One of the many pleasures of living in this city center is the proximity to local dining and activities. Your favorite coffee shop could be just a short stroll away! Downtown Phoenix has so much to offer in terms of events and exploration opportunities. Whether that be farmers’ markets, ice skating rinks during the holidays, First Fridays, or Fall Festivals, you’ll find that you never run short of things to do!
Downtown Phoenix is truly the place to be if you enjoy a diverse dining scene or consider yourself a food enthusiast. If you're looking for a trendy restaurant serving delectable dishes and expertly-crafted cocktails, make your way to Hanny's, located on the southwest corner of 1st Street & Adams. The cosmopolitan atmosphere of Hanny's makes it the perfect spot to indulge in your favorite classic cocktails, while enjoying a casual-chic dining experience.
Pizzeria Bianco is the restaurant that put Phoenix on the map in the pizza world! Owner Chris Bianco is an award-winning chef who was recently featured in the Netflix show Chef’s Table. People from all over the nation long to get a taste of his pizza! Finally,
The Farish House is the perfect place to enjoy wine and wonderful food. This spot offers a tranquil and quaint atmosphere in the heart of Downtown.
From The Rooftop is a great rooftop bar that provides 180-degree views of Downtown Phoenix’s city skyline. The bar's social environment brings a sense of fun and freedom. You’ll want to time your visit for sunset, as the views are spectacular!
Arizona Wilderness is perfect for artisanal beers in a casual and fun environment. If a coffee fix is what you need, then pay a visit to the relaxed and urban
Lola Coffee for an unforgettable brew.
While you won’t find any large shopping centers, the vibrant downtown area is home to many stylish, notable boutiques.
The Phoenix General is a favorite for sustainable clothing and goods, many of which are sourced from local creators. For a curated selection of designer pieces, you’ll want to check out the shop
Now or Never.
During the day, Downtown Phoenix is full of business professionals hard at work, along with ASU students making their way to class at the downtown campus. At night, downtown turns into a hub for locals to grab a bite or drink at one of the many hot spots, such as The Pemberton,
Cornish Pasty Co., or
Sazerac — the list goes on!
New restaurant concepts, like
Palma and
Cham Pang Lanes, have also recently made their way downtown and now draw residents from all over the city!
Sottise- a modern French bistro, is another new must-try spot that’s hit the neighborhood. For a sophisticated, old-timey-inspired dinner and cocktail experience, check out
Rough Rider!
Downtown is also never short of events, whether it be a big headline artist having a concert at the Footprint Center, a Phoenix Suns game, a Diamondbacks Game, and so on! If you’re into theater, you can even catch a live performance at the
Orpheum or
Phoenix Theatre.
Roosevelt Row is one of the most popular strips downtown, especially on First Fridays when local vendors line the street with booths and music. Roosevelt Row is full of street murals that animate the building walls of local businesses, making for a perfect photo opportunity!
The Phoenix Flea is an event that is hosted bi-annually at Heritage Square, attracting vendors from all over the state. Here, you’ll find all sorts of locally-made goods, not to mention food trucks galore!
Finally, despite being the city center, downtown still has amazing parks, two of the most notable being
Margaret T. Hance Park and
Civic Space Park. Civic Space Park is located in the midst of ASU’s downtown campus, so events are commonly held here, but the main attraction is the large colorful sculpture in the sky known as “Her Secret Is Patience.” On the other hand, Margaret T. Hance Park offers lush green areas for city dwellers to lay a blanket and read a good book or catch the sunset. It also neighbors
The Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix!
