Phoenix has no shortage of beautiful cocktail bars. Sometimes, though, you don’t want a $19 cocktail served under perfect lighting. You want a great dive bar.
Fortunately, some of the best dive bars in Phoenix are tucked into the neighborhoods of North Central Phoenix, Biltmore and Arcadia. These are the places for cold beer, strong drinks, pool tables, jukeboxes, neighborhood regulars and nights that somehow last a little longer than you planned.
But before we get to our favorites, what exactly makes a great dive bar?
What Makes a Great Dive Bar?
It should be a little dark. Ideally dark enough that walking outside afterward requires a moment of adjustment…