Bars in Phoenix worth going out for.

For a good part of the year everything worth doing happens after dark, and I plan accordingly.

I keep track of bars in Phoenix and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Top picks

Ian McConnell

Ian McConnell One-time only

Wed, Sep 16 · 8:00 PM

Central City • $$

Basement folk & cocktails

Jazz in the Lounge

Jazz in the Lounge

Thu, Sep 17 · 10:00 PM

Central City • $$

Late-night jazz & pasties

Friday Tarot with Keanna

Friday Tarot with Keanna

Fri, Sep 18 · 8:00 PM

Central City • $$

tarot readings in the Rose Room

Geo Bowman

Geo Bowman One-time only

Sat, Sep 19 · 8:00 PM

Encanto Village

Up-close blues night

Zeppapotapuss

Zeppapotapuss One-time only

Sat, Sep 19 · 1:00 PM

Encanto Village

Intimate live music dive

Boys Go To Jupiter

Boys Go To Jupiter One-time only

Tue, Sep 22 · 8:00 PM

Central City • $$

Indie rock basement debut

Mustard Service and Pity Party (Girls Club)

Mustard Service and Pity Party (Girls Club) One-time only

Tue, Sep 22 · 7:30 PM

Central City

Indie groove up close

Chanpan

Chanpan One-time only

Wed, Sep 23 · 8:00 PM

Central City • $$

Indie basement debut

STEEL BEANS

STEEL BEANS One-time only

Tue, Sep 29 · 7:30 PM

Central City • $$

Underground rock & cocktails

Surfistas del Sistema

Surfistas del Sistema One-time only

Thu, Oct 1 · 7:30 PM

Central City • $$

Chilean indie-pop basement show

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Sunday Funday

Sunday Funday One-time only

Sun, Oct 11 · 2:00 PM

Woolf

Queer bar sunday party

Charles Anderson – Late Night, No Cover!

Charles Anderson – Late Night, No Cover! One-time only

Fri, Oct 16 · 10:00 PM

Evans Churchill • $$

Late-night jazz hideaway

King of Drag Viewing Party

King of Drag Viewing Party One-time only

Mon, Oct 19 · 7:00 PM

Woolf

Queer bar screen party

Eric Rasmussen Trio – Late Night, No Cover!

Eric Rasmussen Trio – Late Night, No Cover! One-time only

Fri, Oct 23 · 10:00 PM

Evans Churchill • $$

Late-night jazz den

Sex Mex Concert

Sex Mex Concert One-time only

Thu, Nov 12 · 8:00 PM

Camelback East Village • $$

Dive bar live music

GenuWine Arizona

GenuWine Arizona

Central City • $$

Wine bar with neighborhood spirit

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Frequently asked questions

How are these bars in Phoenix chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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