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Phoenix's top 5 bars, ranked

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Published on November 01, 2019
Phoenix's top 5 bars, rankedPhoto: Steak 44/Yelp

Looking to try the best bars in town?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top bars in Phoenix, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture when cravings strike.

Phoenix-area shoppers tend to spend more at bars and lounges in November  than in any other month of the year, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a provider of CRM for small business and business insights for small businesses. Estimated daily customers at Phoenix-area bars and lounges grew to 23 per business in November of last year, 5% higher than the average for the rest of the year.

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1. Steak 44

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First on the list is Steak 44. Located at 5101 N. 44th St. in Camelback East, the steakhouse and bar is the most popular bar in Phoenix, boasting 4.5 stars out of 1,177 reviews on Yelp.

2. Cheba Hut

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Next up is Central City's Cheba Hut, a member of the chain, situated at 825 N. Seventh St. With 4.5 stars out of 163 reviews on Yelp, the bar, which offers sandwiches, salads and more, has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Taco Guild

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Encanto's Taco Guild, located at 546 E. Osborn Road, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the bar, which offers tacos, salads and more, four stars out of 1,837 reviews.

4. Forno 301

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Forno 301, a bar and Italian spot that offers pizza and more in Encanto, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 516 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1616 N. Central Ave., Suite 104 to see for yourself.

5. Ladera Taverna y Cocina

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Over in North Mountain, check out Ladera Taverna y Cocina, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 454 reviews on Yelp. You can find the bar and Mexican spot at 8729 N. Central Ave.


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