The Whining Pig

Phoenix, United States

4.8

Closed now

20 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards

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Telephone:
+1 602-633-2134
Website:
www.thewhiningpig.com
Address:
1612 E Bethany Home Rd, Phoenix, AZ, 85016
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
1.9 miN Central Ave & Camelback Rd
1.9 miCentral Ave / Camelback
2.2 miCampbell Ave / Central Ave
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Takes Reservations
No
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Parking
Private Lot
Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Good for Groups
No
Ambience
Casual
Noise Level
Average
Good For Dancing
No
Alcohol
Beer & Wine Only
Happy Hour
Yes
Best Nights
Wed, Fri, Sun
Coat Check
No
Smoking
No
Outdoor Seating
No
Has TV
Yes

Today

Today 3:00 pm – 2:00 am
Closed now
Local time (Phoenix) 06:31 Saturday, 14 June 2025

Business hours

Monday 3:00 pm – 12:00 am
Tuesday 3:00 pm – 12:00 am
Wednesday 3:00 pm – 12:00 am
Thursday 3:00 pm – 2:00 am
Friday 3:00 pm – 2:00 am
Saturday 3:00 pm – 2:00 am
Sunday 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Description

Specialties

The Whining Pig is NOT a restaurant, we offer very limited food. We specialize in both craft beers and great wines. Our stock constantly rotates and in a two week period 33% of our wines change and 25% of our beers change. We are locally/​family owned and operated; primarily serving the locals at the corner of Bethany Home rd. & 16th St. We’d like to think that we compliment the other small business in the 16th st. Corridor very well. We offer a meat and cheese plate that changes based on seasonal availability, it’s a large portion. The meat and Chesse plate includes Schreiner’s smoked sausage.

HAPPY HOUR

until 8pm Daily and includes most of our wines by the glass for $ 5 and all our beers (including crafts) for $ 3.

History

Established in 2013.

Greg Malkin the owner is formerly a bankruptcy attorney and after disliking law chose to enter the realm of making people happy via Vino. On any given day Greg, John, or Clayton will be bar tending. This is Greg’s first endeavor Into bars, but won’t be his last. He also owns the pig’s meow in Arcadia.

Meet the Business Owner

Clayton S.

Business Owner

Your friendly bearded guide through beer and wine.

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20 reviews of The Whining Pig

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Place rating: 5
Litchfield Park, AZ
Love this place. Tiny «hole in the wall» with great wine and beer choices. Service is always great and once you’ve been there, you’re a regular upon your return.
Place rating: 5
Phoenix, AZ
Such a small and wonderful place. Reminds me of an east coast bar the way its tucked away. Staff is awesome and even on the busiest of nights they have you taken care of. Beer and wine selections are always changing and always interesting.
Place rating: 5
Phoenix, AZ
Love this place. The wine selection is amazing and their grilled cheese is to die for! I’m already waiting to go back!
Place rating: 5
Phoenix, AZ
Great place to get drunk! Super small so getting a seat at the bar is a must. Service is friendly and always on-​top of almost empty glasses. Oh and the prices are very reasonable.
Place rating: 5
Phoenix, AZ
I love this tiny bar!
I literally live a few blocks from here so I walk. SUPER BROWNIE POINTS!
This bar has so much character and everyone is so friendly. I always make a new friend here. They also have some really good beer. My favorite ballast point. I’ve ordered their wine flight and I loved it. Tasting new wines was fun.
They also have board games and card games all over this bar so it makes it really easy to have fun lol.
The only downside is how super small this place is. It’s kind of bitter sweet. Bitter because sometimes you won’t find a spot to chill at. Sweet because it makes it feel homey in a way. It’s like you’re at friends house having drinks with friends. Pretty cool!
ALSO IF YOU LEAVE THIS BAR AROUND 11pm keep an eye out for pj! This guy sets up a hot dog/​taco stand and OMG! All I have to say the best after bar spot! #score
Place rating: 5
Tucson, AZ
I like this spot, super chill, tons of beer choices. I didn’t try the cheese plate or the grilled cheese cuz I jus ate but I really want too. we tried the Big A Double A beer it was citrusy and crisp… me likey and I’m not a huge IPA fan but it didn’t taste all marijuanayyyyy. I love the free brownie Unilocal check in good promotion and its bomblicious, hope it goes all to my booty… bam!. I frikn love peanut butter, thanks for the hook up. yah likes all day oh and I learned how to play Mancala and I rule and they play Gnarls Barkley, pink Floyd, & Smashing Pumpkins so I’m in anytime I need to get away from the downtown scenesters or newly college kids. yucks!!!
Place rating: 5
Gilbert, AZ
The best part about this place is how small it is. It forces you to interact with people and it creates a really fun inviting atmosphere! Keep it up guys! Also those brownies are fire
Place rating: 5
Denver, CO
I LOVE this bar! I went to The Whining Pig while I was visiting a friend in Arizona and was not disappointed! I loved the atmosphere and was really impressed with the quick service. The bartenders were very knowledgable on beer and wine and the selection was great! I will definitely be coming back to this bar when I’m back in town!
Place rating: 5
Central City, AZ
Great happy hour in the uptown Bethany area! Such a wide variety of beers and wines and good service.
Place rating: 4
Phoenix, AZ
This place frequently appears on Top Ten lists, and it would deserve to be there if those lists tracked the best small/​neighborhood pubs.
They only serve beer, which is not a problem if you know it going in. Their selection of regional and craft brews will certainly keep you and your party satisfied for the entire evening. The bartenders are extremely helpful and friendly, leaning in and making you and your party feel as their personal guests.
The down side is that it is extremely small, and out of the way for most residents of the Valley. If you don’t mind the claustrophobic setting (which doesn’t matter once you find a place to sit), and driving to a strip mall, then this place is a great spot to hang and enjoy awesome beer.
Place rating: 4
Davis, CA
This is a funky little hipster bar and I loved it! Not sure if they only have beer and wine, but that’s all I saw. Beer selection was VERY good, but it was all cans and bottles, so if you are looking for a draft, this is not the spot. The only downside I see to that is that you don’t know how fresh their IPA’s are, and that matters.
They have a grilled cheese menu which I would love to try, but we had dinner plans.
The BEST part about this place was the owner. GREAT personality, fun, and focused on your experience. It’s a tiny spot, so I imagine it gets really busy at times.
Super reasonable.
Place rating: 5
Avondale, AZ
Beer. So many of the beers!
There is a slight possibility that I may have just found the mecca of cool.
A ton of different games to play while you are partaking in the plethora of hoppy happy treats. Random beers I’ve never heard of are available for the sipping.
I love how they have their chalkboard color coded so it’s «easier» to make a decision.
Be warned, the place is quite small… and awesomely dark. See you there!
Place rating: 4
Phoenix, AZ
Teeeeny tiny bar! Full of quirky touches like a fun chalkboard wall where you can leave your own artwork. Also lots of games available like Operation, Cards Against Humanity, etc. Located in the same center as TexAZ.
Place rating: 5
Orlando, FL
Free brownie with check-​in & purchase of anything! (the brownie was rich with peanut butter and tons of chocolate, you won’t regret each bite!
Happy hour is from 3−8pm daily!
You can rent the pig for your private events on Mondays!
$ 5.00 grill cheeses:
fig, prosciutto & goat cheese (mouth watering)
American Swiss & cream cheese (I didn’t try it)
Smoked ham & American chess (sounded great but didn’t have room)
Pepperoni capicola, Italian cheese cherry peppers & siracha! (Amazing, it bites you back!)
The beer selection is unbelievable perfect sweet spot to take your special someone.
Place rating: 5
Phoenix, AZ
K.I.S.S. = Keep It Simple Stupid
And they do. They have wine. They have beer. The make grilled cheeses on a panini press.
They have a rather wide variety of wine and beer, with new things coming in frequently. It’s enough to keep the unadventurous happy and the adventurous excited to try something new and different. The bartenders know their product and they know their customers and they remember what you like and aren’t afraid to make new suggestions and let you try things. They’re fun and friendly and welcome everyone with a smile and a handshake. For a place that really only serves 3 things, I can’t speak highly enough about it!
Place rating: 5
Glendale, AZ
Alright fine, I’ll keep the 5 star rating going…
is it 5 star? I’d say closer to 4.5, but I’ll round up.
Is it the best bar in the US, as they advertise? No. Is it the best bar I’ve ever been to? No. Is it a fun bar where you and your friends will get tanked and have a great time while trying some new beer and wine? Yes, yes it is…
also this place is TINY. pictures don’t do it justice how small it is.
Place rating: 5
Scottsdale, AZ
Oh The Pig. Found this place tucked between the TexAz grill and a palm reader. It doesn’t get much more hole-​in-​the-​walley than this spot.
Unless you live in a hostel its smaller than your living room. This is fantastic actually. It forces everyone to get to know one another. There are dozens of classic board games for your entertainment which is a definite highlight.
The beer selection is pretty out of this world and the bartenders are infinitely knowledgeable about the beer as well as the enormous wine selection. The beers are obviously hand picked which I appreciate. Its all bottles or cans which is a little tough but the selection more than makes up for it.
Staff is quick and eager to dig up something special. Do it.
Place rating: 4
Bacaro And Indigo At The Park, AZ
Friendly, quick service, quirky vibe, cute, unique spot for a drink, and good wine and beer selection. It is a small spot, so it can get a little crowded, but nice later happy hour.
Place rating: 5
Dallas, TX
Quite possibly the best bar I’ve visited in a while. Diverse beer and wine menu. Attentive bartender. Lots of games to induce a fun nostalgia for the night. Love it!
Place rating: 5
Walnut Creek, CA
If this place was in the Bay Area, you bet I’d be going regularly. A tiny little place with mostly seats around the bar in a U shape and 1 bartender/​host, it is definitely a cozy place. They have everything good in my book: decent wine selection, great beer selection, lots of board games, reasonable pricing, fun chalk art on the wall and cute trinkets all over the place. Our bartender was really cool and gave excellent suggestions for IPAs because that’s what my BF loves to drink. I’ve been getting into beer a little more recently and loved each of the beer he suggested. Hop Juice was one of the best ones and he also poured me a strawberry cider that was super delicious without being too sweet.
You can tell regulars frequent this place as the bartender/​host/​partial owner chats up with each of his patrons in a relaxed, friendly way. We played Connect Four like champs and had way too much fun. We were going to bar hop that night but this place was so great that we ended up staying until past 2am. Even though the bar closed at 2am, our bartender was super chill and just let everyone hang out without rushing people out the door.
Man, I love this place.