The Yummiest Beer Bar in Mesa

Alessia's Ristorante Italiano

★★★★☆ 4.3 (707) • $$

"Always a great meal at Alessia's. Service is excellent too. We will be back soon Thank you team Alessia"

LOVECRAFT

★★★★☆ 4.4 (567) • $$

"True to its namesake it is a bit spooky which I love. Feels like you've entered a bar at the turn of the century. Great service, Anna was knowledgeable and nice. Enjoyed my Green Chile Queso and Cream Ale. The Smoked Prime Rib Wedge salad was okay, I felt I mainly got the fat from the prime rib.Lovely inside, and upstairs patio on a beautiful day is also enjoyable, but make sure you make a reservation for the patio because that was popular on a Saturday! And they have their own parking lot."

Drunken Tiger

★★★★☆ 4.1 (408) • $$

"Drunken Tiger in Mesa is a fantastic place to relax and enjoy some great food and drinks! The happy hour deals were absolutely amazing--excellent prices and a good variety of options to choose from. The atmosphere is vibrant and fun, making it a perfect spot to hang out with friends. The staff are attentive and friendly, ensuring a wonderful experience every time. Highly recommend stopping by for happy hour and beyond!"

Sushi 101 Bar and Grill

★★★★☆ 3.5 (536) • $$

"Would you consider the ocean a soup? Hear me out! It has water (the base), salt (flavor), veggies, and fish (protein).Now that we got that nonsense out of the way, get your syllabus ready for Sushi 101 Bar and Grill update. I first came to Sushi 101 as a wide-eyed freshmen at ASU and have been back plenty of times since. This is pretty much a staple place for all ASU students to go but now Sushi 101 has relocated from being right next to the ASU campus to a mile or so away. Did the relocation hinder their business? I'll let you decide.Get the ASU Roll, The Monsoon Roll, and even a Philly Roll if you love salmon with cream cheese. Get whatever you want but just get yourself down here. If you're a Sun Devil, you have to pay homage to this spot. Will it be the best sushi of your life? No. But you have to come here. Period."

The Whining Pig - Gilbert

★★★★★ 4.6 (302) • $$

"This place has a ton of games and it would be an amazing date night! They have a ton of beer and wine choices. I had the sangria and it was super refreshing and my wife had the pomegranate mule. There is a lot of room at the bar and little bar stools all around. The bartender was quick to check in. I just wish he was a little more friendly. This was our first time coming so it would've been nice to have some conversation and a little more information on the beers and drinks other than reading a board. This is a very calm space from what we experienced. It seems like it is a local sport; not to many people. I think the time we stayed there was about 5 people in addition to us.It looks like they have a happy hour from 1-7 everyday. The only other thing I wish they had was dine in foods. It does look like they offer snack foods. It looks like they offer a grilled cheese, popcorn; and a meat & cheese board. They also allow you to bring your own food in if you want which is super nice!"

The Hungry Monk

★★★★☆ 3.7 (464) • $$

"They have amazing tasty wings and their trivia nights are so much h fun. It was my first time there and I was pressed"

Ramen Dozo

★★★★☆ 4.3 (340) • $$

"Great food and service. We both got the bento boxes and with California rolls. I'll definitely go again to try new things"

Board & Brew - Tempe

★★★★☆ 4.4 (281) • $$

"I've ordered three sandwiches from this restaurant and they are delicious. No skimping on the meat here, and the bread is fresh. I haven't been in yet, but if I'm nearby and need something for lunch or dinner, I sure will! Yummy!"

sneakybird

★★★★★ 4.5 (268) • $$

"I got some take out from sneakybird this past month. I had wanted to check them out and the perfect opportunity arose after an event. I took advantage of their online platform. I found it overall super easy, they make it easy to customize, modify and add or remove things. I ordered I believe, "naked tenders", which you can choose from a number of dry rubs. I went for the jalapeno garlic ranch and got a side of sweet potato tater tots and a salad. The tenders were delicious. I loved having a healthier option that didn't sacrifice on flavor. The extra seasoning was delicious. I had trouble picking sauces to dip, as they have so many delicious ones! Depending on size it comes with a few. I went with ranch, sneaky and the bee siracha. The ranch was delicious and herby, the sneaky was more buffalo forward and the bee siracha had a real unique flavor, but enjoyable. I prefer fries over tots, but did enjoy them and love a sweet potato option. The salad was a bit of let down, really just shredded iceberg, but nice to have as an option still. I would enjoy seeing a mixed green more hearty veggie option. I really enjoyed having a tasty and flavorful healthier option and would definitely return. Take out was still great after a 30 minute drive and pit stop. They packaged everything well. I definitely look forward to trying some of their other flavors and offerings!"

Boulders on Southern

★★★★☆ 4 (324) • $$

"We have loved coming here for years and continue to love it! Dog friendly patio let's us bring our baby with us while we enjoy football and amazing food and beer selections! The pizza is our go-to and the fried artichoke hearts! We never seen fried artichoke anywhere before it's playfully far the best idea! If you haven't been 100% recommend! Ask for Kyle he is friendly and accommodating, was just on it!"

Ramen Time

★★★★☆ 4.2 (273) • $$

"We stopped in on the way to the airport. We were the only ones in the place. They seem to do a lot of take out. I think that the food was good. Service was great. The Raman didn't seem very hot when it came out but the noodles were hot... broth needed more flavor and temperature needed to be warmer.Pot stickers were ok, burnt a bit.Water, ice cold and filtered! Very nice."

5 R Cha Thai Bistro

★★★★☆ 3.9 (273) • $$

"We enjoyed a Delicious meal at 5R Cha. I had the Teriyaki Chicken and my husband had Chicken Rama. Also, had pot stickers and the Thai Sweet potatoes for appetizers. All was very tasty!! The service was also fast and efficient! We will DEFINITELY go back!"

Rewined Beer And Wine Bar

★★★★★ 4.7 (144) • $$

"Awesome selections of wines and beers and server Jordan was friendly and just amazing. He made my first visit memorable and I got to sing Karaoke on Monday night that went well with my dragoon pilsner! Mahalo for a great time!"

Châm Pang Lanes

★★★★☆ 4.2 (144) • $$

"Fun place if you want to play some games and eat/drink with friends....Parking - there are open paid lots and meters around the area. I ended up parking at a meter that wasn't too expensive, it's free after 10. A few friends and I went here on a Saturday night for my friend's bday. Pinball machines and pool tables ($10 per hour) are first come first serve. We did the duck pink bowling, I recommend making ressies online for that. It is just smaller pins with a smaller ball and shorter lanes, still fun! It is more expensive at $20 per hour for an online ressie vs $15 for walk in, but it gets busy on the weekend so it's nice to not have to wait. There are 3 lanes for ressies and 3 lanes for walk ins. You can eat and drink at the lanes if you don't want to pay the extra $12 to reserve a table online for their "Hollywood" booth that is off to the side. I just don't like how you have to reserve it online instead of over the phone. For free. Lols We just ate at the lanes which I think is better. One of our friends was late so our server was so nice to offer we wait with our food at the Hollywood booth until our friend came. Free of charge. Otherwise it would have cut into our hour reservation with the bowling! My friends said the bulgigi beef nachos and Beijing pork roll were pretty good. I didn't eat it since I hate cilantro and it's full of it. I had the yummy sweet potato waffle fries, popcorn chicken with honey butter five spice and curry fries, delicious! I recommend, great snacks for bowling. My friends ordered some foo foo drinks but I don't remember the names. They said they were ok but the shriveled, droopy, spotted brown basil used for a garnish was funny. I recommend Cham Pang skipping that bc it just makes the presentation look sad. Hehe Overall a good time! Service and servers were great. Food was good, bowing was fun. I'd def go again..."

The Casual Pint - Ocotillo

★★★★☆ 4 (146) • $$

"One of our favorite places for bar trivia in the Valley (Tuesdays at 7!)--it's nice and competitive, but not aggressively so. They also are wonderful about having the clues projected on to one of the TVs (though the crowd is generally pretty much all trivia players, and people are great about being quiet when the question is being read). The staff is also attentive and kind, which makes for an even better experience. Food: The menu used to be bigger, but they've gotten smaller since COVID (understandable), but what they have is fine. Nothing to write home about, but soaks up the alcohol and is fun to nibble on through the night. Drink: Excellent! They have a huge draft list, and are great about keeping their selections updated both on their website and on Untappd. They also have a huge selection of cans, great for a build-a-6 or if the draft list just isn't doing it for you. You can also order flights (can do either 4 or 6), which only adds to the delightfulness."

5 R Cha Thai and Pho

★★★★☆ 3.6 (172) • $

"I had a lunch date with my mother and daughters yesterday. We ordered quite a few dishes to share. We ordered spicy noodles, crab rag-goons, spicy salad, the fried rice and chicken as our protein, some pork ribs, and the seafood dish. It's hard to say which was my favorite because it was all so delicious. Chefs kiss! The staff and service was awesome as well. Oh and they give you great portions and it's not too pricey. We will definitely be going back! Well deserved 5 stars"

Ghost Donkey

★★★★☆ 4.2 (120) • $$

"I'm all about some Tequila & Mezcal so being able to pop in here without a major line or wait was a blessing. Usually, it's a wait to get inside and then another wait for cocktails (which I don't mind). Luckily we were able to get drinks quickly from the bar, and the timing after 2 rounds worked out as we grabbed some seating towards the side for a few more rounds. I rep for the "season" crew & I never feel like that old man in the spot... Mainly because all the people I meet that night earlier at different places came through and we kept celebrating round after round... And you thought you could outdrink me JR!!! hahaI was dialed in that night on various margaritas so fitting to have the Stealth & Mushroom Margarita... Still a fan of the Burro Tropical... not a fan of the bathroom wait!!!"

The Sugar Bar Craft Beer & Wine Taproom & Bottleshop

★★★★★ 4.7 (83) • $$

"I honestly needed a lil sweetness in my life , so when I found out there was a bar with CANDY on the menu, I just knew that it would be love at first sight! Fellow Yelpies, you gotta try this place! The Sugar Bar has all kinds of sweets to indulge in, (SCORE!) and a pretty decent line up of craft beers, adult slushies, and tasty beverages to try too! (DOUBLE SCORE!) Bartender was super accommodating and even helped me create my own drink recipe to try! Would definitely recommend it if you have a sweet tooth and wanna get your fix! Tip: ask your bartender for a flight of drinks! They always have something new in their line up that you might like!"

Mill's Modern Social

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (133) • $$

"This place is the most upscale pool hall, bar, entertainment venue in Tempe. The bartender was prompt, courteous and on point. My house salad was exactly how I wanted it AND even had the salt and fresh cracked pepper on it before it came out (I mentioned I was on a schedule and it was exactly on time.) I look forward to coming back here often!"

Señor Sushi

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (168) • $$

"Senior sushi is a hidden gem! This place is the perfect blend of Mexican style cuisine and Asian food. The ambiance is homey and they even have a stage for live music.We went on a Saturday night for dinner. We got a table quickly and had a great server. I ordered a cocktail which was delicious and we shared two rolls. The carne asada was delicious! The meat was seasoned perfectly. The shrimp on the shrimp killer roll tasted fresh and was very light, a great combo to order with one of the fried rolls.I am happy that I tried this place out. Definitely a spot I recommend coming back to for an unique, delicious, filling meal."

SanTan Gardens - Brewery & Distillery Tours

★★★★★ 4.5 (63)

"I've driven by here so many times and never realized this place was here until last night. There is a very comfortable and inviting outside patio that has live music. Last night I was treated to The Rolling Stones tribute and it was extremely entertaining. The band kept it very lively and everyone was enjoying themselves. Even the kids were having a great time dancing. The staff were very attentive and took care of the entire table. From what I understand, the food was made by the food truck. I had the pork carnitas nachos and it was very tasty. The drinks were good. I'd definitely go back."

Valley Taproom

★★★★★ 4.7 (39)

"First time here, and will be back for sure! Another spot was closed and my buddy suggested we should check this one out although neither of us has ever been. 5 months in business and they've got 30 taps in place, rotating beers from all over the place, and have a wall of canned and bottled beers to go. They are currently also one of two places in the valley that carry Claremont Craft Ales Yuzu Dry for those who love a dry citrusy blonde ale from California. (They also have Stone Brewing's Japanese Green Tea IPA). If you come in, meet Donald, the owner. Super friendly, beer guide, and will surprise you if you just decide to go rogue and get a recommendation! The spot is kid-friendly, bring your dog, and have a brew! Trivia nights are Tuesdays, and I heard Karaoke is coming too! Order food from Sauce next door, or bring your own takeout and chill on the patio!$1 off brews from noon-6PM every day!"

Devil's Hideaway

★★★★☆ 4.3 (39)

"Great bar, great drinks, chill spot. If you're looking to wet your whistle or be three sheet in the wind this place is a good place to start and end. Plus the food pairs well with damn near anything on tap"

Q & Brew

★★★★☆ 4.1 (38) • $

"Tables are in great condition and the pool is 6$ a person for a table all day Bartenders are always friendly and pours good drinks."