Playa Bar

Anywhere celebrating The Ducks is awesome! Can't wait to watch a football game there this fall!!read more

A classic dive bar indeed. Looks like an old Pizza Hut restaurant from the outside. Plentiful…read moreparking, cool people from all demographics and friendly servers. Would love to see a few more IPAs, but all and all good selection. Dirt cheap too. We would definitely return.

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Coach House

3.8(407 reviews)

2.6 mi

What a fun place! First time in Scottsdale and brought family from out of town and we had a blast…read more Bartenders were so quick at making drinks and very friendly. Love the touch tunes, great variety of music.

Cute dive bar in Scottsdale…read more I like to pop in around the holidays for some festive fun. The place is decorated throughout the winter months and is usually crowded. Seams to be a lot of regulars. I find both the bar staff and security staff to be friendly. Don't expect to find a nice wine or any but they have plenty of beer and can make most cocktails. They do have mini bottles of Cook's sparkling wine if you are looking for some bubbles but no prosecco. Hit it up for the holidays for the lights and fun crowds.

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Roadrunner Lounge

4.2(55 reviews)

1.4 mi

Strong drinks cold beer Cheap prices good people nice spot…read moreaway from old town. Am local live nearby,will be back

Great friendly people cold beer local hangout would definitely go again and again nice smoking area…read morepool table. Love it

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Philly's Sports Grill

3.7(292 reviews)

1.9 mi

It's Patio Weather!!!…read more Great patio to chill on a Sunday afternoon. Dig-friendly! Lots of TVs that worked! Good staff! Same great food!

Needed a quick bite and it turns out Taco Tuesday was going on here. They have $4 large tacos and…read moredeals on beer. Try the corona premier. Tacos were loaded with ingredients and two should fill you up. Pico on side was nice touch.

Bar Area

Fried Pickle Chips

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Mother Tucker's Tavern

3.9(42 reviews)

2.7 mi

Went here to watch game 2 of the NBA finals with a group of 16. Not only were they able to…read moreaccommodate our big group, but the service was excellent, always refilling our waters, checking if we needed any more food or drinks and just being very attentive. The happy hour at this place is also incredible! Would definitely recommend this place

I sent an email directly to the company (management@mothertuckerstavern.com) on Monday, April 6th…read more2026 in an attempt to have this resolved without posting a negative review. Unfortunately, I have not heard back. Below is a copy of that email: Good morning, We came in on Saturday, April 4th, 2026 and ordered the Two 4 One Bubbles special. This is something we have ordered frequently in your establishment, most recently on March 8th, 2026. Every time we have purchased this, the Wycliff bottles have been $25. This means that we should receive 2 bottles for $25.01 based on the special listed on your menu. When we received the check, we were charged $50.01 for the 2 bottles. We pointed out the mistake to the bar tender who said the price was correct. We informed her that we have come here approximately once/month for the last year and the cost has never been $50 for a bottle of Wycliff. She asked another employee to come over and we explained the same issue to her. She (we did not get her name) said she has been a Manager there for several years and that has always been the price. I told her we have ordered this special over the last year and we would never pay $50 for a bottle of Wycliff. She refused to adjust our check. I asked her to show me on a menu where a bottle of Wycliff costs $50. Of course, she was not able to do that because it doesn't exist. We generally are very generous with our tip, as we consider this a good deal and the staff is usually great. - I have attached a copy of the receipt. We would like to continue to frequent Mother Tuckers, as we have always had a good time and like to bring friends visiting from out of town. I am hopeful this was an oversight by your employees and a refund will be put back on my credit card for the overcharge.

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On the Rocks

3.7(27 reviews)

1.6 mi

Love this place!! Great service, fun atmosphere, amazing prices! Kendall introduced me to a great…read moretequila.

Chill place gets packed on the the weekends but the bartender was super quick she got us drinks…read morefast even tho it was packed. 3 pool tables and a good shuffle board table. Also electronic darts. Pretty common bar place vibe

Pool

Darts corner

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Arcade games

Neon Spur

3.5(23 reviews)

3.8 mi

The vibe here is so cute a good dive bar vibe our bartender Dustin was so awesome and made the…read moreexperience great. Dustin got the energy up and was very attentive and entertaining. Will be coming back just for him

Neon Spur is the newest addition to the Mill Avenue bar scene. It replaces Handlebar. While it's…read morebrand-new, I think it will be a popular spot for the college crowd and beyond. Drink selection is pretty basic and focuses on seltzers and low-cost beers, although they do have a full bar. Food is ultra-simple: hamburgers and hot dogs. Ambiance is really cool and what sets it apart from other Mill Avenue bars--the vibe is retro dive bar with old couches, a jukebox and a cigarette machine (both non-working), vintage TVs and the like. Time will tell, but Neon Spur is a fun, unique spot on Mill and I think it'll be a hit!

Patio area

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Night Owl Pizza & Drinks

4.2(233 reviews)

0.5 mi

Night Owl is honestly the best. Unfortunately you have to have an ID to go & I am always losing my…read moreID. I'm not sure if that's just a night time thing or an all the time thing though. They have some really great pizza options. The pretty fly for a white pie & Cajun surfer are my favorite. They always have a pizza and a burger of the week. The burger was good, it was one of those smashed patties. I really like the pizza fries and the wings are good too but the pizza is really the main great part. They have pinball machines & the entire bar is a pinball machine. They have a great selection of drinks and the service is always great. The staff seems very knowledgeable. I've ordered a couple times from DoorDash & I didn't get the right pizza so definitely order from Night Owl directly!

It's definitely a good vibe. Fun pinball games, old some old games…read more The pizza is decent the food is okay, the drinks are good The service does lack always. We go quite often I'd say at least once a month. They offer good happy hours. Be sure to bring your ID each time you come they do have security check it before walking in. Super cool decorations of owl everywhere. For the games if you didn't bring quarters they do have a machine. The seating has tables with booth seating. Inside and outside. The bar is always busy. It does take a while for food and drinks. It's a popular place be expected to wait 30-40 minutes. This isn't really an accessible place. It's loud always, the parking is hard to find any parking. The accessible parking is very limited. Not many ramps. The inside of the restaurant is a tight fit.

Buffalo fries

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Little woody

Patties

3.8(327 reviews)

2.4 mi

Just a stop for more bourbon! Patties is the deal! Great venue for drunkeness! Although,…read moreI was unfortunately missing my backpack & they still had it upon my return!

Updated review: Outgrown…read more Definitely not the same spot I remember from when I used to frequent it. Stopped in a few times and unfortunately the vibe just isn't what it used to be for me. At one point I asked for change for pool and a water. The water showed up, the change never did. Not a huge amount of money, but little things like that leave an impression. A few of the bartenders have a certain je ne sais quoi.... unfortunately not the warm, welcoming kind. There's a level of attitude that just doesn't match my personal experiences or memories of this place. The crowd has changed too. Different energy, different vibe, and maybe just not one I blend with anymore. Suppose I've grown up and maybe it's time to move on. It's a shame because this place was genuinely a staple for me and earned those five stars once upon a time. Back then, it was the staff and the atmosphere that made it. Of the latest visits, the only person who carried that same familiar energy was Derek. He wasn't even behind the bar, but as always, it was a pleasure seeing him. Not the five-star spot for me that it once was, but maybe it's just become a place for the next generation.

Exterior

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Beer

TT Roadhouse

4.0(99 reviews)

2.2 mi

Local dive bar TT Roadhouse is not far from the main Old Town Entertainment District of Old Town…read moreScottsdale. It has a mix of regulars and the randoms. The staff is friendly and the beer is cold. It's not a big bar, but has a pool table and patio.

Do NOT come here! We walked in and were very kind. Immediately we were treated by an unfriendly…read morefemale who was extremely dismissive. We were just looking for a fun dive bar but unfortunately got the opposite. Come to ROADRUNNER LOUNGE!!!!! Way better vibes and way nicer bartenders!!!! So unfortunate!!!

Alaskan ale

Men's room

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Jenn W.

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14

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3 years ago

They allow all kinds of assault. I was literally threatened by a male guest, and I was told I had to leave, after I refused to leave the parking lot they threatened to call the police which I hoped they would. Then I witnessed a huge fight and one person was threatened that the police would be called. The police showed up and I'm literally hearing security from the establishment speak up for both parties that caused the issue. I have zero issues with never coming back here, but to allow male patrons to threaten females is absolutely disgusting! How MIKE the owner gets away with what he does is disgusting. read more

Jessica M.

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7

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13 years ago

I was in the area and decided to stop by here and check it out. It was a dark hole in the wall and the bartender was extremely loud and obnoxious. When we walked in the door everyone just starred us down and the bartender was just screaming at random drunk people. We sat there for a while and patiently waited when all the sudden a huge fight broke out. It was awful and scarey. Needless to say, we took off after that. I wouldnt recommend this place to anyone. read more

Liza R.

Elite 23

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49

102

3 years ago

Disappointing to see this on Arizona Family News with 4 stabbings. At least they have security guards to help out. Time of day matters.

Non Y.

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2

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6 years ago

I called to get some info and the bartender just hung up in my face and refused to give her name, this happened at 4:30 on a monday!

Sethro B.

48

14

3

8 years ago

This place smells like piss...but the drinks are cheap and STRONG!

Playa Bar - divebars - Updated September 2026

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My girlfriends & I went to Rockbar for the first time to see DYS! We were able to reserve a table…read more& had such a fantastic time! Before the band started, we went to the rooftop bar to enjoy the sunset & some HH drinks & yummy flatbread. Then, we headed downstairs once the band started, & had a blast dancing & enjoying some cold cocktails. We love this type of OG / Old Town cool hangout bar ...we will definitely be back!

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What a fun place! First time in Scottsdale and brought family from out of town and we had a blast…read more Bartenders were so quick at making drinks and very friendly. Love the touch tunes, great variety of music.

Cute dive bar in Scottsdale…read more I like to pop in around the holidays for some festive fun. The place is decorated throughout the winter months and is usually crowded. Seams to be a lot of regulars. I find both the bar staff and security staff to be friendly. Don't expect to find a nice wine or any but they have plenty of beer and can make most cocktails. They do have mini bottles of Cook's sparkling wine if you are looking for some bubbles but no prosecco. Hit it up for the holidays for the lights and fun crowds.

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3.1

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I love Gilligan's. It's the perfect dive bar before going out in Scottsdale, for a Sunday Funday,…read morecatching a game, or just hanging out with friends. They have an outdoor patio, and the vibe is chaotic in the best way. Lights everywhere, swing at the bar, music playing, sports on TV, and people just having a good time. One of the funnier things they have is the shot wheel. You spin it and whatever it lands on is the shot you get. It used to be $5 but now it's $6... inflation I guess The bartenders have always been kind every time I've gone, drinks come out quick, and it's one of those places that doesn't try too hard but still ends up being a memorable stop every time. Bathrooms were clean enough for a dive bar and the whole place just has a laid-back, no-pressure energy. If they added another swing, I'd probably be there all day. I gotta try the wings I'll always stop at Gilligan's when I'm heading to Scottsdale.

What a fun night out! Went after dinner to continue celebrating a friend's birthday. We had a few…read morerounds of drinks and enjoyed the night. There was a bit of a wait as the bar was super busy when we arrived. We lucked upon a table which made the evening better. The music was also really good!

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3.3

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Don't let the outside fool you. This is a bar and it serves bar food, but it's really good bar…read morefood. My girlfriend had the pulled pork sandwich and loved it. She also really liked their coleslaw (and she is a coleslaw aficionado). I had the fish basket. The fish was tasty and cooked properly. The fries were seasoned and excellent. Oh, the bartender was great, she was hustling and kept a smile on her face. Not fancy, but a great meal at a very fair price.

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We've gone to this location almost every time we're in Scottsdale. This time, we went a bit earlier…read moreto enjoy the sun on their open upstairs patio. If you're looking for more chill vibes and not crazy karaoke, weekdays are definitely the time to come here. We've done the Karaoke and had an amazing time. It's a little less...scottsdale if you get what I'm saying. I will say, that until they open the roof and raise the blinds, it does not feel as open as some of the other places, but once those are open, it's such a nice area. The food is just ok, I would opt to get more of the light bites instead of a full meal here. Drinks are pretty good and for a beer drinker, they have a nice list with a little bit of everything.

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