Heritage Square, downtown Phoenix

Phoenix & Scottsdale, United States

A historic downtown Phoenix district home to Latha Restaurant and Bar and the Soko marketplace.

Places in Heritage Square, downtown Phoenix

Latha Restaurant and Bar Celebrates African cuisine and culture in a historic home in Heritage Square, with a lovely patio and adjacent marketplace, Soko, selling handmade goods from African artisans.

Best time to visit: November to April offers mild, sunny desert weather, avoiding the intense summer heat.
Getting around: Old Town Scottsdale and downtown Phoenix's Heritage Square are each walkable; a car or rideshare connects the two areas, roughly 20 minutes apart.
Currency: US Dollar (USD)
Language: English. Spanish is widely spoken.
Timezone: MST (UTC-7, no daylight saving)
Current trends: Scottsdale's dining and nightlife scene continues centring on Old Town, with Outrider Rooftop and AZ88, the best martini bar in Old Town, reflecting the area's growing reputation for craft cocktails and canal-side dining at spots like Olive and Ivy.

Old Town Scottsdale — Home to Citizen Public House, AZ88, and canal-side dining at Olive and Ivy.
North Scottsdale — Home to Hotel Valley Ho, the restored mid-century modern icon.