Club Directory

Tue, Thu-Sat: DJ Adrenaline. 680 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, 480-967-3917.

Fibber Magee's: A traditional Irish pub, Fibber Magee's authenticity extends beyond the Guinness on tap and the Jameson's behind the bar. The place is loaded with Irish artifacts, from the cigarette signs to the trinkets, and it prides itself on pumping its festive clientele with craic, an Irish term for the vibe of celebration. Irish folk music from Blackwood and other bands and twice-monthly Irish gourmet feast nights help that cause as well.

Thu-Sun: Live music. 1989 W. Elliot Rd., Chandler, 480-722-9434.

Flicka's Baja Cantina: Walk in to Flicka's and think really happy thoughts. You just might fool yourself into thinking you're really in a beachside cantina in Cabo San Lucas instead of a roadside cantina in north Scottsdale. The lively wooden outdoor patio caters to laid-back lovers of Mexican beer, and chips and salsa. Inside, there is a bit more of a Scottsdale flair -- barstools covered in velvet leopard print, bar stocked with everything from apple-tinis to margaritas.

Thu-Sat: Live music. 2003 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, 480-945-3618.

Four Kings: 5041 N. 19th Ave., 602-433-1066.

Frank & Lupe's Old Mexico: 4121 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale, 480-990-9844.

Fuel Motorsport Café: 2827 E. Bell Rd., 602-788-0500.

George and Dragon English Restaurant and Pub: A traditional English-style pub -- with bangers and mash on the menu and fine Scotch and cigars at the bar -- the George and Dragon features a decidedly nontraditional English jukebox, with rockin' fare ranging from the punk and ska of the late 1970s to the Mod stylings of the Who and the Kinks a decade earlier.

Mon: No Country karaoke.

Wed: Trivia Night. 4240 N. Central Ave., 602-241-0018.

German Corner: As the name suggests, this is the place for all things German, from brats to brewskis. A stage and dance floor in the center of the restaurant allows for polka dancing.

Tue-Fri: Happy hour, 3-7 p.m. with beer and food specials. Reverse happy hour, 10 p.m.-1 a.m.

Fri-Sat: Live German music. 4900 E. Indian School Rd., 602-840-7838.

Graham Central Station: This megaclub houses Alley Cats Karaoke, retro-bar Confetti's and Top 40 discotheque South Beach. But it's known for its country-western staple Rockin' Rodeo featuring an immense dance floor for two-steppers, a mechanical bull for daring urbanites, a stage for up-and-coming national acts, and gregarious, denim-bedecked barkeeps.

Wed: Ladies' night.

Thu: Honky Tonkin', Long Neckin' Thursdays.

Fri: Fabulous Happy Hour, 5-8 p.m.

Sat: Party night. 7850 S. Priest Dr., Tempe, 480-496-0799.

Greasewood Flat: A former bunkhouse built in the late 19th century, Greasewood Flat is rustic and genuinely Western -- barnyard animals even roam the premises.

Wed-Sun: Live music. 27500 N. Alma School Pkwy., Scottsdale, 480-585-9430.

Handlebar-J: This saloon-style restaurant in Scottsdale is known for its Sunday chicken and dumplings dinner. Keep an eye out for the bar ceiling lined with cowboy hats. And check out the twangy Herndon Bros., fronted by renowned country guitarist and songwriter Ray Herndon (Lyle Lovett, Kenny Chesney).

Mon-Tue: John Allen Band.

Wed, Thu, Sun: Dance lessons, 7 p.m.

Thu-Sun: Live music with the Herndon Bros. 7116 E. Becker Lane, Scottsdale, 480-948-0110.

Hard Rock Cafe: The memorabilia at Hard Rock's Phoenix franchise ranges from the hip (Roy Orbison motorcycle, Chet Atkins autographed guitar) to the outdated (Spin Doctors? Ugly Kid Joe?).

Thu: Latino ladies' night. DJs play hip-hop, merengue and old-school.

Sat: Battle of the bands night. 3 S. Second St., 602-261-7625.

Harley's 155: The vibe at this central Phoenix gay dance club depends on which of two house DJs controls the console. Some nights, the selection is decidedly '80s (old-school Madonna, etc.). Other nights, newer fare like DJ Sammy blasts. No matter -- an eclectic, multiracial blend of dancers keeps the huge, Technicolor-lighted floor buzzing.

Sun: DJ at 9 p.m. 155 W. Camelback Rd., 602-274-8505.

Harold's Corral: Harold's plays host to dancer-friendly country-western house band Vigilante and a gaggle of country bar amenities -- rustic-wood ambiance, sports on the televisions, four pool tables, and a 30-foot-by-30-foot dance floor.

Sun: Football on satellite.

Tue: Karaoke.

Wed: Play trivia for cash prizes.

Thu-Sun: Live music with Vigilante. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, the place opens an enormous patio and a second, 100-year-old bar to accommodate the Harley-riding contingent. 6895 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek, 480-488-1906.

Hollywood Alley: A Mesa institution, Hollywood Alley is known for its noisy rock shows, finger foods, black vinyl booths, vintage movie posters on the walls and arcade games in the back. Look for very tall, very thin, very friendly bartender Fun Bobby, who books the Valley's most avant-garde out-of-town bands for the club.

Mon-Sat: Live music. 2610 W. Baseline Rd., Mesa, 480-820-7117.

Horse & Hound: Off-track betting makes this strip-mall sports bar even more attractive for the regulars, who absorb the races and other sporting contests on any of nearly 50 televisions. Otherwise, the Horse & Hound is a large bar and grill establishment with an abnormally large outdoor patio for smokers -- and with all those placed bets, nicotine is surely a coping device. The bar fosters local music with the Clubhouse, the live music venue next door that it owns.