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Quite literally a home away from home, this trendy spot occupies the historic Farish House located in the heart of the downtown Phoenix arts district. Indie rockers and artist folks always seem to find their way to this popular spot for a break from the monthly First Friday madness or on a Sunday evening to mix and mingle amidst the vintage atmosphere while hepcat DJs spin up their record collections. Run by renowned restaurateurs Matt and Erenia Pool, the tavern features a lengthy list of 45 different craft and specialty brews in bottles and an assortment of regional varieties on tap -- including the Four Peaks-created honey brown house beer -- and a rotating seasonal selection for those that like to change it up. Not a beer drinker? Not a problem, as more than 20 wines are in stock, and the menu is filled with the Pool’s quirky take on bar snacks and small plates, including a grilled cheese sammy filled with fontina and gruyere.

Cuisine(s): American, Bar Food

Hours: Sun,Tue,Wed,Thu 5pm-12am, Fri-Sat 5pm-2am

Price: $, $$

Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards, cash, ATM/Debit
Attire: casual

Features: Smoking, Private Party, Wheelchair Accessible, Vegetarian Friendly

Serving: Late Night

Alcohol: Beer/Wine
Reservations: Not Accepted

Parking: Lot Available, Street

Happy Hour Pasta Night

Every week Thursday, 5:00pm-7:00pm

Sundays at The Roosevelt feat. Shane Kennedy

Every week Sunday, 8:00pm

Is it weird that when we go somewhere to listen to music, we actually want to listen to the music? If you share our dilemma, then you&#...

2010 | Best Bar Food

So far, we haven't been feeling the so-called "gastropubs" that have shown up on the scene this year — they all seem like a trickle-down trend, inspired by something that blew up in other major cities (but not here) years ago. But you know what?... More >
2009 | Best Bar Food

Wait, we know what you're thinking: bar food? Who goes out for that? Um, we do — at least when that bar is The Roosevelt. Since they serve only stellar craft brews, imports, and interesting wines here, it makes sense that the eats would be... More >
2008 | Best Neighborhood Bar, Downtown Phoenix

Every good neighborhood bar has a few key things — a great selection of drinks, a fair pour, a great staff, and maybe a snack or three to help pace yourself. The Roosevelt has those essentials in spades, plus a couple of others for good measure,... More >
2007 | BEST-KEPT BATHROOM SECRET

We love The Roosevelt. Great décor, beer, wine, and food — it was a no-brainer to add it to our rotation when Matt Pool opened for business last year. We don't always love the line for the, ahem, facilities, in which we inevitably find ourselves... More >
2007 | BEST LOCAL BEER

Thank you, Matt Pool, for establishing yet another kickass downtown hang. The owner/chef of Matt's Big Breakfast opened the smashing Roosevelt Tavern in late December 2006 to better serve the downtown eatin' and drinkin' crowd. Among the 20... More >

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The Roosevelt Tavern: Happy Hour Report Card

By Nicole Smith | Tue, September 13, 2011

?The Spot: Roosevelt Tavern, 816 N. Third St., Phoenix, 602-254-2561.http://twitter.com/roosevelttavernThe Hours: 5 to 7pm, weekdays (closed Monday). All night long, Sundays. The Details: Happy More >
72: Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup at The Roosevelt

By Michele Laudig | Thu, July 1, 2010

Hungry yet? We're working up our appetites for our huge Best of Phoenix issue, out September 30, with daily servings of Chow Bella's 100 Favorite Dishes from across the Valley -- in no particular orde More >
House Party

By Michele Laudig | Thu, March 01, 2007

Is all that gallery hopping making you hungry — and thirsty — yet? Be sure to check out The Roosevelt, one of downtown's newest drinking and dining destinations. Barely two months old, it's already a popular watering hole with local artists and ot... More >

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adriane.goetz

| Wed, June 23, 2010

Sunday nights Shane plays kickass tunes.

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Kelsee

| Thu, May 06, 2010

This place can get a bit crowded on the weekend, but otherwise is a cool place to hang out. Set inside of an older home, the atmosphere is very chill. They serve a good variety of beers and have great apps!

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JessicaHill

| Thu, March 04, 2010

Dark and intimate, The Roosevelt is a great place to sink into an armchair while sipping on a glass of wine or ice cold draft beer. This small bar is located in an old house downtown just a short walk away from the hubbub of First Friday's vendor area. It fills up quickly those nights, so go on a weeknight when the space is more open and you can enjoy a quiet drink for two.

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beavAtron

| Tue, May 19, 2009

The staff if great, and I really love just going for some wine and cheese. Its the perfect atmosphere to hang with friends or a date for great conversation.

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phoenixnewtimesbestof

| Fri, May 08, 2009

Every good neighborhood bar has a few key things � a great selection of drinks, a fair pour, a great staff, and maybe a snack or three to help pace yourself. The Roosevelt has those essentials in spades, plus a couple of others for good measure, like a gorgeous building, lovingly restored, and the most wicked music choices around. We're not sure what we like more, the House Beer, brewed by Four Peaks and chilled with an argon cooling system so effective it'll bring tears to your eyes, or the deviled eggs that are so delicious they might trigger a war to see who gets the last one. These are important things, to be sure, so we'll be content to ponder them as we listen to old Radiohead songs that make us long for the carefree days of youth. Good thing the staff always remembers our names; they'll need them to nudge us out of our nostalgic haze. No matter, because The Roosevelt is, most importantly, a neighborhood bar, and a reminder that downtown is for livin', not just driving through. We'll ponder that, too, as we ride our bikes home from our favorite local bar.

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