Living so close to this ale house is awesome... gives us a new option in the downtown Phoenix area. We peddled on over to Angels Trumpet Ale House and noticed a BOATLOAD of bicycles chained together at Angels Trumpet Ale House and across the street at FilmBar's bike rack. I think they need a larger bike rack... like a large parking lot sized bike rack. I was worried when I first walked in because there were many people standing at the entrance... but we got right in and were seated (this was a little before 9 on a Friday).
I liked the energy of the place... and how excited the imbibers seemed, however I'm torn... I want to rate it a full four, but then I thought of the loudness and also the "ok" food. I wasn't looking for an intimate evening with my man, but yes, I realized I was shouting after a while. I saw the overwhelmingly large selection of craft brews on the large chalk board... and really neat looking taps.
I went up to the board and figured out which ones I wanted and got a flight. I don't drink tons of beer... but I enjoy craft brews. I did take a peek at their wine selection and was disappointed to see no local wines. This is a running disappointment for me... but that's for another rant. But I made my selections and we got a taco appetizer. The tacos were okay... but the chimichuri was REALLY good. I found a new love... I REALLY liked the Hazelnut beer. I'm definitely going back for that one. I picked a few that weren't totally to my liking... but others that were. I really like trying a few different flavors.
We ordered the white flatbread pizza... which was a little better than okay. I don't think it was bad, I just know that I've had better flatbreads in downtown. Not to say I won't have another... or I won't try some other food there... I've just had better.
So I'd probably give this a 3.5, because I want to support anything downtown. I think there are some kinks that need to be worked out... nothing horrendous. I'm glad to see more local businesses down here. It warms my heart. Yay downtown!