Downtown-Happy Hour/Sightseeing
Staying a 44 Monroe Downtown Phoenix Feb 13-22. Any tips on the best happy hour downtown? Also any tips on things to do downtown?
Downtown Phoenix has been growing as a vibrant area for dining, nightlife, and cultural activities, so your stay at 44 Monroe puts you in a great spot to explore. Here’s a detailed guide to happy hours and things to do:
Happy Hour Recommendations:
- Crescent Ballroom: Offers craft cocktails and small plates, with a lively bar atmosphere. Happy hour deals can include discounted drinks and appetizers, especially early evening.
- The Arrogant Butcher: Popular spot near CityScape; they have a daily happy hour with discounted beer, wine, and appetizers. Great for people-watching and convenient downtown.
- Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails: Located in the Heritage & Science Park area, known for creative cocktails and happy hour specials on drinks and small plates.
- Rula Bula Irish Pub: Fun Irish pub atmosphere, daily happy hour specials, including drinks and bar snacks, ideal for a casual evening.
- UnderTow: For a tiki-style bar experience, happy hour deals include tropical cocktails. It's a bit hidden but worth seeking out for unique drinks.
Things to Do Downtown:
- Roosevelt Row Arts District: Walkable area with street art, galleries, murals, and small boutiques. Great for exploring during the day or early evening.
- Arizona Science Center: Family-friendly museum with hands-on exhibits and a planetarium.
- Heard Museum: Focuses on Native American art and culture; highly recommended for a cultural experience.
- Chase Field: Catch a Diamondbacks game if in season or do a stadium tour.
- Orpheum Theater & Comerica Theatre: Check for live performances, concerts, or shows during your stay.
- CityScape Phoenix: Central hub for shopping, dining, and nightlife, close to your hotel.
Additionally, downtown has several breweries, coffee shops, and rooftop bars to explore. Walking around the area is easy, and many venues are concentrated within a few blocks of each other. Planning your happy hours around a stroll through Roosevelt Row or CityScape makes for a fun afternoon or evening.
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