Here's a closer look at Phoenix/Scottsdale's newest eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces available for events this summer. The new and renovated Phoenix/Scottsdale venues are available for corporate parties, weddings, fundraisers, outdoor functions, business dinners, team-building activities, conferences, meetings, and more.
A note regarding COVID-19: Policies vary by location. For questions and information on the most up-to-date COVID precautions, please contact a venue directly.
Sophia's Kitchen
From JGP Restaurant Concepts, Sophia's Kitchen is a casual, laid-back Italian eatery serving up wood-fired pizzas, bruschetta, homemade pasta, seafood, and salads. Located at the base of the McDowell Mountains, the restaurant offers an expansive patio with stunning desert views. The patio can also play host to outdoor private events. Event pros can go semiprivate on the dining patio, renting out half of it for seating up to 40 guests, or do a full buyout of the dining patio with seating for up to 100 guests. A courtyard patio is also available for up to 26 guests. Or, event pros can rent both patios together, which can accommodate 120 guests.
Photo: Courtesy of Sophia's Kitchen
Senna House Scottsdale, Curio Collection by Hilton
Located in Old Town Scottsdale's Entertainment District, new hotel property Senna House offers 169 guest rooms, a lobby with a living wall of sustainable succulents, and more desert vibes, all designed by Studio 11 and House of Form. On the second floor, guests will find the Sonora Swim Club, which features a roof deck pool with a full day club and lounge. The hotel also features more than 4,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space. This includes a patio and four meeting rooms, with the largest spanning 1,800 square feet.
Photo: Courtesy of Hilton
Huss Brewpub + TO GO Downtown Phoenix
Arizona craft brewery Huss Brewing Co. opened a downtown Phoenix taproom, full-service restaurant, and to-go counter in April 2022. The best part? The new location, Huss Brewpub + TO GO Downtown Phoenix, is actually in the Phoenix Convention Center (just outside the north doors), making it the only craft brewery to occupy real estate within a major convention facility. The new brewpub features indoor and outdoor seating options for large and small groups. It offers a variety of local beer, modern American fare, and a full bar with signature cocktails. The new brewery makes for a prime spot to host a post-conference gathering.
Photo: Courtesy of Huss Brewing Co.
Vīb Hotel by Best Western Phoenix-Tempe
A newly built hotel opened this June in the heart of downtown Tempe, just steps from Arizona State University's main campus. Vīb Hotel by Best Western Phoenix-Tempe is part of Best Western's urban, upscale boutique brand, Vīb (pronounced "vibe"), which currently boasts 16 properties around the world. The Tempe property offers 102 guest rooms and an innovative lobby design meant to serve as a workspace, as well as a space for large events and functions. Event pros can also make use of an indoor meeting room and a rooftop lounge for small events.
Photo: Courtesy of Best Western
Egyptian Motor Hotel
The Egyptian Motor Hotel was actually open for more than 70 years in the heart of Phoenix's Grand Avenue District, and it's now been resurrected, thanks to hotel developer Rebel Hospitality. With a retro-chic vibe, it will offer 49 modern guest rooms, a 250-seat cocktail bar, and an outdoor entertainment venue—dubbed Live at the Egyptian—that will play host to local bands and DJs, art installations, and private events. The outdoor space will offer a full bar, a stage for presentations/entertainment, a water feature, and lawn games like giant Jenga, cornhole, and foosball. Live at the Egyptian can accommodate up to 250 for communal seating, and catering can be provided by on-site restaurant Chilte.
Photo: Gabby Usinger
