Temperatures are dropping and holiday season is among us—which means it is event season in Phoenix! If you are planning a gathering, check out this list of unique spaces across the Valley to help you find the perfect atmosphere. 

Agave del Scottsdale

Agave del Scottsdale celebrates the vibrant cuisine of Mexico City. The chef driven menu includes traditional mole, modern seafood and classic comfort dishes–all made from scratch. Their dishes are made with recipes of authentic and traditional blends of spices and ingredients that have been passed down from their ancestors, through many generations. Their ancestors were inhabitants from areas of Mexico such as Yucatan, Mazatlan, Puebla and Veracruz.  Hand crafted cocktails featuring a vast selection of tequila and other spirits are offered at the bar. The lively space is welcoming and will stimulate all your senses. The restaurant is located at 8390 E. Via de Ventura in Scottsdale. Visit the website for more info agavedelscottsdale.com.

Brightside Studios

Phoenix residents can come to create at Brightside Studios! This space is available as a venue and also includes painting stations, full art supplies, a café serving delicious bite and coffee. The café offers cocktails and drinks, and a music lounge hosts weekly music acts. Businesses can book the venue for an office together or enjoy the Paint & Sip course. For $39.99 per participant, tickets include a free beverage so ladies can sip on their cocktail while learning to paint. Located on 839 E Camelback Rd., learn more about Brightside Studios at brightsidestudios.com. 

Chateau Luxe

Chateau Luxe is a Full Service Special Event & Conference Center located in Phoenix, AZ. Set amongst spectacular Sonoran Desert views, Chateau Luxe is Arizona’s most luxurious and nationally recognized event destination boasting spacious indoor and outdoor spaces for events of all sizes. Stunning crystal chandeliers, lush fabrics, and delectable cuisine crafted by our in-house culinary team ensure an unforgettable experience for your next function, no matter how large or small. For more information please visit chateauluxeaz.com.

Pedal Haus Brewery

Pedal Haus Brewery offers both private and semi-private event space options at all three Valley locations. Guests will love the unique brewery spaces that serve up scratch-made food and in-house brewed beers perfect for bachelor parties, office happy hours, family reunions and more. For more information visit pedalhausbrewery.com

PHX Beer Co.

PHX Beer Co. prides itself on loving Phoenix, and loving beer. Their brewers use fresh ingredients to incorporate the city into their craft beer that is locally made and canned at their Downtown Taproom, which doubles as an excellent event space! Rent out the Taproom and enjoy corn hole, bites from the scratch kitchen, and a variety of beer selection when you chose this venue for your next event. For more information, visit phxbeerco.com.

Recreo

Recreo, which translates to Recess, is a playground-themed restaurant and bar in the historic Downtown Chandler. Located at 28 S. San Marcos Pl., Recreo has a gregarious scenery with a bus art installation, a bar swing set, shipping container stage suspended in the back patio of the restaurant and twinkle lights. It is the perfect backdrop for fun events like holiday parties, birthdays, graduation celebrations and more! For more information, please visit recreoaz.com.

The Uncommon

The Uncommon, an eatery, bar and arcade, is located at 1 E. Boston St. in Downtown Chandler. The Uncommon is riddled with playful gems that will bring out the child in all of us. It has well-known throwbacks, including a Zoltar machine, shuffleboard, Skee-Ball, pinball, pong tables, a photo booth, bubble hockey and many other video games. The Uncommon is a great space for ‘80s themed events, corporate events, rehearsal dinners and more. For more information about The Uncommon, please visit uncommonchandler.com. 

Tipsy Egg

Tipsy Egg is a cocktail-forward themed restaurant and bar in the historic Downtown Chandler. Located at 1 E. Boston St., this concept features specialty cocktails and brunch foods served in a unique and dynamic mid-century modern design. Tipsy Egg provides a welcoming environment for any guest with its indoor/outdoor bar with patio misters. It can be the backdrop for bachelorette parties, wedding showers, baby showers and more! For more information, please visit tispyeggchandler.com.

Tortilla Flat

Tortilla Flat has an outdoor patio so restaurant and saloon diners can enjoy classic southwest-inspired dishes, including the legendary chili and loaded BBQ hot dog, on the town’s western-style patio complete with a train-shaped grill. They have live music seven days a week and are open daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.! If you have a large group, please reach out to them via tortillaflataz.com to book an event.

Twin Peaks  

As an entertainment lodge with friendly service, over 100 flat screen TVs, 29-degree chilled brews and climate-controlled patio seating, Twin Peaks keeps guests comfortable, engaged in the action and satisfied with from-scratch meals for every taste palate. For a climate-controlled outdoor gathering at any time of the year, host your next event at any one of Twin Peaks’ four Valley locations. For more information, please visit twinpeaksrestaurant.com.

• 2135 E Camelback Rd. in Phoenix
• E. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd. in Scottsdale
• 6922 N. 95th Ave. in Glendale
• 2050 E Rio Salado Pkwy in Tempe

Z’Tejas Southwest Grill

Whether it’s a rehearsal dinner, a happy hour or office lunch; Z’Tejas Southwest Grill offers a variety of private event spaces at both the Scottsdale and Chandler locations both indoors (unique chef’s private dining room in Scottsdale) and on the patio outside. Rest assured, the world-class servers with over 15 years of experience and dedicated event coordinators with stellar industry standards will make sure no detail is left untouched, and that your guests have a safe and enjoyable experience. The catering and events team can help craft a custom menu to serve 10 or 100 guests. The lively atmosphere, killer cocktails and margaritas and Southwestern-inspired cuisine will delight guests. For more information visit ztejas.com