Aftermath Bar & Kitchen to open 2nd Valley location in downtown Gilbert

PHOENIX – Aftermath Bar & Kitchen, a modern American restaurant in central Phoenix, is branching out into the East Valley.

The second Aftermath is set to open in downtown Gilbert’s Heritage District in January 2026. The restaurant will take over the former home of The Bar at 366 N. Gilbert Road.

“We’ve always wanted to be in Gilbert, and after 10 years the timing is finally right,” owner Charles Barber Jr. said in a press release Monday. “This spot will bring the same heart and quality people know us for, but with a unique vibe that reflects downtown Gilbert.”

The Gilbert location will offer a lounge-style experience — including weekend brunch and late-night cocktails – that patrons of the original location have come to expect.

When did Aftermath open in Phoenix?

Aftermath debuted at 1534 E. Bethany Home Road in 2021 and made a name for itself with a menu that features locally sourced ingredients.

Since then, Barber has opened two locations of a sister concept called Born & Bred in Scottsdale and Chandler.

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