Shake off the dust of the day

Dust Cutter derives its name from a western colloquialism, from the glossary of Strong Drink, the ‘dust cutter' refers to a strong alcoholic drink.

A real ‘Dust Cutter', is a strong cocktail, and one that would cut the dust from your tongue. Something that´s called for in a state that is famous for it´s dust clouds, or dust storms. Storms that come rolling over the city of Phoenix and the desert around, in a quite spectacular way. In the days when people were using horses for transport, or driving open trucks or cabs, it could make life quite uncomfortable. The positive side effect of all of this being, that even to this day a Dust Cutter is a necessity.

Features

When you step into Dust Cutter, the first thing that greets you is a custom bench shaped just like an old‑school clothespin—built big, built bold, and built with a smile. It still works like the real thing, but we've secured it in place so our more spirited guests aren't tempted to turn it into a see‑saw after a couple of our handcrafted cocktails.

Post & Perch

At the center of it all sits our 15‑foot Post & Perch table, made from a Live Edgett redwood slab. Pull up a barstool or lean into the iron foot rail while you sip something thoughtfully shaken. Above the table, five lights—held in place by vintage‑style gold construction clamps—hang at their own carefree angles, setting a mood that's relaxed, confident, and unmistakably Phoenix.

Urban Fireplace

One corner of Dust Cutter, the Tenderfoot Corral, sits beside our garage‑style openings. The opposite corner—Jimmy‑Crack Corner—offers a more intimate hideaway, decorated with vintage cowboy pieces like Buffalo Chaps and silver bridles once owned by Bill Tull, the renowned local architect behind so many Southwestern icons. Each piece is mounted on barn wood laid in a warm herringbone pattern, a small tribute to stories worth holding onto.

At the heart of the bar, a 25‑foot Urban Fireplace opens to both the inside and the patio. Flames flicker across a bed of local river rock, giving the whole space a campfire‑like comfort. Custom iron "logs" rise through the center, creating a sculptural glow that feels right at home here—where old roots meet new rituals.