Alice in Wonderland-themed bar Hatter and Hare now open in Phoenix Hatter and Hare is a new bar and restaurant in central Phoenix where the drinks and decor are inspired by Alice in Wonderland.

Kellie Hwang | The Republic | azcentral.com

The facade of Phoenix's newest bar reads: "We're all mad here."

Sound familiar? That's because the Cheshire Cat uttered the phrase in Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland." The book, and subsequent Disney animated movie and live-action film, serve as inspiration for a new Phoenix restaurant.

Hatter and Hare opened July 8 on Seventh Street, just north of Bethany Home Road, in the former Joe's Midnight Run space.

The project comes from Glass Half Full Restaurant Group, which last year opened Camp Social, a camping-themed restaurant next door, and operates Old Town Gringos in Scottsdale. The new bar was previously called the Rabbit Hole, just like a sister concept in Chicago, but since there are slight differences, the owners decided to rename the Phoenix spot.

Whimsical decor

Alice in Wonderland-themed bar comes to Phoenix The whimsical Hatter and Hare bar opened on Seventh Street, just north of Bethany Home Road, in the former Joe's Midnight Run space.

The focal point is a dark and moody mural that appears to be based off the characters from the 2010 "Alice in Wonderland" live-action film, starring Johnny Depp and Mia Wasikowska. The mural depicts a grinning Cheshire Cat, which dons a top hat with an image of the Queen of Hearts and stands in front of Tweedledee and Tweedledum.

Throughout the indoor bar are jewel-toned couches and armchairs, vintage trunks doubling as coffee tables and frames purposely hung off-kilter.

The patio features black-and-white checkered flooring and an oversize tufted pink sofa with a pullout, triangular ottoman shaped like a slice of cake. Guests will find a selfie-ready seating area with two vibrant red armchairs in front of a concrete geometric wall, painted bright green and festooned with white flowers and vines.

Playful cocktails

The cocktail menu is divided into two sections: "We are all made here craft cocktails," and "Off with their heads classic cocktails" ($10-$12). Signature drink offerings include:

White Queen: Hangar One vodka, Rosa 22 aperitivo, peach syrup, lemon juice, sage.

Hangar One vodka, Rosa 22 aperitivo, peach syrup, lemon juice, sage. Cheshire Cat: Champagne, orange bitters, butterfly pea extract, lemon juice.

Champagne, orange bitters, butterfly pea extract, lemon juice. Tweedledee: High West rye whiskey, maple syrup, lemon juice, black walnut bitters.

High West rye whiskey, maple syrup, lemon juice, black walnut bitters. Humpty Dumpty: Mt. Gay Black Barrel rum, Kronan Swedish Punsch, lime juice, mango syrup.

For parties of four or more, check out the Mad Hatter's Tea Cup Party, featuring shareable cocktails for $50. Choose from the Mad Hatter, Mega Mule or Golden Afternoon.

Dinner served late

Dinner is served until 1:45 a.m., offering a late-night dining option in the area as Joe's Midnight Run previously did. Menu items include bar snacks, salads (dubbed "rabbit food") and toasted sandwiches, made with freshly baked bread and served with chips and a pickled carrot. Items include:

Executioner's Chop: Mixed greens, forbidden rice, pepperoncini, garbanzo beans, soppressata, chevre, sweet herb vinaigrette, Parmigiano.

Mixed greens, forbidden rice, pepperoncini, garbanzo beans, soppressata, chevre, sweet herb vinaigrette, Parmigiano. The Pig Baby: Smoked bacon, tomato, red onion, arugula, chipotle aioli, burrata.

Smoked bacon, tomato, red onion, arugula, chipotle aioli, burrata. The French Quarter: Sopressata, mortadella, capicola, provolone, olives, olive oil.

Sopressata, mortadella, capicola, provolone, olives, olive oil. The Queen's Platter: Artisan meats, cheese, duck nuts (mixed nuts, herbs, citrus zest), hot pepper, basil pesto, toast points.

Happy hour is from 4 to 7 p.m. Sundays and Tuesdays through Fridays (the bar is closed Mondays). Specials include $4 off cocktails, a $6 drink of the month, $5 tap wines, $4 well drinks and $3 draft beer.

The owners plan to roll out weekend brunch in the next few weeks.

Hatter and Hare

Where: 6101 N. Seventh St., Phoenix.

Hours: 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tuesdays through Sundays.

Details: 480-865-2447, hatterandhareaz.com.

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