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The Wandering Tortoise
2417 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016, United States
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De
Review №1

Amazing experience, they have a great beer selection and staff is super friendly and knowledgeable of their products. Free parking with plenty of space, also they have a food truck with great food. Clean space, clean cool bathrooms and outside seating is available.Overall a great experience to hang out with family and friends. Definitely, we will be back for more!!

An
Review №2

Local brew pub featuring craft beers from all over plus excellent food to pair with your choice of craft brew. The bartenders are friendly and knowledgeable about the offerings that change often as this spot is popular with local beer snobs.

Do
Review №3

Love this place! Awesome selection of beers, friendly staff AND its doggy friendly. Doesnt get much better than that. this is one of my favorite places in the east side

Sa
Review №4

🍺Love the Frose, great beer selection, all the staff are super chill and friendly. I recommend this place for a local spot. 🐶 friendly

Am
Review №5

Ive been going here for almost two years now and have always returned excited because the people here are fantastic. Some of the best service around, knowledgeable staff even though their tap list changes daily, and a plethora of great beers to choose from. Another great perk is their loyalty program, the food trucks and their collab with Nelsons Seafood next door. Not to mention, theyve done a admirable job of handling COVID-19 restrictions. Must-go for anyone in the Arcadia area.

De
Review №6

Great selection, great service, great atmosphere, four stars cause it isn’t 2002 and no one wants to go out drinking listening to taking back Sunday..EDIT: my bangs grew in and the lip ring doesn’t hurt so bad anymore. It’s actually pretty sick. The checker vans are growing on me.

Ch
Review №7

Thankful it’s dog friendly. Tons of beers on draft. Friendly staff

Sh
Review №8

First experience 2 years ago was not great. Place was almost empty and there was barely any service. We wanted another round and after being ignored for awhile we decided to leave. Even going up to the bar and trying to get our bill to pay took way too long. BUT, I had to go there today because they had Pipeworks (just started distributing to AZ) and it was a totally different experience. It was pretty busy, but 2 people helped me and were super nice and informative. I hate going to places alone but today was a good visit. Felt like if I had the time I couldve sat down for a beer and dinner and not felt super awkward there. Def will be back!!!!

Za
Review №9

This place is wonderful. All the folks that work there are very nice. The new patio is really cool. They always have a great selection of beers to drink and to take home. Its just expensive...

Br
Review №10

Exactly what youd want from a tap room. Great vibe, drink options and staff. Cant wait to go back - check out their event calendar

Le
Review №11

Dog friendly inside and outside. Absolutely loved this place, food truck amazing, exceptional staff and excellent drafts on tap, highly recommend and we will be coming back!

Ja
Review №12

Love the expanded bar. Great food truck outside. Staff was attentive and the beer selection was awsome!

Mi
Review №13

90% of staff is amazing. Rotating beer selection is phenomenal, and the space is total rock and roll goodness.Challenges you may face include:1. Parking is really difficult on a busy day. May need to park in other business lots around the area.2. Happy Hour is well advertised and appreciated ($.50 off 4oz, $1 off 8oz, $2 off 16oz... Available from open to 7:30 every day) but the astrix that excludes HH pricing is affixed to most everything they sell. Today, we counted just 7 beers of 48 (sourfest included) that were applicable for HH discounts.

Cr
Review №14

My favorite craft beer bar. Best tap selection, great food truck, and excellent service. They also have an extensive cooler of beer to take home

Ki
Review №15

Excellent Mead, bought a bottle to bring home.Staff is kind, friendly and area knowledgeable. Dog friendly.

Di
Review №16

When I went, realized I know nothing about beer, but what I tried was good. They even have a nice green tea. They dont have food, but there is a food truck outside with really great food. It is a very nice, cute bar for first dates.

He
Review №17

Great atmosphere, wonderful service, and excellent drink selection! They are next to an excellent seafood place and host an incredible food truck and allow the food in the bar. They are super dog friendly and support the dog rescue down the street from them which is a major plus! 🐾 One could easily spend a day here!! 🙌

Mi
Review №18

Pricing is high, but they have a wide assortment of beers (with a heavier focus on IPAs). You can get small pours and sample many beers, which is nice. Ambiance is on the hip side. The bartender was friendly, but also could have been more helpful in picking out a beer. Many of their beers are highly related (check untappd).

Da
Review №19

Finally getting to try this place after following their Instagram page after more than a year. Caught Haze Fest and tried a hazy from Dark Sky. It was just a short visit but was overall a good experience. Nice that they have a place to serve food next door and a good truck in the parking lot. Great atmosphere.

Sk
Review №20

The vibe here is unique in a great way. Highly recommend the bring your own vinyl nights.Oh the beer is great too

Na
Review №21

Reminds me of a scaled down Papago Brewing from years ago minus on site food. Great beer selection. Only complaint was one of the bartenders spilled a good portion of my wifes beer due to a bad pour out of the can and didnt offer anything because of it.

Da
Review №22

Great place to hang with friends or a short date night. Great selection of beers to go - especially from Pure Project, Humble Sea, & Pueblo Vida which WT is one of two places that carry their extraordinary beers in the valley. Follow them on social media to check out their events. They have great food trucks occasionally and work with the amazing great Nelson’s Meat + Fish. Check out untapped app to know what’s on tap. #enjoygreatbeers

Ph
Review №23

Amazing beer bar with a focus on regional craft beer, ciders and wines. They offer beer to go in addition to 22+ taps (plus many more during special events), and will do growler fills. Almost always have food truck on hand or Nelsons next door when open! Staff is killer and always passionate about their wares. Beer lovers destination in Phoenix for sure!

Ro
Review №24

Great beer in a cool space. They usually have some sort of food vendor outside and allow you to bring your own food as well. Decent outdoor seating as well as excellent indoor seating. The worst thing about this place is that the location isnt exactly easy to get to by any means but car. They have a bike rack out front though, which is nice in comparison to many other places in the valley.

Ke
Review №25

Amazing Beer Selection. Friendly & Knowledgeable Staff. Free Parking. Taps & Craft Bottles for On Site or To Go. Good Prices. Dog Friendly. Nintendo in Back :). Overall a Must Visit!!!!

Ka
Review №26

Lots of beers on tap as well as coolers of canned beer to choose from. Frose is also available and a delightful treat on a warm evening.Indoor and outdoor seating available. Parking on-site but can get filled up on a busy night.A food truck was on-site the night we visited which was an unexpected bonus.

De
Review №27

The bartenders are cool and knowledgeable. All sorts of stuff on tap to satisfy any craving. Highly recommend the meads, so sweet but so good! They have monthly festivals with insane amounts of stuff on tap. Food truck out front was pretty popular too. Highly recommend, will be back

Ma
Review №28

Beer selection is pretty awesome, prices are a bit steep, decor is cool, music too frickin loud and obnoxious.

Mi
Review №29

Clearn, happy, delicious-ness on tap.Thank you for Johnnie for your kindness and knowledge... well be back!

Ja
Review №30

Great spot to get a cold beer....or mead!

Ai
Review №31

Love this place! Awesome selection of beers, friendly staff AND its dog friendly. Doesnt get much better than that.

Be
Review №32

Best beer bar in this part of town hands down. Great atmosphere, good bar tenders, and top notch beer. Definitely my favorite after work bar for a couple decent beers.

Ch
Review №33

Great selection of beer at The Wandering Tortoise! Not what we were expecting from this place. We loved it and the beer here!

Da
Review №34

Still loving this place after 4 years. Never a bad beer here.

Su
Review №35

Great selection of craft beers and mead with a few wines as well. The bar is beautiful and overall atmosphere is laid back and welcoming. No food served on the premises but there is a fish market next door that offers some options to go.

Jo
Review №36

The menu consists of several chalkboards located centrally over the bar. Unfortunately the writing was small and the color combinations difficult to see, making it effectively impossible to read and difficult to figure out what I wanted to drink. I could not locate an alternate full menu, only partial ones. It was very disappointing.

Je
Review №37

Great beer stop, good selection of both draft and cans.

Bi
Review №38

Great selection of local beers. Sink or Swim PHX provided excellent food truck fare.

AZ
Review №39

It was nice

Ch
Review №40

Cute spot. Good beer. Great socializing. Bar staff was on point and knowledgeable. There was a food truck there the night we went, but keep in mind the bar does not serve food.

Ka
Review №41

The basement tap bar youve always wanted, but theyre right out in the open enjoying the AZ sunset with the rest of us! Pull up a seat Friends!

Da
Review №42

I was looking for gay bars in Phoenix and the Wanderin popped up, I went here on accident mixing up the names. HOWEVER I was pleasantly surprised by the wine list and the atmosphere. Jon the bartender was there with his dog, both cute, and gave great service. Would recommend to a friend.

Ed
Review №43

23 taps great environment dog friendly best seafood in town is nextdoor @nelsonsmeatandfish

Tu
Review №44

Looks great and I have heard great things, but too crowded to get in when I visited. Damn COVID. Hope to visit soon. Get a good review for popularity. Usually a good sign!

Ow
Review №45

Great selection, nice options on draft and to go! Highly recommended if visiting and looking to get a variety of signature west coast stuff (BL, superstition, casa agrias, even Schramm)

Al
Review №46

Chill atmosphere with a plentiful collection of beers on tap. Love the food truck options each week too. I wish there were more fruit/wheat beer options for friends that aren’t into IPAs, sours, stouts.

La
Review №47

Try the frozé. It will change your life. Awesome selection of beers and the atmosphere is hip and laid back. You might catch a star or two stopping by, we did.

Ry
Review №48

Sweet selection of beers and relaxing vive. Especially after work. Happy Hour from 12-730 everyday

Ro
Review №49

Amazing tap selection and refrigerated section well. If you were looking for hard to find high ABV stouts and crazy beers, this is the place to go!

Jo
Review №50

Great happy hour! My 16oz beer was only $4.50!

Ge
Review №51

Its a nice place, has a lot of options for taps. The only disappointment I have is that there arent any offers for happy hour. I was charged 8 bucks for a pint, and I could have gone elsewhere for half off. Or even a 5 buck pint, so honestly for that reason, I dont see myself back there during the happy hour.

Jo
Review №52

A low-key vibe. Server was not friendly. No flights. High prices. OK beer variety. But a lot of sours and other creative concoctions if youre into more experimental brews.

Ra
Review №53

Great place! Beers on tap, nice music.

D.
Review №54

MISLEADING PROMOTaco truck outside guy said purchase over $10 gets you a $5 drink...well, you get to PAY $5 to buy a drink. Most drinks are $6 - $8 so youre really only getting a $1 discount. The guy made it sound like you get a free $5 drink. Also, the cashier lady was very unfriendly. Obviously, Im only here for (what I thought was) a free beer to go with my tacos. Shady AF.

Da
Review №55

Love this place great atmosphere!!

Ir
Review №56

Great vibe and even better drinks!

Ja
Review №57

Great selection. Sandwich from Nelson’s next door

Ja
Review №58

This is the best beer bar Ive been to. Reminds me of Monks and Bottle Bar in Philadelphia. Amazing selection for craft beer enthusiasts

Za
Review №59

Great place to have a beer and the scenery is pretty nice too

Ja
Review №60

The beer list is to die for. The beer fridge is to die for. Its a little pricey, but for good reason, I dont think I could get a majority of the beers easily. Theres a food truck parked out front most of the time. The artwork is really cool. And its a very nice atmosphere with helpful bar tenders and good music. Live music occasionally too. Would highly recommend to anyone in the area.

Ja
Review №61

Best beer bar in PHX.Period.

Dr
Review №62

Great place. Fantastic selection of beer. Service is always quality. Love the atmosphere. Easily the best taproom in Phoenix.

Ju
Review №63

A true hidden gem for me. Getting lucky and dropping by for a sour beer was an amazing experience. First of all, the best sour beer selection Ive found in Phoenix. The draft list is extensive, and there are bottled/cans that can be taken to go. There are a couple TVs for the major games, and lots of indoor seating and dog friendly! No food options, but outside food is permitted. The patio seating is minimal, and the inside is louder than expected (but, because everyone is having a great time!). Added to the beer scene rotation and highly recommended to anyone searching for a wide range of craft options!

Ja
Review №64

This place has an amazing selection of craft beer.! Im a big sour drinker and these guys always have something to accommodate. They often have a food truck posted outside to accompany the amazing array of beer. Tap rooms are far and few here in phoenix and this is one of the best. Dont forget the best damn seafood and meat can be found right next door.

Sp
Review №65

Everything you want in a beer shop! Hidden Phoenix gem in every aspect! And right next to an amazing fresh seafood place to get ‘caught same’ day poke to eat with your amazing beverage! #heaven #dogfriendly

Ni
Review №66

I love this place. Owner is awesome. Parking is no longer a problem, they bought the lot next door.

Ty
Review №67

The staff is fantastic and the beer selection is always one of the better lists in town. They just opened the parking lot next door with some limitations but it is better than it has been. I always enjoy coming here and will definitely be coming back.

Ma
Review №68

I wanted to spread the evangelical glory of The Wandering TortoiseThey have a solid selection of both draft and bottles. Justin is an awesome guy and the building is great!Ive played Cards Against Humanity with strangers and Im pretty sure I saw an N64 in the corner.If youre in the area you definitely need to check this place out.They have wine as well so everyone is happy.Its 1500 feet east of Helton and 1.7 miles north of Wren House.

Bo
Review №69

Always a treat with amazing rotating taps!!

Ja
Review №70

This is a great Tap Room and neighborhood pub! There is an amazing selection of local, regional, and national craft beers that can be ordered from the tap or purchased for home. The staff knows their products and is happy to help you decide what meets your tastebuds. Plus, the location is open, fun, and they allow friendly pups to roam around for pets from friendly patrons!

Al
Review №71

Massive tap and to go selection. Chill vibes. Great people. Favorite place to drink in AZ.

Ca
Review №72

Great beer selection. Variety ive never tried before. Will be going back! 😋

Je
Review №73

Great beer selection, nice little place. Limited parking, but it seems like you can park at the business next door after theyre closed.

Ni
Review №74

Great outdoor space and dog friendly. Following COVID social distancing precautions

Jo
Review №75

Great selection and service! Love this place.

Ke
Review №76

Cool spot with good beer selection

Je
Review №77

After hearing so much about this place I finally visited. Best keg lineup in the city + incredible beer to go selection. Will be returning to get a taste of as many brews as I can!

De
Review №78

Terrible service.....If you could even call it that. There were MAYBE eight people scattered around the bar. Bartender told us to sit anywhere (acknowledging our arrival) then ignored us for 15 minutes. She didnt refill a single drink. Just glanced at us several times, slowly drying glasses and chatting with one of the customers. Several customers pointed to us, but she continued to ignore us. Have no idea why we were treated so poorly!

Jo
Review №79

Amazing taproom and bottleshop

Al
Review №80

Awesome place, Great beer selection. Must go.

Pa
Review №81

Great spot with very genuine people. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Ga
Review №82

Fantastic selection, good bartenders, highly recommended in the area

Th
Review №83

Great place to get a variety of beer. The staff was friendly and attentive. I will definitely be returning.

Ra
Review №84

Hands-down one of the best craft beer places in Phoenix! We are here at least once a week, or grabbing take-home beers. One of our favorite places to kick back, enjoy some awesome local craft brews and enjoy good conversation. Even when this place is packed, it is quiet enough to talk to your friends. Love this place!

St
Review №85

Awesome selection of drafts and take home beers.

Ti
Review №86

Much fun, great atmosphere and plenty of beers & wine to chose from. Service is always great.

An
Review №87

Picked up some to-go growlers, and they were very reasonably priced! Great selection of on-tap and bottles/cans and friendly staff. Im looking forward to taking my growlers back for refills!

Ru
Review №88

Atmosphere, music and service were all great except theres Wayy too much Modern Times taking up tap space. Make space for breweries people actually WANT to drink. MT is gross!

Ma
Review №89

The Wandering Tortoise is the best taproom/bottleshop in existence! The staff are amazing people and are so super friendly and knowledgeable. Great vibes and great brews!! Cant beat The Tortoise Fam!!

Je
Review №90

Excellent beer selection. Good happy hour prices and very hospitable for the four legged friends.

Ch
Review №91

Such a great place with a great selection of beers.

JC
Review №92

Great selection, social distancing, and friendly staff. Strongly recommend!

La
Review №93

Try the frozé! It will change your life!

Dy
Review №94

This place was amazing hands down. The mead was exceptional.

jo
Review №95

Great space, great selection, helpful bartenders

Li
Review №96

Chill atmosphere. Has a patio. Great for beer and wine lovers.

Ky
Review №97

Love this place...good vibes. Great selection. Well be back frequently 😊

Ca
Review №98

By far the best beer bar in the Valley. The best staff, selection, and atmosphere around!

CJ
Review №99

Love the place

Ra
Review №100

Awesome selection! #3 Spaceship Earth is the best

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  • Address:2417 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016, United States
  • Site:http://facebook.com/thewanderingtortoise16
  • Phone:+1 602-441-3490
Categories
  • Beer store
  • Bar
Working hours
  • Monday:11AM–2AM
  • Tuesday:11AM–2AM
  • Wednesday:11AM–12AM
  • Thursday:12PM–12AM
  • Friday:12PM–12AM
  • Saturday:12PM–12AM
  • Sunday:12PM–12AM
Service options
  • In-store pickup:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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