Here are metro Phoenix's best World Series 2023 watch parties and the deals they have
After edging the Philadelphia Phillies four games to three in the National League Championship Series, the Arizona Diamondbacks are heading to the 2023 World Series against the Texas Rangers.
It's the first World Series for the DBacks since 2001 and fans are ready for it. The three home games at Chase Field in Phoenix — Oct. 30, Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 — are sold out or nearly so and resale prices are sky high.
If you can't get a ticket to a game, you can experience the fun with other fans at one of the many watch parties at bars and restaurants around metro Phoenix that will broadcast every game of the series.
From the Dirty Drummer and Guy Fieri’s DTPHX Kitchen + Bar to Pedal Haus Brewery, here are the best places to be on game day.
The Dirty Drummer: If you’re looking for a Phoenix staple where you can watch the World Series, look no further than The Dirty Drummer. Opened in 1975 by Frank “Drummer” Armstrong and “Dirty Dave” Warner, the bar and grill will have World Series watch parties for the entire series. Happy hour is 2-6 p.m. Monday-Friday and midnight-2 a.m. daily with $2 off Drummer cocktails, $1 off beer and wine and $4 well drinks. There are daily food specials Monday-Friday including fish and chips, tacos, and burgers.
Details: 2303 N. 44th St., Phoenix. 602-840-2726, thedirtydrummer.com.
Guy Fieri’s DTPHX Kitchen + Bar: Games 1 and 2 of the World Series will be presented by Capitol One at Guy Fieri’s DTPHX Kitchen + Bar on Friday, Oct. 27, and Saturday, Oct. 28. The watch parties will be emceed by DBacks in-game host Mike Bauer and will include raffle prizes every half inning including Game 3 and 4 World Series tickets, postseason merchandise and autographed baseballs and bats. Full-service tables have a food and beverage minimum of $50. Viewing and drink service tables are available at no charge. Seating is first come first served. Once tables are filled, it will be standing room only.
Details: 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27 and Saturday, Oct. 28. Guy Fieri’s DTPHX Kitchen + Bar, 201 S. Fourth St., Phoenix. Free. 602-462-3800, mlb.com.
Pedal Haus Brewery: This local brewery is a community gathering place that caters to beer enthusiasts and cyclists. Pedal Haus Happy Hour runs from 3-6 p.m. Monday-Friday and includes $4 select Haus beers, $5 well drinks, $6 Haus margs or Haus wines, and $7 steins. There are $5 bratwurst corn dogs, loaded fries for $6, boneless nuggets for $7 and $8 happy burgers.
Details: Pedal Haus Brewery, 214 E. Roosevelt St., Suite 4, Phoenix. Free. 623-213-8229, pedalhausbrewery.com.
Crescent Ballroom: This music venue, lounge and home to Cocina 10 — a scratch kitchen with Sonoran and Arizona cooking including vegetarian and vegan options — in downtown Phoenix has a full-service bar, table service in the lounge and Cocina 10. The watch party will be on the big screen in the lounge with happy hour from 4-6 p.m.
Details: 308 N. Second Ave., Phoenix. 602-716-2222, crescentphx.com.
K O’Donnell’s: With fresh ingredients and dishes made from scratch daily, K O’Donnell’s also has 16 beers on tap and 70 TVs. They have happy hour deals from 3-7 p.m. Monday-Friday including $4 well drinks, $5 house wines, $1 off premium wines, $1 off draft beers, $4 cheeseburger sliders and $5 cauliflower wings. Reverse happy hour from 9-close has $3 popcorn, $2 cheese pizza slices and $5 Rumple Minz shots.
Details: 14850 N. Northsight Blvd., Scottsdale. 480-922-7200, kodonnells.com.
Zipps Sports Grill: With 14 Valley locations and loads of indoor and outdoor big-screen TVs, Zipps Sports Grill is a local favorite. It's known for its casual and lively atmosphere, making it a popular spot for watching sports, enjoying drinks and having a meal, such as wings, sandwiches, pizza and burgers.
Details: Multiple Valley locations. zippssportsgrills.com.
Twin Peaks: All Arizona Twin Peaks locations offer special promotions — including $2 off well drinks, $2 off 22-ounce draft beers and $2 off select appetizers — on weekdays from 3 to 6 p.m. and from 10 p.m. until closing time.
Details: Multiple Valley locations. twinpeaksrestaurant.com.
Majerle's Sports Grill: Majerle's Sports Grill will showcase all of the Diamondbacks' playoff games at its Desert Ridge Marketplace and downtown Phoenix locations, conveniently situated near Chase Field. There's a wide selection of draft beer, and menu items include tacos and nachos.
Details: 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix. 480-585-4999. 24 N. Second St., Phoenix, 602-253-0118. majerles.com.
Half Moon Sports Grill: Cheer the Dbacks at Half Moon Sports Grill, where fans can watch the games live on the big screen while enjoying drinks and quick bites. Check out their daily specials where you can get cheap eats or drinks for half price.
Details: 288 E. Greenway Parkway, Phoenix. 602-993-6600, halfmoonsportsgrill.com.
Skysill Rooftop Lounge: Experience the excitement of the World Series against a breathtaking Valley backdrop at Skysill Rooftop Lounge in Tempe. Perched high above the city in the Westin Tempe hotel, this open-air bar offers an unparalleled view. Reservations are accepted.
Details: 11 E Seventh St, Tempe. Free. 480-968-8885, skysillrooftop.com.
Surprise Stadium: Surprise Stadium is hosting a free watch party for Game 2 of the 2023 World Series. The game starts at 5:03 p.m., with gates opening at 4 p.m. Get in the baseball spirit as you sit down and grab a hot dog. Concessions will be available for purchase and stadium policies apply.
Details: 15850 N. Bullard Ave., Surprise. Free. 623-222-2222, surprisestadium.com.
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