Lively 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 lively bars in Phoenix and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Browse Phoenix neighborhood by neighborhood, get ideas just for you, or ask me anything.

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Top picks

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

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

Surfistas del Sistema

Surfistas del Sistema One-time only

Thu, Oct 1 · 7:30 PM

Central City • $$

Chilean indie-pop basement show

The Pemberton

The Pemberton

Evans Churchill • $$

Outdoor art playground

Karaoke Night hosted by Jazzy the Healer. Muertos.

Karaoke Night hosted by Jazzy the Healer. Muertos.

Thu, Sep 17 · 7:00 PM

Evans Churchill • $$

Artsy karaoke maze

Trivia Night

Trivia Night

Mon, Sep 21 · 6:00 PM

Central City • $$

Self-serve wine & trivia

EsDeeKid

EsDeeKid One-time only

Sun, Oct 11 · 8:00 PM

Central City

Up-close concerts

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Sunday Funday

Sunday Funday One-time only

Sun, Oct 11 · 2:00 PM

Woolf

Queer bar sunday party

King of Drag Viewing Party

King of Drag Viewing Party One-time only

Mon, Oct 19 · 7:00 PM

Woolf

Queer bar screen party

Sex Mex Concert

Sex Mex Concert One-time only

Thu, Nov 12 · 8:00 PM

Camelback East Village • $$

Dive bar live music

Pa'La Wood Fired Cooking

Pa'La Wood Fired Cooking Hot right now

Central City

Tapas, jazz & strong drinks

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Frequently asked questions

How are these lively 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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