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http://www.thevenuescottsdale.com Since the Venue hosts a torrent of local and national music acts, the vibe at this Old Town concert hall changes with whoever's taking to its ample stage, adapting its ambiance to fit a variety of styles. One night, a local rock band like Digital Summer might blow out the joint with its melodic sound, and the next, hip-hop legends like Chamillionaire or Rakim might smoke the mic with their furious styles. The billiards area houses three championship-size pool tables, and the balcony overlooking the courtyard functions as a VIP area, complete with a private big-screen TV and fireplace. Read more about this Phoenix bar or club >>
http://www.thevig.us The Vig lies on the outskirts of the busy Arcadia neighborhood. A haute hotspot popular with the stylish and chic, its pub sensibilities shine through as a better-than-average neighborhood spot. Quality selections of tap beer and bottled wine are a starting point here. Once drinks have been chosen, it's time to order something from the varied food menu, which leans toward "gastro-pub" territory without being too wild. There's also a nice variety of vegetarian- and vegan-friendly options. The Vig is famous for its spacious patio, serviced by its own outside bar for those who seek open-air relaxation or a smoke. The patio will sometimes feature live music in the form of local acts or DJs. If you're into the classic Italian game of bocce ball, you'll also find a court off to the side of the patio. All that makes The Vig the sort of neighborhood bar that's worth driving to, even if you live far from Arcadia. Read more about this Phoenix bar or club >>
http://www.vinetavern.com Situated just south of ASU, the Vine is a popular pitstop for the college-aged crowd before, after, or -- on occasion -- even during their classes. The atmosphere can be described as busy -- long bar, pool tables, televisions, roomy booths for you and a clown-car full of friends, and a healthy, drunken vibe. Read more about this Phoenix bar or club >>
http://www.facebook.com/vintageonmill Standing tall from its second-floor perch above Stan's Metro Deli, Vintage offers a mix of upscale elements with a certain bohemian funkiness. Hundreds of LPs are nailed to the ceiling, antique mirrors cover the walls, and the lounge area is filled with shabby-chic leather furniture. Though drinking and dancing are de rigueur, rock and indie bands also provide performances during occasional live music nights. Just watch yourself while ascending the stairs, as the climb is a little steep. Read more about this Phoenix bar or club >>
When you, ahem, wander in to this East Phoenix hole-in-the-wall, it's immediately obvious you're in for some real dive bar debauchery. Happy hour runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Wanderin, and drink prices are scribbled on liquor bottles with a Sharpie. Oh, and a phone number labeled "police" is taped to the mirror. The Wanderin opens at 6 a.m. to an old-school, hard-drinkin' neighborhood crowd who's anything but bashful when it comes to socializing. The back room is never used, and the no-frills interior has seen better days. Along with the booze, the joint boasts an array of cheap, microwaved munchies, cigarettes, and cups of coffee for 50 cents each. Plus, they'll sell you Rolaids for a buck. When you're not busy petting the Chihuahua relaxing on the stool next to you or doing shots whenever the regulars shout "Get 'er done!," feel free to talk with one of the down-to-earth barkeeps or play "Solitary Man" by Neil Diamond on the jukebox and watch the place break into song. Read more about this Phoenix bar or club >>
http://www.thewellbar.net The Well Bar is situated just south of Scottsdale's notorious Old Town corridor, but this bar may as well be in a different universe altogether. Inside this low-key lounge, you're more likely to have a regular's canine hop up on the stool next to you than find yourself next to a Prada-wearing fashion plate. There's nothing ostentatious about this pub, and that's exactly how the patrons like it. The hut-style roof and round booths may belie The Well Bar's origins as a repurposed Pizza Hut, but frequenters here give their darts, Golden Tee, and billiards a lot more consideration than anyone ever gave the choice between deep-dish or pan-style crust. Beyond games of pool, mere quarters can land you 50-cent PBRs and $2 Bloody Marys before noon on Sundays, and the bar is perfect for early risers all week long, opening at 6 a.m. every day. Read more about this Phoenix bar or club >>
As the adage goes, you can't judge a book by its cover. And that's most certainly the case with this Glendale haunt. Though its stucco exterior may seem sparse, with only a faded sign announcing its presence, its vibrant interior is rich with both color and character. For the past 10 years, owner Les Hestand's joint has offered a laid-back spot of congregation for day drinkers, neighborhood regulars, and those eager for the usual dive bar thrills. The cheap beer and well drinks get plenty of people through the door after the work day's done, but the friendly staff, numerous pool tables, and a jukebox filled with honky-tonk songs and old-school country artists are also draws. Make sure you've got plenty of bills in your wallet, however, as the place is cash-only. Read more about this Phoenix bar or club >>
Lots of bars try to pass themselves off as "friendly," but how many places are cool with customers' pooches scampering about? Saying Westwood Tap is a "welcoming" place is an understatement when you see a schnauzer cruising past the cocktail waitress slinging drinks. Doggies aren't the last of Westwood's charms: A vending machine glows in the corner, ready to dispense munchies or cigarettes, and the venue's long mirror, which runs the length of the bar, makes it possible to watch the developing action in the room as if it were a widescreen movie. Join the patrons as they shout at the basketball game on TV and sing along to the piano bit from "Layla," or plop down at the bar's retro-grooviest feature, a cocktail unit arcade equipped with Ms. Pac-Man and Galaga. Read more about this Phoenix bar or club >>
What the Hell Bar and Grill is not the kind of place found often in the Valley. In the heart of Apache Junction, it's an establishment that probably hasn't changed a bit since the day it opened. Patrons can enjoy poker and shoot pool, sing karaoke two nights a week, and rock out to live bands on the weekends. The kitchen serves up breakfast every day, as it does that perfect greasy burger with a side of Buffalo wings and a cold beer. The crew at What the Hell is thoroughly old school, and that's just one of the charms of the place, as is the Green Bay Packers memorabilia scattered throughout the bar. It's definitely the place to be for Packers fans on football Sundays. Read more about this Phoenix bar or club >>
http://www.whiskeyriversaloon.com It's all about the Wild West here, only much more civilized. The walls are painted in colorful desert landscape and sunset murals, and the hardwood dance floor leaves plenty of room for two-steppin'. Weekends are the busiest, as hordes of good ol' boys in cowboy hats and plaid shirts gather around the bar to talk over drinks. Read more about this Phoenix bar or club >>
Wild Bill's is a west-side watering hole where the party starts daily at 8 a.m. when doors open, and doesn't cease until last call looms. While the low-lit interior is a mash-up of décor details (light and dark woods, glass block and brick, buffet chairs, and western whatnot) the outdoor patio is one big party scene, with plenty of seating, smoking, and celebrating. The locals are a blue-collar, tight-knit bunch, downing cheap brews (chased with bags of Cracker Jack), distributing cartons of smokes to friends in need, or trying to outdo their barstool buddies on their knowledge of grizzly bears. With darts, video games, free pool on Sunday and Monday, live entertainment, and nightly poker tournaments, there's plenty to keep a newcomer occupied. Read more about this Phoenix bar or club >>
This country bunker just happens to rest underneath high-tension power lines, but the real energy is actually inside the place. Regulars crowd the bar and engage in spirited conversation or taunt one another across one of the bar's four pool tables. Cowpokes, bumpkins, and blue-collar types mix with bikers and 20-somethings spinning around the checkerboard dance floor to the music of local country bands. Maybe they come for the live music, the rowdy karaoke nights, the nickel draft night on Thursdays, or possibly the sassy-yet-friendly bartenders. Whatever the reason, Wild Hogs is a lively joint with not a single sullen barfly to be seen. Read more about this Phoenix bar or club >>
http://www.wildknightclub.com Shrouded in an aura of exclusivity and mystery, Wild Knight has been proven to be popular amongst ultra-stylish and well-heeled VIP types since it’s opening in June. The clandestine club provides the bottle-service crowd with ingenious perks (such as private drawers underneath seating for their valuables), exquisite cocktails, and a sanctuary from the rest of the masses. Its decor inside is a pastiche of Old World and Old Town Scottsdale (blending chain mail, silk canopies, and tufted leatherette) while its doormen outside keep out riff-raff and forbid cameras. Read more about this Phoenix bar or club >>
http://www.facebook.com/chopandwok Though the address would indicate this spot is located in North Scottsdale, its rock 'n' roll feel and eclectic digs make it feel like some bohemian bar in Brooklyn or elsewhere. The Wok Star, which moved to its current location after a 2011 fire and other tumultuous circumstances forced from its former home, features walls covered with gig posters, broken guitars, dented cymbals, album covers, paper lanterns, and other odd ephemera. Owned by local rocker Jamie Mather (of Blanche Davidian fame), the place still has the same funky thrift-store décor, as well as more of youngish patronage that comes to sips spirits and troubadours strum up a storm at one end of the bar during the Thursday night open mic session. Behind the cement bar, covered with seashells and handprints, the drink-slingers offer dozens of beers on tap (and even more available by the bottle) as well as plenty of other alcoholic delights. When tummies start rumbling head for some egg rolls or other Sino snackings at the adjacent Chinese food joint Chop and Wok. Read more about this Phoenix bar or club >>
Valley sports stars of yesteryear live on at this Mesa tavern, which is like a museum of sorts dedicated to hometown heroes. Framed vintage photos of such luminaries as Frank Kush, Alvan Adams, and Dick Van Arsdale cover its wood-paneled walls from floor to ceiling. Maroon and gold fever also flows throughout the place, as myriad pennants and posters look down upon the Arizona State University faithful who gather in support of all the Sun Devil squads while enjoying the Woodshed's popular grilled wings and $2.50 domestic beers, $3.75 pitchers, and $4 well drinks. Speaking of spirits, the joint is rumored to be haunted by the ghosts of a few of its former employees, making it a preferred haunt for both the living and the dead. Read more about this Phoenix bar or club >>
After 30 years in the bar business, the proprietors of the Woodshed in Tempe are experts on running a cozy neighborhood joint. This comfortable little dive with tons of personality offers a daily happy hour from 4 to 7 p.m. with a slew of specials on beer and well drinks. The wood-paneled walls are covered in sports memorabilia and TVs that are tuned to movies and sports. Belly up to the bar and grab a 32-ounce beer or scoot up to one of the large tables, where you'll find room to share a basket of fried bar snacks with friends. From there, it's easy enough to find an opponent for a game of pool or chat up one of the friendly regulars. After three decades behind the bar, the owners have a few interesting stories to tell, too. Read more about this Phoenix bar or club >>
