Networks Bar & Grill

 

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John V.

Phoenix, AZ

I rather like the food here. They have a pretty standard bar menu, but it's executed well for a hotel lobby bar. They keep good hours, and are always open late. Prices are high, but one should expect so being the location, as most hotel bars are pricey. A lot of people always say oh the hotels just like to gouge people... thats not it, most hotel charges are on expense accounts and people don't care what stuff costs, so the prices reflect that. Just don't try using that revolving door after 10PM or you will look a fool.

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Javier O.

San Francisco, CA

When I visit Phoenix, I sometimes stay at the Hyatt hotel so Networks is naturally were I eat.  It is a convenient and safe choice n the neighborhood.  Although most of the selections tend to lean towards the fast food genre, you can find comfort in their coconut shrimp, or chicken sandwiches.

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Michael C.

Scottsdale, AZ

Overall decent place. I think Networks greatest trait may be it's location and the hours (open more then most hangouts downtown).

I have had several productive lunch meetings here and the food is decent. The nightlife is usually a little slow, and service is even slower. The decor is nice and modern - it certainly looks like a classy destination.

For dining, don't waste your time. For a drink before a game, or maybe after work it's a good call...

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Pierre Hussein Trudeau l.

Phoenix, AZ

3.5 stars.

It's kind of hard to peg Networks. Sports bar? Maybe. Uppity? Maybe, at times. Depends on the crowd, e.g., during last year's NCAA football championship it was definitely more "sports" than "uppity". All I can really say with certainty is that it's a hotel bar. The food is decent. The drinks are decent. The staff are friendly. The atmosphere is not bad, but nothing spectacular. Back in the day, before we had Roosevelt and Lost Leaf (all of like, 6 months ago or something), this was unfortunately one of the only places consistently open late in downtown Phx, so I appreciate its place in history. It does have big comfy couches, with several large screen tv's scattered on one side of its very large space. Elsewhere it features high tables, booths, and a decent bar. Something for everyone.

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Joanne V.

San Jose, CA

Haven't had the chance to eat, but I've definitely had a chance to drink here!

They make this pomegranete mojito and martini, which is delicious!!!!  The bar gets really tight and noisy especially when there is  a convention going on, especially when there's a HAIR SHOW going on.  All the educators get drunk stupid, hyphy!!

The bartender we had was JP and he was so attentive.  Scott was cool too, but he wasn't as attentive as JP was.  When we were dry on drinks it was easy to get another round!!

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w w.

Scottsdale, AZ

I've been to Networks twice and each time it's filled with business men and women sipping fine scotch in their suits.  As for me, I had a snifter of cognac in one hand and a cigar in the other as I hobnobbed with Phoenix socialites.

Okay that was a lie. I was drinking a margarita and felt totally out of place.  If you go, you'll see what I mean.  Although it's billed as a sports bar, I find it to be totally opposite.  It's more of an upscale meeting place for the wealthy business people of Arizona.

I haven't tried the food, but I've heard it's impressive.  If there is an event going on nearby or at the symphony, be prepared to battle large crowds.  But the bartenders are skilled and can still get you your highball in a few seconds flat.

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