245 packed with board and card games and fun events such as the Wrestler Roulette Paint Night. A skateboarding festival is even happening in early October. Who needs to play Donkey Kong for the umpteenth time when you can watch smackdowns or go skanking at Taproom-120? 22222 B EST H I D D E N BA R Stardust Pinbar 401 W. Van Buren St., Suite C 602-354-2931 stardustpinbar.com Speakeasy can be a four-letter word. It evokes pomp, circumstance and unneces- sary passwords. While Stardust Pinbar technically fits the bill of a hidden bar, it leaves any of the pretension of a traditional speakeasy at the door. To find this eclectic, electric David Bowie-inspired pinball lounge and watering hole, you’ll enter through Ziggy’s Magic Pizza Shop. Open what is disguised as a freezer door and you’ll be greeted with upbeat music, an illu- minated dance floor and a disco ball twisting overhead. The walls are lined with vintage pinball machines. The bar manages to balance its nerdcore and club vibes to create a unique, quirky space that is never dull. Order a drink and try your luck at a few games. Stardust features a menu of specialty cocktails including the Saguaro Slammer. The tipple of gin, melon liqueur, kiwi puree, lemon and soda water arrives in a cactus- shaped glass. 22222 B EST RO O F TO P BA R Skysill Rooftop Lounge 11 E. Seventh St., Tempe 480-968-8885 skysillrooftop.com There’s no better place to be during one of Phoenix’s shockingly vibrant sunsets than a rooftop bar. We’ve got plenty to choose from, but we’re partial to Skysill, the lounge atop the Westin Tempe near Mill Avenue and Arizona State University. Truth be told, there’s no bad time to be at Skysill. In summer, during the day, it hosts pool parties and the views of Tempe are spectacular. At night, you might find a DJ or a movie night, the city nights sparkle and you get a breeze that’s impossible to catch at ground level. And whenever the bar is open, you’ve got cold drinks, a light but satisfying food menu and a fun, relaxed atmosphere. 22222 B EST BA R FO R BAC H E LO R PA RT I ES Maya 7333 E. Indian Plaza, Scottsdale 480-625-0528 mayaclubaz.com Want to go to the ultimate place to see and be seen during a Scottsdale bachelor party weekend? You’ll want to post up at Maya in the heart of the Old Town Scottsdale night- life district. The vibe is “dress to impress” and “here for a good time, not for a long time” whenever the doors are open. Pool parties are held during summer weekends, but anytime is a good time to come to Maya if you’re looking for outdoor games such as Skee-Ball, giant pong and Connect Four; casual fare including sliders, wraps, hot dogs, salads and appetizers; a full bar; and plenty of opportunities to mingle with your fellow patrons. If you’re really looking to live large before your buddy’s wedding, we recom- mend you call ahead to make a reservation for VIP bottle service. The ladies will love it. B E ST BA R FO R BAC H E LO R E T T E PA RT I E S Wine Girl 4205 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 480-686-9077 winegirl.com A couple of years ago, the New York Times reported that Scottsdale was the second- most-popular destination for bachelorette parties. (First place went to Nashville, Tennessee.) We can’t say we’re surprised; it’s a rare night out in Old Town when we don’t run into a roving pack of young women in sashes and cowboy hats. There are plenty of bars in the area where bachelorettes can
