Your guide to Phoenix Suns bar and restaurant deals — plus 3 places to watch Game 5

Bahar Anooshahr, Arizona Republic
·3 min read

The Phoenix Suns beat the Denver Nuggets in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals, and Valley fans are rooting for the team both at home and on the road. To help fans celebrate, metro Phoenix bars and restaurants are offering viewing parties, specials and Suns-themed food and beverages.

Purple drinks, orange shots, discounted pizza or fried chicken and even oil and vinegar packages are some of the treats fans can enjoy. Hennessy also created NBA-themed recipes in honor of the teams.

Here's where to celebrate the Suns making the NBA playoffs at bars, restaurants and food stands around metro Phoenix.

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The Montauk

The East Coast-inspired Old Town Scottsdale cocktail lounge will feature a special Suns Burst shot throughout the playoffs. Made with their dreamsicle frosè and topped with Empress 1908 gin, it's a toast to the team's orange and purple colors. Order the drink for $10.

Details: 4360 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. 480-994-1888,themontaukaz.com.

The Hot Chick

Throughout the playoffs, this neighborhood arcade bar with throwback vibes in Old Town Scottsdale is offering MVP specials on game days. Suns specials include Suns Bru drafts for $5, a Purple Haze cocktail — made with Elijah Craig bourbon, fresh lemon juice, blueberry purée and a smiley face lollipop — for $10 and purple Gatorade shots for $10.

Details: 4363 N. 75th St., Scottsdale. 480-550-7507, thehotchickaz.com.

Staff at work inside the Brill Line at the Churchill in downtown Phoenix.
Staff at work inside the Brill Line at the Churchill in downtown Phoenix.

The Churchill

The Churchill will be showing all games with sound in the courtyard with live music by DJ Panic during breaks. The one exception is Monday, May 1, when the game will be shown on the rooftop patio.

Details: 901 N. First St., Phoenix. thechurchillphx.com.

Fly Bye also offers Detroit-style, rectangular pan pizza.
Fly Bye also offers Detroit-style, rectangular pan pizza.

Fly Bye

This Fox Restaurant Concepts restaurant known for its Detroit-style pizza and crispy chicken just launched a "Suns Win, You Win" offer for the playoff season. For every playoff game the Suns win, the following day, guests can enjoy $10 off online orders over $40. Use the promo code "GOSUNS" at checkout.

Details: flybyetogo.com.

  • Phoenix North Central (5632 N. Seventh St.)

  • Desert Ridge (21001 North Tatum Blvd., Suite 74-1557)

  • Arcadia (3912 E. Camelback Road Ste. #100)

Mug N' Shot

The Gilbert gastropub is hosting game viewing parties with drink specials, including $25 beer buckets with five bears, $8 Hornitos shots, $8 orange tea shots, $10 Hornitos house margaritas and $8 Dos Equis 22-ounce drafts.

Details: 100 N. Gilbert Road, Gilbert. 480-741-1030, @mug.n.shot on Instagram.

Queen Creek Olive Mill

The olive mill is offering a Rally the Valley sweet and tangy pairing of Prickly White Pear Balsamic Reduction and Arizona Valencia Orange Olive Oil for $34.

Details: queencreekolivemill.com.

  • Queen Creek Olive Mill: 25062 S. Meridian Road, Queen Creek. 480-888-9290.

  • Market Place at Kierland Commons: 7122 E. Greenway Pkwy #120, Scottsdale. 480-361-9860.

Bagel Daddies

This one-man-show local bagel vendor is selling Suns-colored bagels during playoff weekends. The ube and kimchi bagel is a swirl of orange and purple. Owner and baker Christopher Fregozo calls it "unofficially the official Bagel of The Suns," and promises anyone who gets Devin Booker to hug him free bagels for life.

Details: bageldaddiesaz.com.

Hennessy

In honor of the Phoenix Suns making the playoffs, Hennessy, the official NBA spirit, has created team-based cocktails for those who prefer to have their watch parties at home.

The Suns' cocktail is called Sets in the West.

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 ounces Hennessy V.S cognac

  • 0.5 ounce Montenegro Amaro

  • 1-ounce pistachio orgeat

  • 4 pitted dates

  • 2 ounces whipping cream

  • 3 dashes Xocoatl Mole Bitters

  • Garnish: pistachio powder

Add all ingredients to a blender with ice and blend until smooth. Pour into a rocks glass and dust with pistachio powder before serving.

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