Yucca Tap Room is the kind of place with women in the pit along with members of the band while the trombone player orders a beer and then runs back on stage to drink while finishing the set. On the other side of a door is the taproom with a dj spinning 80s on the dancefloor with the best variety of craft beer on tap in the valley. Korean barbeque on the menu, games, tv's and a pool table. Been here many times, will be back many more. read more

I'm a fan of Yucca. Clown Shoes is always fun to come sit in on. The music can be come and go, but at least there is plentiful amounts of it. It's usually pretty dark and there's always a crowd smoking outside. Nice and divey. Cash only, $2 PBR's in a can. read more

3.5 stars. I liked how the bar is split into two, separated by a door. One that was more of a hangout bar, and the other was for live bands. They have a good selection of beer on tap, at good prices, and the wings were okay. The bartender wasn't bad, a bit oblivious to customers at times, but she was nice. read more

This dive bar is awesome! I loved that there are 30 beers on tap to choose from and many more bottled. Any bar that carried lambic is a bar for me! The food was delicious and affordable. Everyone in my party enjoyed the food they ordered. read more

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I'm not too sure of what Yucca Tap was like before the added the billiards room. I'd imagine it smelled bad and was cramped all the time. That is not the case any more! The food here is American-style bar food that is better than most of the similarly themed food on Mill Avenue, and cheaper to boot. They have a load of TVs if sports are your thing, and a sizable collection of rotating taps. The older part, where they have free live shows almost nightly is great for people who enjoy intimate venues. Bad for cigarette smokers because the patio is small, or you'll have to go out front. read more

Was recently visiting family and my brother found this cool little bar! I can't discuss it's location because, frankly, I don't know my way around. But the inside was cool, slightly divey, but still nice and relaxed. It was a Saturday night so the beats were bumpin'!! The DJ was a bit loud, but service was good. And the rock band on the other side was pretty killer too!! I like the split between the bars to allow a little bit of diversity but sound proofing between the two sides. My only complaint? Bathroom cleanliness could have been a bit better. Overall, great experience! Enjoyed it, would recommend it, WILL RETURN next time I'm in town!! read more

I didn't know what to think when we pulled up the the bar, but I'm glad we went in. Very small but very good! Many beers and other drinks to choose from. read more

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Dive bar with great selection of rotating craft draft as well as canned/bottled brews for everyone's taste. Live Dj was good but a bit loud where we had to basically yell at each other to talk. Overall worth it on the dj side. The other rock side was better. Great band and more lit up. Would return for the cheap drinks and ok food. read more

Love the Yucca Tap - rockeokee on Thursday's was a weekly tradition for a long time. They added a new room, which is great, it really adds some room and it allows people to go in there and hang out if their not into the band. Also added enough space for some pool tables which is chill. The only thing that sucks is that they don't take credit. If you're into the dive bar feel, this is a great place to go. read more

Cheap drinks, very eclectic atmosphere. Between just chilling at a table or standing up and dancing to the live band, there's a slice of night life to suit whatever the need. Don't enter with high expectations. Take it for what it is and have a good time :) read more

If your a fan of good live music this place is key. I just moved to the area and was looking for some good music and decided to check out this place. I was pleasantly surprised. No cover the time I went and the music was rad. I met alot of cool people and the bartender (forgot his name) made my drinks stout and even gave me a free shot at the end of the night. I will definitely come back when I'm in the mood for good people and good music. a shot of whiskey and a pbr for under 5 bucks!??!?! yeah!! read more

I love the Yucca! Great dive with no cover, good beer selection, friendly bartenders, and plenty of dancing room for the diverse bands that they have playing almost every night. There hasn't been a time yet that I've visited and left unhappy. My only complaint would be the sound. We were there last night to see a band, and the levels were off a bit. The singer was drowned out completely. Hasn't been a problem before though! read more

What the heck happened to your food menu?! No breakfast, no bar food anymore? This is not cool.

great beer and whiskey selections, on the side of the bar i like to refer to as "baby yucca"! The yucca is a cool place to catch a free show, and dance your ass off, or just chill and play pool and sip some whiskey! For the most part the bartenders are really cool people, quick to take your order! There is one rude chick, I have no idea who she is, and I don't care, it doesn't bother me or ruin my night in any way that she is miserable! All in all Yucca gets two thumbs up! read more

8pm on a Saturday. Slower than I would expect. Service was good though the bartender I had was attentive and seemed like he would have chatted if I initiated. Beer selection was good and the street tacos were actually pretty damn awesome. Location was a bit sketch, seemed like there was a hipster gathering in the parking lot and a variety of homeless folks. Doesn't matter to me though, usually the best bars aren't in the greatest places and they had a ton of security. Seemed like women wouldn't frequent here though. Could use a window sign arrow or literally anything that let's you know the big steel door opens to the other half of the bar. read more

Yucca is a dive bar staple, with plenty of regulars and a local vibe that is unmatched. The addition of the craft beer side of the building is the greatest thing ever. read more

Despite not getting the plate I ordered, I was extremely pleased with my experience here. The live music was surprisingly awesome and the service was good. Not a typical date night spot, but my fiance & I enjoyed it tremendously! (missing one star because I didn't get what I ordered) read more

This is a great low key bar. Cheap drinks, and an unexpectedly creative menu. I will go back just for the nachos with the Korean beef thing on top. Can't remember what it's called since the drinks were so cheap. Solid personalities behind the bar too; super pleasant. Met a friend there at 5 on a weekday and felt very comfortable talking at the bar for hours. read more

It was a thursday night and pretty crowded, so I would be curious to see how this place is on weekends. The crowd seemed half ok, half douchey or just plain scary. I'm not sure if they are actual thugs or just posers, but I'm pretty sure there was some drug dealing going on in the parking lot. Maybe it's just the ASU crowd but the girls were dressed pretty slutty for a dive bar on a thursday night. The bar has two sides: the live music side seems more sketchy, whereas the beer/whiskey room is well lit with a good amount of seating and two bar sized pool tables. I heard they have cool shows, so I would like to come back to check that out. Bathroom on that side is surprisingly clean. read more

Came in to watch some sports. Friendly atmosphere. Beer selection really good. The only thing I didn't like was one room was more chill than the other so obviously I went with the cooler room since it was over 100* outside. Definitely would come back again for beer. read more

Our 1st time there was Oct 10th and it was ok. There were very few people till about 9. They had a few cool bands play on one side of the bar and we sat on the other side with closed doors, because that was really the only place to sit. But then we couldn't see the band. It was sad. The chicken strips were awesome and the drinks were good... read more

Fries were fried perfectly, Crisp and not at all greasy. The chipotle mayo was very good. I don't like the seasoning on the fries though, just salt for me please. The steak burger comes with a nice brioche (I think) bun. The burger was well cooked but it was over seasoned with some kind of mixture I didn't care for. The bartender was great, the right amount of sarcastic surliness and pleasant friendliness. If the seasoning on the burger would have been more to my liking the place would have been a 3-4 for me. There are some other things I may like to try so if I find myself in the neighborhood again I may hit it up. read more

Great dive bar. It would be much more enjoyable except oftentimes, on the bar side, there folks in here that feel they have to yell everything they say. It's usually in SE corner for some reason. Yikes! Chill out people. Or are you deaf? read more

2.5, but i round up. Been here with several different groups of people. An older crowd, a younger crowd, my anti-social brothers. It is pretty inexpensive and feels really old school. Kind of like you just broke down in the middle of nowhere, circa 1976-1980, you hear a live band coming from the bar across the street and you venture in. Dive-y, drinking hole, PBR in the can. YES! read more

Classic! The very best. the bands here are very good, especially when you're from out of town. fun in the desert heat, cool a/c and beer. Good safe crowd, friendly patrons and staff. Classic Arizona fun, a landmark . . . read more

Excellent vibe & Tap list. Really good band rocked the house! Good IPAs! Would come back!!

Been going here 30+ years, great music, local performers...we need more places that support local music.

Yeah, really cool pub. Lot's of choices of beers. Always have a band there and that's tons of fun. Recommend it for a fun night out with friends for live music and some good beers. read more

Cool little place to gather with friends! Service was great and the prices very reasonable. We had a wonderful time. read more

Legit dive bar. They have dollar tacos on Tuesday and the bartender, Ashley, is the shit

Lindsey was THE BEST BARTENDER EVER!! She was so personable and sweet. She was working the bar on the side and even though she was new she was knowledgeable in the alcohol department.... The girl on the main side didn't even know the bottled beers available and claimed to have worked here for a while. Definitely look for the long haired, sweet, blonde girlif you go. read more

Nice intimate bar/lounge setting with a pool table, I like that the music side and bar side we're separate but the sound was so obnoxiously loud from the next room anytime the door opened you'd have to stop your conversation because there was no hearing the person next to you. I liked the music set up for live bands but really it was way too loud especially when we moved to the music side to watch the band. read more

Pretty cool bar. I mean the atmosphere is interesting and new to me. People and service was great. The security guards are nice and warm. I would recommend!!! read more

Den of AWESOMENESS! Our server Caitlin(SP) was amazing and made sure that our beers were full and able to assist us with anything from our next IPA, Lager or anything Delish selection to food. The bar gives good service and is quick to make sure that you're taken care of even if there are busy which I think is pinnacle to any bar and niche beer marketeteer. The night was pretty calm for us so we only had a 6ish each of the selections but it's always a driving factor in making sure that you taste the world. I totally love it for the atmosphere as well. You can people watch, check out a gnarly band, play some pool (though get some cues) or get hammered de slammered on some wicked good brew. read more

Love this Grungy bar that I call home to the 90's. They have amazing craft beer always on tap. You can always step back in time and tie a flannel around your waste with a hemp choker chain and jam out to Pearl Jam cover bands. Or you can come across a diamond in the ruff and watch someone like Alice Copper's son playing here trying to catch a break. Very hip cool fun place! read more

Was very accommodating to our party of handicapped friends before the peacemakers show on saturday. We arrive early they reserved a table for us .Allowed us to stay inside while everyone else had to get their tickets at the door and then were allowed in. They came to our table gave us our wristbands and that was it ....great food , party atmosphere great sounding band...top notch staff thx so much Dave read more

Hands down my fav dive in tempe.. If u love beer, go here. Oh u like music too? Go here! Oh u like people?! Yep! Go here. Great atmosphere if ur under 35 n don't drive a BMW read more

Lovelovelove this place! If you enjoy divebars, this is the place to be! Cheap drinks, great service, great food (suprise!) and there's always something fun going on. The bulgogi is always a win. Also, for those of you that work graveyard shifts, this place opens at 6AM, so you can still get your post shift drink when you get out of work! read more

Went to Yucca Tap Room again last night for a few pints. As usual, great draft selection. As I said before, the place is really a bit odd. A live music venue on one side, a craft beer bar on the other. As you might guess I was in the craft beer room enjoying a Stone/Green Flash HWY78 scotch ale and hot wings. Great Pairing! My favorite thing about this little hidden gem is that the Tap selection changes constantly. Every time I visit I try something new. Good people, great little place! read more

I love dive bars. I love live music. I like local joints with character...yet I have been here numerous times even with regulars and I still am not quite comfortable at this bar. Live music most nights on either side of the bar. Lots of hoodied dudes with beards and vapes on one side with the other side populated by a diverse group of people united in their joint efforts to relive the 90s. Sound is loud, but unclear and muffled for concerts. Bonus points for hard cider options, but massive negative points for somewhat iffy parking lot encounters on the way to and fro. So, Tempe adventures through the safari of the parking lot + rousing coverband renditions of the greatest 90s pseudo-punk hits + good beer selection on the newer side = Yucca Tap Room. read more