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Happy Hour Spotlight – Brat Haus in Old Town Scottsdale

By: Dana Vollmer

Brat Haus Scottsdale Soft Pretzels

For this week’s Happy Hour Spotlight we stopped into Brat Haus in Old Town Scottsdale. Definitely one of my favorite restaurants in town. I love the casual fun atmosphere of the patio. I love their enthusiasm from bring their guests the best food using the best ingredients and making everything in-house. And most importantly, I LOVE […]

Happy Hour Spotlight: Little Cleo’s in Central Phoenix

By: Dana Vollmer

Little Cleos Happy Hour

As we continue our Happy Hour Spotlight series our latest stop is Little Cleo’s Seafood Legend. Part of the Fox Restaurant Concepts, Little Cleo’s is located in the Yard in central Phoenix. When: Monday-Saturday 4 pm – 6 pm Oysters ($1), Shrimp ($1) Champagne pours ($2), Absinthe & Absinthe Cocktails (1/2 off), Signature Cocktails ($7), select […]

Happy Hour Spotlight: Buck and Rider

By: Dana Vollmer

Buck and Rider Phoenix Cocktails

This week’s stop for our Happy Hour Spotlight series is Buck and Rider, a place I frequent quite often for happy hour. Buck and Rider, part of the LGO Hospitality Group, is located in the Camelback/Arcadia part of Phoenix. When: Monday through Saturday open – 7 pm at Abby’s Oyster Bar (the indoor bar) Thirsty? Signature […]

Happy Hour Spotlight: Dust Cutter in Downtown Phoenix

By: Dana Vollmer

Dust Cutter Phoenix Punch Bowl

Continuing our Happy Hour Spotlight series, this week’s stop is Dust Cutter in downtown Phoenix. You can find Dust Cutter inside the Renaissance Hotel on 1st street between Van Buran and Washington in the heart of downtown. When: Weekdays 3 pm – 6 pm with ‘social hour’ at 6 pm. Discounted small plates from their […]

Happy Hour Spotlight: Diego Pops in Scottsdale

By: Dana Vollmer

Diego Pops Scottsdale

As we continue in our weekly Happy Hour Spotlight series, this week we stopped Diego Pops for some eats and drinks. Located on Scottsdale Road, just south of Stetson Drive, you can find Diego Pops right in the heart of downtown/waterfront area of Scottsdale. When: Every day 3 pm – 6 pm. LOVE a happy […]

Happy Hour Spotlight – Jade Bar in Paradise Valley

By: Dana Vollmer

Jade Bar Happy Hour Phoenix Resort

Continuing with the Happy Hour Spotlight series, this week I headed to Paradise Valley to visit the Jade Bar. Located in the gorgeous Sanctuary Resort by Camelback Mountain. The resort is tucked in the hillside with gorgeous views of the valley. Jade Bar has quite a reputation as where many of the world’s best mixologists have […]

Happy Hour Spotlight: Royal Palms’ Mix Up Bar

By: Dana Vollmer

Mix Up Bar Royal Palms Phoenix

One of the things I get most asked about is where to go for Happy Hour. So we’re launching a weekly Happy Hour Spotlight series where each week I will share a favorite happy hour spot. Send me an email or comment below if you have a favorite sport we should visit! My first stop […]

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