One Handsome Bastard Distillery

I travel a lot for work, and even for a single meal, I always do my research. While looking for a place to have brunch in Scottsdale, I decided to skip the typical brunch cafés — and this spot caught my eye. After seeing the photos other reviewers had posted, I just had to come. I arrived right after opening and turned out to be the first customer of the day. I ordered the BBQ Burger and a Papago Orange Blossom beer. Guys, I’ve been to the U.S. many times on business trips, and I always try burgers wherever I go — but this one goes beyond Arizona. It’s truly one of the best of the best. Absolutely incredible. I was eating so fast I even found myself mumbling, “this is crazy,” and I told the server this burger was insane — in the best way possible. The pairing with the beer was just perfect. I wanted to try other dishes too, but I was way too full. If my hotel were closer, I’d have definitely come back for dinner. I regret not ordering a few more bites. If you live in Phoenix or ever get the chance to visit Scottsdale, you have to check this place out. I took lots of photos — the pictures and the taste of that burger are something I’ll remember for a long time.

I was in town for a weekend get away, when we came across "The Handsome Bastard" (love the name!). Turns out they are small batch vodka and gin distillery plus restaurant. Our waitress Laurisa was super friendly and took great care of us. The manager Mike stopped by to check on us and we were able to visit with him several times. Told us the story of their vodka - great guy!! We just opted for a quick bite and drinks. Our choice was the nachos w chicken - it was tray full of nachos, more than I expected!! Lots of chicken, cheese, black beans and Pico and it had great flavor. Drinks i opted for a flight of 4 vodka tastings, plus a BC basil cocktail and an apple cider sangria. Both drinks were refreshing (i would order them again). I ordered an extra shot with The Handsome Bastard potato vodka, it had clean taste. I liked it so much, I bought a bottle. Thank you Mike, Laurisa and the staff for a great visit!

My mom and I saw this place driving through Old Town and saw available parking, so we decided to check it out. The atmosphere is a mix of modern and rustic, on topic with a distillery. We were greeted with open self seating and a very detailed breakdown of the history from our waiter Mike(one of the handsome bastards). I ordered a glass of red wine along with the buffalo boneless wings, and I was very impressed with the flavor and quality overall. It has a touch of barbecue but no ingredients overpowers another, leaving a combination of flavor. 10/10 would recommend and come back again!

Our new favorite place for drinks and dinner/lunch in Scottsdale! We were blown away by the delicious drinks at reasonable prices and the amazingly delicious cheeseburger and the tastiest fries! Very nice outside seating and ambiance. I recommend the drink - Aunt Cathy’s Therapy. And they have a great happy hour! The wait staff and the owner were so friendly!

I had an experience today that I will never forget, and I want to thank Trish from the bottom of my heart. On Thanksgiving afternoon, I was alone in Old Town Scottsdale when I was followed by a man whose behavior and intention felt genuinely threatening. No stores were open, the streets were empty, and I had nowhere safe to go. I was terrified. I ran into this restaurant purely to seek safety, even though they were hosting a private family gathering. Trish immediately saw how shaken I was. She didn’t question me, didn’t make me feel like a burden — she simply welcomed me in and told me I could stay as long as I needed. She offered me water, something to drink, and kept checking on me to make sure I was okay. The security staff also helped make sure the man left the area. Trish even stepped outside to scan the street so she could tell me when it was safe to leave. Her kindness, calmness, and genuine care protected me in a moment when I felt completely helpless and alone in a strange city. She told me that if I needed anything or felt unsafe later in the evening, I could come back and they would keep the doors open for me. That kind of humanity — that kind of compassion — is something you don’t forget. Trish quite literally made sure I got to the hotel safely. Thank you, Trish. You were my miracle tonight. I will remember your kindness for the rest of my life.