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    Rum Runner's

    4.1 (77 reviews)
    InexpensiveDive Bars
    Open 6:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    RUM RUNNER'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Juke Box
    Divey
    Good for groups

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    Cloudy fish tank
    Sarah S.

    Local dive bar at its finest. Rum runners has pool table, TouchTunes and strong drinks. I stopped in after some drinks at Butler's Easy and wanted to play pool. It is cut throat pool at this spot, don't play if you just want to have fun. Fish tank was very scary and when my friend wanted to add some fresh water the bartender said no. Service was good but not overly friendly. Had a nice neighborhood vibe.

    Melissa R.

    A true neighborhood dive bar where all friendly people are welcome! Great bartenders who pour a strong (and cheap) drink! $3.50-$4 for a domestic draft and $4-$5 for most cocktails. A few TV's, a pool table, and regulation sized shuffle board at your disposal. There's always free snacks available (pretzels, pork rinds, Che mix, popcorn, etc) and the crowd is always friendly to newbies... But you will become a regular in no time. They have more draft beer in the back so look up at the handles up top to see their full supply! ONLY complaint I have is I wish they had Dos Equis lager on draft. I don't want a bottle! I can get that at home! They have NO Mexican light beers on draft sadly. But Rum Runners is now my go to bar! ALL are welcome here (POC and LGBTQ too) so if that's not your thing, don't come!

    Margarita
    Mina M.

    This place has potential to be soo fun!! my best friend and I went on the night of Thanksgiving so it probably wasn't as lively as it would be on a weekend. I found it pretty awesome that the owner leaves some snacks like Chex mix, popcorn, other things like that for the customers! I read a comment about the margaritas being really good so we tried some, and the server made me a DIY peanut butter whiskey drink, which was delicious. I would have love to play some dart here, and not sure if the jukebox was working or not because we put a song in, but it never played. I would definitely come back again.

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    8 years ago

    Had a great time on Comedy Night. Drinks are reasonable, fun crowd.

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    Every time I come here I have a blast. The drink specials are great and bartenders are so awesome.

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    8 years ago

    Nice place great Christmas decorations and right across from all-time favorite Mexican restaurant!

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    7 years ago

    Deb is great, people are nice, cheap drinks and events

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    9 years ago

    Nice people, nice atmosphere and great drinks. Wish we had this kind of bar in Seattle.

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    7 years ago

    Cool vibe , friendly staff and clientele,unpretentious spot to unwind and relax.its a dive bar with good inexpensive drinks and nice decor

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    9 years ago

    Awesome local bar in N Phoenix! Fish races every month! Good free grub with drink every day! Don't miss out!

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    9 years ago

    This is a great bar local hang out great deals on drinks. You can tell that the owners and employees really care about their customers.

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    11 years ago

    Too bright inside. Too many lights on inside. Its a cool place, but lights need to go off.

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    10 years ago

    Dive bar anyone? Free happy hour chow? Thanks Rum Runner crew for the best neighborhood watering hole.

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    I do love the Swizzle! As I mentioned before, drinks are strong and cheap. They also have a good…read moreselection of tequila and whiskey -- so that is appreciated. This last time I went to Swizzle it was on a Saturday night and I didn't get there until 10pm and it was off the chain with no where to park or sit. When people get talking it is really loud inside and you can't hear the touchtunes. People were getting wild and that was super fun. There was a also a little food stand outside in the parking lot, which is really good for a bunch of drinking folks!!

    Swizzle is the kind of dive bar you hope to stumble into -- and never want to leave…read more Plenty of TVs with every game on, great prices, and a laid-back crowd that makes it easy to relax and have fun. The staff here absolutely crush it -- friendly, quick with a drink, and they make you feel like a regular even if it's your first time walking in. The place has that perfect dive-bar charm: cool lighting, fun decor, and just the right amount of energy without feeling overcrowded. Tonight they even had a food contest going on, which made the whole night a blast. Honestly, I've seen a few of those one-star reviews and can't help but think those folks must've had a bad day -- because Swizzle is exactly what a neighborhood bar should be: chill, affordable, and full of good vibes. If you're looking for a spot to watch the game, hang with friends, or just unwind after work, this is it. Swizzle is an easy five stars.

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    I had heard about Coach House from several friends and by some pure luck, I ended up at this dive…read morebar on Christmas. A Christmas miracle of sorts. Coach House is a year-round Christmas-themed bar. Located in Old Town Scottsdale, a block or two away from Fifth Avenue, there's a parking lot that was pretty full when I arrived. If you can't find a spot, you can find some free street parking close by (max of three hours). Ambiance (4/5): A lot of holiday pop-ups these days have entrance fees and expensive holiday-themed cocktails. You'll find none of that pretentiousness here. There's no entrance fee and no elaborate cocktails. The reason to visit is the multitude of Christmas lights that adorn both the patio and the indoor area. There are also a bunch of TVs which makes it a good spot to check out the game. It's mostly a patio bar, but there is some room indoors too. As well as Golden Tee and another game. Service (4.5/5): There's a bouncer checking your ID before you come in. From there, there's a larger bar inside where you can order a drink from one of two bartenders (at least when I was there) or a smaller outdoor bar with one bartender (at least when I was there). There's a cash discount (which I always appreciate). What that means is that they don't charge you tax if you pay by cash. While the bar was busy, the bartenders working were efficient. Food (N/A): Coach House doesn't serve food but they did have a Mexican food truck posted up on the patio while I was there. I didn't have any food during my visit though. Drinks (N/A): Since The Coach House is a dive bar, expect a full bar, but don't expect fancy cocktails. Ordering simple mixed drinks or beer is the way to go. They were out of Montucky Cold Snacks so I went with a Woodchuck Cider for $6. Affordable prices in the heart of Scottsdale... I'll take that any day of the week! Speaking of Christmas miracles, while I was sipping my beer on the patio, I saw two black SUVs pull up. A group of people came out of the cars and there was one person who I immediately recognized. Former NBA MVP and multiple NBA all-star Steve Nash! As a big basketball fan, having a brew at the same bar as a Phoenix Suns legend was pretty epic. On Christmas nonetheless.

    Is the Coach house is in Arizona staples. However, I had a horrible experience this evening…read more Orlando was absolutely over the top road to me and my friends. I waited in line for 45 minutes to get into the Coach house. I paid $10 to get in and went inside with my friends. I popped outside to grab one of my friends who was in the front of the line in Orlando told me I had to go back to the end of the line and was extremely rude and aggressive. This is an overpriced over Kitchie ridiculous situation up in Scottsdale.

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