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2701 E. Indian School Road Phoenix, AZ 85016

602-956-8998

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Best Neighborhood Bar, Central Phoenix
Award Winner 2011

Features: Patio/Sidewalk Dining

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An unpretentious bar and lounge with an English flair, Shady's is a place to chillax while sampling a few pints of Bass or Guinness, shoot some billiards, watch cult movies on the TVs, or converse with your fellow urbanites. It's got a living room-type feel with a fireplace stocked with candles and some of the most comfortable black leather chairs we've ever sat on. Owned by Brad Henrich (the cat behind Scottsdale's TT Roadhouse), it also has one of the most fly jukeboxes in the Valley, stocked with a cool cross-section of CDs ranging from Al Green and Richard Cheese to The Smiths, and others.

Free pool

12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. every Sat.

2011 | Best Neighborhood Bar, Central Phoenix

Celebrating its sixth anniversary, Shady's is the not-to-be-missed neighborhood bar in Central Phoenix. With its dark, retro interior, friendly bartenders, and amazing jukebox, Shady's has become a staple for service-industry employees and mature hipsters who like to throw back a few after a long day. Not only does the bar offer custom cocktails (try the signature Drink to Forget, a boozy coffee concoction), it also has been dabbling in the craft-beer scene. From such on-tap beers as Odell's... More »
2008 | Best Neighborhood Bar, Central Phoenix

Who'd have thought a tiny bar with a sign that gives a nod to '80s and ska scenesters would be such a friendly, welcoming spot Usually, a bar that dips its toe in the too-cool pool will pack an attitudinal wallop. Instead, Shady's '60s interior is retro and relaxed. Pick a drink, any drink, and their engaging bartenders will remember it the next time you visit, even if it's months later. How do they do it We don't know, but we're sure they've harnessed some of that mojo to stock a cool... More »
2007 | BEST JUKEBOX

The jukebox inside this central Phoenix neighborhood bar is an absolute gem. Aside from the fantastic selection, it's one of the few "real" jukes left in our favorite dimly lit haunts. So many bars have gone the way of the Internet jukebox. Sure, it's kind cool to be able to play literally anything, but it's also boring -- we've got iTunes on our laptops. Part of the fun of a bar jukebox is being forced to hunt for a song, and, often, you remember songs you haven't listened to for years.... More »
2005 | BEST NEIGHBORHOOD BAR, CENTRAL PHOENIX

This newcomer has just the right features to keep us coming back. First of all, Shady's is no townie hangout. Its cool, understated coziness -- a compact bar, black upholstered banquettes and booths, a single pool table -- attracts a crowd that's young, good-looking, and interested in more than simply getting hammered. There's also a killer jukebox stocked with classic alt-rock, punk and ska (no surprise, considering that Shady's older sister is Scottsdale's TT Roadhouse, whose own jukebox... More »

Ten Favorite Metro Phoenix Jukeboxes

By Jason P. Woodbury | Thu, April 5, 2012

See also: Top 10 Songs for Jukebox Warfare In the hands of a capable coin-popper, an Internet jukebox can be a great thing. A little far out Tropicalia? That sounds nice. Some classic funk from Parli... More »
Five Ways to Celebrate Mad Men's Return

By Becky Bartkowski | Fri, March 23, 2012

After what seems like an eternity, AMC's sytlized drama Mad Men will return for its fifth season with a two-hour premiere this Sunday at 9 p.m. after nearly a year and a half off the air. And for me... More »
Justin Vargo's Roadkill

By Nicole Smith | Wed, February 22, 2012

Justin Vargo at Shady's in Phoenix has a killer "house birthday shot," that breathes German liqueur. What does German booze and roadkill have in common? Uh, we had to ask (dun, dun, dun). Name: Road... More »
Hot in the Shady's

By Lilia Menconi | Thu, May 31, 2007

We remember back in the day when Shady's had a different name and was full of bearded, blue-collar workers guzzling beer to wrap up a hard day's work. Not so much any more — with its new name and new jukebox, the little neighborhood bar has become... More »

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leeanndunton | Phoenix, AZ | 23 Reviews

| Fri, May 4, 2012

Shady's is a neat little spot to grab a drink with friends. The atmosphere is really cozy & they have a great jukebox. When the weather's not too warm, the small patio out back is great.
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