Fun place, great atmosphere, bar lines weren't too bad. Place was very crowded, especially trying to play pool. Overall it was a fun place to start our night read more

A dive bar that hits all the dive bar notes: inexplicable decor, cheapish drinks, hodge-podge of people, and random activities going on. I went with a group after a show in Scottsdale and found the crowd to be welcoming. Sort of a neighborhood joint that just is. Some dudes playing chess, dollar bills taped to the wall, a surfboard, strings of holiday lights. Come as you are. The folks working the bar areas were nice and no one had to wait long for their drinks. Then again, it's not exactly craft cocktails going on here, so they're playing the quantity game. Easy enough to drop in, drop out, and spend some time with friends without too much blaring music or self-described VIPs. read more

First impression was that this bar was pretty chill. Hadn't ordered my own drinks yet. Attempted to order a drink about three times but kept getting ignored my this crappy old blonde bartender in the back serving plastic cups. Finally went back because the bar was empty except for some typical Scottsdale guys with girlfriend sitting at the bar. She finally takes my order and then takes his right after. He orders the same thing (Red Bull vodka) and she asks if he wants regular or sugar free. Begins pouring his 5 drinks. I assumed she was ignoring me for the 4th time. I walk away because this bartender has made it pretty clear my one order didn't matter. I walk away and she flags me down for my drink so I flag her back letting her know I didn't need it. Crappy bartender sends security over for me being "rude". He threatened to kick me out if I was rude to one more bartender. I tried to explain she completely ignored me and his response that it was non negotiable and that she was busy. She wasn't busy. I'm sure they don't care if I come back or not but that was pretty lame. read more

Disclaimer: I'm pretty good at ping pong. This place has it. What makes ping pong even better? Beer pong. They let you do that, too. The bartenders were very friendly and offered quick service. I really enjoy the place when it's not too packed, so you can enjoy the dive bar ambiance without running into Zonie d'bags. read more

Great little dive bar! Jeff was soo awesome! Love that they have $1 bills all throughout the bar with people's writing on them. We added a few of our own before leaving! They had pool tables, ping pong table, and fun music! Would Definitely be back next time in AZ and would recommend this to anyone who is bar hopping in Scottsdale! read more

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My friends and I came into Patties last night, there was about 5 of us, and we tried to order a round of drinks. After waiting, and after watching the short chubby blonde bartender in the back patio help other guys before us (when we had been there first) we finally got her attention and ordered our drinks. It was clear that she was not interested or concerned with helping us, the paying customers, but more concerned with flirting with these guys. 2 out of the 5 drinks were wrong and when we got her attention again to explain it to her she was extremely rude with foul language and seemed as though she couldn't be bothered with it. We've all been to Patties numerous times and have always had great service at the main bar from the guy with the long hair. This rude blonde bartender in the back bar needs an attitude check. It is the hospitality industry after all. read more

Fun Bar... Totally Eclectic... kinda run down... divey-sorta.... TVs everywhere... pool tables and stuff to play or watch... Great Place to grab a beer and hang out. It's a happening spot on Friday night but it's not wall to wall people because you can actually move around and get a drink yet lots of fun people watching. Lots of different types/ages enjoy this bar... and it is a bar... so be prepared to stand most of the time and mill around. Good place to bring a small group of people to have fun. read more

I like that we got our drinks pretty quick. I didn't see any dancing area/ anyone dancing. If I was from this area, I think I would come back. read more

Patties - Dive Bars Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Fun place. We come down each Superbowl weekend and always spend an afternoon having Jack, beers and playing ping pong.

This place is the real deal. Large bar with plenty of room to fall down after drinking a few of their very stiff cocktails. Nice bartenders. Will be back. read more

Been to Patties and all. ..all I can say is wow! We had a couple approach us they were cool and all but later the wife got tipsy and show me her no nip boobs! WTF?! Not gangsta! Spill her sad story and I was out! But tell me my I've been back hoping I don't run in with the no nip girl! Other words, will go back to have a good time and tell good stories! read more

Great casual bar, friendly bartenders, this place has a great vibe. I will definitely be back and recommend this place to friends and family. read more

Can I give this place 0 stars??? Absolutely incompetent bartenders with zero courtesy. Waited at the bar for over 20 minutes with nobody ever greeting me. There were 4 bartenders working and not one could say just a minute I'll be right with you? Wanted to buy a few drinks for our big group but we took our business elsewhere after this kind of service. Won't be heading back again either. read more

Pattys is a great bar for a chill night. The drinks are inexpensive and the atmosphere is cool. definitely more of a local bar up and hang out the rowdiness in old town Scottsdale. They have shuffleboard and other games inside. One thing I don't like is how people smoke as the bar is indoors and outdoors. But a pretty cool place for a chill night read more

Absolutely love this place. Jayson and the crew are simply amazing and so welcoming. I go there every time I'm in Scottsdale read more

Yo great beer and shot bar. Awesome happy hour great for Sunday football and free hot dogs. Good time nice people

What a dumpster this place is-asked me for a card to hold and fking gave it to the wrong person -Im on day 7 with no card-watch those shiesty bartenders-never ever ever again-Patties read more

Best experience in a bad situation. I had a situation where my wife had very low blood sugar and I was with my 1 year older baby. Dave, the owner was a huge help. He was able to provide soda and helped us get into our Uber safely. I've been to patties before and my experience has always been super positive. Definitely would recommend to locals or anyone traveling from out of town. Great vibe and great service. Shoutout to Dave and all that helped with this process. Thank you! read more

Patties is the most radical bar of old town. The bartenders know you by name after your first visit, there are regular characters there everyday, billiards ping pong and aggressive pole dancing. They offer cheetos too. Watch out for the local Al. He acts innocent, but he plays ping pong like a Chinese prodigy. read more

Patties - Dive Bars Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Fav dive, ok only dive bar I'd actually go too. Family owned Old Town Scottsdale Bar. Literally never a bad time. Love the staff especially the bartenders!! They're all amazing. read more

Christie was the best bartender but so were all the staff here. Great prices. Coming back here soon

Dos Equis, pool table and friends. I have brought many friends over to the bar and it has always being a great night. This is the place to relax and have a good time with friends. read more

Dolla dolla bills, y'all... on the ceiling, that is. This place is covered with personalized dollar bills, and if you look closely enough you'll see some Chilean currency up there courtesy of my group the other week. It seems like everyone has that one dive bar that they're just in love with, where the bartenders know you and hook you up with a free drink or two once in a while, where the ambiance is nothing to write home about but somehow it always manages to provide a good time. This seemed to be the place for my Phoenix coworker, the lovely Lindsey F, and she raved about it the whole week we were visiting her in Scottsdale. Finally, on the last night we were able to stop by to see for ourselves, and it lived up to the hype! This is the kind of place where there's no need to ask for a drink menu. In fact, I'm pretty sure they don't even have a drink menu. Just order a beer off the tap or your go-to cocktail, or ask the bartender to surprise you with a special shot (something we did quite a few times and weren't disappointed). If you request a song with the DJ it's likely to come on about 10 seconds after, which is awesome and rare. It's here that I first learned of the Cupid Shuffle, though it seemed like everyone else in the bar was already a pro. Old dudes, college kids, everyone seems to gather here to relax, and there's plenty to keep you occupied. You might think these places are a dime a dozen, but it's actually a fine craft to perfect the ideal dive bar. So congrats, Pattie's - you may not have craft cocktails but you have the craft of dive bars down pat(ties)! read more

Old Town Scottsdale. Sigh. You have this mystique. This notoriety. There are people all over the country that have heard that you provide an amusement park's worth of entertainment, and you never, and I mean NEVER, fail to come up short of my expectations. You're like that chick that I see all over the place that I can't fuckin wait to take out, and when I finally do I get home with no money, no dignity, and the bluer balls than a smurf on Viagra. Then there's Pattie's. AHHHHHH!! PATTIE'S!!! What the fuck are you doing in Old Town?!? You're like Joe Montana in a room full of Matt Lienarts; so unbelievably awesome that you could literally walk up to every bar around you and punch them in the throat and everyone would just say, "It's Joe Montana, I have no problem with that.". If you've never been to Pattie's, that's probably because you never knew it existed. It's hidden amongst a bunch of goofy stores that still somehow succeed in selling that awful Turquoise jewelry that tourists love so much, and Schlotsky's Deli, king of the overpriced crap sandwich and half bag of chips combo, far far away from the rest of the bars that make me love to hate Old Town. You can go trough the front door on 1st Ave, or if you're super sick of Scottsdale door guys like I am, you can use the back alley access, just look for the dumpster behind Chase Bank. (There's no shithead door guy at Pattie's, just wanted to bring up how much I hate shithead Scottsdale door guys.) The first thing you'll notice when you walk in is that, people are actually having a good time. Laughing, smiling, conversing. Not just standing around trying to look cool and hating on everyone else around them cuz they dont have the newest rhinestone-studded vest or Steve Madden boots or whatever the hell else is hip at Myst that weekend. Next, you'll see the ping-pong tables, being used for either traditional pong, or everyone's favorite, Beer Pong. There's also shuffleboard and Golden Tee, if you're instantly drawn to any competitive arena like I am. Pattie's is a true dive bar, in that, it doesn't give a FUCK. You want draft beer? They don't have it. Drink it out of a bottle and shut up. (It's better from the bottle anyway). It's smokey in certain parts, but that's negated by the fact that that area is an open courtyard, which rocks most of the year because you get the beautiful AZ weather in a bar. Yeah, its a little hotter in the summer, and a little colder in the winter, but if you're at Pattie's you're no doubt slammed so you dont care. What I love most about Pattie's is the people. Everyone is welcome. There are no guidelines, except the willingness to have a good time. You'll see anybody and everybody there, and they'll all have a smile on their face. Cougars dancing with other cougars dancing with college kids dancing with old dudes dancing with nerds dancing with (insert the most random person you've ever seen at a bar here). So if you find yourself at Axis-Radius wishing you had a noose around your neck, walk over to Pattie's grab a Bud Light bottle, and enjoy Old Town for once. read more

Wait, I was walking down the street in Old Town Saturday night, and I magically got transported to a bar in Gila Bend. How did this happen?? Seriously, Pattie's sucks. On our quest to find a great dive bar in Old Town, this was our 3rd stop, and most disappointing. This includes J.Chew which was closed. J.Chew looked like it had A/C inside. Pattie's was a dive bar in the late 90's, now it is a vile pit of filth. There is no A/C there, only swamp coolers, which don't cool shit when it's humid. Duhhh It is Arizona in the year 2008, how about an A/C unit? It was gross when we walked in, but this was my third bar, I just wanted to get one drink, and give it a chance. After I ordered my first and only drink there, one of the many sleazebags in the place came up to me and started mumbling. I turned to see who was talking to me, and I finally got to see what Meth sores look like in real life. Frightening. This guy had scary weird sores all over his face, and would not stop telling me which bartender I should order from. He was totally on something (crack maybe?), and not making much sense. Andrea, pulled me away from him, and we moved to look around. It did not get better. Shitty drinks, scary crowd, felt like a swamp in Summer....we got out of there before Meth head could find us again. If you are looking for a non-pretentious place, this is it, unfortunately it has no other redeeming qualities! If you must go, get a penicillin shot, and have somebody chloroform you, so you won't have to remember it! read more

Great service, ice cold beer, and fun atmosphere (ping-pong and pool). Met our son and his fiancé here to have a beer and catch up and it was perfect!! The staff was terrific, and the noise level wasn't awful (It can be later in the evening, so you might need to time your arrival accordingly). One of the best places to hang out in Old Town!! read more

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The bar is old, dirty and smells. The bathrooms are disgusting and I doubt if they have done a real cleaning for a while. The people that work there can be very rude and condescending. I love dive bars but not this one... plenty of other choices nearby. read more

I'm in Scottsdale, bitch! While it's not a city that usually gets shout outs, Pattie's may change all that. It's home to some cool bartenders, cool patrons, cool tunes, and cool decor. Helloooo Mr. Washington! You've officially been defaced, which I am pretty sure is illegal, but all in good fun, so don't get your presidential panties in a wad. Chill place to hang in a city that needs to be rep'd more often! read more

The quintessential college-town-type dive bar with an interesting layout, a big mixed crowd, fun music and plenty of bars selling fairly crappy cheap drinks. A little seedy, a little crowded, a little cigarette-smoky (some of it is outdoor, so they somehow get away with this yuckiness). Four stars for being really good at exactly what it is. This place is definitely a must on any Old Town pub crawl - however, not really recommended as hangout for a group of adults on a nice night out. read more

I find it peculiar how mixed the review's are on Pattie's 1st Ave Lounge... The only reason I don't give it five stars is because they don't have tap beer; if they did, this would be a definite five-star establishment in my book - for what it is, and what it is is a dingy party bar. It is a party bar that reminds me a mid-sized, small-town Wisconsin dive bar where there's always someone drinking, always someone smoking, and always someone shooting pool or playing shuffleboard - all things you can do at Pattie's. I've probably been to Pattie's at least 20 times in the 1.5 years I've lived in Scottsdale, and every time has been equally as different and equally as entertaining. I've reunited with Wisconsin college friends there and I've met successful business owners there. I've danced with old women and drunk-as-a-skunk Sombrero-wearing amigos, as well as cougars and girls in their twenties wearing heels and tight skirts, and never have I ever witnessed anyone who was not having a good time. Sure, Pattie's is not for everybody, but it is for anybody. Pattie's does not discriminate, nor does Pattie's incriminate; its a place to get wasted and its a place to blow off steam. Every town needs a place that allows one to lose their inhibitions with reckless abandon while listening to disco favorites and top 40 hits alike, and thank god Scottsdale has it in Pattie's Lounge. Sure, I'm not going to go to Pattie's more than 2 or 3, maybe 4, times in a month, but when I need her, she's there, and for that I am thankful. There's a fireplace, too, along with a beer pong table, ceilings full of ancient lights, strobes, and disco balls, as well many different perches to set one's beer. Its a place to wear your hoodie in winter and drink your beer with gloves, and a place to wear your skimpiest cutoffs in the summer, and let the sweat run down your face. As for the one-star reviewers of Pattie's - I agree with much of what they say. Is Pattie's disgusting? Sure, a little bit. Are the drinks sometimes crappy? Sure. But aren't all of us a little disgusting and crappy sometimes? I know I am - and that's when I go to Pattie's to get my drink on. read more

I came here two nights in a row... in the same outfit. I also saw a bunch of people on the second night that I saw the first night, further making my inability to get dressed that day unfortunate. Oh well, it's just Pattie's and as my gusband (gay husband) pointed out, no straight man is going to notice that I wore the same outfit as yesterday. Some things to note: There are all sorts of characters inside from frat boy types to old men with vertical eye scars like Mufasa's evil brother in the Lion King. The jello shots come in a shitty Dixie cup that gets mushy and shapeless making it impossible to get your vodka filled jello out without looking like a heathen. There are a lot of regulars that seem to come every night. You will run into someone you know. So don't recycle last night's outfit out of laziness. This will be the one bar in Scottsdale that will make you smell like smoke when you leave. I guess that's it. For some reason I just don't get all excited over this place (I don't want to relive middle school) . I'd rather go to Coach House if I'm in the mood for a bar like this, but fun can be had here nonetheless. read more

As we painfully window-shopped our way down 1st Ave. to Pattie's I couln't help but wonder how this rumored "cool" dive bar could be hidden amongst kachina dolls and leather-engraved belt shops... A little smokey, gritty, hidden diamond in the rough that is Pattie's sticks out of Old Town Scottsdale like an '89 Honda Accord valet parked at Suede Lounge. The bar is tucked away amongst Scottsdale's awful "3 C's"... cougars, country western attire and bad cowboy art. Upon walking into the bar, I was really surprised -- the crowd of people was plucked from every category - grunge kids, frat idiots, musician wannabe's, tommy bahama shirts, and the occasional Scottsdale douche. We ended up staying there all night, and I danced with a nice, (but hilariously nasty) retired couple with palm trees on their shirts!! This place is literaly a melting pot of drunk peeps. They are a little slow on service, but I don't blame them on St. Paddy's it was packed! They serve their drinks pretty stiff (thats what she said) and I think I would definitely hit up this spot again! read more

Super chill dive bar, heavy pours and quick service. Music was not bad the only down fall is the smoke inside the bar. No bueno! Coming from LA I'm used to no smoking. Check the place out it's worth stopping by. read more

If you want to watch more than 8 people in any given night make total asses of themselves, indulge in stiff, cheap drinks, compete in a mess of bar athletics, or stand in a corner alone being judgemental, Patty's is the place for you! I love this bar. Sure, I'm a tad weirded out by it almost every time I cautiously enter but whatever, adventures in bar hopping never hurt anyone. And usually, once I hop into Patty's I'm there for the long haul. Theres a whole slew of randoms here--some "Scottsdale" types, some biker types, frat boy types, your grandfather, a homeless pregnant woman...a melting pot of boozers, all out to have a good time. Its an outdoor-but-indoor establishment so those of you who are out to destroy your lungs and my evening by puffing on Newports all night, youre free to do so here, without my complaining. Drinks wont break the bank and you can dance your little heart out to a wide range of tunes. Leave your snot attitude at the door (or dont, most patrons here are too drunk to care about your Choos getting stained by their spilling red headed slut), Pattys isnt the cleanest or most trendy spot in Old Town. Which makes it one you simply cant pass up. read more

I went here for my 21st birthday and they were so mean I was so excited to go here and they were rude. I will definitely never come back here again the experience genuinely traumatized me and I can't go back there. read more

I am by NO means a fancy-club kind of drinker. I prefer comfy, dark dives... but this place is so freakin' dirty even the roaches don't hang out here. Hot and sweaty (in Arizona did A/C ever occur to you?), an indoor-smoky atmosphere, shitty music that is cranked up so loud the speakers give feedback, sketched-out patrons who stand around by themselves and stare at girls (the ones who have dates, even)... not to mention there is no tap beer and only plastic cups for mixed drinks. ~NARF!~ read more

Worst dive bar I have been to in phoenix. They take forever to serve you a drink. The toilets were clogged with poop and everything was dirty you can tell nothing was clean anywhere even at the bar. I promise you walk the street and any other bar will not smell and be as dirty as patties. The bar tender who looks like he takes steroids with black hair gave me the worst mixed drinks I have ever had in old town. Overall it's just not worth the money for the experience. read more

Do you like not being able to hear yourself think? Do you enjoy shoulder to shoulder crowds in small places with low strip-club'esque lighting? Do you love seeing drunk 20-somethings hooking up right before your eyes? What about bartenders that are far too busy to pay attention to the 30-something husky guy in the plaid shirt? Boy have I got the place for you!! I can see the value in this place, but not at my age or tolerance level for douche-baggery. I suppose, this place embodies most of why I avoid certain places in old town Scottsdale OR Mill ave. Yeah, I enjoy letting loose and having a good time, but this just wasn't my scene. Sure there were plenty of people who were easy on the eyes, it was just my brain that wanted to vomit. I do not fault the establishment for this - but did not enjoy my time there in any way shape or form. Even just asking for an ice-water (it was that time) was a complete hassle and incredible inconvenience despite my generous tip. read more

DISCLAIMER: This review was written by a Canadian. I wandered around Scottsdale my first night in Arizona while on a business trip, and found myself pulling up a spot at Patties bar. It's a fine place to grab a beer without knowing anyone, and I took comfort in the sweet, sweet divey-ness. Loved it. There was a mix of locals also sitting solo the bar, who were more than willing to chat, and good classic gentleman of a bartender who seems to care about his bar and the people in it. Feel like being a little more social? There's a bunch of games to play including pool, darts, shuffleboard, and ping-pong. Now for the EXTRA special touches: They had the ((ice) hockey) game on! Aw yeh! Well, at least they did, until the lady next to me exclaimed that she didn't like hockey, asked the bartender to change it, then on came this gym game with an orange ball and these hoopy-dealies. Oh well, it was on long enough to win me over! Even without the game on, there was still an Oilers flag on the roof, and enough autographed hockey sticks to keep me happy. My sudden clarity - "Ha! They've got a 'No Guns Allowed' sign on the door. How hilariously ridiculous! I like your quirkiness, Patties, I think I'll have a drink here!" It wasn't until later that I realized the sign was completely serious, and not at all unusual around Arizona. The more you know... Thanks Patties. You guys are cool! read more

Sorry Patties - I've never liked you. I've tried so hard, and maybe it's my fault for being too sober when I visit, but we've just never clicked, ya know? I've always been a fan of dive bars and you're a great change from the typical Old Town "club", but here's the thing: you smell, you attract weirdos, and you yell at me whenever i pull out my credit card (I need points yo!). That and being WAY too crowded is why I'm not a fan. I hope you can understand. read more