Old Town Scottsdale Bars and Nightlife
Dives, rooftops, clubs and a cowboy bar, all walkable
- No. 1Since 1959
- No. 7Food and nightlife
- No. 13DJs Thu-Sun
By John Apolinar
Old Town Scottsdale bars and nightlife pack a lot into a few walkable blocks. You've got a dive that's been pouring since 1959, rooftop lounges, a speakeasy-style cocktail bar, a country saloon with live music every day and the big VIP clubs on Saddlebag Trail. Here's where I'd send a friend, depending on what kind of night they want.
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In this guide 13 spots
The spots
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Coach House
The 1959 dive everybody ends up at Coach House has been around since 1959 and it's still the place everybody ends up. It opens at 6 AM and stays open until 2 AM. If you only hit one classic Old Town bar, make it this one.
The short list: Since 1959Open 6 AM-2 AM daily.
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Rusty Spur Saloon
Cowboy bar inside an old bank The Rusty Spur is inside an old bank building on Main Street and just celebrated 75 years in Old Town. There's live country music seven days a week and no cover. Great first stop when you've got out-of-town guests.
The short list: Live country music dailyNo cover75 years in Old Town.
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Old Town Tavern
Live music on the patio Old Town Tavern is a patio bar with live music. It's more laid-back than the club strip, which is exactly why I like it for a first drink.
The short list: Live musicBig patio.
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Wasted Grain
Wasted Grain is a big spot on Stetson with live music and a dance floor. It's where a lot of Old Town nights start, and it's also the check-in for this year's New Year's Eve bar crawl.
The short list: Live musicDance floor.
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Riot House
VIP club with bottle service Riot House is a VIP nightclub on Saddlebag Trail. Think bottle service and DJs. Book a table if you're rolling with a group.
The short list: VIP tablesDJs.
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Hi-Fi Kitchen & Cocktails
Hi-Fi is right next to Riot House and runs late, until 2 AM most nights it's open. It's closed Monday and Tuesday, so plan your weekend around it.
The short list: Open until 2 AMClosed Mon-Tue.
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Bottled Blonde
Bottled Blonde serves food early and turns into a high-energy party later. It's a staple for bachelorette groups and weekend brunch crowds.
The short list: Food and nightlifeWeekend crowds.
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The Montauk
The Montauk has a rooftop that's great once the weather cools off. They just rolled out a fall menu, so it works for dinner too, not just drinks.
The short list: RooftopNew fall menu.
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Outrider Rooftop Lounge
Outrider sits on top of the Canopy by Hilton and it's one of the best places in Old Town to watch the sun go down. Go early on weekends.
The short list: RooftopSunset views.
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Cottontail Lounge
Lounge inside the W Cottontail is the lounge at the W Scottsdale. It's a good spot to start the night before you walk over to the clubs.
The short list: Inside W Scottsdale.
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AZ88
Martinis by the Civic Center since 1988 AZ88 has been on the Civic Center since 1988. It's a martini bar with a crowd that mixes locals and visitors. Easy pick for drinks before a show.
The short list: Since 1988Across from the Civic Center.
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Cien Agaves
Cien Agaves is a tequila bar and taqueria with a long agave list. It's fun and casual, and it's a solid place to eat before going out.
The short list: Big tequila listTacos.
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The Beverly on Main
The Beverly is a dim, cocktail-forward lounge on Main Street with DJs Thursday through Sunday and a kitchen that stays open until 1:30 AM. It's the closest thing Old Town has to a speakeasy.
The short list: DJs Thu-SunKitchen until 1:30 AM.
The method
How I picked these
I stuck to bars inside Old Town that are open right now. I checked each one's website and a second source like Yelp, OpenTable or Experience Scottsdale in November 2026. I left off spots that have closed, even if you still see them online. Hours shift a lot in Old Town, so check before you go.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the oldest bar in Old Town Scottsdale?
Coach House on Indian School Road. It's been around since 1959 and opens at 6 AM.
Where are the clubs in Old Town Scottsdale?
Most of the big clubs sit around Saddlebag Trail and Indian Plaza, including Riot House, Hi-Fi and Bottled Blonde.
Is there a bar with live country music in Old Town?
Yes. Rusty Spur Saloon on Main Street has live country music seven days a week with no cover.
What's the best rooftop bar in Old Town Scottsdale?
Outrider on top of the Canopy by Hilton and The Montauk rooftop on Indian Plaza are my two picks.
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