35 Best Bars in Scottsdale

“We stop by when we are in Scottsdale. Came in on a random Wednesday (7/9) afternoon, and to our delight the fabulous Patrick James Jr. was performing great country covers. There was a small crowd in the bar. The bartender (sorry, didn’t catch his name) was friendly and efficient. Seemed to be having a great time with his customers. We overheard him talking about the vault behind the bar. I love the decor, and the seating is comfortable. I’m sure it’s impossible to get a seat on Friday or Saturdays though! We only grabbed a drink here, so I can’t speak on the food. For the music, vibe and bartender, 10/10. We will visit again next time in Scottsdale!“

“Went here to watch the Bears game. This was my first visit here. I must say it’s was one of the best experiences I ever had. The place was jammed packed, the crowd was electric. Top notch customer service from security, front door personnel, bartenders was outstanding. I give them a 10 out of 10. To be such a large ramped up crowd like that with no drama or issues were very impressive. Wow, so many Bear fans was ready to party and this place didn’t disappoint. The food was hot, and delicious, and the drinks, and meals were reasonably priced. I met so many awesome Bears fans, and made some new friends. Great job Gilligan’s I definitely be back.“

“This is the best restaurant I’ve ever been to ! Trish treated us like family and was very accommodating!! The food and drinks were delicious!! Please come to Peoria ! We need you closer to Deedra and I ! Sunday was a great day ! I’m so happy Deedra brought be to experience your hospitality and your food !! Thank you for being Amazing!! ❤️“

“Great food, service and a fun place.“

“I love this New Hot spot, Great staff, yummy drinks, yummy food and awesome vibes. You definitely need to stop by and make this one of you new favorite bars..“

“Super fun place! Wveryois happy and having a great time!“

“first class wine pairing dinner. Gordon Ramsey would have been proud!“

“I stopped in here for dinner Saturday night with some friends, after just getting back into town. We had Christiana(Christie) as our waitress for the night and thanks to her, our dinner experience was highly elevated!
The food was incredible(I had the cowboy bowl) but the service was on-time and professional. Christiana was very attentive to our needs, welcoming and had a high level of energy towards serving our group.

100% I will be back!

If you’re in Scottsdale looking for good food & good vibes, I recommend checking this place out & I hope you have Christie as your server! You won’t be disappointed!“

“Isabella was great!! She made sure our drinks were full and our food was nice and hot. We’ve come here for the last 3 Christmas’s and today was the best service we’ve received! Thank you Isabella for making our friends wedding anniversary one for the books!!“

“We had an incredible dinner at Mowry &Cotton! My daughter ordered the bunny grilled cheeses and I ordered the trout with Brussels sprouts. Serving sizes were great and flavors unique and memorable. Service was friendly and ambience relaxing. Will definitely return.“

“I would recommend Porters had amazing service, drinks were spot on, casual, very comfortable and fun atmosphere! Would go again.“

“I'm kind of sorry that I gave this place only a 4. 4.5 is more accurate. We went here pre dinner. So, it's hard to assess food. The one dish we had (hummus) was excellent. I know, I should have given that a 5, but that's the only dish I tried. We had reservations (necessary) for 5:30. It was a little confusing when we went to the 3rd floor, as to where we were supposed to go, although we did find it pretty straight on. Then we found a bartender and asked about madam. She asked if we had a reservation but it was a little strange when she called over someone else and they got on their microphones. But after just a minute we were taken there. It was a cool entrance. When we arrived inside, we were the only ones there, which was a little unnerving, but the bartender was so great, with lively conversation, that we quickly moved on from that. We had excellent drinks and a very nice time. By the time we left (about an hour later) there were several additional couples. Overall, it was quite enjoyable, and I would go again, and bring others. It's very chill, unlike undertow (my fav local cocktail lounge), but great for a quieter experience.“

“Very fun I love playing pool“

“It was very fun tasting a variety of scotch. The ambiance was interesting and the man who did the tasting was amusing. I had previously done it with a host named Guy who wore a kilt and it was more entertaining. I thought they had snacks/food we could order, but did not, which was disappointing because this was a birthday celebration. Upon request, the host brought out some nuts,,,and we grabbed a burger afterwards. Overall....if you are looking for a unique experience and are a scotch lover....this is a good choice.“

“Best dive in Scottsdale!! Just know it's CASH ONLY as any good dive should be.“

“Firstly, the restaurant is in the back of the lobby of the Hilton Hotel. A little hard to find the first time out Nice atmosphere with plenty of alternative seating. Good bar menu. Service was great! Good was very good and portion size was excellent. We enjoyed the nachos and tacos. Onion soup was good but not great. They made sure my iced tea was always full. We will definitely go back and try some of the other menu items.“

“Great food and atmosphere!“

“If you’re looking for a great night out in Scottsdale, Orangedale Lounge is the place to be! The vibes are amazing, the drinks are top-notch, and the atmosphere is super welcoming. Huge shoutout to Courtney, the bartender extraordinaire—she knows how to mix the perfect cocktail and make you feel like a VIP every time.“

“What a vibe and great spot to celebrate any occasion! Came here after conference with the gals for brunch at restaurant, then spa time, and followed by beverages by the pool.

Love the atmosphere and that wouldn’t be possible without top tier service from Jason and Alex. Just super kind folks and super knowledgeable with local brews too. Do not miss this spot if in Phoenix. Will be back.“

“Pub Rock is a KC Chiefs bar, but they are so friendly and accommodating, that I (a HUGH Buffalo Bills fan ❤️🦬💙) have made this my local spot to come for Happy Hours, Karaoke, and even NFL games. Such a fun crowd of people and awesome live music during the week and in the weekends.“

“Stopped in for a quick drink after some bowling with friends and this was a very nice spot pretty spacious very clean and service was pretty fast. My only complaint is that this business is strictly money only they do not take any cards but they do have a ATM on site.“

“I love this place and especially Sarah she’s the best bartender and so nice. We always have a great time there and she makes it so much better!“

“The Thirsty Camel Lounge, essentially the hotel lobby bar at the Phoenix, was a great spot to grab a drink and some snacks during our stay. I appreciated how late the kitchen stayed open and the service we received was fantastic. Food ended up being only okay overall but the drinks were tasty.“

“Awesome hangout for Eagles games! Very friendly🦅🏈“

“A beautiful property with majestic views.“

“This place is great. I’ve been coming here for 8 years. Great staff who don’t take guff from people with condescending attitudes. This just happened, a guy who obviously wasn’t a regular went in with a bunch of cans and was told he and the person he was with couldn’t walk in the establishment with them, like any bar would say, and the gave her attitude back as if he wasn’t the A-hole.

He said back douchily that there were no trash cans outside. There was a giant industrial bin outside where it always is. So not only was he an A-hole, he was a liar. They were kicked out. Love places that don’t take guff from jerks.“

“we came down to the dirt expo and ended up in downtown Scottsdale. This place is an absolute must stop. Staff is awesome. Hands-down one of the best burgers I've ever eaten and their mango margarita was top notch.“

“Amazing pizza. The same way I remember it in Italy Meatballs and bruschetta was very tasty.“

“Almost Famous was a fun and unexpected stop during a bachelorette party in Scottsdale. We were originally dressed up to go to a lounge, but ended up here because we were able to get a comped table, which was a nice surprise. The venue itself is very casual, so we were definitely a little overdressed, but that honestly added to the experience.

The vibe is very Vegas like, high energy and unapologetically a club. The music was good, the crowd was lively, and the people watching alone made it worth it. The wait staff behind the DJ booth looked like they were having a good time, which added to the overall energy of the night.

If you are looking for a casual club with good music, fun energy, and great people watching, this is a solid spot, especially for a group or a celebration. Mostly a younger crowd though.“

“Very nice and newly remodeled rooms. Service was great!“

“We wanted to watch some football and have dinner and decided to try the Garanda Bar & Grill. It is a bit difficult to locate in the hotel as it is on the 4th floor and not above the lobby where you would expect it to be. Once we found it, the staff were excellent and took care of us right away. We tried the mushroom pizza and the meat lovers pizza. The crust was pretty good and there were lots of toppings but the pizzas were very salty (probably too much topping). Lots of TV's to watch football and the staff were very accommodating to find the games everyone wanted to watch.“

“The food was sooooo good!“

“If you want a fun evening with great dining and drinking, then this is the place for you. Ask to be seated in Jessica’s section for a great dining experience with a personable engaging waitress. You’ll want to personally compliment the general manager Austin on the incredible selection of whiskey - He found my favorite Coal Ila scotch up on the top shelf behind other bottles! We enjoyed outdoor patio seating with a beautiful view of the DC ranch plaza“

“Great place to watch sports!“

“Stopped by here at 7am on a Sunday to ask for jumper cables to jump my scooter battery. There weren't any so me and my dog ended up staying while we waited for my mom. The staff was nice they gave him water and a slimjim and a patron shared their chips with him. He had a great time and everyone loved his Dallas cowboy jersey. I normally wouldn't drink on a Sunday, but this (I'm almost sure of it) would definitely be a bar our lord would unwind in. An over indulged couple arguing about which wataburger is the best, while a man in a ICP shirt sings louder than the jukebox speakers to the the tune of John Legends All Of Me. The nearly packed bar seemed to enjoy it and even joined it at some parts, even waking up the tired and filling them with inspiration; a là church if you will. This unexpected yet familiar place nearly made me forget it was only 7am on a Sunday and me and my dog still needed to drive my scooter home. I will definitely return for more of the unexpected, and so will my dog…for the chips and slimjims of course.

Kid-friendliness: Gave my dog slimjims.“