My first visit was when Undertow was down the stairs in Sip Coffee & Beer Garage. I was just starting to get really into Tiki bars and happened to be in Phoenix for a conference. I went around 10pm on a Thursday and there was one table open. I loved the intimate atmosphere and drink quality and selection. In fact, I thought the drinks were the best I had ever had and a notch above the average Latitude 29 (my regular spot) drink. I went back the next day a little earlier with a different friend and the drinks again were out of this world good. However, it did leave a negative impression that they kick you out after 1.5 hours, even at the bar. No one warned us about that, so it was an unpleasant end to what else was an amazing two visits. Over time, I got over it and it is now my favorite modern Tiki bar. Just know it is like the soup nazi of tiki bars: you need a reservation, you will get kicked out after 90 minutes, but the drinks are still worth the trouble.

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Tiki Bar

UnderTow - at Sip Coffee & Beer Garage

Phoenix, Arizona, United States (Closed)

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UnderTow opened in August 2016, in the lower level of Sip Coffee & Beer Garage. The interior was designed by Danny "Tiki Diablo" Gallardo.

December 23rd, 2020 was the final day for UnderTow at this location, after which plans were put in place for a move inside the Century Grand building next door at 3626 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018. The Century Grand also includes two other bars - Platform 18 and Grey Hen Rx.