Craft 64 Scottsdale

The Verdict

If you've been to Craft 64 Scottsdale once, the question on a return visit is whether the experience holds up or whether the novelty was the point. Based on its reputation along Old Town Scottsdale's main strip at 6922 E Main St, the answer leans toward the former: this is a spot that earns repeat visits through consistency, not gimmick. For groups of four or more looking for a casual, shareable format in Old Town, it sits near the leading of a short list of genuinely useful options.

Who Should Book This

Craft 64 is built for the kind of evening where a group wants something better than bar food but doesn't need a full fine-dining commitment. The craft beer and pizza format travels well across group sizes and preferences, which makes it a practical anchor for mixed groups: people who want to drink well, people who want to eat well, and people who just want somewhere easy to land after walking Old Town. Explorer-minded visitors who track regional craft brewing will find enough of interest to justify the detour; casual diners get an approachable room without having to think too hard about the menu. For a solo visit or an intimate date, the format is less compelling — the shareable, communal setup is where it earns its keep.

Group Dynamics

For groups of four or more, Craft 64 is one of the more sensible calls in the Old Town footprint. The pizza-and-beer format means no one gets left behind by a complicated menu, ordering is fast, and the price point keeps a group dinner from turning into a budget conversation. Compare that to Sasaki Sushi & Bar, which skews better for two, or Art of Merlot, which suits a more wine-focused crowd. Craft 64 is the group-default for a reason.

Practical Details

Address: 6922 E Main St, Scottsdale, AZ 85251. Reservations: Easy to book; walk-ins are generally manageable, though groups should call ahead to avoid a wait during peak Old Town hours (Friday and Saturday evenings especially). Dress: Casual — Old Town standards apply. Budget: Mid-range for Scottsdale; craft beer and wood-fired pizza pricing keeps the per-head cost reasonable for a group. Getting There: Central Old Town location makes it walkable from most nearby hotels; street and lot parking available nearby.

For broader planning, see our full Scottsdale restaurants guide, our full Scottsdale bars guide, and our full Scottsdale experiences guide. If you're building out a full trip, our full Scottsdale hotels guide and our full Scottsdale wineries guide cover the rest of the ground. For craft cocktail bars worth adding to the same trip, Bar Leather Apron in Honolulu, Jewel of the South in New Orleans, and Julep in Houston set a useful benchmark for what a serious bar program looks like, and Craft 64 holds its own in the approachable, social tier. Also worth knowing about in the Old Town area: Alo Cafe, Arcadia Farms Cafe, Art of Merlot, and 7133 E Stetson Dr.