I would describe Sidebar as a hip and trendy dive bar. I know that sounds like an oxymoron but its true. The place is very dark with intimate mood lighting and lounge type sofas and chairs. Theirs local artwork on display all over but I didn't get a good look because its so dark. The bar has a great selection of drinks. We tried the pomegranate mojito. At $8 it was kinda expensive but very tasty! The beer selection is very eclectic with a good selection of draft/bottle bears. We came here late so we missed the happy hour. I would definitely come back for that since there were half-off appetizers. The crowd here is also very different from that of old town Scottsdale and Mill Ave, which is a definite plus!