32 Best Dive Bars near Tempe

“Starting to become my little hangout 😁 wonderful talent ... many many open mics. wonderful staff. Absolutely love !!!!“

“They have the best tombstone pizza ever!! With pretty bartenders that provide awesome service.“

“All the staff is just amazing at all times. They have awesome bands from all musical genres. Always a Fantabulous time at The Time Out Lounge! Highly Recommed“

“Unbelievable.. Many or some might not agree with this, but this bar is ‘perfect’. In my opinion. It’s just the best dive bar I could have hoped to find. CASH ONLY. Quiet, local, grungy, please don’t change.

Thank you for being, and staying here.“

“fun place, Monday night bingo always a good time...staff is amazing, Jake, Gabby, Val... love them“

“we just got into town was looking for a place to chill after work while we are here. loved it very friendly beautiful bartenders amazing personalities. everyone was chill we travel all across the country so we understand how hard it is to find a welcoming place to outsiders but the atmosphere was great we had a great time. will be hanging out quite often while we are here🔥🔥🔥“

“My sister took me here for my 21st birthday, and I had the best birthday ever. I got to try lots of different drinks, the bartender was very knowledgeable. I’ve been back other times for the insane Bloody Mary special on Sundays. They have pool tables, darts and usually a fun band. This is a family run business and truly nice and decent people. They work hard and care a lot about the people who come in there. The coolest dive bar ever!“

“just a fun place with amazing regulars. Cathy is amazing and always has a smile.“

“Great bar and welcoming staff!“

“A great valley jam which is open to all styles of music with friendly hosts.“

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

“Place could use a facelift and the food was just okay nothing that stood out. Typical bar food of average quality. However the service and staff are phenomenal making the drab atmosphere and mediocre food worthwhile and worth coming back to.“

“As a member of the Band Quasar we just played our first gig Saturday night April 22nd. Great venue and the crowd was awesome, looking forward to playing here again. Tons of fun!“

“Best place in town to get down!“

“Came in for the first time on thanksgiving. Bartender has to be the nicest bartender I’ve encountered, laid back atmosphere the “regulars” are incredibly friendly. I for one will absolutely be coming back solely for the atmosphere and bartender.“

“this bar is a great place to hang out with a cozy atmosphere“

“No food really. It's a true classic Cowboy Bar.
Servers and Bartenders have all been very friendly and helpful. Been there maybe 5 or 6 times the past month or so. Every time we've seen excellent bands playing great music.“

“We truly have the BEST wings in Arcadia. Tuesdays is wing days.. Also fresh cut fries, made to order onion rings....“

“I love the runners bar thanks so much“

“Met some qaulity people at this local bar, it caught my attention while walking home from my neighborhood Grocery store...What caught my attention was the Wanderin has Karoake on the Weekends and it brought back fond memories watching my father who's singing w/ the angles now..he loved to sing, and always wanted me to sing but was too shy and needed liquid courage to get the nerve to grab the mic...lol! Also, they have pin ball machines ,darts, and pool tables, drinks are fairly priced great music, and the staff are really kind and make you feel like family...I have yet to try any food service so i dont know much on that...but if you're looking for a mom n pop kind've vibe ,mature crowd but there's a good time for younger group as well, go to sing your heart out ...off key or sing with some skills cause Ive heard some amazing talent ,that shouldnt be enjoyed by the masses in there...So if you want a night out with your freinds or family its a good time in my opinion, drama free and great energy ....!!!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“Great local watering hole.“

“Everything is 5 star for sure. The only reason I didn't give this place 5 stars for all the categories is because I didn't eat the food, so I couldn't rate it here. But I gave it 5 stars for all the other categories. Great place for a friendly game of pool, and the bartender was absolutely amazing and very attentive. Best bartender I've ever had!!“

“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.“

“What a cool place! Such character! Definitely going back.“

“but dive bar in Mesa. hands down.“

“Misty and her team are the best! This place is very welcoming with great food and drinks!“

“Moved to Tempe for a brief 9 month period. Accidentally discovered this place one night and it has truly become my saving grace. The bartenders are amazing. Rachel: Has come to become a very good friend of mine, she’s a very true and down to earth and with it kind of woman. She’s treated me and my friends so well, I’m very much thankful for her company. She will treat you right ALWAYS. Amanda: This is the kind of woman you can truly shoot the shit with and make you laugh on a bad day. Never a dull moment at the bar when Amanda is running it. Amber: This woman is a sweetheart. Literally the rose of the facility. Sorry I missed you!
Leaving AZ in a couple days and just wanted to say a few things about these lovely ladies that have served me so graciously.
Shawna! (I’m sorry if I spelt that wrong) thank you for everything!

Highly recommend this bar! Best dive spot in Phoenix and I promise that!“

“my fiance and I popped in after lunch for his bday drink..nice quiet place for lunch but had lunch already,didn't know this place served lunch but they do and menu looks delicious, my fiance had his drinks i ordered mocktails (NA) and bartender even gave him a happy birthday jello shot cupcake...very awesome don't know how to spell maer or her name but day bartender on 10/13/25 was a good bartender and we definitely will return. .thank you for a good afternoon bday special“

“Love this bar. Love the staff. Love the people.“