From the loss of decades-old nightclubs to the quiet shuttering of suburban favorites, here is the state of Arizona’s bar and tavern scene this month.
The Major Closures: March 2026
The first few days of March have been marked by a dramatic shift in the downtown Phoenix landscape, along with the conclusion of several long-running neighborhood stories.
1. Bar Smith & Monarch Theatre (Downtown Phoenix)
In the most shocking development of the month, the dual anchors of Washington Street, Bar Smith and Monarch Theatre, have suddenly gone dark. Following a breakdown in lease negotiations, the landlord reportedly changed the locks in…..