My first visit to Hanny's was on New Years Eve and I have to start off saying that I did not try there food so my review is solely based off of visiting this establishment as a bar.
The interior of Hanny's is amazing. The modern elements and atmosphere is different than any other place I have visited in Phoenix. The bar is large and central and there are plenty of places to sit, lounge, hide, or socialize. The restrooms are upstairs, which could be troublesome as the night progresses, but thankfully they do have an elevator for those of use who are not steady on heels after a few drinks. The service at the bar was slow, but it was busy and having good company helped me forget that I was without drink. The long islands are strong, very strong, 2 day hang over strong- but they did the trick.
Hanny's is the type of place I would take out of town friends to show them that Phoenix is a city on the rise and not just a Hard Rock Cafe and Hooters type of town. I think that with time some of the other reviewers issues will work out and I hope that with the light rail business will continue to flourish for them. Hanny's has potential and I am curious to return and try food.