Must-see nightlife in Arizona

  • Cupper's

    Arizona

    This inviting coffee shop brews up business inside a lovely Victorian cottage from 1872.

  • Vig Arcadia

    Phoenix

    Ignore the imposing Soviet-style exterior and step inside. The Vig is where the smart set – stylish, well-scrubbed, happy – come to knock back a few…

  • Yavapai Tavern

    Grand Canyon National Park South Rim

    One mile from the canyon rim, with a massive window, patio road-side seating and modern interior, pleasant Yavapai Tavern serves regional craft beer, wine…

  • Bird Cage Saloon

    Arizona

    The original Bird Cage Saloon – famous for its collection of taxidermy birds – burned down in 2012, but came back bigger and better a year later, just…

  • Pay 'n' Take

    Flagstaff

    As much a bar as a 7-Eleven-style market, the Pay 'n' Take is a local institution for noon imbibing. Help yourself to whatever you'd like from the wall…

  • Hideout

    Arizona

    The bar is always open at the Hideout, a convenient place to escape the bling and glitz of the casinos. You can also play slots set into the bar (although…

  • Zane Grey Bar & Ballroom

    Flagstaff

    When the weather is nice, the 3rd floor wraparound porch of the Weatherford Hotel, just wide enough to hold one row of tables, makes a delightful perch…

  • World Famous Sultana Bar

    Kaibab National Forest

    A slightly daunting local hangout, this 100-year-old bar is pretty darn cool, especially if you like the sort of place that's kitted out with deer skulls,…

  • Postino Central

    Phoenix

    This inviting branch of the flowering tree of Postino wine bars sits in burgeoning uptown. It offers $5 wine by the glass for listed wines from 11am to…

  • Bright Angel Lounge

    Grand Canyon National Park South Rim

    The dark, windowless bar inside Bright Angel Lodge doesn't offer much character, but it's a cozy and friendly spot for a beer and occasional live music. A…

  • Jade

    Scottsdale

    This stylish cocktail bar, perched narrowly on a scenic slope within the plush confines of Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain, is an inviting place to watch…

  • Lola Coffee

    Phoenix

    Artisan roasted beans, slick decor, friendly staff and a patio for fair-weather latte-sipping set the tone for this coffee bar. Lola is ever-popular for…

  • Rainbow Room

    Grand Canyon Region

    The Rainbow Room is perched above Lake Powell, with picture windows framing dramatic red-rock formations against blue water. Your best bet is to eat…

  • BJ's Tavern

    Arizona

    Not stylish. Not contemporary. Not hip. And depending on your personality, that may be a good thing. Inside there's a jukebox, pool tables and karaoke…

  • Rickety Cricket

    Arizona

    A huge neon sign proclaiming 'Kingman Club' marks the spot – the Rickety Cricket is the larger of the two breweries in town, with over 20 beers on tap and…

  • Flagstaff Brewing Company

    Flagstaff

    Popular with students and outdoors types, this downtown brewpub offers a small and convivial outdoor patio, pub fare (poutine, wings, burgers and such),…

  • Wagon Wheel Saloon

    Southern Arizona

    Kick it cowboy-style at the Wagon Wheel, where the bar is big, the ceiling is festooned with wagon wheels and harness, and the wildlife is stuffed. It…

  • Vino Loco

    Flagstaff

    An intimate under-the-radar hangout with a handful of outdoor tables, wines by the flight, glass or bottle, plus beer, snacks and a small retail shop.

  • Bisbee Coffee Co

    Southern Arizona

    This easygoing shop across from the post office serves java strong enough to get you through a double shift on the tourist track.

  • Thunder Canyon Brewery

    Tucson

    A cavernous microbrewery, within walking distance of the Hotel Congress, with more than 40 beers on tap.

  • Hogan Espresso & More

    Navajo Reservation

    For your cappuccino fix or web-surfing session, swing by Hogan Espresso & More.