Phoenix is about to welcome a new destination for bourbon lovers and cocktail aficionados with the February debut of Still & Barrel. Founded by Sheldon Knapp and Dennis Shaw, the minds behind Phoenix City Grille, this intimate bar on16th Street reflects the duo’s passion for rare liquors, fine spirits, and expertly crafted cocktails, offering a sophisticated yet approachable experience for locals and visitors.
“Still & Barrel is an experience. We have a collection of allocated, rare and hard-to-find bourbon and whiskey as well as high-end wine, scotch, Irish whiskey, Japanese whisky, tequila, mescal and more,” Shaw said. “We want all our guests to feel like Still & Barrel is a place where they feel comfortable ordering a classic cocktail, a glass of wine, a rare whiskey, or one of the many Phoenix City Grille recommendations.”
Guests can savor the curated liquor selection alongside the culinary expertise of the Phoenix City Grille kitchen. The menu features shareable small plates as well as full meals designed to complement every drink, making it an ideal spot for both casual evenings and special occasions.
Cocktail enthusiasts will be delighted by offerings like the Black Tie Manhattan with S&B Jack Daniel’s Rye Private Barrel, Hendricks Gin, Carpano Classico, dry vermouth, Maraska Green Walnut Liqueur, and Giffard Peche de Vine, the Mile High Club with Diplomatico Rum, Avua Amburana, Chinola Passion Fruit, real vanilla, and lime juice, and the Smoke Show featuring Los Siete Misterios Mezcal, Chinola Pineapple, Select Aperitivo, real pineapple, and agave.
Still & Barrel will also provide a modern wine experience by the glass and a full retail bottle shop with premium spirits and select wines for guests to enjoy at home. For more, visit stillandbarrelphx.com.
