Sometimes we all need to feel the energy of a nightclub, kick back with a specialty martini or brew and groove to the beats of local DJ’s. Grab a cocktail and look through these picks for the best nightlife and cocktail options in Arizona.
These are the winners of Best Of Our Valley 2013 in the Nightlife and Cocktails category – the best of the best in Arizona. The winner each category this year will be featured in Arizona Foothills Magazine’s March 2013 issue, a tell-all guide to the coolest people and places in the Valley of the Sun, as chosen by its residents. The winner with the most total votes will be featured on the cover of Arizona Foothills Magazine’ s Best Of issue (but we aren’t telling who won the cover just yet!). All those who won this year can download their 2013 Winners logos here.
To nominate a business, person or item for the 2014 contest, e-mail bestof@azfoothills.com by September 1, 2013.
Best Arizona Craft Beer
WINNER: Papago Brewering Company
The Phoenix Ale Brewery
Lumberyard
Four Peaks Brewing
Oak Creek
Sun Up Brewery
San Tan Brewing
Sleepy Dog Brewing
Grand Canyon Brewing Co.
Best Arizona Winery
WINNER: Caduceus Cellars
Page Springs Cellars
Pillsbury Wine Company
Arizona Stronghold Vineyards
Alcantara Vineyard
Dos Cabezas Wineworks
Callaghan Vineyards
Javelina Leap Vineyards
Oak Creek Vineyards & Winery
Jerome Winery
Kokopelli Winery
Best Bartender
WINNER: Scott Wolf, Smashboxx
Joe Wasneski, AZ88
Lindsey Greene, The Mint
Gabriel Alvarez, Wild Knight
Conor Cook, RNR
Megan McDonnell, El Hefe Bartender
Jamil Hyatt, Praying Monk
Glenn Llaneza, Smashboxx
Sarah Aguirre, El Hefe
Stephen Sperry, Zuma
Keegan Curran, Loco Patron
Brittany Doster, Dollhouse
Jana Lundstrom, Revolver
Sierra Claudio, Smashboxx
Michael Flynn, Martini Ranch
Austin Clark, Spanish Fly
Summer Farnsworth, Stingry Sushi Oldtown
Kyle Macy, Wild Knight
Justin Massey, Epiq
Jennifer Phillips, Spanish Fly
Best Biker Bar
WINNER:Greasewood Flat
The Hideaway Grill
Shot Gun Betty’s
Dirty Dogg Saloon
Harold’s Corral
Steel Horse Saloon
Best Cocktails
WINNER:Blue Wasabi Sushi & Martini Bar
The Mint
Last Drop Bar at Lon’s at the Hermosa
AZ88
Bar Crudo
Caffe Boa
Citizen Public House
The Mission
Jade Bar, Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa
Christopher’s Restaurant/Crush Lounge
Fogo De Chao
Firehouse
Blue Martini
Salt
The Rum Bar at The Breadfruit
Old Town Whiskey
Del Frisco’s Grille
Geisha A Go Go
Mastro’s Steakhouse
Praying Monk
Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails
Best Comedy Club
WINNER:Stand Up, Scottsdale
Stand Up Live
Jester’s Improv Comedy
The Comedy Spot
Best Cougar Bar
WINNER: The Mint
Blue Martini
AZ88
Michael Dominick’s Lincoln Avenue Prime Steakhouse
City Hall
Mastro’s Ocean Club
Mastro’s Steakhouse
Modern Steak
Merc Bar
Mabel’s on Main
Kazimierz
Jade Bar, Sanctuary
Olive & Ivy
Best Dance Music
WINNER: Axis Radius
Smashboxx
Wild Knight
Dollhouse Cocktail Lounge
Monarch Theatre
Best Dive Bar
WINNER: The Closing Soon Saloon
The Lodge
Patties First Ave
Shotgun Betty’s
Barnies Boat House
American Junkie
J.T’s
Road Runner
Best Gay Bar
WINNER: Kobalt
BS West
Roscoes on Seventh
Bunkhouse
Amsterdam
AZ 88
Charlie’s
The Rock
Oz
Best Happy Hour
WINNER: The Mint
Sushi Roku
El Hefe
RnR
SOL Cocina
5th and Wine
RA Sushi Bar Restaurant
Mbar, Montelucia Resort and Spa
Cadillac Ranch
Renegade Tap and Kitchen
Postino Winecafe
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Geisha A Go Go
The Vig
Roaring Fork
Sapporo
Culinary Dropout
Stingray Sushi
Kona Grill
Flo’s Asian Kitchen
POSH
San Felipe’s Cantina
Eddie’s House
Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill
Blue Martini Lounge
Wildfish Seafood Grille
Canteen Modern Tequila Bar
Morton’s The Steakhouse
Best Margarita
WINNER: Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville
SOL Cocina
Carefree Station
The Mission
Los Sombreros Cafe
Blanco Tacos + Tequila
Barrio Cafe
La Hacienda, Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
Salty Senorita
Tee Pee Mexican Food
Margarita Rocks Beach Club
Old Town Tortilla Factory
Cien Agaves
Jalapeno Inferno
El Encanto Mexican Grill
Los Olivos Mexican Patio
TQLA
Best Morning-After Bar
WINNER: El Hefe
The Lodge
Coach House
Saddle Ranch
Firehouse
Tee Pee
Best Nightclub or Lounge
WINNER: Smashboxx
The Mint
Martini Ranch
American Junkie
Wild Knight
Sandbar
Revolver Lounge
The Lodge
Dollhouse
Narcisse Champagne & Tea Lounge
Copper Blues
Pussycat Lounge
Palazzo
Hurricane Bay Nightclub
Old Town Whiskey at The Saguaro
Casablanca
Bar Smith
Jackrabbit
Best Nightlife Photographer
WINNER: Brian Kelly
Joseph Greenbaum
Jay Elite Photo Phoenix
Best Place to Stock Up on Alcohol
WINNER: Sportsman’s Fine Wine & Spirits
Total Wine & Spirits
Bevmo
AJ’s Fine Foods
Liquor Wheel
AZ Wine Co.
5th & Wine
Queen Liquors
Best Pool Bar
WINNER: W Scottsdale
Hotel Valley Ho
Talking Stick Resort
El Santo
The Saguaro
Spanish Fly
Hotel Palomar
Best Pub and Brewskis
WINNER: Papago Brewing Company
The Phoenix Ale Brewery
World of Beer, Tempe
Four Peaks Brewery
Casey Moore’s Oyster House
Rosie McCaffrey’s Irish Pub
Clancy’s Pub and Grill
Copper Blues
Sun Up Brewery
Mellow Mushroom
Yard House
San Tan Brewery
Citizen Public House
The Vig
B.J.’s
Mad Hatter Brewpub
Gallagher’s
Robbie Fox’s Public House
Shady’s
Gordon Biersch
Culinary Dropout
Best Speakeasy or Hidden Spot
WINNER: Mabel’s on Main
Citizen Public House
MercBar
Durant’s
The Lost Leaf
Hanny’s
Shady’s
Amsterdam
SideDoor
Copper Blues
Best Spot for Drinking Activities
WINNER: Lucky Strike Bowling
Ipic Theatres
Dave & Busters
Dos Gringos
Harold’s Corral
Copper Blues
Old Town Whiskey
Geisha A Go Go
Salt
Saddle Ranch Chop House Scottsdale
The Duce
Best Wine Bar
WINNER: Terroir Wine Pub
Postino Winecafe
Kazimierz World Wine Bar
District American Kitchen & Wine Bar
Cheuvront Restaurant & Wine Bar
Uncorked, The Unpretentious Wine Bar
The Living Room
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
5th & Wine
Rhythm & Wine
Armitage Bistro
Christopher’s Restaurant/Crush Lounge
Cork Restaurant
Grazie Pizzeria & Wine Bar
Amaro Pizzeria & Vino Lounge
Rare Earth Pizza & Wine Bar
Most Beautiful People Bar
WINNER: Smashboxx
The Mint
W Scottsdale
Wild Knight
Dollhouse
Most Glamorous Place to Party
WINNER: The Mint
WET Deck, W Scottsdale
Degree 270 at Talking Stick Resort
Firehouse
Jade Bar, Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa
Michael Dominick’s Lincoln Avenue Prime Steakhouse
Thirsty Camel, The Phoenician
Narcisse Champagne & Tea Lounge
Modern Steak
El Chorro Lodge
AZ88
Casablanca
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