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Tempe’s Nightlife

Tempe's nightlife is full of great hot spots to enjoy. Tempe Marketplace, Mill Avenue and the streets surrounding Arizona State University all have bars and late night dining options along with live music, the Tempe Improv, dueling pianos and interesting street performers on most nights and weekends.

Arena Sports Bar & Grill
5000 Arizona Mills Cir. #669
Tempe, AZ 85282
Phone: (480) 839-4263

A great place to enjoy dinner with friends and family, sip your favorite cocktail and play over 200 state-of-the-art games! Featuring over 50 big screen televisions, signature cocktails, NFL Sunday Ticket and a fantastic menu.

Bison Witches Bar & Deli
21 E. 6th St. #146
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: (480) 894-9104

Bison Witches is a neighborhood hangout that features gourmet deli sandwiches, bread bowl soups, salads, appetizers and a full-service bar with tableside service. Bison Witches has that great small bar feel with great food and a fun atmosphere!

Cadillac Ranch
2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., Ste. 2105
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: (480) 894-1111
Fax: (480) 894-1222

Locally owned and operated, Cadillac Ranch is the premier destination for great food made fresh daily, amazing cocktails, watching your favorite sports, or to catch the best happy hour, live music and late night fun in the Tempe Marketplace. The only place to give your adventurous side a wild ride on the mechanical bull, Cadillac Ranch has a Rock n’ Roll meets the Wild West atmosphere where you’ll always find a good time, day or night. Whether you’re joining us for an amazing meal, a business gathering, to watch some sports, or to just kick back and have some fun on a Friday or Saturday Night with our resident dj spinning top hits and you old school favorites. Drop your inhibitions at the door, and "saddle up for a good time!"

California Pizza Kitchen
2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy. #1253
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: (480) 967-0498

California Pizza Kitchen features an imaginative line of hearth-baked pizzas including the Original BBQ Chicken pizza, and a broad selection of distinctive pastas, salads, soups, sandwiches and desserts. Offering dine-in, take-out, catering and award-winning CPKids Menu.

Canteen Modern Tequila Bar
640 S. Mill Ave., Ste. 110
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: (480) 773-7135
Fax: (480) 275-2027

Modern tequila bar specializing in a large 100% agave tequila selection, as well as reasonably priced gourmet regional Mexican food with an emphasis on tacos. Locally owned and operated.

D'Arcy McGee's
2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy. # 1220
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: (480) 557-9087
Fax: (480) 557-9129

Irish Restaurant and Pub featuring hearty Irish food and libations.  World famous Irish hospitality and a wide selection of International beers on tap.  Come and enjoy our comfortable patio dining.

Dave's Electric Brewpub
502 S. College Ave., Ste. 103
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: (480) 967-5353

Dave's Electric Brewpub serves handcrafted beers made with recipes from Arizona's first microbrewery. Enjoy the local craft brews at 5th St. and College. Dining room can accommodate 30 people, and roof-top patio can accommodate 125 people.

Fatburger
414 S. Mill Ave.
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: (480) 449-9002

The last great hamburger stand since 1952. Offering cooked-to-order 1/3 lb. burgers, chili dogs, homemade onion rings, fries and hand-scooped ice cream shakes. Open late on Friday and Saturday.

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
905 N. 54th Street
Chandler, AZ 85226
Phone: (480) 940-1900
Fax: (480) 940-2305

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar in Chandler is an ongoing celebration of exceptional food and wine, featuring the finest prime steak and 100 wines by the glass. Join us for a drink after work and sample our collection of 100 wines by the glass, including 30 selected especially for you by our own Wine Manager. Then enjoy an exceptional menu of steak and seafood, including chef-recommended selections such as the 22-oz. Bone-in Rib Eye and the Chilled Seafood Tower. Private dining rooms available: Monterey (seats 70), Napa (seats 24), Sonoma (seats 36), Patio (seats 32). Our proximity to Intel, Motorola and the Ahwatukee foothills makes us an outstanding choice for business dining and private entertaining in the Ahwatukee-Chandler area. We offer innovative menus featuring a multi-course meal at a preset price, paired with a wide selection of wines. For meetings, both of our private rooms are equipped with T1 Internet lines. Please contact us for more information.

Four Peaks Brewing Company
1340 E. 8th St.
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: (480) 303-9967
Fax: (480) 303-9964

Arizona's largest brewery located in a turn of the century brick warehouse with award-winning food and hand-crafted ales. Capacity: 160.

Harry's Place
Tempe Mission Palms Hotel 60 E. 5th St.
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: (480) 894-1400
Fax: (480)968-7677

Named for former Tempe Mayor Harry Mitchell. Offering specialty drinks and tasty appetizers in a casual setting. Outdoor fireplace. Patio seating available.

House of Tricks Restaurant
114 E. 7th St.
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: (480) 968-1114
Fax: (480) 968-0080

Nestled just steps from Mill Avenue, House of Tricks is hidden inside two turn-of-the-century homes, behind a romantic vine-strewn courtyard. Eclectic new American menus and extensive wine list. Received Wine Spectator Magazine's Award of Excellence in 2008 and 2009. Events become treasured memories at House of Tricks, a legendary "little out-of-the-way place" nestled amid trees and gardens near Tempe's Mill Avenue. Private dining area or patios can accommodate 10-75 guests. Call (480) 921-8955 to book events.

La Bocca Pizzeria & Wine Bar
699 S. Mill Ave. #115
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: (480) 967-5244
Fax: (480) 967-5693

Neighborhood gourmet pizzeria and wine bar with hip urban feel. Dining tables, couches and an intimate bar provide ample space to socialize or enjoy a great meal. Patio seating on Mill Avenue. Capacity: 100 inside and 50 outside.

Nello's
1806 E. Southern Ave.
Tempe, AZ 85282
Phone: (480) 897-2060
Fax: (480) 838-1990

Award winning pizza since 1983..."In Crust We Trust." This family owned bistro has been charming neighborhood customers with indoor & patio seating, pizza, pasta, sandwiches, heaping salads and desserts for 27 years. A (free) private banquet room "Casa de Lucca," is great for holiday parties, rehearsal dinners, off-site business meetings, birthdays and graduations. Monthly wine tastings tempt even the most sophisticated palates while daily happy hours keep em comin' back for more. Voted "Best Pizza."

P.F. Chang's China Bistro
740 S. Mill Ave., Ste. 140
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: (480)731-4600
Fax: (480)731-5421

P.F. Chang's offers a unique combination of Chinese cuisine, attentive service, an extensive wine list and tempting desserts in a stylish, high-energy bistro. Happy Hour is available in the bar and dining room from 3 p.m.-6 p.m. every day.

Rula Bula Tempe Irish Pub
401 S. Mill Ave.
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: (480) 929-9500
Fax: (480)929-9506

Lively, fun old world pub and restaurant built in Ireland. Four-star cuisine, pub fare, and perfect pints of Guinness. Live music and courtyard patio bar. 

Rustler's Rooste
8383 S. 48th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85044
Phone: (602)431-6474
Fax: (602)431-6173

Mountain-top rustic Western setting features live music nightly, indoor waterfall, famous tin slide and rattlesnake appetizer. Indoor and outdoor facilities available for groups up to 1,500. Contact banquet sales at (602) 431-6473.

The Big Bang
501 S. Mill Ave., Ste. B-101
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: (480) 557-5595
Fax: (480)557-5655

Live rock-n-roll sing-a-long dueling piano show. Seven nights a week. Great happy hour and event space!

The Tavern on Mill
404 South Mill Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: (480) 967-5887

Located just off Mill Avenue and just blocks from Arizona State University, The Tavern on Mill has something for everyone with almost as much seating space inside as outside. 30 television monitors and flat screens display the latest music videos, sports games and more. The Tavern on Mill offers traditional and southwestern cuisine and is known for its well-rounded beer selection and quality of food.

Thirsty Lion Pub & Grill
2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy. #1041
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: (480) 968-2920

Our mission is to revolutionize the pub business by combining the traditional values of European and American pubs, creating a gathering place where friends and family can come together to celebrate life, enjoy great food, craft beers, signature cocktails, wines, music and sports. Private and semi-private space available for groups. The private area has a capacity of 80 and is expandable to include the outdoor area. Total capacity: 504 indoors and 120 outdoors.

Z'Tejas Tempe
20 W. 6th St.
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: (480)377-1170
Fax: (480)377-1167

Our food is fresh, flavorful and innovative. We take traditional ingredients, spices and cooking techniques from around the South to create a taste without borders. Semi-private dining up to 30 guests.

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