There are a few bucket list items that just make sense when visiting Tempe, Arizona. One bucket list item that may seem peculiar, but yet a must try in Tempe, is watching Arizona’s very own NHL hockey team face off at the new ASU multipurpose facility, Mullett Arena.

Can’t attend the game in person? No problem! Tempe boasts an awesome selection of sports bars to watch your favorite team play live. Our list offers traditional sports bars, spots known for their margaritas, breweries and restaurants with patios that just can’t be beat.

Ready to live it up like St. Patrick would have? Tempe has everything from entertainment to great food and drink specials. See our top recommendations and an overview of St. Paddy’s Day festivities.

What’s the true taste of Arizona? In Tempe, it’s all about craft beer. With multiple craft breweries in Tempe, our city is producing some of the best suds in the Southwest.

Tempe, Arizona has a wealth of Mexican food eateries, from quick-service options like Maskadores Taco Shop, to delicious newcomers like Barrio Queen, to mainstays like Rosita’s Mexican Food and Casa Reynoso that have been in Tempe for decades. It’s hard to choose a favorite, so here is a list of the most beloved Mexican restaurants in Tempe.

Need a little happy hour in your life? Check out these happy hour specials being offered at several Tempe restaurants. Cheers!

What is the best way to stay cool in Tempe during the heat of the summer, you ask? Enjoy one of Tempe’s many stellar indoor activities and attractions! 

Pride in Tempe: You’re invited to exciting LGBTQ+ events — including Downtown Tempe’s first-ever Pride Party, the Phoenix Pride awards reception and more — taking place in throughout Pride month and beyond in Tempe.

Summer in Tempe is best experienced with frosty beverage to sip on. From cocktails to smoothies, find out which frosty beverages made our list of best summer thirst quenchers.

There’s something about a perfectly mixed drink that makes for a great evening out. Check out these restaurants and bars for some of Tempe’s best cocktails — we’ve got the inside scoop on the overall vibe and drink menu highlights.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo by indulging in authentic dishes, drinks, delicacies and great specials in Tempe, Arizona.

Tempe has a fantastic amount of options for nightlife fun. Comedy shows, Broadway shows, live music and more fill the streets of Tempe into the wee hours of the night.

Written by Angela MunizPhotography by Mark Lipczynski With exception of the hum of planes approaching Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and a nostalgic mix of ’90s hits on the speakers, the patio of The Shop Beer Co. is quiet in the late morning. For now, the action is taking place behind the scenes in the brewery. But […]

Frozen or on the rocks, we love all margaritas! The Tempe Tourism Office ventured out on the streets of Tempe to find the best margarita options for you try on your next night out.