Rough Rider

Rough Rider is a 21st-century basement restaurant and cocktail bar inspired by late 19th-century fashions, fare, and libations, located at 1001 N Central Ave in downtown Phoenix. The moody lounge features intimate booths and a creative cocktail program with recipes rooted in late 1800s traditions, including boozy tea punches and cobblers made with house-made jams. Entered through alley-side glass doors leading to a basement elevator, the venue combines Southern-style comfort food with intricately crafted cocktails in an atmospheric setting perfect for celebrations and romantic dinners. Named Best Speakeasy in Arizona by Chowhound, Rough Rider opened in 2021 and has earned recognition for its modern American menu and sophisticated cocktail program, appealing to those seeking a moody, nostalgic drinking and dining experience.