The Roosevelt Tavern is a great example of how cool downtown Phoenix can be. Matt Poole has done an awesome job making this a cool, relaxed place to hang out and have a beer with friends.
The decoration inside has a modern homey vibe to it with clean lines and lots of candles to dance light across the rooms. They did a great job restoring the old Craftsman (I think) house. It feels kind of like you're at a private house party, it's so cozy.
I partook in a lovely Hefeweizen that I actually enjoyed, despite my not being a huge beer person. I had forgotten to leave room for food, but the guy next to me at the bar had what looked to be a delicious sandwich.
Drinking is currently regulated to inside the establishment only, as we learned from the kind police officer sitting on the front porch. He did tell us that a permit to serve on the patio was in the works though, so keep an eye out for that.
Something to keep in mind: 3rd Street is a ONE WAY street. This is good to know, as you'll be parking on the street and this gives you two sides to choose from. However, if you accidentally overshoot the place, don't do as my friend did and try to make a u-turn. Yikes.