Tap Rooms in Phoenix

12 West Brewing Co.

3000 E. Ray Road, Barnone, Building 6, #110 Gilbert

480-404-9699

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The 1227 Tap Room

1227 E. Northern Ave. North Phoenix

602-449-7879

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Dreamy Draw is arguably one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in the Valley, so it makes sense that it would also boast one of the sleekest beer bars in town. Formerly Irene’s Tap Room, 1227 is located in a funky, easily accessible (as in, plenty of parking and bike-rack space) strip mall that’s also home to a T-shirt shop, tattoo parlor, thrift store, and the Zombi World Market & Occult. Inside, you’ll find tables, chairs and a long, L-shaped cement bar from which to order beers and ciders on tap from Wren House Brewing Co., Helton, and Cider Corps. (You can also peruse the cans and bottles at one of three large fridges in the back.) Food-wise, 1227 serves small pizzas but also encourages patrons to bring in their own food. And if you’re feeling frisky, ask for a mystery beer: a brown-bagged can of who-knows craft beer for $3.

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Buqui Bichi Brewing

325 S. Arizona Ave. Chandler

480-410-4115

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The Sonora-born, award-winning craft brewery chain has brought not one but two taprooms to the Valley. In downtown Phoenix and Chandler, you’ll find Buqui Bichi’s Mexican-made brews, a full bar and a large menu of tacos, pizza, burgers and more. The spaces have an upbeat, energized vibe thanks to live DJs and warm glowing lights that feature the labels of their beers. The brewer’s year-round taps include Banquetera, a crisp, crushable Kolsch-style ale. In the summer months, you also can find a seasonal prickly pear-infused version that adds a hint of sweetness and a bright pink hue. Another Buqui Bichi standard that’s not to be missed is Talega, a warm, roasty coffee stout. The brewpub’s al pastor sopes are a standout among its food options — the perfect snack when enjoying a pint.

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Catalyst Crafted Ales

1845 E. Broadway Rd. Tempe

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Catalyst Crafted Ales is a paradise for craft beer heads who lean toward big, bold and sometimes irreverent styles and flavors. Inside the brewhouse, which opened in 2023 under brewer Will Walthereson, drinkers will find playful sours, hoppy IPAs and plenty of imperials of the beer and seltzer persuasion. There are more traditional beers on tap, too, such as Vesuvio, an Italian pilsner that drinkers can have poured from Catalyst's regular taps or via its side pull, a faucetlike tap that creates a European-style pour with a couple extra inches of foam. A pint goes well with an ahi tuna tostada from the in-house eatery S.A.L.T. (short for Sea and Land Tacos). Get comfortable inside at the bar or outside on Catalyst’s expansive patio. After you try one of the brewery’s unique tipples, you’ll already be pondering what to order for the next round.

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Chupacabra Taproom

14 N. Robson Mesa

480-751-5566

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Downtown Mesa’s Chupacabra Taproom boasts a global selection of 32 brews on tap, ranging from numerous styles of craft beer to hard seltzer and barleywine, but unlike many other taprooms, it also carries a decent stock of boutique wines from near and far. This makes Chupacabra an ideal stop for for those who want to expand their palate and groups with disparate tastes. But above all, similar to its namesake, it’s an almost mythical creature: a destination bar that retains its chill, neighborhood feel. Inside the 900-square-foot brick building dating back to 1949, patrons can strike up a conversation with the person in the next seat about what they’re drinking and what to order next. It’s also fun to snag a spot outside and grab a bite to share with friends from local food trucks. Live music is common, and board games are a given at this East Valley hangout.

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Goldwater Brewing Co.

3608 N. Scottsdale Rd. South Scottsdale

480-350-7305

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What do you get when two brothers team up with their dad to brew some beer? Add a close family friend to the mix, and you get one of the Valley’s top local breweries. Now, a few years after opening their brewery and taproom in Scottsdale, Goldwater has expanded to include bars in east Mesa and south Tempe. All offer a selection of excellent beers, including the pink-hued prickly pear-infused Desert Rose kölsch and the Machine Gun Teddy American brown ale. Saddle up to the bar in the original Old Town spot for a cool reprieve from the crowds of visitors outside.

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Helton Brewing Company

2144 E. Indian School Rd. Central Phoenix

602-730-2739

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Huss Brewing Co. Taproom at Uptown Plaza

100 E. Camelback Rd., Suite 160 Central Phoenix

602-441-4677

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This Tempe brewery made its way to Uptown Plaza, settling in a back-corner spot with a cozy patio and open dining area. At Huss Brewing Co. you can grab an icy cold helping of the Papago Orange Blossom or the Koffee Kolsch, which is especially encouraged during happy hour — 3 to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Pitchers are $6, and wine is $1 off (oh yeah, there’s also wine and cider). But the big treats are the $3 sliders. We recommend the caprese, but the green chile pork and roast beef are also pretty killer.

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O.H.S.O. Paradise Valley

10810 N. Tatum Blvd., 126 Paradise Valley

602-900-9003

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Rift Wine Bar & Taphouse

431 N. Scottsdale Rd. South Scottsdale

480-758-5111

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Rift has served a selection of craft beer and boutique wines from its Scottsdale taproom and bottle shop since 2020. Inside the comfortable industrial-style space, you’ll find knowledgeable staff who can help you choose from one of the 25 beers on tap and dozens of wines. On a recent visit, we saw local craft beer favorites and harder-to-find options from San Diego’s Pure Project and Colorado’s WeldWerks Brewing Co. You’ll also find mead, sake and cider available. Check Rift’s website or its social media to browse an excellent rotation of food trucks and events, including wine tastings and tap takeovers.

Superstition Meadery

120 W. Gurley St., Prescott Outside the Valley

928-458-4256

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Taste of Tops

403 W. University Dr. Tempe

480-967-5643

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This near-downtown Tempe bar is known for its wine and craft beer selection. It’s also quite cozy, with a popular couch and comfortable bar seating for sampling the place’s 30 rotating taps, 20 by-the-glass wines, and more than 600 bottles and cans. Browse the local art pieces for sale, grab a board game (they’ve got several to choose from), or settle in to watch the nightly movies they play. Bonus: You can bring in food from neighboring restaurants — Thai Basil, maybe, or Little Szechuan. Headed home? They’ll fill a growler for you, or you can pop in next door to Tops Liquors and choose a bottle or a sixer to-go. Note: This bar is temporarily closed.

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The Theodore

110 E. Roosevelt St., Suite C Downtown Phoenix

602-675-2013

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The rising downtown Phoenix craft beer scene got a major boost with the opening of The Theodore in 2019. Justin Evans, best known for The Wandering Tortoise, and Tony Fatica (a former Tortoise bartender), offer a tightly curated selection of craft brews from Arizona and the American West. The Theodore stocks hazy IPAs and pastry stouts from local breweries like Wren House, Arizona Wilderness, and The Shop. You can drink them at breezy seats overlooking the bustle of Roosevelt Row. The crowd of drinkers here knows Arizona beer well, as do the bartenders. Nicely, The Theodore also stocks stellar local beverages beyond beer, including Arizona Sake, Superstition Meadery meads, Stoic Cider, and wines from vintners like Tumbleweed and Rune. Not all local beer is great. Not many beer bars get that. This one really does — and has hookups in Arizona and beyond to pull some of the best limited-edition stuff in town.

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Trilogy at Vistancia

12575 W. Golf Club Dr. Peoria

602-496-2877

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The Wayward Taphouse

1028 Grand Ave. Downtown Phoenix

602-671-7900

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The Wayward Taphouse arrived during the COVID era, a time when Phoenix was in great need of patios. The outdoor seating here seems to have been arranged with care. There are good sun and shade options, the space is outside food- and dog-friendly, and it’s surrounded by the casitas (which many know were once prisoner-of-war houses) that are home to Novel Ice Cream and other small businesses in the Grand Avenue Arts District. The Wayward was opened by Tyler Goolie and Hilda Cardenas, who both spent about five years at the also-beloved Wren House Brewing Co. The menu here offers an expansive selection of Arizona beer and wine as well as craft brews from across the country and even Mexico and Japan. But be advised: There’s also a beer fridge with more well-known stuff such as Coors Banquet and Modelo and a well-poured Guiness on tap. Order inside the funky space, or from the ordering window, which is easily accessible from the patio.

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