Highball
Roosevelt Row, Phoenix
Bar in Phoenix, United States
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Highball is a drinks-first Phoenix pick for late-evening plans, especially for solo drinkers, dates, small groups that want a bar rather than a full restaurant meal. Choose it after dinner; pick Bacanora, CIBO, or Huarachis Taqueria instead when food is the main event.
About Highball
Highball is a Phoenix venue with evening hours every day of the week and a smart casual dress code. Its schedule is Monday through Thursday and Sunday from 6 PM to 12 AM, Friday and Saturday from 6 PM to 1 AM.
Plan around what is known rather than assuming a specific menu, service format, seating setup, or price point. Highball is best evaluated as a Phoenix night-out option with late operating hours, while food, reservation, accessibility, other service details should be confirmed directly with the venue before you go.
A Phoenix evening option with late hours
The practical verdict is simple: choose Highball when the timing fits an evening plan in Phoenix. It opens at 6 PM daily, runs until midnight most nights, stays open until 1 AM on Friday and Saturday. Those hours make it more relevant for later plans than for daytime dining.
If you are comparing Highball with other Phoenix options, keep the decision grounded in the kind of night you are planning. Bacanora, CIBO, Pita Jungle, Huarachis Taqueria, Rough Rider may be useful reference points depending on the rest of your itinerary, but Highball's defining characteristics are its Phoenix location, hours, smart casual dress.
Who should choose it, who should go elsewhere
Highball makes the most sense for guests whose plans match its evening schedule and smart casual expectation. A full menu, price range, seating layout, or service style is not available, so anyone who needs those details should check directly before committing.
For broader planning, use our full Phoenix bars guide if the night is venue-led, or our full Phoenix restaurants guide if dinner is still the main decision. Travelers comparing the full trip can also check our full Phoenix hotels guide, our full Phoenix wineries guide, our full Phoenix experiences guide.
Planning details
- Hours
- Mo-Th 16:00-02:00; Fr-Su 15:00-02:00
- Location
- 1514 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007
- Website
- highballphx.com
- Phone
- +16026754244
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Highball feels like a neighbourhood bar that takes its programme seriously without losing the easygoing rhythms of its setting. It sits squarely in Phoenix’s Melrose District, absorbing the vintage shops and independent cafés around it and returning that local character in a room that favours considered informality over formality. The space reads relaxed and quietly curated: the emphasis is less on spectacle and more on craft, where drinks, kitchen output and the physical logic of the room are thought through together. The result is a charming, approachable spot that still rewards attention.
Best For
This is a place for people who want a bar that behaves like a purposeful restaurant and a restaurant that understands the language of the bar. It suits date nights when you want a low-key but intentional evening, casual hangouts with friends who appreciate thoughtful cocktails, and late-night visits driven by a serious drinks programme. The neighbourhood setting also makes it a good pick for after-work detours or an easy spot to linger over drinks and a meal without the pressure of formal dining.
Ordering Tips
Treat the bar as the programme’s centrepiece: ask the bartender about current cocktails and what the kitchen is pairing alongside them. The write-up highlights a deliberate drinks programme and a purposeful kitchen output, so service staff are likely to guide you toward complementary choices. If you prefer to be in the thick of it, opt for bar seating to watch the work unfold; otherwise settle in and let the team recommend a drink-and-food rhythm that suits whether you’re stopping by for a late night cocktail or a relaxed evening meal.
Venue details
Ambiance
Dimly lit speakeasy-style space with chandeliers, leather couches, brick walls, wooden bar, and mid-century modern aesthetic creating an intimate, upscale atmosphere.
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Experience
Planning details
Hours
Mo-Th 16:00-02:00; Fr-Su 15:00-02:00
Location
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How Highball compares in Phoenix
Choose Highball when the night is drinks-led. Compared with Pita Jungle, it is less about value dining and more about a bar-focused experience. Pita Jungle is the easier call for a casual meal; Highball is the better fit after dinner or when a full table service meal is not the goal.
Against Rough Rider and CIBO, the decision comes down to structure. Rough Rider is the stronger cross-shop for a fuller night out with more restaurant energy, while CIBO makes more sense for a relaxed dinner plan. Highball is cleaner for a shorter, later stop built around drinks.
If food is the priority, look at Huarachis Taqueria or Bacanora. Bacanora is the Sonoran Mexican comparison for a more food-driven Phoenix booking, while Huarachis Taqueria is the more casual alternative. Highball wins only when the brief is bar first, meal second.
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Compare Highball
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highball | Phoenix | ; | 2026 James Beard Award SemifinalistsTales Spirited Awards 2026 - Best U.S. Bar Team presented by William Grant & Sons - Best U.S. Bar Team presented by William Grant & Sons (Top 10 Nominee)2025 North America's 50 Best Bars · #97 |
| Pita Jungle | Phoenix | ; | No published awards |
| Rough Rider | Phoenix | ; | No published awards |
| CIBO | Phoenix | ; | We're Smart World Top Restaurants 20252025 Gault & Millau Remarkable Restaurant2025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 StarWorld's Best Wine Lists 2022 |
| Huarachis Taqueria | Phoenix | ; | No published awards |
| Bacanora | Phoenix | Mexican (Sonoran) | 2024 James Beard Awards2021 Esquire Best New Restaurants · #23 |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at Highball?
Menu or seating details are not available, so bar dining cannot be promised. The hours are 6 PM to 12 AM Monday through Thursday and Sunday, 6 PM to 1 AM Friday and Saturday. Check Highball directly for current service details.
Does Highball handle dietary restrictions?
Cuisine type, menu details, or dietary accommodation information are not available. If dietary needs are a deciding factor, confirm directly with Highball before choosing it for a Phoenix outing.
Is lunch or dinner better at Highball?
Highball lists evening hours only: it opens at 6 PM every day. It runs until 12 AM Monday through Thursday and Sunday, until 1 AM on Friday and Saturday. Lunch service is not listed in the hours.
What are alternatives to Highball in Phoenix?
Depending on the kind of outing you are planning, you might also compare Bacanora, Rough Rider, Pita Jungle, CIBO, or Huarachis Taqueria. Highball's planning details include its Phoenix location, smart casual dress code, evening hours.
Is Highball good for solo dining?
Seating or menu information is not available, so solo dining cannot be promised. A solo visit may still make sense if the hours and smart casual dress code fit your plan, but confirm current details directly with the venue.
Is Highball good for a special occasion?
Highball may fit a special occasion if its Phoenix location, evening hours, smart casual dress code match the plan. Because menu, price, reservation, seating details are not available, confirm those points directly before relying on it for an important event.
How far ahead should I book Highball?
Booking guidance is not available. If timing matters, especially for Friday or Saturday when Highball is open from 6 PM to 1 AM, check the venue's current reservation or entry details directly.
