Four Peaks Brewery is by far my all-time favorite place to go to on a Friday/Saturday night. I recently moved away from Phoenix and will greatly miss this place on the weekends. Their beer is off the charts when compared to most others. The Kilt Lifter and the 8th Street Ale are a must for any beer conesieur. Even if the food was bad I would still come here as regularly as I did but luckily the food is amazing as well. Great atmosphere, friendly employees, inside a large brick building with a beautiful outside patio.
A few negatives to mention....
-Parking can be a nightmare so be prepared to walk some distance.
-They can get crowded quickly and wait times for a table can get lengthy.
A must stop for anyone who visits Phoenix/Tempe!
FYI - The Peach Ale works great to occupy members of the opposite sex who have little interest in beer ( or any buddies whose alcohol preference is questionable).