Phoenix, especially Scottsdale, has swinging nightlife that often lasts until 0200. Happy hour venues offer discounted and half-priced drinks and light bites. The Salty Señorita, at 3636 North Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale, is famous for its Margaritas. Meanwhile Kazimierz World Wine Bar, also known as Kazbar, on 7137 East Stetson Drive in Scottsdale, is the place to sample the grape. Alternatively the chic Red Bar, located at 7353 East Indian School Road in Scottsdale, with cherubs on its ceiling and a huge red apple as its focal point, is a magnet for 30-somethings. Clint Eastwood has dropped by the Rusty Spur Saloon, a cowboy bar at 7245 East Main Street, Scottsdale.

Wanna groove to some tunes? Try Axis and Radius, at 7340 East Indian Plaza in Scottsdale for dancing to all kinds of music, or the disco Myst, 7340 East Shoeman Lane in Scottsdale, where celebs go to hang and dance. HandleBar J Restaurant & Saloon, 7116 East Becker Lane in Scottsdale, has live country music nightly. Wright Bar, Arizona Biltmore, 2400 Missouri, has a pleasant atmosphere, good drinks and nightly entertainment.