Website
    • Instagram

26. • Cornish Pasty Co 18

    
    

    1. Phoenix New Times
       The Top 100 Bars in Phoenix

    2. Phoenix New Times
       Best of Phoenix 2024 | Best Late-Night Eats

    
    

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    • 7 W Monroe St, Phoenix, AZ | Central

27. • Floor 13 Rooftop Bar 18

    
    

    1. Phoenix New Times
       The Top 100 Bars in Phoenix

    
    

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    • 15 E Monroe St, Phoenix, AZ | Central