The Vig has is a hip, casual eatery with a few other locations in the Phoenix Area. This one in the Arcadia district caters to those in search of a cold beer and comfort food dishes. To start, try the Artichoke, Kale and Roasted Jalapeño Dip, it is perfect for sharing. For an entree, the Chorizo Burger and Short Rib Tacos are for carnivores while the healthier Beet and Greek salads are better for the heart. Moreover, you cannot leave until you try one of the Mason Jar desserts; the Mud Pie, the Banana Cream and Strawberry Shortcake selections start with sponge cake as a base then built upon it with ingredients that include candied bacon, coffee grounds, cinnamon mascarpone and ice cream, to name a few.
Known as Green Bay Packers' "Cheese-Head-Quarters", Casey Jones Grill is one of the local haunts for die-hard fans. The place has a friendly, neighborhood tavern atmosphere with a model train trundling around the dining room. Televisions, pool tables and dartboards flank the dining room and bar. The regular menu is heavy on fried appetizers. Popular nightly specials include the pork roast dinner on Wednesdays, top sirloin with green peppercorn sauce and margaritas on Tuesdays.
Bar Smith beats others when it comes to entertainment. The VIP rooms are the center of attraction for all clubbers, and step onto the the terrace bar for amazing views of the city. Located just a block away from the Phoenix City Center, Bar Smith is your neighborhood destination for fun.
The venerable Yucca Tap Room has entertained Tempe locals and people from around the entire state for decades. The property’s ambiance is quite similar to what it was in the 70's and the decor has not changed much since then. If these wood-paneled walls could talk, they would say the Tap Room has hosted many local bands as well as a few famous ones. The venue has a separate intimate music space and even a modern space to play pinball and a secret tiki bar. Overall, one of the best places in Tempe to catch a show and drink a few spectacular craft beers.
Duce in downtown Phoenix, attempts to give patrons a walk down history lane with its prohibition theme. Located within a former warehouse on South Central Avenue, The Duce doubles up as a bar and restaurant with ease. Relish the meatball sliders and roasted ribs while sipping on the house special cocktail, the Moscow Mule. Performances of live bands and DJ nights are scheduled regularly on the makeshift stage. Karaoke, retro and live music makes the place a music haven. Check website for more.
Walk in to the El Capri club on a weekend night and you will feel as if you have entered a club in Mexico. The norteño music and Latin dance music churned out by the live bands and DJs sets the tone for a great night out where you can dance in company of fellow revelers. Else, you also can sit at the bar and watch the crowd that is made up of skimpily dressed girls, and boys dressed in cowboy boots and tight jeans grooving to the music. The bar is well-stocked with tequilas and local beers, enough to keep the spirits of the house high.