Roosters Country

Neighborhood: Mesa

3731 E. Main St. Mesa, AZ 85205

There’s a lot to crow about at Roosters. It’s been a cornerstone of the Valley’s country scene since 1972 with all the amenities you’d expect: a large stage and red-and-black checkered dance floor in the front, pool tables in the back, and rustic-wood ambiance and photos of Johnny Cash and other legendary recording artists throughout, and 12 tap handles built into a repurposed fire truck cab behind the bar. Roosters has hosted local country, rock and country-rock artists for more than five decades. Outdoor gigs are performed on the venue's giant smoking patio, which is equipped with a second stage, two grills and multiple beer tubs. The patrons here are as solid as the brick walls, friendly folk who say hello when you walk through the door, introduce you to their boozing buddies, razz the bartenders or sing along with the lyrics during its many live shows, open mics and karaoke nights.

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