8 Best Gastropubs in Phoenix

The Wandering Tortoise centers its Phoenix bar experience on craft beer, with 41 taps, a large beer fridge and tasting flights. The selection changes across breweries and styles, and beer is also available to go. Wine, cocktails, happy-hour drinks and food complement the beer program.

The casual space offers indoor seating, an outdoor overflow area, Wi-Fi and room for groups or a short date night. Outside food is allowed, and a food truck operates in back, while nearby Nelson’s Meat + Fish is another food option.

Wally's American Pub N Grill serves relaxed comfort food in a traditional pub setting, including burgers, Cuban sandwiches, pot roast, fish and chips, cod tacos, meatballs and Guinness onion soup. The eclectic menu works for casual lunches, happy hour or a low-key dinner.

Its cozy interior and generally conversational atmosphere suit dates and meals where talking matters more than a polished, formal setting. The kitchen’s documented standouts include the deeply flavored Guinness onion soup, crispy fish and chips and substantial pub-style burgers.

The Attic Ale House pairs rotating craft beer, wine, cocktails, and refined gastropub fare with a roomy pub, patio, and mountain views. The menu ranges from burgers, fish tacos, and hot honey pizza to buffalo cauliflower, German sampler dishes, onion rings, and pretzel-bun specialties.

It suits sunset drinks, casual dinners, and neighborhood regulars who want an evolving beer selection. The patio is the clearest setting advantage, especially for mountain views, though indoor dining can become cramped and loud during busy gatherings.

The Kettle Black Kitchen & Pub serves gastropub plates and pints in a traditional tavern setting with wood, tile and low lighting. Menu examples include fish and chips, crab cakes, craft burgers, Philly cheesesteak fries, pork-belly sliders and bread pudding, alongside a full bar.

It suits small groups, casual drinks and relaxed meals, with both bar and table seating. The drink selection includes numerous beers and mixed drinks, while the kitchen’s popularity makes an earlier visit useful for diners seeking a less crowded meal.

The Gladly pairs creative, globally inspired New American fare with a menu of more than 200 whiskeys in a stylish bistro setting. Its menu includes the Original Chopped Salad, seafood, steak, short rib, creative desserts and vegetable-focused dishes, giving groups with different tastes room to choose.

The restaurant suits date nights, celebrations, business lunches and relaxed evenings when cocktails matter as much as dinner. Lunch and dinner menus differ, and the varied offerings accommodate lighter vegetable dishes alongside more substantial meat and seafood plates.

Rough Rider pairs Southern-style comfort food with cocktails in retro, dark and woodsy surroundings. Menu highlights include Caesar salad, duck breast, salmon, baked crab dip and mussels, while the cocktail program includes Old Fashioned-style drinks such as the Smoke Show.

The basement setting suits groups planning dinner and drinks in a distinctive speakeasy-like atmosphere, with other destinations nearby for bar-hopping. Guests reach the restaurant through an alley and then take an elevator or lift downstairs, which shapes the arrival experience.

Culinary Dropout is a Phoenix American restaurant built around scratch kitchens, cold beer, live music and sports viewing. The menu includes shareable antipasti such as grilled asparagus, marinated olives, cured meats, cheeses, pretzels and smoked salmon dip, alongside broader comfort-food offerings. Its open-floor-plan setting and industrial styling suit casual meals, drinks and group gatherings.

The restaurant also supports private dining and catering, making it useful for celebrations, corporate events and larger parties as well as solo happy hour visits. Guests can order cocktails, beer and food at the bar, while groups can gather around shared starters and entrées. Culinary Dropout’s combination of dining, entertainment and event service gives it a flexible role for both weeknight outings and organized occasions.