The Pemberton

The Pemberton is a large outdoor entertainment venue in downtown Phoenix. Park along the street or do as we did and pull up in electric scooters. Entry is free, but you do enter through security guards and pat downs. As soon as we were through security, we were immersed in art through color and sound. It felt like an unending psychedelic labyrinth! Through bushes, we spotted meat cooking on a grill. To our left was a lit up bar, the first of many. Keep walking, and soon we were surrounded by paintings. It was like a choose-your-own adventure! Go left towards art or step to the right to find a covered turf lawn with a live band. We grabbed cocktails at a variety of bars, including a Japanese inspired garden. It was like a lucid dream. We walked through an L.E.D. tunnel, passed couples sitting at elevated hexagon shaped booths, and at one point ended up in a house with a dance party. It's a unique concept. Fun for an intimate date night or an outing with friends.

A true hidden gem! This place is filled with stunning art and beautiful decorations at every turn. Each space is full of character and unique features. Huge thanks to Pemberton for letting me host the launch party for my new dating app, ResuMate, it was a huge success! The snake table was perfect for our speed dating event. The food is delicious, the drinks are refreshing, and the vibe is perfect for hosting events, a date night, or just a fun night out. Highly recommend!

We had such a great time at The Pemberton! This place is an absolute gem in downtown Phoenix — full of energy, creativity, and great vibes. Everywhere you turn there’s a cool spot for photos — from the colorful murals and lights to the stylish outdoor seating areas. The food and drinks were amazing! Everything we tried was fresh and flavorful, and the cocktails were as beautiful as they were delicious. The staff was super friendly and made the experience even better. It’s the perfect spot to hang out with friends, grab a bite, and enjoy the atmosphere. Whether you’re there for the photo ops, the food, or just a fun night out, The Pemberton delivers on all fronts. Can’t wait to go back!

Oh man, this place is so cool and sooooo much fun! This is my new favorite dinner/drinks/hang out spot. It's super unique. It's basically Phoenix's version of Meow Wolf, albeit smaller. It's a massive outdoor space full of art installations from local artists. It's all interactive with different themed areas, so you can be transported to a Japanese izakaya then to an Italian bistro. This is my new favorite place to take guests from out of town. Love it!

This is a perfect venue for cool Phoenix nights! The amazing art work, music flavors and open air concept will have you immersed in the energy and vibes. We had a great time!