Is it me or did this place sort of just pop up without much promotion? Hm, just like most places downtown. Well, that aside, after passing it a few times and sticking my head in once I finally made it inside. It has an interesting, in a good way, atmosphere. dimly lit and well laid out with modern furniture and ample seating, not table seating but the comfy benches serve just as well.
The prices were on par with anything else in the Central Phoenix area and the selection was fine although there were some really low end wines that surprised me. I understand wanting to appeal to all crowds and not seem pretentious but with the semi-hidden location and the decor, it's sort of too late for that.
The crowd was mainly the after work happy hour group, but the ones too hip for Macayo's or Uno's. You know black rim glasses (guys) mod-retro clothes (girls).
It was decently busy but with plenty of open seating. My gf and I were able to find a nice place for some people watching. Mind you it was a weekday. The bartender was nice and everyone seemed to be having a good time. I'm curious to see what it's like on a weekend now. Definitely worth a try.
Come to think of it the place sort of reminds me of a swankier more grown-up version Shady's (26th St. & Ind. School) even as far as the DVD's playing on tvs throughout.
Sidenote: The Besame (Kiss me) wine was goooooood.