Craft 64 Scottsdale
Old Town, Scottsdale
Bar in Scottsdale, United States
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Craft 64 Scottsdale is a craft beer and wood-fired pizza spot on Old Town's main strip that earns its keep as the go-to group option in the neighbourhood. Easy to book, mid-range on price, built for shareable, low-friction evenings. If you're organising four or more people in Old Town and want somewhere that works for everyone, this is a reliable call.
About Craft 64 Scottsdale
The Verdict
If you've been to Craft 64 Scottsdale once, the question on a return visit is whether the experience holds up or whether the novelty was the point. Based on its reputation along Old Town Scottsdale's main strip at 6922 E Main St, the answer leans toward the former: this is a spot that earns repeat visits through consistency, not gimmick. For groups of four or more looking for a casual, shareable format in Old Town, it sits near the best of a short list of genuinely useful options.
Who Should Book This
Craft 64 is built for the kind of evening where a group wants something better than bar food but doesn't need a full fine-dining commitment. The craft beer and pizza format travels well across group sizes and preferences, which makes it a practical anchor for mixed groups: people who want to drink well, people who want to eat well, people who just want somewhere easy to land after walking Old Town. Explorer-minded visitors who track regional craft brewing will find enough of interest to justify the detour; casual diners get an approachable room without having to think too hard about the menu. For a solo visit or an intimate date, the format is less compelling; the shareable, communal setup is where it earns its keep.
Group Dynamics
For groups of four or more, Craft 64 is one of the more sensible calls in the Old Town footprint. The pizza-and-beer format means no one gets left behind by a complicated menu, ordering is fast, the price point keeps a group dinner from turning into a budget conversation. Compare that to Sasaki Sushi & Bar, which skews better for two, or Art of Merlot, which suits a more wine-focused crowd. Craft 64 is the group-default for a reason.
Practical Details
Address: 6922 E Main St, Scottsdale, AZ 85251. Reservations: Easy to book; walk-ins are generally manageable, though groups should call ahead to avoid a wait during peak Old Town hours (Friday and Saturday evenings especially). Dress: Casual; Old Town standards apply. Budget: Mid-range for Scottsdale; craft beer and wood-fired pizza pricing keeps the per-head cost reasonable for a group. Getting There: Central Old Town location makes it walkable from most nearby hotels; street and lot parking available nearby.
For broader planning, see our full Scottsdale restaurants guide, our full Scottsdale bars guide, and our full Scottsdale experiences guide. If you're building out a full trip, our full Scottsdale hotels guide and our full Scottsdale wineries guide cover the rest of the ground. For craft cocktail bars worth adding to the same trip, Bar Leather Apron in Honolulu, Jewel of the South in New Orleans, and Julep in Houston set a useful benchmark for what a serious bar program looks like, Craft 64 holds its own in the approachable, social tier. Also worth knowing about in the Old Town area: Alo Cafe, Arcadia Farms Cafe, Art of Merlot, and 7133 E Stetson Dr.
Planning details
- Location
- 6922 E Main St, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
- Website
- craft64.com
- Phone
- +1 480 946 0542
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Craft 64 presents a wood-fired, craft-focused personality that foregrounds both drink and food with equal rigor. The writing emphasizes a kitchen shaped by a wood-fired oven—char, smoke and a caramelized crust—and a draft-and-bottle programme that treats beer and wine as deliberate partners to the menu. That combination gives the place a rustic, yet thoughtfully curated edge: it feels like a bar that takes culinary technique and beverage pairing seriously rather than treating one as an afterthought. In Old Town’s busy corridor, Craft 64 reads as a focused, design-forward take on American bar food.
Best For
This is a destination for people who care about the intersection of drink and food—beer-minded diners, small groups who want sharable wood-fired dishes, and anyone looking for an elevated bar meal in Old Town Scottsdale. The editorial tone and pairing logic suggest it performs strongest in the evening: dinners where the choice of beer or wine materially shapes the experience. It also suits after-work gatherings and casual nights out where guests appreciate thoughtful beer lists and wines that are matched to the smoky, char-driven profile of the kitchen.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the wood-fired focus when ordering: choose dishes that showcase char and caramelized crusts since the kitchen’s thermal identity is central to the menu. On the beer side, the menu pairs well with hop-forward IPAs to cut through residual fat and amplify smoky notes, while lighter lagers and pilsners reset the palate between bites. For wine, opt for medium-bodied reds with earthy profiles rather than fruit-dominant bottles. Ask staff for specific pairing recommendations—they frame the draft and bottle programme as an intentional complement to the wood-fired cooking.
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Also consider
Also Consider
- Alo Cafe; Notable alternative
- Art of Merlot; Notable alternative
- Bad Jimmy's Scottsdale; Notable alternative
- Sasaki Sushi & Bar; Notable alternative
- T T Roadhouse; Notable alternative
Bar context
How It Compares
Within the Old Town Scottsdale bar and casual dining set, Craft 64 occupies a distinct position: it's the most group-functional option on the list. Alo Cafe skews more toward a coffee-forward daytime crowd and doesn't suit a dinner group in the same way. Art of Merlot is the better call if your group is wine-led and wants a more curated, slower-paced evening; but it narrows the audience in a mixed group. Craft 64's beer-and-pizza format is the broadest tent in the set, which is an advantage when you're trying to get five people to agree on somewhere.
Bad Jimmy's Scottsdale and T T Roadhouse both compete in the casual, approachable tier, but both lean harder into the bar side than the food side. If eating well matters as much as drinking well, Craft 64 has the edge. Sasaki Sushi & Bar is a stronger date-night pick for two, its format rewards a slower, more focused meal; but for a group of six trying to split the bill cleanly, Craft 64 is the easier operational choice.
On booking difficulty, all five peers are accessible, but Craft 64's walk-in tolerance on quieter nights gives it a practical advantage for last-minute group plans. If you're planning ahead, reserve a table regardless; Old Town Friday and Saturday evenings fill fast across the board. For value per head in a group setting, Craft 64 is hard to beat in this peer set.
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| Venue | Awards | Booking Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Craft 64 Scottsdale | No published awards | Easy |
| Alo Cafe | No published awards | Unknown |
| Art of Merlot | No published awards | Unknown |
| Bad Jimmy's Scottsdale | No published awards | Unknown |
| Sasaki Sushi & Bar | No published awards | Unknown |
| T T Roadhouse | No published awards | Unknown |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation at Craft 64 Scottsdale?
Walk-ins are generally manageable for two, but groups of four or more should call ahead. Craft 64 is located at 6922 E Main St in Old Town Scottsdale, a high-foot-traffic area where weekend waits can stack up quickly. Booking ahead costs you nothing and saves you the wait.
What's the signature drink at Craft 64 Scottsdale?
Craft 64 is oriented around craft beer, that's where the drinks program earns its name. The beer selection is the primary draw on the drinks side; if you're coming primarily for cocktails, this probably isn't your venue. For beer-and-pizza pairings in Old Town, it delivers on the core premise.
What's the crowd like at Craft 64 Scottsdale?
Expect a relaxed, mixed-age crowd leaning toward groups; friends catching up, couples keeping it casual, the occasional work outing. It's Old Town Scottsdale, so there's energy on weekends, but Craft 64 sits closer to neighborhood hangout than nightlife destination. Dress is casual; no one is showing up dressed for fine dining.
Is Craft 64 Scottsdale good for a date?
Yes, with the right expectations. It works well as a low-pressure first or second date where the format does the heavy lifting; shared pizza, good beer, easy conversation. If you want a proper sit-down dining experience with tableside service and a wine list, look elsewhere in Scottsdale. For a relaxed evening without overspending, Craft 64 is a reasonable call.
Is the food good at Craft 64 Scottsdale?
The food holds up for what it is: craft pizza in a casual Old Town setting. It's not competing with fine-dining pizza programs, but it consistently delivers above the bar-food baseline that similar venues in the area often settle for. If you're expecting a revelatory meal, recalibrate; if you're expecting a solid pizza-and-beer night at 6922 E Main St, you'll leave satisfied.
