Jackson's on 3rd

Sports

245 E. Jackson St.

You know you're in a sports bar when you can watch the TVs through one way glass while you're at the urinals.  There's outdoor seating on the patio, and a cheap BBQ before games.  Plus. the DJ may have tickets to sell at face value on game days.

Alice Cooper'stown

American

101 E. Jackson St.

Cooper'stown is where Jocks and Rock meet.  The place is always rockin' after games, and there is usually live music.  There are indoor and outdoor bars, a gigantic video wall, and a large collection of sports and Rock N Roll memorabilia.  They usually  have tickets to sell at face value on game days.

HiTops

Sports

201 S. Fourth St.

HiTops is more of a baseball bar than a sports bar.  Its located right near the BOB's main entrance, and has a huge patio with live music before most home games.  Inside there's a 60.5 foot bar, and 22 TVs.

Arizona Center

Mall

455 N. Third St.

The Arizona Center is an open air plaza with over 50 shops and eateries.  Restaurants include Hooter's, Fat Tuesday, the Oyster Grill and Lombardi's, and Pizzeria Uno's.

Maloney's

Irish

7318 E. Stetson Dr.

Maloney's is a very social bar, with a great atmosphere.  The DJ spins music, and random movie clips are piped through the sound system and onto the 4 big screen TVs throughout the night.

Dos Gringos

Mexican

4209 N. Craftsman Ct.

Dos Gringos prides itself on providing inexpensive food and beverage.  The Scottsdale location has 3 bars, outdoor patios and a rooftop deck with misters to keep you cool.  There is also a location in Tempe.

Cat Eye Lounge

Nightclub

7164 E. Stetson Dr.

This nightclub is a nice throwback to polyester pants.  The drinks are cheap and the crowd is usually bumping, especially later in the night.  The Cat Eye is only open nights, from 8PM to 1AM.

Velvet Room

Jazz

7111 E. Fifth Ave.

The Velvet Room offers fine dining, premium cigars and liquors, and great jazz music. It is a little pricier than most of the bars around, but it has a laid back atmosphere and the best live jazz around. 

Sanctuary

Nightclub

7340 E. Shoeman La.

Sanctuary is the biggest, loudest, most crowded nightclub around.  The line will stretch around the corner on weekends, and you will need to dress up to get through the door.  Inside you'll find a huge production with a laser light show, fiber optic ceilings and martini's that the bartender lights with a blowtorch.

Martini Ranch

Live Music/American

7295 E. Stetson La.

Martini Ranch has billiards, a big screen TV and, of course, a nice variety of martinis.  There is indoor and outdoor seating, both of which get pretty crowded on the weekends.  Popular local and national bands are featured at the Ranch.

The Owl's Nest Saloon

American

501 S. Mill Ave.

The Owl's Nest is a popular hangout for students and local alike.  It has a third floor patio that overlooks downtown Tempe.  They have live music on the weekends, and a large selection of cigars.

Hooter's

American

501 S. Mill Ave.

What can we say about Hooter's?  They have a lot of TV's to watch the game, plenty of cold beer, lots of bar food to choose from....and above-average waitresses.  The Tempe location is right next to the Owl's Nest.

Dos Gringos Trailerpark Bar & Restaurant

American

216 E. University Dr.

Dos Gringos' trashy trailerpark motif has made this a hot spot.  There are indoor and outdoor seating areas.  They serve inexpensive food and Coronas are always just $2.  There is also a location in Scottsdale.

Macayo's Depot Cantina

Mexican

300 S. Ash St.

Macayo's has a great happy hour nightly, but it gets even better on Fridays when there is a free buffet from 4PM to 10PM.  Order a Mugarita and you get to keep the glass.  Macayo's hosts the area's biggest Cinco de Mayo party.