You Can Sip Wine While You Read At This One-Of-A-Kind Bookstore Bar In Arizona

Bibliophiles and booze unite under one roof for a combination of epic proportions. Located inside one of Arizona's largest bookstores, this wine, beer, and coffee bar lets patrons leisurely sip a glass while getting lost in the fictional world of a captivating novel. Check it out:

Changing Hands is a long-standing Tempe institution that dates back to 1974, but its second location on Camelback Road in Phoenix offers something entirely unique: First Draft Book Bar.

Millions of novels have come and gone through its doors over the years and countless famous authors have visited to tell their stories, but how many bookstores can say that they are also a beer, wine, and coffee bar?

In the bookstore section, thousands of books are stacked cover-to-cover on shelves far as the eye can see.

Whether your favorite genre is mystery, horror, nonfiction, or something else entirely, rest-assured there's a vast array of titles to choose from. Be sure to set aside several hours just to look around, as simply popping in and out is a feat that proves rather impossible.

After perusing the aisles and settling on one or two books, grab a seat at First Draft Book Bar.

Perhaps you'll even strike up a conversation with another patron and get inspiration about what to read next (or maybe even start a boozy book club!). Who knows - the options are endless.

Journeying to another world, whether mentally or physically, always requires brain fuel.

Luckily, First Draft has delicious bites like soft pretzels, hummus, and pie to fuel you through a full day of page-turning.

On-tap wine and beer, mimosas, and sangria ensure everyone's sipping preference are catered to.

Happy Hour is from 3 p.m to 6 p.m. on Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekends. Wine is also discounted on Wednesdays!

Outdoor seating is available as well if the invigorating nighttime air enhances your reading experience.

Every so often, emerge from the realm of fiction to take in the sights and sounds of Arizona after dark. No feeling quite compares to that of a mild summer breeze mingling with an alcoholic beverage's subtle warming effect.

Whether you're a bibliophile, booze lover, or a combination of both, a visit to First Draft never disappoints.

It combines two of life's simplest pleasures: good books and tasty drinks!

Address: 300 West Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ 85013

Hours: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Monday-Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday

For more information, visit the bookstore and bar's website or Facebook page.

Have you ever been to First Draft Book Bar? Are there any other unique bars in Arizona that spice up a night on the town? Let us know your favorites! Here's one of ours: Few People Know There’s An Underground Tiki Bar Hiding Beneath Arizona.