The Rose Garden

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As a local guide with many years experience reviewing restaurants I urge you NOT TO patronize this OVERPRICED bar in downtown Phoenix.

First of all I was left standing outside the bar in the hot Phoenix weather as it is not clear how you enter the bar. No one helped me or tried to direct me into the bar after it had opened.

Me and my friend separately tried to sit down at a table as opposed to the bar. We were both dressed formally and appropriately. They told both of us SEPARATELY that tables were reserved. Unfortunately this proved to be a lie as no one came to any of the tables we tried to sit at and they had no reserved signs on them. The bar must have some racial prejudice against us.

I was also told and double checked with an employee that drinks were two for the price of one as part of “Happy Hour” on Saturdays. There is a sign displayed in the pictures I added to my review that shows Happy Hour is on Mondays and Fridays but the staff member told me it was on Saturdays too. This employee lied to me, and then denied that she had lied. I managed to get one of my drinks taken off my bill as a courtesy, but of course this wasn’t without a fuss from the staff member.

As a response to my Google review they have alleged confusion on our part. This bar is digusting and should be shut down for lying to and discriminating against customers. I would definitely recommend checking out Quartz which has a much more inclusive vibe.

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I love the atmosphere and music and ambiance as well,,make me feel I am in Europe again ,,plus the cocktails were delicious 👌 a nice location in downtown just to hang out or have a drink with friends. Definitely, I will come back again to taste other cocktails on the list 😁

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If you’re looking for the perfect night out, look no further than the Rose Garden Cocktail Lounge—and make sure Haneen is your server! She’s not just amazing at what she does; she is the experience.

From the moment we arrived, the lounge’s romantic, floral atmosphere set the tone—soft lighting, cozy seating, and elegant details everywhere. But the real magic started when Haneen greeted us with the warmest smile. She’s effortlessly charming, attentive without hovering, and has an intuitive sense for timing. It felt like she could read the table’s vibe perfectly.

She guided us through the cocktail menu with genuine excitement and nailed every recommendation. Her passion for the craft and the customer experience shows in every detail. We also ordered the cannoli, and WOW— absolutely delicious. Haneen hyped them up, and she was so right. Creamy, delicate, and the perfect sweet finish.

Haneen is a true gem. She turned a simple night out into something special. If you’re lucky enough to have her as your server, you’re in for a treat. Rose Garden, you’ve got a star on your hands!

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The ambiance here is serene and really does feel like a garden party. I enjoy both the indoor and outdoor bar when the weather is nice.  The drinks are pleasant, if pricey. The same can be said for the food- pricey and small portions but good quality. The biggest drawback is the high turnover of bartenders. It seems like the staff has been generally disgruntled with management since they opened. I don't think I've ever had the same bartender twice. If they reduce their prices to make them more reasonable and treat their staff well, this could easily be a 5 star cocktail bar. If you do go- I'd recommend the ricotta dip and Voyage of Pemrose cocktail. Be aware- they don't offer food in the summer. Pretty crazy, right? I'd appreciate if they had their full menu year round. No other cocktail bar downtown reduces the menu for the summer. 🍸

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We had come here for happy hour with our business group and it DID NOT disappoint. You can tell that the boss lady cares not only about the guest experience but her staff. I believe her name is Sierra. What a breath of fresh air it is to see people enjoying their jobs! It definitely bleeds into the guest experience as we had Seth and Sanders as our bartenders. They were AMAZING! Knowledgeable about the cocktails and a pleasure to chat with.

We will be returning to the rose garden for all of our future business happy hours as we truly cannot rave this place enough! It truly is the BEST cocktail lounge downtown Phoenix 🙏

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