Driving around in this dusty, strip-mall metropolis, the bars have a tendency to look the same. We are here to tell you: They are not. Phoenix's drinking scene is deeply varied and constantly evolving. Of late, we've seen a surge of craft-cocktail lounges and breweries — places where imagination and adventure are valued above all else, whether in the form of creative historical design motifs or a bonkers combination of ingredients that adds up to a truly delicious beer. Just as essential, though, are the old standbys: The comfortable but confident neighborhood bars and dives that make it seem like a Coors Light, air conditioning, and some friendly conversation are all you could ever need in this world. Ultimately, every bar in the Phoenix area — every good one, at least — has its own personality, its own virtues. Good for a first date. A place to make new friends. A satisfying post-hike stop. And on and on. These joints — listed alphabetically, not ranked — are the 100 best drinking destinations in metropolitan Phoenix, according to us. And we would know. We've gone drinking in all of 'em.