https://goldenoakbbqtap.com/Downtown Phoenix has a new reason to clock out early. Golden Oak Barbecue & Taproom, one of the city’s most anticipated openings this year, rolled out a Happy Hour that pairs craft beverages with smoky comfort food. Available Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and all day on Sundays, the menu offers $2 off drafts and cocktails and a lineup of smoky, savory barbecue bites.
The star among these offerings is the $6 pork belly taco, a handheld topped with Amarillo Gold BBQ sauce, salsa criolla, cotija, and a pop of green onion.
It hits every major note: salty, sweet, tangy, and deeply rich with smoke. For those who want to graze, Golden Oak also serves select appetizers for $10, including wings, chicharron, saddle jerky, and low country ribs, all crafted with the restaurant’s signature blend.
Golden Oak opened its doors in October at 1326 N. Central Ave., bringing new energy to downtown Phoenix’s expanding dining scene.
The project is a collaboration between two heavy hitters in the Valley’s culinary world: Nicky’s Barbecue founder Chris Figueroa and Oro Brewing and Vice Co. founder Dave Valencia. Whether you’re stopping in for a quick solo bite, posting up at the bar, or easing into Sunday, Golden Oak’s Happy Hour is shaping up to be one of downtown’s most satisfying new rituals. Learn more at goldenoakbbqtap.com.
