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    Chopper John's

    4.3 (94 reviews)
    InexpensiveDive Bars
    Open 10:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    CHOPPER JOHN'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Casual
    Very loud
    Juke Box

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    Kelli K.

    Lots of bands and a good vibe! Good drink selection and awesome food! The patio is chill and the crowd is fun.

    Sabrina H.

    Bar is decently clean ceiling kinda gross falling apart in some areas, I've never been harassed more by drunk 30+ year older men then at this dive bar had too guys try and grab my arm and block my way as I tried to go outside trying to get my attention and at a point yelled at the man while sitting at the bar as he's spittting all drunk in my face being a first timer I'll never come back unless my group has to do a event here again worst experience never been more uncomfortable in my life the women's bathroom SMELLLS horrendous I can't use that room so disgusting

    Downtown Los Angles Library

    Great music on different days of the week. Music jams on Sunday afternoon. Very engaging place to be, pool table. Also wonderful crowd.

    Lidia M.

    I love dive bars and this is truly a dive bar (in the best way). It's pretty small, but at the same time, there is space for a pool table, darts, a live band, and there is also outdoor seating. The band was really good. It's always an added bonus when you get to listen to a live band. The bar also serves food, but we were there just for drinks. I would definitely come back and would recommend this bar.

    Veronica M.

    Cute dice bar with live music. We had a blast on our mini trip to Phoenix. American Idiot Green Day cover band put on a great show.

    Ana A.

    Visiting PHX and was recommended this spot. Didn't disappoint! Bartender was sweet and attentive even with a full bar. Ambiance is just want I look for in a bar, music playing in the background, still able to chat.

    Octane AZ!!  High energy hard rock!!  https://www.facebook.com/octanebandaz?mibextid=LQQJ4d

    Great live music! My favorite spot in Phoenix to see local live bands perform. Great management and friendly people!

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    7 years ago

    John and Addison make this place exactly what it should be, a place where the neighborhood can go to come together.

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    My favorite dive bar! Great bands. Great service. Go see Shades of Green Day, they are amazing.

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    15 years ago

    Love this place. Great dive with a popcorn machine-Holla! cheap ass drinks and cool as hell.

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    Good times to be found here if you love Rockabilly music. I'll definitely be be back here soon!

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    7 years ago

    All the staff is friendly good prices on drinks awesome bands when live music is around.

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    9 years ago

    Love this place! Always a good time. Stop in weekend mornings for the Bloody Mary's! The. Best. Ever.

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    This bar is so fun!! Everybody is cool! The bands are great, bartenders rule and even the locals are fun!

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    The entrance to the bar

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