So many great towns in Arizona have been consumed by "fake authenticity" (a phrase we arrived at this weekend), it's nice to stumble into a place like the Bird Cage. I can't call it refreshing because it's cramped, dusty, noisy, crowded, loud and chaotic. But it is what it is - an unpretentious bar with great drinks - and doesn't try to be something more. Wedged into a narrow spot along Whiskey Row, the Bird Cage is popular with the locals and bikers, who seem to keep a wary eye on the tourists. They have live music several nights a week, and the bartenders pour some fantastically strong drinks. If you're wine snob, THIS IS NOT your kind of bar. But, if you can relax, mind your Ps & Qs, and enjoy people watching then you will probably like the Bird Cage. Stop by during the day light so that you can check out the collection of dead birds, bird sculptures, bird cages, bird craziness. read more

After several visits to Whiskey Row over the years this one bar somehow stands out. I can't quite put my finger on it but I always have good times here and the live music sounds better - good acoustics perhaps? or maybe it's the location on Whiskey Row which places it about 7 bars down from where we always start drinking... read more

Bird Cage Saloon - Bars Near Me - Prescott, Arizona

We just stopped in here because it was a place we have been told we must see. We had a yummy beer and the surroundings are great! love the nostalgic atmosphere. There's nothing better than going to an old time bar! I love to see the antiques but the bar itself with the most beautiful one I've seen in a long time. If you're traveling through it's a must stop. read more

Bird Cage Saloon - Bars Near Me - Prescott, Arizona

I'm not gonna lie, I only had 2 drinks here and one wasn't even good. However, I like the place, and if you drink beer or shots you can't really go wrong. The crowd is definitely a little older, which is not really a bad thing. Not a place I would go all the time or anything, plus I don't even live in Arizona. There was a live band playing, mostly crap songs but a few decent ones. It is CASH ONLY fyi. I don't know, drop by and see if you like it. I think the fact that it's an old saloon is what makes it cool. read more

this place has reopened after an awful fire that took out the original location. LUCKILY they saved the gorgeous bar itself, and it now resides just DOWN from the original location. wonderful folks have donated lots of birds and more to restore the original feeling, including the deer on the walls, and a goose that floats above you as you enter. the stage is up real high, and there is actually more space. as always? they stand with the locals when the yarnell fire took the lives of 19 firefighters, and all I could think of? were these some of the same that put out the birdcage? and I was right. glad to see you back, and bless you all. still a good drink at a good price, and fabulous waitstaff. read more

Went to the Bird Cage this past Wednesday to see the band....DuWayne Burnside. Great Mississippi Blues. We appreciate that the owner is bringing in new talent, not just the same bands on repeat We love them too, no disrespect, but sometimes it's like taking a long roadtrip with only 2 cd's. Keep bringing some cultural diversity to Prescott and we will be there! read more

On our recent trip to Prescott, we did the whole Pub Crawl thing. The only bar that we went back to for seconds was the Bird Cage. Once you get over the iron birds hanging above the bar, and the stuffed birds everywhere else, you are in for a good time. Drinks were fairly priced and well made, no watered down drinks here. On a Friday, they had a cover band, who much to my delight even played Anything, Anything by Drama Rama. The band itself was good. The lead singer....well not so much. The staff here was amazing, we were staying in a hotel, and pretty much everything was closed for the night. None of the bars offered any kind of pub food that late, so the staff here found a pizza place that would deliver to our hotel, got us a menu and we were able to call right from the bar to order. That kind of above and beyond service just simply rocks. Some might not like the narrowness of the Bird Cage, but for me it's part of the charm of being in a historic building. read more

I stop here every time i go though Prescott for a beer. Decent selection of beers on tap, friendly staff and a great atmosphere. The historic past of this bar just adds to it. The bar is cash only so be sure to bring some as the ATM fees at the one in the bar are outrageous. read more

Bird Cage Saloon - Bars Near Me - Prescott, Arizona

Fairly decent watering hole with live music on a Saturday night. It was one of the only saloons that wasn't SRO, but it was also an older crowd. The bar is decorated with plenty of dead animals and the beers are cheap enough to make most folks have two or three. Not sure if it was all locals or tourists, but a good majority of the crowd was over 40 and beyond. The band was decent and even played there own music. A good stop on the whiskey row bar crawl circuit. read more

I was in Prescott for a conference and went out with my fellow conference goers. One of the bars we stumbled upon was the Bird Cage and we had a blast taking advantage of their drink specials and foosball table. Staff was extremely friendly and the only reason why I can't give a 5 star rating is it's a cash only bar in the 21st century. read more

This was fun. It was great to sit in the back and overlook the Christmas lights on the court house plaza. A local band was playing or practicing when we arrived. They were entertaining both on and off the stage. Loved afterwards that Jack Johnson was playing on the jukebox. read more

Interesting spot. Came before the bands and the crowds on a Thursday Evening, and actually thought that the bar mistress was great. Drinks are a great price, and you can't go wrong if you're having Vodka on the Rocks. Never never never taint your cocktail with mixers! DUH! Anyway, it was fun to come to a no-frills bar with the hubby, shoot some pool, and not leave tipsy and all messed up. Whilst shooting pool, we were asked by some drunken fool to play the winner. All the m-f wanted to do was play for beer. Niether the hubs nor I were having it. Dude was already messed up, and wanted to shoot pool for beer. All we wanted to do was get out after our game, but what does one do for honor's sake? Play the game to lose! LOL...so, that's what the hubs did. If I'd have played him the poor sod would have had to buy me LOTS of beer, and judging by the difficulty he had in raising the 0.75 for the pool table, he wouldn't have been able to be honorable. So, in short...go for the kitsch, the reasonably priced bevvies, and the great bartenders......DON'T go to shoot pool with some drunk who's going to TRY to hustle you! read more

The Bird Cage Saloon is not for the faint of heart. It's situated right in the middle of Whiskey Row, which is known for its cowboy and biker bars. It is the epitome of a biker dive bar - dirty, dark, gritty and nasty. The people watching is amazing but be prepared to socialize. They like to make everyone feel at home. :) read more

Bird Cage Saloon - Bars Near Me - Prescott, Arizona

Really fun place when we wandered in on a slow TUE night on Whiskey Row to hear a crowd of people cheering and having great fun as artists were being cheered and creating and items were auctioned off as soon as they were "completed". Cheap beer and really friendly people explaining what was going on to us. At the end of the auction a musician started cranking up some folk rock on guitar and drums were being set up. Then it was announced NEXT week live music would return on WED. Shucks missed out on that the next day! We were encouraged to go explore some more of the area after a while and enjoy our honeymoon as we look at Prescott to relocate. This place adds so nicely to the spirit of Prescott and should cause the competition to sit up and take notice as they wend their way back from the fire. We look forward to our next visit from DC. read more

Had a fun night even though it was a slow Friday night. It was my birthday, and Dale the new Bartender was really nice and fun. We actually left to try to find some better nightlife, and Birdcage was better than anything on the row so we came back to Dale. Amanda Fish the singer was great that night too, pipes for days!! read more

Best price on scotch! Everyone in here was having a good time. All the people feeling buzzed were petting my "ask to pet" service animal but hey even my dog was feeling the love. The bartender was top notch. Excellent pour on the scotch and let me run to the truck to get cash so I could avoid the ATM fee which I of course included in her tip. Best stop on whiskey row minus the pet store of course. read more

Having drinks on the Row was awesome. This place gave great service and a wonderful view of the town square.

Came here on a Thursday, visiting from Phoenix at the beginning of the New Year's Eve weekend. Excited by the very, rather large, wildlife head mounts with strung up lights decorating their respective antlers on the wall, the Bird Cage exuded a warmth that made it a low-key drinking spot for locals and tourists alike. We were lucky enough to come in during happy hour, which included $2.50 drafts for pints. We had walked into two other saloons on Whiskey Row before Bird Cage, and the others seemed to be teeming with tourists and gimmicks while the no-frills ambiance of the Bird Cage coupled with the quick, friendly service of our bartender was refreshing. We met another visitor from The Valley and became quick friends for the remainder of the night. I recommend Bird Cage to anyone who wants a dive bar out in the open and good, cheap drinks. The drafts are beer sourced from local breweries, a true bang for your buck! read more

Bird Cage Saloon - $2.50 pints during happy hour! - Bars Near Me - Prescott, Arizona

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So spending a couple nights with some drunk bikers is not my everyday kinda thing but I found myself wondering "Whiskey Row" two nights in a row and I gotta say...I got my kicks. The bartenders look like old biker chicks but can pour a mean drink...sold. After one night the doorman knew me and gave me a hug...sold. Cheap drinks...sold. Anyway, this place was a little crappy esthetically (or whatever) but the people inside more than made up for it... read more

I would just like to say to the "Wendy J.'s" out there to mind your own business about things you know NO THING about. Why would anyone put someone else's insurance in a review is beyond me. Especially when it is FALSE information...Isn't that slander? Hmmmm. Great artifacts were lost in that fire...Great Bar, great employees lost their jobs...and all one can come up with is an untruth. Sad...Sad Day for all....& life goes on. read more

How can you not love The Bird Cage! Been going here for years before the fire. We were up in Prescott over the weekend and walked around the town square and decided to stop in for a cocktail. My boyfriend had a PBR and it was a 24 oz can and I had a vodka water. Total came to $8.75! How can you resist stopping in here with those great prices!!! My drink was stiff but delicious and refreshing on a hot day. While they did a great job with the new location/build-out I still miss the charm of the old cramped and dusty bar. We will be back on our next trip up the hill! read more

Bird Cage Saloon is an original, old-west style saloon with a big, wooden bar, narrow enclosures, dim-lit atmosphere, dusty floors, unique characters - and not because interior designers made it that way. Naturally evoking a sense of "contain yourself, young man", be gentlemanly and just do your business (drink, listen to music, talk or yell if you have to but don't get out of line) while at this historic saloon. Enjoy the low cover charge, attentive bartenders, affordable drinks and talented musicians from this original Whiskey Row establishment. read more

First time there in many years. We saw "The Ghost Town Blues Band" on Sunday late afternoon. This place was super crowded but still managed to grab a table and chairs. We got a couple of draft beers and enjoyed the full concert. The band really rocked the place. The last set was the best. read more

This is the new "winner" bar in Prescott, where all the locals are going. its right in the middle of whiskey row and has a great atmosphere- old school Prescott. If youw ant a fun place, where all the locals are going, this is it! Ask for Brian, he's one of the best bar tenders and is really skilled at taking care of other bar owners who step out of line- ask for a story about Will down at Coyote Joes! its hillarious... read more

Stopped in on a recent hiking trip to Prescott. Great little old fashioned saloon. Seems to have live music most weekends. They make a great bloody mary! Of importance to remember is that this place is cash only!! Will definitely return on next trip to Prescott! read more

Yes the Bird Cage is back in business and I couldn't be happier. The new location is modern and beautiful featuring the same bar that survived the fire and the origional sign out front. The place is much bigger than the old one and the stage is bigger. The same great staff has returned to serve you great drinks and the music on the weekends is going to be great. The place is a bit of an echo chamber right now but I will assure all you yelpers out there that they have an expert coming in to fix the acoustics which will make the live entertainment sound great. Come visit this place soon and take in the new bar smell and the great place that is the Bird Cage read more

Going to the Bird Cage is an experience. I'm pretty sure Willie Nelson hit on me and my friend. This is the type of place where you can find men in overalls with no teeth. The band was pretty good, the people were nice (if odd) and the alcohol was cheap. read more

A must stop on Whiskey Row when your bar hopping down the street, NEVER have had a bad time here. The bartenders pour a great drink and all the locals are super friendly. Live music is always great here, I will always stop in here for a shot and a beer!! read more

Just another noisy bar with overpriced drinks. Another victim of whiskey row syndrome.

The Bird Cage Saloon is back open, just a few doors south of its previous location. It's a work in progress right now but I'm sure once they get all the decorations up and work out the kinks it'll be right back to being one of the staples of Whiskey Row. Great to have the Cage back! read more

Not bad. The layout reminds me of my favorite places in Austin but the scene isn't there.

Well the front sign is still up..but it has burned to the ground! The locals just had a fundraiser because they did not have insurance. Was a nice place...biker bar, where Harley folks from Phoenix would come and chill for the weekend....GONE FOR NOW! Watched it burn from my patio. read more

On the tour of Whiskey Row bars of course the Bird Cage was a stop. Live band - not so great music, limited selection. Many local guests typical of a dive bar. Cash only but they have an ATM. Good size bar, very narrow, small dance floor up by the bar. read more

Love it! Debbie (bartender and owner) are wonderful! Super personable and quick on the drinks!

Loud and happening! Busy as it was Saturday Night Labor Day Weekend! This was the place where everyone was hanging out in front off. We went in, the music was loud, the drinks where good, price was right, and a must stop on Whiskey Row. We came we saw, we drank, we went to the next watering hole to the right! read more

Stopped in here for a bloody mary that didn't disappoint. They have a touch Tunes juke box and make a good drink. Made some friends and also heard some live music one of the nights we were in town. It's a good stop to avoid the night club like crowds in other places. read more

Bring cash. Band is good. Warning...if you order draft beer, all the mugs we've had so far are all chipped on the rim

Well, what can you say about downtown Prescott? We were here in January, so for a Friday night, the town was quite dead. We played pool and had some drinks and shots, we didn't stick around for the live music, we wanted to hear some country! The only sketchy part is the last drink I ordered I payed with a 20, and she shorted me. Not sure if they thought I was drunk and wouldn't notice or an honest mistake. She didn't bat an eye to refund my other 10........oh well, Im sure I'll be back read more

Art night at bird cage. Free supplies and they auction the artwork off. Really fun atmosphere and live music. Drinks are priced right and everyone was fun. Recommend checking it out read more

Gorgeous bar inside - they did a great job on the remodel. But why are the bartenders all so unhappy? We stopped in on 8/26 because all the other bars were packed, & this one was completely empty (telling?). The barkeep (I didn't get her name - long two-tone hair in her late 40s perhaps?) was incredibly grumpy & unfriendly. Eventually she put down her phone & finally walked over to us & asked, "what can I get ya?", the words oozing with contempt. She then gave a sarcastic snicker to me for ordering a 12 oz. beer instead of a 16 (sorry - I like my beer ice cold. If I want another one I'll order it). We pounded our one drink & moved on to brave the crowd at the packed bar at Palace. I know everyone occasionally has a bad day, but is this an isolated incident? I was there a few months earlier (again - every other bar packed, this one a ghost town), and it was the same experience - although with a different, male barkeep. Same unfriendly attitude. I asked if there were any specials (fair question - Whiskey Row Pub does 2 for 1 all day) and he spouted "WE DON'T HAVE HAPPY HOUR HERE!". Well, I can agree they don't have any "happy". Ironically, there are at least 3 signs on their bar that read something to the affect of, "Be kind or leave". I think they should take their own advice. Meanwhile, I'll be waiting for a table at Jersey Lily. :) read more