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Phoenix's top 5 cocktail bars, ranked

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Published on December 21, 2018
Phoenix's top 5 cocktail bars, rankedBar Pesce | Photo: David H./Yelp

Looking for your next creative cocktail?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top cocktail bars in Phoenix, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fulfill your urges.

1. The Macintosh

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Topping the list is The Macintosh. Located at 2119 E. Camelback Road, Suite A21, this modernist Southern joint has the highest rated cocktail bar in Phoenix, boasting 4.5 stars out of 583 reviews on Yelp.

2. Bar Pesce

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Next up is Camelback East's Bar Pesce, situated at 3603 E. Indian School Road, Suite B With 4.5 stars out of 415 reviews on Yelp, the upscale modern Italian and American establishment has proven to be a local favorite for its cocktails.

3. Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour

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Central City's Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour, located at 1 W. Jefferson St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the lounge four stars out of 938 reviews.

4. Zinburger

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Zinburger, a New American burger joint in Camelback East, is another go-to for cocktails, with four stars out of 769 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2502 E. Camelback Road, Suite 127 to see for yourself.

5. Bobby Q


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Finally, check out the Biltmore outpost of chain steakhouse and barbecue spot Bobby Q, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 216 reviews on Yelp. You can find its cocktail bar inside 3154 E. Camelback Road.