house-turned bar. it's dark and cozy inside - perfect for whiling away a wintry night with friends.
happy hour specials are great. i had the $3 beer of the day - not just your typical domestic or import brew either. it was the ska pinstripe red ale from durango, co. tasted like a bitter fat tire. not my favorite, but i like the atypical experience. a few of my friends ordered the $4 bar snack, which was more like a bar meal - smoked turkey, prosciutto, and mozzarella panini, and gave rave reviews. they also had a $5 white wine and $6 red wine on special. the staff were well-informed and super nice.
all in all, i never expected to find such a charming place in downtown phoenix... and while i wouldn't drive all the way from east valley just for the experience, if i'm ever in the neighborhood, i'd stop in.