Scottsdale’s popular underground cocktail lounge Tell Your Friends—a collaboration between Creation Hospitality and Clive Collective—earned the coveted Bar of the Year title at the 2025 Bar & Restaurant Expo Industry Excellence Awards.
Celebrated for its excellence in concept, innovation and overall guest experience, the recognition—one of the industry’s most prestigious honors—is a testament to Tell Your Friends’ impact on the hospitality industry, setting a new benchmark for cocktail lounges nationwide.
Tell Your Friends in Scottsdale aims to redefine the bar experience by blending artistry, entertainment, and impeccable service.
Since opening in May 2024 beneath The Americano, the cocktail lounge has quickly captivated guests with a distinctive fusion of craft cocktails, high-caliber live music, and its unique atmosphere.
The locale is helmed by industry visionaries, including Keifer Gilbert and mixology expert Ashley Cibor.
17797 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Courtesy Tell Your Friends
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Tags: Ashley Cibor, Clive Collective, Creation Hospitality, Keifer Gilbert, speakeasy, Tell Your Friends, the americano, Underground cocktail lounge
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