Best Cocktail Bars in Scottsdale
Martinis, barrel-aged pours and tiki on 1st Ave
- No. 1Open 4 PM to 2 AM daily
- No. 3Barrel-aged cocktails
- No. 5Classic tiki cocktails
By John Apolinar
Scottsdale has plenty of bars. Fewer of them make a drink worth talking about. These are the five I'd pick when the cocktail is the point, from a dark little lounge on Main Street to a bar that distills its own gin.
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In this guide 5 spots
The spots
Ranked by Scottsdale ScoopOld Town Scottsdale
The Beverly on Main
Moody Main Street lounge The Beverly has been pouring on Main Street since 2015, and it still feels like a find. The room is dark and plush, the signature list changes up the classics and the kitchen stays open until 1:30 AM. Happy hour runs Monday through Friday from 4 to 7 PM.
The short list: Open 4 PM to 2 AM dailyWeekday happy hour.
Old Town Scottsdale
AZ88
Old Town's martini institution AZ88 has been on the Scottsdale Civic Center for more than 35 years, and the martinis are why people keep coming back. The art installations inside change regularly, so the room never feels the same twice. Sit on the patio facing the park if you can.
The short list: Famous martinisRotating art installations.
Old Town Scottsdale
Citizen Public House
Barrel-aged cocktails on 5th Ave Citizen is a restaurant first, but the bar is one of the best in Old Town. The barrel-aged cocktails are the move, and the bartenders know what they're doing with everything else too. Come for social hour and stay for dinner.
The short list: Barrel-aged cocktailsSocial hour.
Old Town Scottsdale
One Handsome Bastard Distillery
Gin and vodka made on site This is the bar that used to be Blue Clover, and they still distill gin and vodka right on site. Order a martini made with the house gin and you're drinking something you can't get anywhere else. There's a full food menu too.
The short list: House-distilled gin and vodkaFormerly Blue Clover.
7213 E 1st Ave, Old Town
Hula's Modern Tiki
Tiki drinks on a palm patio Hula's is the most fun I've had with a cocktail in Old Town. It's at 7213 E 1st Ave, with tropical cocktails and tiki mugs on a patio full of palms. It's a great group spot.
The short list: Classic tiki cocktailsBig patio.
The method
How I picked these
I picked bars in Scottsdale that are known for their cocktails first and are open now. I checked hours, addresses and menus on each bar's own website in November 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best cocktail bar in Old Town Scottsdale?
The Beverly on Main is my pick for a serious cocktail in Old Town. AZ88 is the classic choice for martinis.
Does The Beverly on Main have a happy hour?
Yes. It runs Monday through Friday from 4 to 7 PM, and the bar is open until 2 AM every night.
Where can I get tiki drinks in Scottsdale?
Hula's Modern Tiki on 1st Avenue in Old Town does Mai Tais, Zombies and tiki mugs on a palm-filled patio.
Is there a distillery bar in Old Town Scottsdale?
One Handsome Bastard Distillery, formerly Blue Clover, distills gin and vodka on site on Indian School Road.
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