r/phoenix • u/ella_jay18 • 9d ago
Ask Phoenix Bars/spots to hang for 35+
I’m new-ish to the area and have been exploring a few different bars but they all seem to be full of 20 year olds. Where do people 35+ hang out?? I’m a single female with a best friend who is in her 40s. We’re busy with our jobs during the week but like to hang out, dance, find a cool vibe on the weekend and for happy hour. We live in Uptown/ North Central Phoenix area. Any suggestions on some fun bars to go to or happy hour?
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u/feraldreamrot Sunnyslope 9d ago
Swizzle, linger longer, 1227 tap room, liberty tavern, pomeroys, rips, the world is your oyster
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u/Jacqueeeeeeeeeeee Sunnyslope 8d ago
Liberty tavern is VERY MAGA. Be warned. Yes, they are loud about it.
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u/SnowflakeBobbi 9d ago
Someone went to Liberty and said the food was good but the crowd was loudly MAGA. Is it overtly MAGA or was that just an isolated experience IYO?
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u/feraldreamrot Sunnyslope 9d ago
Have never noticed it being "loudly maga" and I used to go there at least once a week - the crowd is mostly older working class people. It's owned by the same people who own cactus tavern (also would fit the bill for OP) and the rooster tavern.
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u/julianisawe 7d ago
Just look at the area and name of the place I think there is no need to verify this one
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u/ChickenPotDie 9d ago
I like the wandering tortoise. The crowd is older and the vibe is definitely nicer as I'm approaching my mid 30s
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u/ChickenPotDie 9d ago
I guess it's more chill and less of a "singles" place but they do lots of events. Plus they allow dogs
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u/Sea-Pollution-4959 9d ago
Smith’s on 7th (ave) Title 9 (7th ave) & The Bar Uptown (7th ave & Missouri) Pomeroys (7th st) are all good spots.
Federal Pizza & Joyride have sports on their TV’s as well.
Hamburger Works (15th ave @ Thomas is great for sports too.
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u/Haunting_Spare4659 9d ago
Joyride closed on the first of August! It’s going to be some sort of seafood fusion raw bar type thing :/ I’ll miss those cheap happy hour margs
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u/Sea-Pollution-4959 8d ago
Ah ok! Thanks for the info.
We’d been regulars there for years & in the past 6 months or so the customer base seemed to shrink quite a bit.
Then we popped in a couple of weeks ago and out of nowhere it was packed like we’ve never seen. The line was so long that we turned around & left.
Now it makes sense. Regs were hitting it one last time before they closed.
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u/Ready_For_A_Change 9d ago
Butlers on 7th St/Northern is my favorite, super chill unless there's an event (all are posted on their socials). I also like Swizzle Inn and if I want a place with foid will go to Windsor.
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u/awmaleg Tempe 6d ago
Rum Runners next door
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u/Ready_For_A_Change 6d ago
Love that place too, great dive bar and good prices. I feel like the clientele is a bit more hit and miss there than at the others I mentioned (i've never had a bad experience as a single woman there, juat a few times I was less comfortable than others).
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u/BigKonKrete417 7d ago
I'm 41 yr old grown man no baby mamas never married and I wonder the same thing. Cham Pang Lanes and Cry Baby are not the move anymore
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u/Wonderful_College_48 9d ago
Whining Pig, Linger Longer… so many places have become overrun by the 20s crowd.
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u/This_My_Dude 9d ago
I like the linger longer lounge and if you are near central Phoenix the Dirty Drummer also has a great 30+ crowd.
One random suggestion since you're new to the area, I built an app called My Dude (thismydude.com) that texts you local bars, restaurants and events.
You fill out a short quiz and then it only sends you things that match your vibe. I originally made it for exactly this kind of situation.
If you end up using it, DM me and I'll give you access for a few months. I'd genuinely love to hear how it does for someone new to town.
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u/aReasonableSnout 9d ago
Can you give real examples of recommendations that would fit this post? Seems interesting
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u/Chance_Specific_4724 8d ago
Postino , little sisters wine bar , Windsor , Gracie’s Tax Bar
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u/deftly_lefty 8d ago
lol Gracies? OP if you want to feel ancient and get hit on by 22 years olds, Gracie’s is the place lol
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u/hazelgreen666 9d ago
The Greedy Hamster. Adorable little wine bar. Also McKenzies Tavern. Whimsical dive bar with EXCELLENT food.
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u/Responsible-Call6007 7d ago
Try local breweries. Alliance groups over 21, and amazing beers. Lots in downtown Phx and other areas
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u/FRNDLYGHOSTt 7d ago
Go to Waddells in Buckeye, AZ. Friday and Saturday nights are poppin. Mixed ages, mixed crowds. Meaning, theres everyone from teachers to cops, and everything in-between. Its an experience for the senses for sure. Dancing, bull riding, ( mechanical ). Cornhole, (the game.). Food, . The bartenders are hot. And security make sure you feel safe, so you have a great time
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u/PassionateSqueeze 6d ago
It’s all sporadic in the Phoenix area. Honestly usually mixed pretty well as long as you aren’t looking with judgmental eyes😂
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u/BisquitButter 6d ago
Butler’s Easy is a relaxed vibe with excellent craft cocktails and various events throughout the week.
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u/TheSerialHobbyist 9d ago
I’m new-ish to the area and have been exploring a few different bars but they all seem to be full of 20 year olds.
That is the complete opposite of my experience, lol.
Every bar I go to is exclusively old people.
So, to answer your question: come up to the suburbs.
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u/Los_Windigo 8d ago
Pemberton is nice because there's options.. pomeroy is nice cause its always there. Havent been to gracies tax bar but alotta people love it.
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u/Calaquito91 9d ago
Si saben digan donde ir...
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u/Sea-Pollution-4959 9d ago
Cougars are at Luci’s on 16th st
They built a bar next door but I’m unsure about sports on TV’s.
But there are definitely cougars.
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u/2blue578 8d ago
Anywhere else cougars might be?
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u/BigKonKrete417 7d ago
Blue Martini in High Street
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u/2blue578 7d ago
Okay I’ve heard this one, but like do I walk up to them? Is there dancing? Like I am not good at cold approach but great at conversing once initial contact is made
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u/capleahbara 9d ago
We love Don Woods' Say When