Since its inception, Little Rituals has set out to redefine what it means to be a hotel bar; setting up shop on the 4th floor of a Residence Inn/Courtyard Marriott. This is not the usual setting for most well-appointed hotel bars, which normally flourish in grand, storied hotels or new, chic boutique spots with young, hip clientele. But Little Rituals was meant to not be the "traditional" hotel bar from day one, and its food & beverage offerings are even more evidence of this. Little Rituals was created to celebrate the most special parts of life--the “little rituals”, if you will- -and to create lasting memories. The bar has its own “little rituals” as well--stocking only the highest quality spirits, squeezing all citrus juice in-house daily, and painstakingly creating hundreds of syrups, infusions, tinctures, foams, flawless ice and garnishes using modern techniques & technology. Due to its proximity to downtown Phoenix event venues, Little Rituals has become both a cocktail destination for the entire state, as well as a must-stop before and after sporting events, concerts and nights on the town. Reservations are recommended most nights, as the 75 seat lounge fills quickly and can see between 300 and 400 people during peak business periods.
The cocktail menu--designed to mimic an old photo album of treasured memories--features 30 meticulously developed and crafted cocktails that span a global influence, which retaining a familiar sensibility that can make any drinker feel at home. More savory flavors such as curry and shiitake mushroom sit alongside honeysuckle, tart cherry and can be washed down with a classic boilermaker, if desired. The back bar boasts over 500 spirits, with a focus on category diversity as opposed to focusing on one particular category such as whiskey. Little Rituals is also committed to offering low & no a.b.v. options for its guests and a selection of the cocktails can be enjoyed in non-alcoholic versions. These are notated when available at the bottom of each drink description, along with cocktails that fit the "LOW ABV" criteria as well.
LR operates with industry best practices in mind, with attention to technique, mise en place, design, and technological advances. The bar strives to minimize its footprint by being environmentally thoughtful and using compostable or biodegradable disposable products as well as implementing recycling and reuse practices for its daily operation.
The diverse bar team is headed up by head bartender Chanel Godwin-McMaken, an industry veteran who has helped drive and shape the style of service in the room. Most Little Rituals team members are cross-trained to perform all job duties, so no aspect of service is overlooked by anyone on the floor. Little Rituals is a seamless blend of stylish luxury and casual elegance, where anyone can feel at home--whether it be a first date or a cocktail after a late-arriving flight.
We are proud to welcome our new Executive Chef, Nathaniel Cayer-Myette aboard to help elevate our food to the next level. We are always seeking passionate, upstanding folk to join our kitchen team.
Little Rituals was a regional finalist for Best New American Cocktail Bar in the Spirited Awards in 2019, and Best Hotel Bar Regional Finalist in 2020. Also in 2020, Little Rituals was named a Semifinalist for the James Beard Awards - Outstanding Bar Program. Most recently, Little Rituals was named a Top Four Finalist for US Hotel Bar category of the 2022 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards.
