Bar in Phoenix, United States

Highball

320Pearl Points

Drinks First

About Highball

Highball is worth prioritizing for a cocktail-led date night in Phoenix, especially if the plan is drinks first rather than dinner first. Go earlier for easier conversation; later suits a higher-energy bar stop. The draw is serious bar recognition, not a documented food program.

For a night in Phoenix, Highball is best understood from the verified details available: it has late hours, a smart-casual dress code, and confirmed recognition. It is open until 2:00am every day, with Monday through Thursday hours from 4:00pm to 2:00am and Friday through Sunday hours from 3:00pm to 2:00am.

The verdict is yes if the plan is specifically a bar stop in Phoenix rather than a fully detailed dinner plan. Highball has been listed at #97 on World's 50 Best North America's Best Bars in 2025, and it is also noted as a James Beard Award Semi Finalist and a Tales Spirited Awards Best U.S. Bar Team Top 10 Nominee for 2026. Beyond those confirmed facts, do not overstate details about menu format, seating, pricing, or food service without additional verified information.

Use it as the bar anchor, not the whole evening

The strongest verified case for Highball is simple: late hours, smart-casual dress code, and notable bar recognition. That makes it a practical anchor for a Phoenix evening when the plan centers on a bar visit. The tradeoff is that the available verified information does not establish a full dining program, pricing, seating format, or specific menu details.

If this is a repeat visit, the practical planning variable is timing. Monday through Thursday, Highball opens at 4:00pm; Friday through Sunday, it opens at 3:00pm; every night runs until 2:00am. Use those hours to decide whether Highball is the first stop, the late stop, or the main bar stop of the night.

What to pair around it in Phoenix

Build the night around the category you actually want. If you want another comparison point for a bar-focused evening, consider BARCOA Agaveria or Gracie's Tax Bar. If the plan needs food before or after, consider Phoenix dining generally, or compare with options such as Forno 301, Saint Pasta, or Testal Mexican Kitchen.

For planning beyond one stop, use Pearl's Phoenix bars guide first, then widen the evening with the Phoenix restaurants guide, Phoenix hotels guide, Phoenix wineries guide, or Phoenix experiences guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the crowd like at Highball?

Verified crowd details for Highball are not available. What is verified is that it is in Phoenix, open until 2:00am daily, and has confirmed recognition including World's 50 Best North America's Best Bars #97 in 2025.

What's the best time to go to Highball?

Use the hours to plan the timing: Highball opens at 4:00pm Monday through Thursday and 3:00pm Friday through Sunday, and it closes at 2:00am every day.

Is Highball open late?

Yes. Highball closes at 2:00am every day, with Friday through Sunday starting at 3:00pm and Monday through Thursday at 4:00pm.

Is Highball good for a date?

It can be a good fit if the date is planned around a bar stop in Phoenix. The verified details are its late hours, smart-casual dress code, and confirmed recognition; verified details on seating, noise level, or reservation format are not available.

Is the food good at Highball?

Verified food-menu details for Highball are not available. If food is the priority, plan around a dining-focused stop and use Highball as the bar stop if its hours and dress code fit your evening.

Does Highball have happy hour deals?

Verified happy-hour details for Highball are not available. Check the venue's official channels for current offers before planning around discounts.

Is Highball good for groups?

Verified details on group capacity, seating, or reservation format are not available. The confirmed planning facts are that Highball is in Phoenix, has a smart-casual dress code, and is open until 2:00am daily.

Location

1514 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Phoenix, United States

Compare Highball

How Easy to Book: Highball vs. Peers

Venue	Booking Difficulty
Highball	Near Impossible
Forno 301	Unknown
Saint Pasta	Unknown
Gracie's Tax Bar	Unknown
Testal Mexican Kitchen	Unknown
BARCOA Agaveria	Unknown

Key differences to consider before you reserve.

Also Consider

Forno 301, Notable alternative
Saint Pasta, Notable alternative
Gracie's Tax Bar, Notable alternative
Testal Mexican Kitchen, Notable alternative
BARCOA Agaveria, Notable alternative

How Highball compares in Phoenix

Choose Highball when cocktails are the main event and booking effort is acceptable. Compared with Forno 301, Saint Pasta, and Testal Mexican Kitchen, it is the cleaner call for a drinks-led date rather than a food-led evening. Those peers make more sense when the meal needs to anchor the night.

Gracie's Tax Bar is the better fallback for a looser, more casual Phoenix bar plan, while Highball is the stronger pick when the room and cocktail program need to feel more intentional. For agave-focused drinking, BARCOA Agaveria is the more specific choice; Highball is broader and better for couples who want classic cocktail-bar flexibility.

On booking difficulty, Highball is the harder target in this set, so do not make it the only plan if the night has no margin. For value, the restaurant-leaning peers may stretch further if food is part of the budget. For ambiance, Highball is the date-night play; Gracie's Tax Bar is the lower-pressure alternative.