Now you know where to eat, but now you’re thirsty.

Another tweet came in asking about drinking in AZ, specifically beer. Then a couple more came over. So here’s another list. Again, if anyone has suggestions, leave a comment, submit a pull request, or msg me. I will get it added. Let’s get started with the drinkys.

Local Breweries

• Four Peaks

  A short ride from the hotel, but this is one of the state’s most popular micro breweries. Not only do they have great beer, they also have great food. It’s in Tempe, near ASU, so it can get pretty busy with college kids some night. Parking always sucks. If you park in the back, don’t park by neighboring shops. They get pissy.
  Directions from the Hotel

• San Tan Brewery

  Was here for the first time yesterday, talking ideas for !conf. Great place, I had the Sex Panther beer (current special). Double stout deliciousness. To accompany the brew? Porck nachos. It’s a bit far from the hotel, but if you have the means, I highly recommend it.
  Directions from the Hotel

• Papago Brewing

  Closest to the hotel. I’ve never been, but after reading up and asking friends, I hear good things.
  Directions from the Hotel

• SunUp Brewing

  Never been, thought I would include it. It’s in a cool part of Phoenix though. Sorry, that’s all I got.
  Directions from the Hotel

• Pinnacle Peak Patio

  Farthest from the hotel. Never been, thought I would include it. Again, sorry, that’s all I got.
  Directions from the Hotel

• Sleepy Dog Brewery

  Recommended by friends, I’ve never been. We’ve all heard good things though. It’s a short ride to the Tempe location.
  Directions from the Hotel

• Rock Bottom

  More of a corporate franchise spot. I haven’t been in a while, but I remember good food. I don’t remember much of the beer. That doesn’t mean a whole lot though, if I drink enough, I don’t remember anything.
  Directions from the Hotel

Bars

• The Yardhouse

  Very close to the hotel, so if you’re thirsty, here’s a nice spot. SOOOO many beers. Check out their menu
  Directions from the Hotel

• Dos Gringos

  A big party spot for Scottsdale. A fun, Mexico-ish, themed bar. Two stories, lots of bars, and it’s located right in the middle of downtown Scottsdale. There’s a ton within walking distance from here. Slices Pizza down the street is pretty popular for after drinking food.
  Directions from the Hotel

• Salty Senorita

  Good mexican food. Not really a treu bar though. More of a restaurant with a good bar in it.
  Directions from the Hotel

• Saddle Ranch

  Reminds me a lot of Dos Gringos, but more restauranty. Steaks, Bulls and Rock and Roll is their motto.
  Directions from the Hotel

• Kona Grill

  Sushi restaurant with a good bar. It’s in the “hoity-toity” mall in Scottsdale. Usually on the weekends you can sit on the patio and watch the Ferraris or other exotics roll in. Bottom line, Sushi and booze. Works for me.
  Directions from the Hotel

• The Coach House

  I haven’t been. A friend said to check it out.
  Directions from the Hotel

• TT Roadhouse

  Divey, but fun. For a while, it was THE punk rock bar. They had a pretty epic juke box. This is the spot if you want some PBR. And yes, their webpage is a MySpace page.
  Directions from the Hotel

• Rusty Spur Saloon

  Haven’t been, need to go. Looks pretty rad.
  Directions from the Hotel

• Casey Moore’s

  One of my favorite bars. For those who have been to the Gingerman in Austin, I swear they’re like sister bars. Outside in AZ during April is fanatastic. Have a bowl of Clam Chowda and a beer. Nom Nom. Located in Tempe
  Directions from the Hotel

• Yucca Tap Room

  Dive bar-ish. Local music, lots of beer, wood paneling… just a fun bar to hang out. Located in Tempe
  Directions from the Hotel