Do Drop In

Many a fan of the Charlie Daniels Band has pumped the brakes while passing Seventh Street and Carol Avenue in north Phoenix’s Sunnyslope neighborhood: There stands The Do Drop In. (Granted, the lyrics for “Uneasy Rider” call it the Dew Drop Inn, but close enough — and a bartender here recently confirmed that patrons play the song on the jukebox constantly.) Long-haired country history aside, this compact bar has been around since 1979 and offers beer, mixed drinks, a smoking patio, a couple of TVs, a popcorn machine (no, it is not self-serve, thank you very much), and a blend of regulars young and old, both Arizona natives newcomers. It’s an ideal neighborhood bar, right down to the quickly poured drinks and the vague smell of cleaning products in the air.