Do you like live Country music? Are you a diehard boot scooter? Then Matt's is the place for you. In fact, they are the place in Prescott where you can line dance in style every Friday and Saturday Nigh with loads of like minded folk. They have the largest dance floor in Prescott with plenty of room to accomidate a crowd. If you're part of the uninitiated or have "two left feet" Matt's offers regular Line Dancing Lessons. How 'bout that!? It is important to note that Matt's has a high quality house sound system and a soundman that keeps you from suffering from that harsh and unpleasant sound of the-band-set-themselves-up-in-the-the-corner syndrome that plagues some local's watering holes. The band plays on a professionally lit stage platform that is above the Restrooms, Back Bar, and Pool Table, which offers a great view of the performers from every bar seat, every table, and the dance floor no matter how packed the place is. They also have Karaoke Hosted by Anthony a couple night a week, and that sound system REALLY helps the singers rise above Scaraoke level. By the way, if you had avoided Matt's Karaoke in the past due to the out-of-date and limited song selection, and problematic displays for the song lyrics, well, that's all been taken care of. The numerous big screens, and Anthony's system has that all fixed. Matt's is open all day, and is more of just a regular bar where you gan grab a beverage and tuck away at a corner table, or belly up o the awesome gigantic bar and chat it up with locals and tourists from all sorts of interesting, faraway places like Europe, Australia, or Michican. With all that being said, I am not a fan of Matt's. I don't get friendly service here. I find the bartenders to be slow to notice you, a bit surly or too matter-of-fact, and usually hanging out chatting at one end of the bar with their friends. I also find the weekend security staff overall to be less than welcoming. Sorry, if that sounds harsh to you, Matt's staff, but I've been coming here since the 70's long before I moved here, and that's just the way it's been consistently over the last several years. I'm also not a MODERN Country music fan, even if one of my dogs IS named after Johnny Cash. So Fri/Sat nights are a no go for me unless I'm doing a Whiskey Row crawl. I do enjoy coming to Karaoke here. The restrooms are also substandard in my view, but maybe that's not a problem for other patrons. Matt's is like Whiskey Row Pub to me: a 1 or 2 star on weekend nights, but a 3 star "OK" at other times. read more

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This is a really cool old bar. Cold beer and great whiskey. Nothing fancy so don't come asking..... PS It was so nice to get out! Even though things aren't back to normal, people seem happier and even more excited to be out. Thank you!! read more

Dance floor with a variety of country music/dances was great. Not just a line dance place. Cons: cash only, and the DJ playing between live sets was eh. read more

Dalton is an awesome bartender the atmosphere is wonderful I had a great time here. Thursday night is line dancing night so they're teaching people how to do line dances which I believe is pretty awesome especially for the older crowd. read more

We always come to Matt's when we are town! Love this place and Sandi the bar tender! Give it a try if your in town and get your bets going on in the OTB! read more

My husband and I came into town to celebrate our 9 year wedding anniversary. We went to almost all places in whiskey row. We happened to walk into Matt's Saloon and meet Dalton. This was the second time we had been there and Dalton was an absolute surprise. He was friendly and personable. He recommended local eats and he was spot on. What a pleasure Dalton was. I highly recommend if you walk in and see his name. Give him a hello and you won't regret it! read more

Matt's Saloon - Bars Near Me - Prescott, Arizona

Friendly people, fun interactions, good music and excellent vibrations! A great birthday! read more

One of the Best Bars in Prescott! We went on a Friday night and had a great seat at the bar. Bartender was friendly and kept our drinks flowing. Band was awesome- David Voss - and lots of room to get your country dance on. Love that the band plays above the crowd so you can see them perform. Great for people watching too as a huge mix of people come here. The vibe is awesome and the DJ before the band plays a mix of good music. X Highly recommend as a place to go when bar hopping down Whiskey Row! read more

Went to sit down and have a water while my other half had a couple drinks, i got up from where we had sat down to ask for a water and the bartender carded me and then proceeded to kick me out. Would not recommend this bar unless you want to waste 10 mins of your life. read more

We won't be going back to this place again. First it's cash only, they don't warn you and then point at an ATM that they make money off the fees. Second they serve beer in these stupid little tiny mugs that are beat to hell. Third, the bartender pockets money there. We ordered three fireball shots, asked what we owed, she stood there and went "hmmmm, let me see" as she is looking up, "hmmmm let's see....uh 21 dollars." 21 dollars for three shots? We ordered 4 beers which were served in undersized mugs. How much? "Hmmmm let's see..." "um, well, 24 dollars." 6 bucks each for standard lager? So, let's tally, 21 dollars for 3 shots and 24 dollars for 4 lagers, 45 dollars, cash only. Wasn't hard to see who was pocketing some extra cash, she is!!! And to boot she had a weird attitude. I was told that when going to Whiskey Row you have to go here!! Well that's total BS. Go to the Palace for sure. Much much better!! Go to Jersey Lilly's for sure. Sit out on the balcony where girls of the night called out from!! Go to Prescott Brewing and make your way over to the Park Deli. Stay away from the cash only places. Stay away from Matt's if you know what's good for ya. read more

I can't even give this place one star. Do not go there on a weekend. You want a good drink go down the street to the Point. The drinks there are top notch. Matt's bar the service is bad and the bartenders are rude and make bad drinks. read more

I loved this place. Such an awesome vibe and very cute and decorated for Christmas. Inexpensive but cash only. They do have an atm in case you need cash which is convenient. read more

Great experience, Sandi was awesome. Thanks for a great time! Don't hesitate to drop in if you're on Whiskey Row for a libation.

I worked for Matt years ago and the people that have it now are doing Matt right. I went there a few years back and was thrill about how good the people are doing with the business. Bravo! Much Love Truly Lynn read more

Came to Prescott for a night of fun. Started bar crawl at Matt's. Amador is the bartender. Good music. Cold beer. Great friendly service. Awesome read more

We came here after our beers @ Raven cafe for some dancing. Man, these country bars are definitely something else! My moves definitely did not compete with all these people with their cowboy/girl boots & hats on lol People were twirlin' and steppin', laughing & dancing. I had a good time just watching all these people have a great time! Again, price of alcohol is just ridiculously cheap here. 2 beers & 1 shot of tequila all for $14.50?! Damn. That's just fucking unheard of in LA, man. They have a big dance floor w/ a live band playing above everyone else. They have a pool table in the back, and a smoking patio behind that. What more can you ask for? read more

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Ernest Hemingway, author of A Clean Well Lit Place, wouldn't drink here! The bar is sticky, and they sell 12oz drafts instead of pints. $8.50 for a shot of Maker's Mark... read more

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If I could give this place ZERO stars I would. Full of RACIST, aggressive bouncers and a majority of the "regulars" and townies were trying to fight us the entire time we were there. When we were leaving the bouncer grabbed my fiancé by the neck and shoved him to the ground all because he accidentally still had his half empty drink in his hand. The male bartender was also extremely rude and aggressive and blatantly racist as well. DO NOT RECOMMEND. I should have immediately called the police and I'm currently looking into suing the bouncer who threw my fiancé on the floor. Stay away from this piece of TRASH. This bar is literally the butthole of America. read more

If you are looking for a no-frills country and western bar that practically whispers 'old town Prescott' in your ear, then you need to head over to Matt's Saloon, facing downtown courthouse square. Not one, but two, serving bars, vintage wooden plank floors, photos of rodeos past, billiards tables, ample room for boot scooting, and off-track betting all await you there. Tie up your horse outside...or your PT Cruiser, I don't judge. Then go saddle yourself up onto a barstool and ask the friendly barkeep for a beer or a whisky. Just don't go askin' for some frilly beach drink with an umbrella; you do that and you're likely to get an ass whoopin' from a local cowboy. (Just kidding about that last part. But seriously, this isn't that kind of place and when in Rome, right?) Also, if you've seen the recent movie 'Only The Brave' the movie about the loss of the 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots that died in the Yarnell Hill Fire in 2013, you'd know that this bar was featured in a few different scenes. And if you haven't seen the movie then you really should see it, so stop what you are doing RIGHT NOW and go see it, then go to Matt's Saloon and raise a glass to all of them in profound respect and gratitude. read more

Had a really good time, bartender was awesome and the patrons too. Bet on horses and had a ton of fun. Was there previously and that bartender was pretty awesome too. A nice place to kick back, and have fun, with out of town guests. Also, played ping pong, pool, and foose ball. read more

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Best bar in Prescott! Taylor is amazing, don't waste your time anywhere else, this is the place to be!!

My husband and I were out on the balcony for hours. This is the most entertaining spot in all of Prescott. If I told you everything we saw tonight, you wouldn't believe me. Ten out of ten, hands down, Best. Place. Ever. read more

Dalton is sooooo great !!! Love how this spot just welcomes anyone! We had the best time! Fire ass drinks ! 10/10 would come again:)

ABSOLUTELY THE WORST SONG VERSIONS EVER !!! That said only the Sweet, hard working bartender saved Matt's a one star rating. Probably the most disfunctional karaoke bar I've visited in years! Loud, distorted sound system, forcing you to screaming into the under powered mike on any attempt to sing! IF YOU WANT TO HEAR THE WORST VERSIONS of karaoke, go to Matt's!! The sound system, karaoke versions and the ability of the KJ are all well below standard. What a disappointment...... read more

Great service at Matt's Saloon in Prescott last week. Dalton was our bartender and he was wonderful! He also looks a lot like Kaycee from Yellowstone! Great time, Great Service, and a lot of fun! Will definitely go back the next time we are in Prescott. Highly recommend! read more

We went there Saturday at around noon and ordered a bloody Mary and a bud. The bartender brings us our drinks then tells us they only accept cash. wtf!? You tell us After we order? Bs!! We felt bad since the drinks were already here so I withdrew 20 bucks from the oh so convenient atm machine, costing me a $3 fee. Post that at the door or tell us BEFORE we order. We won't be back read more

So, honestly we had a good time here. Until we were kicked out for wth??????? Bouncers clear the place by asking you to leave. Never again, bye Matt's. Out of town bachelor party, everyone was cool and we were still buying drinks. NOT coming back tomorrow or EVER. Headed back to the hotel bar, they will take our money. read more

I personally won't go near this place on a weekend night. It's ok during the week. The place is so loud that my voice was almost gone after a couple hours of having to scream to talk to anyone. It takes forever to get a drink. If you're into that kind of thing then you will love it.. maybe I'm just getting too old for that stuff. read more

There was a day some time ago this city boy would kick em up at the Grizzly Rose in Denver, I think it's cause of all the hot cowgirls. Well on a Saturday night in my pressed button down polo shirt, this guy walked into Matt's Saloon. I forgot how much fun Country Bars can be. I had to shake out all those 80's new wave dance moves (yeah, that shit still works even at Chars) and bring it down to a leg shuffle. Matt's saloon has a vast crowd ranging from your typical Preskitt Cowboy, Rich Old Guy with Daughter or maybe Girlfriend?, Buzzed up City Boy (me?), Bachelorette party and an occasional recovering addict (Hey, it's Preskitt, I'm not judging). Automatically you'll love this place with the band set up way above the crowd and dance floor, raining down covers from Garth, Paisley and Atkins (That's all the country singers I really know, other than my girl Shania). Drinks are relatively cheap and there wasn't a cover charge when we arrived. Now just know, cowgirls are a bit aggressive so make sure you can turn them down softly or get ridden rough (sorry couldn't help myself). Matt's Saloon will be a regular stop when I go see my Dad and his 23 yr old girlfriend. JK Mom!!! read more

Terrible service. This is supposed to be a late night hangout. Other places that have cheaper prices and friendly staff.

Cash only? Really? Who has cash on them these days??? Not sure if the whole place is cash only or we just happened to go up to the one bar (they have multiple) that only takes cash or what but that is really lame. Actually, I must assume that the entire place is cash only because, hopefully, once we all started searching for cash the bartender could have directed us to another area that took cards. That didn't happen so I assume it is cash only. If not, well that leads me to my next point. The service was bad. Not fast and not friendly. The bar itself is kinda cool I guess, if you like cowboy bars. The dance floor is huge, well actually the entire place is huge. It was pretty crowded so I guess it is a popular place. I can see how it could be fun but I just had a bad experience. read more

Other reviews to the drinks, ambiance and general nature of the place are accurate. This is exactly what I picture when I think of a Whiskey Row bar. I like the history, all the old wood, and being born and raised in the West, this is what I grew up with. When it comes down to it, I don't exactly blend with cowboys and bikers - but we don't cross paths, either. Decent bar - though I am not sure how skilled the bartenders are for anything beyond beer, shots and highballs. No matter, really. When on Whiskey Row, drink as the regulars do! :) OTB is definitely a plus, even if The Fantastic Mr. "It's Complicated" didn't win on his wager. Sometimes a Saturday drinking and playing the ponies in a new town is just about as good as it gets. read more

Horrible Service, surly bartender, over priced drinks. We stopped into Matt's Saloon for a quick drink. Nothing fancy just a couple shots of Jameson on the rocks. The bartender immediately looked angry that my friend and I had walked through the door. She loudly told a near by customer that she was hungover from the night before and acted like we were completely ruining her night by simply breathing the same air. She served us out shots with a huff and then charged me $15.00 for the two drinks. I didn't dare ask her if she had made a mistake; I didn't want to risk having my face ripped off. I have been a bartender for several years so I'm familiar with prices and service. Needless to say I won't be going back to Matt's Saloon ANY time soon. read more

I go to all the bars downtown. Not much reason to write a review on most of them. But I am sick and tired of going into Matt's and standing there at the bar waiting and waiting. I'm not talking about because it busy. I'm talking about the bartender leaning at the end of the bar yakking it up with a couple friends and ignoring the bar. This time it was "Karen". Yeah, I'm calling her out by name. Maybe some public embarrassment will shake her lazy tree. She's at the end hanging with her homies. Gab gab gab gab. She looks down the bar and sees me. I just came in. OUR EYES MAKE CONTACT. She looks back at homies, doesn't move a muscle or stand up or anything! Just starts back yakking! WTF?!?! I just stare at her to make sure if she bothers turn glance again the she gets the picture I want a drink. Hell, I have my 20 IN MY HAND and my elbow on the bar. Universal sign around the world! I am ready to order. But she just keeps yakking. After few minutes she walk down no rush. I order politely. She pours my drink and takes my money. Not a word. She hands my change and I throw down a buck right then. She scoops it up and without a word turns and walks back to the end of the bar. She leans on the bar with homies. Gab gab gab gab gab. The bar was littered with empty bottles and drink glasses in front of empty stools too. This bartender is a loser! read more

Cash only. The saloon was nice but it wasn't very packed. We had plenty of drinks here and the prices weren't too bad. The bartender was nice and kept the drinks flowing. read more

With Covid, their taps being down, and half of their appeal being off limits, they aren't playing with a full deck by any means. I wound up here by mistake, well it was upon recommendation, but my father had it confused with something else! ‍ found out the awkward way when I told the bartender (Demi?) id been told their food was great. She responds "we've never had food so.." thanks dad! She was nice, I felt for her! The off site horse betting (which is a thing apparently) was the only business they had and those dudes were ehh, interesting. Cash only bar (wtf, again, still a thing?) the bar is just mirrors and bottles so you kinda just awkwardly sit there watching them work if horse betting isn't your bag. My wife and I had a few drinks and left. Nothing super memorable about the experience. read more

We stopped in for a few drinks and some music. The bartender, Dakota, was rude. Never smiles and when my boyfriend asked for an Irish Coffee her first response was, there's no coffee. Then walked away. Didn't even suggest anything else and made us wait 10 min while she waited on others. When she returned she asked again what he wanted and I said an Irish coffee, I see you have a coffee pot behind you. She, clearly irritated, makes a pot of coffee, then pours whiskey in a cup added the coffee and that was it. No sugar, no cream, and no communication, just hostile. By the way, once she made the coffee two other people ordered it! read more

I went here with a friend and we had a blast. For a small town this place couldn't have been more fun. I've been to Prescott multiple times but the first time I stepped foot in here and hear the live music and saw the crowds of people dancing, I knew I'd have a great time. Most of the pictures I've seen people post are doing it good justice because the place really is packed full of people dancing whenever I've been there. I have a friend coming into town to visit Arizona and this is definitely a place I would love to show him. read more

Fun place with great country music! The stage above the dance floor is really neat! 4 stars instead of 5 because I was served the sweetest most awful Washington Apple shot I've ever had in my life- like no whiskey at all and when I told the bartender and asked what he would charge me to get more whiskey..he charged me the same as the Apple shot! Smh! We definitely had fun at Matt's tho.. read more

We stopped at Matt's Saloon Friday night to kick off my sister's bachelorette party and it was the best idea ever. Staff and bartenders were super nice and courteous to us. Saturday night we went back as we're spending the weekend here and they remembered us and took care of us again. Everyone we met was super nice. Good drinks, great atmosphere! Shout out to bartenders Amador and Melissa and bouncers Randy and Raven! read more

Matt's Saloon - Bars Near Me - Prescott, Arizona