16 June 8th–June 14th, 2023 phoenixnewtimes.com phoenix new Times | music | cafe | film | culTuRe | NighT+Day | feaTuRe | NeWs | OPiNiON | feeDBacK | cONTeNTs | Night Owl 1645 N. HAYDEN ROAD, SCOTTSDALE NIGHTOWLAZ.COM Who doesn’t love pizza and beer? The classic combination is the starting point and calling card for Night Owl, a new bar and restaurant in south Scottsdale. This is the sort of spot you wish would open in your neighborhood, and those who live nearby are lucky ducks. There’s a large, twinkle light-strung patio, a welcoming bar, plenty of booths to slide into and even some vintage pinball games to keep you occupied. This bar comes from the industry pros behind Little Woody and Ziggy’s Magic Pizza Shop, and the influences from both are obvious. Owls of all sizes and shapes decorate the space, including one big bird that rotates at the center of the bar. The grandpa’s basement vibe meets garage-chic with skateboards tacked to the walls. Beer may be the obvious choice here, but the cock- tails are well balanced and worth a spin. Try the Skate Betty, made with Beefeater straw- berry gin, Aperol, guava and lemon, or the Darkslide with Tincup rye, blackberry, maple syrup, lemon and basil. Pour Bastards 504 E. ROOSEVELT ST. THOSEPOURBASTARDS.COM/POUR- BASTARDS There are plenty of places to grab a drink along Roosevelt Row, but few rival the mad- science mixology happening at Pour Bastards. The cocktail, natural wine and self- described “shitty beer” bar is from the same team that runs Killer Whale Sex Club, FYPM and Disco Dragon. The muted interiors at Pour Bastards are relatively monochromatic, with a simple black and white color palette and low lighting. But the cocktails turn the volume up. The menu descriptions are simple: cantaloupe, strawberry, hot cocktail. Pour Bastards employs the clarifying process to create crisp, clear cocktails — a paradox to the bold, punchy flavor packed in each sip. The Rose Garden 101 N. FIRST AVE. THEROSEGARDENAZ.COM The Rose Garden, housed in the U.S. Bank Center building in downtown Phoenix, is an elevated cocktail bar with a whimsical air. The space is decorated with vintage artwork, jewel-toned wallpaper and furnishings, flowers, a peacock (yes, a peacock) and cock- tails served on makeshift toadstools. Edible flowers and over-the-top garnishes add color, making every drink worthy of social media. Popular choices include the La Puesta del Sol, a concoction of Fresno chile, hibiscus-infused sotol, rum, vermouth, lime, tamarind agave, mole bitters, chamoy and chile powder; and the Harvest Essence, a blend of El Güel mezcal, Ramazzotti, velvet falernum, lime, turmeric, grapefruit and sage. The drinks are complemented by small bites such as pork belly sliders and prosciutto-wrapped dates. Sauvage Wine Bar & Shop 149 W. MCDOWELL ROAD SAUVAGEPHX.COM In March, Sauvage Wine Bar & Shop evolved from a downtown Phoenix bottle shop in The Churchill into a full-blown bar and store located in the historic Helen Anderson House along McDowell Road. The charming, cozy decor pays homage to the cute cottage, with various seating areas featuring nailhead sofas, upholstered wooden chairs, rugs and potted plants. It sells and pours only natural wine, many from lesser-known regions, along with a few spirits such as vermouth and amaro. Small-plate provisions include cheese and charcuterie plates, tinned fish, delightful specials such as crudo and burrata, and desserts. Owner Chris Lingua became smitten with natural wines in Europe and aims to raise their profile here, happily engaging customers in conversation about production methods and helping them find what they like. Natural wines tend to be quite different from most mainstream ones, so those who aren’t already fans should keep an open mind and let Lingua take them on a ride. Teddy’s Preserve 1001 N. CENTRAL AVE. TEDDYSPRESERVE.COM Situated both inside and outside the lobby of the gleaming Ten-O-One building at the corner of Central Avenue and Roosevelt Street, Teddy’s Preserve, which opened in February, carries off a combo of chic and rustic. Indoors, the eye-popping bar is furnished with buttery caramel leather sofas, smart oval-backed bar stools, custom- tiled walls and a modern glass flower petal chandelier. Outdoors, padded patio furni- ture provides private conversation areas, while an expansive tree-lined courtyard features metal tables and chairs, string lights and a food truck. The park vibe and the bar’s dedication to conservation are a nod to its namesake, Teddy Roosevelt, and the work he did to grow the National Park system, but the cocktail list forwards to the 1970s with cheeky names such as the Foxy Mama, Brick House and Boogie Down. Craft beer, canned wine, seltzers and mock- tails are on offer, too, and food centers on sandwiches, sides and specials such as a smoked turkey leg. Servers are eager and helpful, with recommendations at the ready. Teddy’s Preserve The Space Cadet at Teddy’s Preserve is a modern take on the retro Grasshopper. Top 100 Bars from p 15