Our Favorite Bars in Scottsdale

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One of our favorite parts about Scottsdale is the awesome bars around town. Whether you’re looking for a casual place to drink with friends or you’re look for something more upscale, Scottsdale’s got it! Here is a list of our 8 personal favorite bars to go to in Scottsdale!

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Living Room Lounge at the W Scottsdale

Sunday - Thursday: 4:00pm- 12:00am

Friday & Saturday: 4:00pm - 2:00am

One of the best places to stay at, The W Scottsdale has an extensive cocktail list and bottle service to celebrate the night away at their Living Room Lounge. Join the pool party at the Wet Deck before your night at the lounge every Friday - Sunday and enjoy live local music every Wednesday through Sunday in this stylish lounge.

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Diego Pops

Sunday - Wednesday: 11:00am - 10:00pm

Thursday: 11:00am - 11:00pm

Friday - Saturday: 11:00am - 12:00am

Happy Hour 7 days a week 3:00pm - 6:00pm

You can’t come to Scottsdale without having tacos+tequila! Come to Diego Pops for the cutest drinks and atmosphere. This fun, modern Mexican restaurant is in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale and is THE place to grab a margarita (or two, or three)! We recommend ordering the Guava Coconut drink (served in the cutest baby coconut)!

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The Whining Pig - Arcadia

Monday - Thursday: 3:00pm - 12:00am

Friday: 3:00pm - 1:00am

Saturday: 1:00pm - 1:00am

Sunday: 1:00pm - 10:00pm

Happy Hour: Open - 7:00pm everyday

** Hours vary for each location, check Google or Yelp for specific hours

The Whining Pig is Scottsdale’s neighborhood beer and wine bar. If you’re looking for a more local bar experience, this is the place! Come here for great craft beer and wine, not to mention the wonderful service! Awesome bartenders, welcoming atmosphere & good company.

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Az/88

Sunday - Saturday: 11:00am - 12:00am

AZ/88 is the best place to grab a martini in Scottsdale! Enjoy the ever changing art and beautiful atmosphere with their signature martinis. This trendy and contemporary bar is the perfect place for a girl’s night out, we recommend the Starburst martini to get the party started!

Rock Bar Inc.

Monday – Friday: 3:00pm-2:00am

Saturday & Sundays: 12:00pm-2:00am

Dogs on leashes are welcome during the day on the patio, but must leave after 8:00pm!

For VIP Table Reservations TEXT Event Interested in to 480-331-9190

Come to Scottsdale’s #1 music venue and enjoy live music from both local and national artists. When you’re looking to party, they’re always rocking at Rock Bar. On days with no live music, enjoy awesome beer and cocktails on their popular rooftop area with views of Camelback Mountain and the famous Arizona sunsets.

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ZuZu

Monday - Sunday: 6:00am - 10:00pm

Happy Hour: Sunday - Wednesday: 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Hotel Valley Ho’s restaurant, ZuZu offers colorful cocktails that are to-die-for. This little restaurant personifies what we love about Arizona; the rich sense of history, warm hospitality, and all its gentle reminders that we should never take ourselves too seriously. We recommend ordering the cucumber mule!

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Rusty Spur Saloon

Sun - Thurs: 10:00 am - 1:00 am Fri & Sat: 10:00 am - 2:00 am

Live Music 7 days a week

Scottsdale’s staple dive bar, you can’t come to the Wild West and not spend a night at this saloon. Celebrities like Clint Eastwood, John Wayne, Vince Vaughn, and Jennifer Anniston have walked through these doors (pssst… we heard Post Malone likes to come here after his concerts). Come to the oldest bar in town and take in the Old West décor and live country music at this small Scottsdale bar.

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Undertow

Monday – Wednesday: Closed Thursday – Sunday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM

3626 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ | Located inside Century Grand | There are no street or building signs

Take a 10 minute Uber west to Phoenix’s best cocktail bar. Undertow offers a tropical cocktail experience in what feels like a journey on a mid-19th-century merchant sailing ship. #getshipfaced drinking cocktails that feel like you’re transformed to the past!

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