Pinky's Sports Grill to Open in Former Angel's Trumpet Space on Roosevelt Row

The new Americana-style sports bar promises affordable bar fare, plenty of TVs, and a dog-friendly patio.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 9:40pm

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A high-contrast silkscreen print in neon pink, electric blue, and highlighter yellow, featuring a repeated image of a classic sports bar beer mug against a bold black outline, conceptually representing the lively energy of a new neighborhood sports bar.The vibrant new Pinky's Sports Grill brings an Americana-inspired hangout to the heart of Phoenix's Roosevelt Row arts district.Phoenix Today

Pinky's Sports Grill, a new Americana-style sports bar, is set to open on June 1 in the former Angel's Trumpet Ale House space on the corner of Second and McKinley Streets in Phoenix's Roosevelt Row neighborhood. The new spot is a partnership between hospitality veterans Robert Cissell, Ariel Bracamonte, and developer Chuckie Duff, who plan to transform the block-front storefront into a laid-back pool-and-sports bar with a focus on budget-friendly bar food, 10 beer taps, and classic cocktails.

Why it matters

The opening of Pinky's Sports Grill marks the end of an era for the long-standing Angel's Trumpet Ale House, which closed in October 2025 after 13 years at the prominent downtown location. The new sports bar concept aims to attract a different crowd, offering an affordable and casual hangout spot for game days and late nights in the heart of the Roosevelt Row arts district.

The details

Pinky's will feature a dog-friendly patio with communal picnic tables, vintage neon decor, pool and darts, a jukebox, and plenty of TVs mounted over the bar. The menu is set to focus on shareable, budget-conscious plates like wings, stadium dogs, nachos, and rodeo sliders, along with a lineup of easy-drinking beers and straightforward cocktails.

  • Pinky's Sports Grill is scheduled to open on June 1, 2026.
  • Angel's Trumpet Ale House closed at the end of October 2025 after 13 years at the location.

The players

Pinky's Sports Grill

A new Americana-style sports bar opening in the former Angel's Trumpet Ale House space on Roosevelt Row in Phoenix.

Robert Cissell

One of the hospitality veterans partnering to open Pinky's Sports Grill.

Ariel Bracamonte

One of the hospitality veterans partnering to open Pinky's Sports Grill.

Chuckie Duff

The developer partnering to open Pinky's Sports Grill.

Angel's Trumpet Ale House

The long-standing craft beer bar and gastropub that previously occupied the space now being taken over by Pinky's Sports Grill.

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What they’re saying

“It's the kind of place that I spend my time in.”

— Robert Cissell, Pinky's Sports Grill Partner

“We're planning a 10-tap beer lineup with bottles and cans in the mix and what I'd describe as 'classic, straightforward' cocktails.”

— Robert Cissell, Pinky's Sports Grill Partner

What’s next

Pinky's Sports Grill is currently undergoing interior and exterior renovations to prepare the space for its planned June 1 opening.

The takeaway

The arrival of Pinky's Sports Grill marks the end of an era for the beloved Angel's Trumpet Ale House, but also signals the continued evolution of Roosevelt Row as a hub for casual, community-focused nightlife options in downtown Phoenix.