Rusty Spur Saloon

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Rusty Spur Saloon

Bar · Scottsdale

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7245 E Main St, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

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Rusty Spur Saloon: Scottsdale's historic 1921 cowboy bar with live country tunes, Tex-Mex bites, sticky floors, and a wild, dance-all-night vibe.  

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How to Spend a 24-Hour Staycation in Old Town Scottsdale - Eater Phoenix

"If it’s a honky-tonk you crave, consider the Rusty Spur Saloon (a bank back in the day), where it’s loud and crowded, and there’s live country music and dancing seven nights a week." - Nikki Buchanan

https://phoenix.eater.com/2024/7/2/24186868/staycation-24-hours-scottsdale-restaurants-arizona-phoenix
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"Housed in an officially registered historic landmark built for the Farmer’s Bank in 1921, The Rusty Spur Saloon bills itself as “Scottsdale’s last real cowboy saloon.” The bank’s old vault still stands, but instead of cash, it’s well stocked with spirits. The walls and ceilings are covered with Western memorabilia, license plates, and dollar bills, making the bar a destination for the décor alone. The nightly live country-music shows support the authentic Old West atmosphere. The real highlight, though, is the extensive drink menu, which features everything from cold beer to bourbon to prickly pear margaritas." - MATADOR_NETWORK

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"Two-Steppin' at the Spur Rusty Spur Saloon was a bank in the 1920s but today it’s one of the best places for dancing with live country music 364 days of the year (they’re closed on Christmas). Tiny and historic, it’s a come-as-you-are bar where everyone from John Wayne to Vince Vaughn has knocked back a few."

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Michelle Baldi

Google
To the Band they had tonight (04/17) thanks for singing to my daughter thru the window. That was so sweet. She is not allowed in after 3 but we waited for my family outside and they made her night. The vibe of this place is absolutely amazing!! Its must be part of the tour every time you visit the Old Town !

T 1000

Google
A small hole in the wall no real seating. Jack and cokes were perfectly proportioned. But was so packed no real way to order a second round. Worth a stop to check it out and have a round. Though the drinks were a bit pricey.

galya smith

Google
Rusty buckle Saloon is amazing and so fun. Celebrated my birthday there and the food , music and service were AMAZING!!!!! Our waiter Justin was fantastic they all out! Highly recommend going there on any occasion!!

Allison Corry

Google
Very fun vibe. Good margaritas. Very loud/spirited. Not a great place if you want to talk to each other.

April

Google
I could hear a local singer belting out “Johnny Cash” from the sidewalk. As I went inside the small but well known bar. The local artist sang out “Ring of Fire” it was a bustling scene one would envision it the same in the old west as my own heart fluttering with joy and excitement. Only bad thing is I didn’t have time to stay longer.

Lisa L

Google
Great bar with live music. We went in the afternoon on a Monday (and Tuesday) and really enjoyed the drinks, music, atmosphere and friendly patrons.

Crystal Peralta

Google
This is a true hole in the wall and loved amongst its local fans - which makes it difficult to find seating on a music night. However, if you wiggle your way to the bar you're likely to make friends with the tables around you to at least stand and set your drinks down. The space itself is small with a handful of high tops. There are bathrooms in the back behind the bar. Beware of dancers, you may be in their way! Drink pricing is pretty standard for Scottsdale.

Deb M

Google
We stopped in during the early afternoon. Very busy little dive bar. The ambience was great. There was live music that was very good. Our server was super funny, attentive and witty. We had a great time. The drinks were delicious. Highly recommend the margaritas! If you're in Old Town Scottsdale you must stop in and check it out.
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Suzette S.

Yelp
Our first stop when we landed in Scottsdale, Arizona was the Rusty Spur Saloon ‼ The Oldest Bar and last Cowboy Saloon With Live Country Music 7 Days + 7 Nights a Week! It's actually a historic building dating back to 1921 when it was a bank! Great cowboy vibes! You place your drinks and food orders at the bar. There are 2 unique bar stools! We stopped by several times throughout our visit- enjoyed the cold drinks and country music! Absolutely love this: Leave a dollar on our wall! Make your mark and leave a signed dollar bill to commemorate your visit to the Rusty Spur. At the end of the year, we clear the walls and donate it all to Phoenix Children's Hospital. We left a dollar $$ Highly recommend! Happy National Arizona Day‼ June 21, 2025
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Stephanie D.

Yelp
Amazing local tavern in old town Scottsdale - a must visit! Live music, friendly people, staff and musicians. Shout out to Josh for making our first visit memorable and interactive! We loved this spot, it's like walking back in time and stepping into an old saloon from the Wild West. A must see!
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Rob K.

Yelp
I'm not sure you can stop in Scottsdale and not visit the Rusty Spur. My friend and I had a mini crawl on a Thursday afternoon. We popped into the Rusty Spur around noon and were able to get a table. I opted for a margarita and he had a beer. There are no draft beer options available here. Bartenders were all extremely friendly and engaging. Rusty Spur is not very large, will get packed, but is an obligatory stop in Old Town. I'm glad I stopped in.
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Lacy K.

Yelp
Scottsdale's first bar You've probably walked past the swinging doors and peaked in as you strolled through old town Scottsdale. Next time, actually stop in for a drink and stay a while listening to good country music. The Rusty Spur opened in 1951 as Scottsdale's first bar and is registered as an official historical landmark. The building was constructed in 1921 as a bank, and the original vault is still inside and has since been converted into a refrigerator. You'll find live music 7 days a week. Lunch includes burgers, chili, tamales, and more. And of course, you can wet yer whistle in some unique photo worthy seats at the bar.
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Nicole G.

Yelp
This was such a VIBE! We had dinner across the street at Beginners Luck and stopped by this cute country bar. They have live music at 8. The bartenders are so kind and the people are all nice! The band was AMAZING! Great vibe and cannot wait to go back!
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Jorge F.

Yelp
The song playing when i walked in tells it all "time for a good time"! This place was jumping at 1:30 on a Thursday! So much fun! Drinks at a good price for Scottsdale and the stuff all looked like they were having a blast i love a place that can turn the energy on for the customer, admittedly i walked in a little hung over and i knew i was in for a good time two steps in. Onion rings are amazing do yourself a favor and go ahead and do that :) Secret menu- order the tamale... order a cowboy chili now let them make baby's it's a beautiful thing!
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Sharon G.

Yelp
Stopped in for a beer or two, or three or was it 4? and a shot of Basil Hayden ( a good 2 oz pour) with a guy playing solo music which was fantastic! Great spot with many people having a great tune dancing, conversing and bartender was friendly as welcoming!
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David V.

Yelp
Too much fun! The fun barstools, the amazing bartenders (amazing singing bartenders), the awesome live music, the excellent service, the awesome folks we met there. This is a really cool "hole in the wall" that ended up being absolutely jam packed on a Thursday night. It was so much fun. We got there early and got seats at the bar. Met awesome folks. Drank, danced, laughed...highly recommend.
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Joe S.

Yelp
This place was small!!! We walked in, there was no where to even order at the bar and definitely no where to sit, so we decided to find somewhere else. There weren't even that many people there (maybe 15-20). It doesn't accommodate too many people, so keep that in mind if you're part of a large group looking to bar crawl.
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Tinamarie S.

Yelp
When in Old Town Scottsdale I recommend stopping in for a break and enjoying a cold drink and live music. They also serve food but I didn't look at a menu. The establishment is quite small but it's lively and the staff is friendly
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Crystal M.

Yelp
We love the Rusty Spur- it's the best thing in Old Town and the main reason we go there! Small bar that almost always has live music and is typically packed. Excellent entrainment. We'll be back.
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Savanna R.

Yelp
Great dive bar. The drinks were cheap (and tasty). There was a live band as well. It is a small little bar, and got kind of crowded. However, it was really fun!
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Robert P.

Yelp
Good music Good drinks No food Handicap accessible Clean Fun Loud Small If you are nearby stop on in
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S G.

Yelp
We were visiting Old Town and found this place. It was exactly what we were looking for a little cowboy bar with live entertainment, decent drinks and fun crowd. Seems like a place locals go.

Mo J.

Yelp
Fun ambiance although very small. Live music was enjoyable. Definitely more of a tourist bar. Everyone - especially the men - looked the same.
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JoAnna S.

Yelp
What a cool little historic spot! First saloon in Scottsdale, definitely had that old southwest vibe going on. We got there at 11:00 when they opened and it was pretty packed. We were still able to get a spot at the bar. There was a band playing, which was cool to hear at that time of day. Lots of stuff around the walls to check out, including dollar bills posted all over the walls. They take the money and donate it to a children's hospital. I thought that was really awesome! The kitchen was super small, so just quick pub food like nachos and things like that. We didn't order any food, but the drinks were good. The biggest highlight were these cute chairs at the bar. Be sure to take a snapshot for your memory books!
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Vivian H.

Yelp
What a fun Western saloon for a little bit of live music and dancing! Came here on a Monday night and was pleasantly surprised that the place was packed with people (albeit mostly tourists), but was still fun to listen to some live music (mainly Western and pop covers) and do a little dancing. Place gets very packed, so expect that things will get sloppy. Another patron was tipsy and did end up spilling some alcohol on my dress. Overall, a great experience (even for locals like me) and it is an interesting place to take out of towners.
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Sarah M.

Yelp
If you see an open chair you know you gotta stop in. This is my mom's favorite bar ever. It's always a hoot. The music is always THE BEST
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Nicolle N.

Yelp
Awesome place. Very small but always a great time. Fun bartenders - some sing. Always great live music- fantastic small country bar- reminds me of saloon #10 in South Dakota but a smaller version. People come for the music and to have fun. Drinks are worth the money. Love love love this place
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Jason H.

Yelp
Fun country western dive bar in old town, Scottsdale. Don't expect any frills. Gets crowded on weekends. Many times there's live music.
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Kayatta K.

Yelp
My go to place when in town to enjoy lively music and the friendliest bartenders! It gets quite crowded so don't bother coming if you're not into that. A genuine western feel and the musicians are great! Andrew the bartender even finds time while making drinks to sing a few songs! Very entertaining! It's always a happy place and the tourists as well as locals all have a great time!
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Chris P.

Yelp
Cool little bar, it's a must see in old town. Staff is friendly, beer is cold. Usually they have some music playing, which was not too bad. They even have a small dance floor if you can strut your stuff.
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Paul H.

Yelp
Stopped in here with my wife, son and daughter for daughter's birthday celebration day. It's located on Main Street in Old Town Scottsdale. It was just before noon on a Sunday and so we had a quick beer. Very small seating area and a small bar at the far end. The bartender was nice and there were a few regulars at the bar. The walls are adorned with dollar bills that the various patrons have written their names on and small notes. Cool vibe, but claustrophobic to me.
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Jacques I.

Yelp
Rusty Spur Saloon is just one of those bars ya gotta visit when you're in Old Town Scottsdale. It's the oldest bar in Scottsdale as it was once the bank in town. You can still see the resemblance when you visit, if you're able to squeeze your way in on a Saturday night because this bar gets packed! On a Saturday night we visited Rusty Spur Saloon where there was live music playing. No minors allowed, which is how I roll, and a plus was that they did not charge for live music. Even better! The setting was fun, lively and like its roots, a classic, country saloon, so expect those kind of tunes playing here. The space inside is small, so it gets crowded on a Saturday night. This also means it gets hot and sweaty because of how many people are here. But that doesn't stop anyone from dancing and singing along! The bar in the back serves nothing fancy. They have your basic drinks, like bottled beers and well drinks. The floors are sticky; it reminded me of partying at the frat houses in my better days. We had a fun time here. Rusty Spur Saloon is a classic, divey bar with cheap drinks and chill people. It was the only bar, or perhaps, establishment in Old Town that was still open later than 9PM, yet is walking distance to the nightlife district in Scottsdale. It's more my jam than many other bars in Scottsdale.
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Cassandra O.

Yelp
Always a good time here, wish they had more cocktail options/menu. Good live music always. Perfect little dive bar
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Sunil R.

Yelp
This is a very popular spot based on the number of locals who recommended it to me. I have heard about the multi-talented owner who is a bartender, chef, and a great singer apparently while he is making drinks sometimes!. It's a classic dive bar. It was packed on a Tuesday night. I was a little skeptical going in because I saw a fight almost break out between a bouncer and a patron who was being guided out. It was fine once we got in. The crowd was a good mix of older and younger folks. Good vibe and yay for the live music. Not a fan of the political statement the owner was making with his hat. It's of course his prerogative and I respect it. I don't see myself going back which is my prerogative.
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Ned R.

Yelp
Gotta love a country bar, good live music and cold beer. Chili was good. And it was a great time. Will come back again.
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Amber M.

Yelp
Rusty Spur is the absolute best country bar in old town. Super chill down to earth vibes with a variety of ages and folks. The staff is super down to earth, Andre is amazing!
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Darlene S.

Yelp
Always a must to stop by the Rusty Spur in Scottsdale, AZ. Fun place to listen to live music and share a drink...

Mark M.

Yelp
Was kicked out of the bar by Mark (bartender) with the gentleman next to me sleeping at the bar. I had approximately 4 drinks weight 275lbs and am 62 years of age walking to my hotel and have never been kicked out of a bar in my life. It was after 12 and the bar closes at 12:30 maybe my tips didn't meet expectations? I plan on leaving a daily review until I communicate with management. Thanks
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David W.

Yelp
Great music. Good neighborhood vibe . Andrew the bartender is the best! Highly recommend.
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Jesse C.

Yelp
I went to bar for the first time here at the Rusty Spur Saloon the other night and I loved this place. The ambiance was amazing, we got lucky and met a fun group of bachelors. Psychobilly performed and they were awesome! The only issue I experienced was with one of the female bartenders. When we first ordered drinks, the margaritas were tasty and strong. We tipped a good amount. On my second order, I gave the exact amount to the dollar and the bartender made a nasty face. On my third order, the bartender remembered me and put no effort into the drink. She put a third of the amount of alcohol as she did the first two times and didn't even care to shake the mix. I was even tempted to not pay the drinks but I didn't want to cause an unnecessary conflict. I admit I was wrong in not tipping the second time as I learned about the $2 per drink etiquette after the fact but her lack of good service put a damper on the night, especially since we tipped good the first time. I won't leave a bad review just after one bad bartender experience because other than this, the night was pretty fun. I would totally recommend going when Psychobilly is playing! Don't forget to tip the effing band AND bartender!
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Michael T.

Yelp
I know my experience was atypical, but no one should ever have this happen to them anywhere, and my hope is ownership takes this seriously. Regulars have no right to make other paying customers uncomfortable and unsafe, and that's exactly what happened to me earlier this week. A regular at the bar started a conversation with me and when I pointed at a whiskey bottle on the shelf, another regular, who wasn't the bartender but was behind the bar for some reason, immediately got aggressive, posturing and eventually aggressively insisting I leave before "something else happens." So buyer beware here. Seems generally they are a good time for all, but apparently you may encounter an unsavory element here. I do want to say thank you the bartender who was polite and courteous, not to mention busting his butt to take care of all the guests quickly. So here's what went down... I had a lot of fun in the old town area last time I was in PHX, so naturally this was the call on this one. We scanned Yelp and found Rusty Spur, and our group of 10 headed over. The door guy was chill, there was a live musician playing guitar and taking requests, and a lively crowd dancing, drinking and having a good time. I went to the bar and ordered two beers and a nest pour of whiskey for myself and a few colleagues. Bartender hands me the bill and I notice a $2 charge for "AS rocks", so I ask what that's all about and the bartender explained that the owners require him to charge that and watch the security cameras to see if he does, and he's been told he'll be fired if he doesn't put this charge on the bill. He was nice about how he explained it, so I tipped him on top of this surcharge, and went back to my drink and friends. A few minutes later I was standing next to a regular in the back corner of the bar. He asked me about my conversation with the bartender and I explained it and pointed to the bottle of whiskey on the shelf. The conversation moved on to other small talk from there until this other guy with long dark hair decided to start making aggressive moves from behind the bar, pointing at me and asking the other guy what I was doing. I could hear so I explained, but the next thing I know he's telling me to get out, saying if I don't like it here I don't need to stay, and eventually moving closer to me saying go go get out. Idk who this dude was or if he had any authority in the situation but I'm not one for confrontation so I just left. His actions were out of line and cost the business and bartender a bunch of money. It was bad enough knowing customers are charged a BS surcharge when ordering premium spirits. This guy just pushed it over the edge. If the owner reads this, fix the problem.

William Y.

Yelp
Quick service, Cold beer, live music. Very small, fantastic refuge from the sun and heat
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Alex L.

Yelp
This place was so fun! It's apparently one of the oldest bars in Scottsdale and super popular with the locals. I came here with some colleagues to end a night with a few drinks and there's country music playing here, I believe 7 days a week. The band was in full swing and the place was pretty popping for a Monday night. I don't drink alchy, so just enjoyed a soda water and lime and some great dancing. The crowd was friendly and fun, the bartenders nice and kind; and the music was good. What's not to love? Definitely don't miss this spot for a fun country vibe out.
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Anya H.

Yelp
I was in town the other night and fell in love immediately ! All the workers there were amazing and they all where so nice and welcoming . Also they are all funny! The drinks are good they have a good selection. They are also very clean. I love this place and their live music!
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Cindy L.

Yelp
Rusty bucket It was so fun to listen to live music, and see so many people laughing and having fun, what a unusual site. A lot of history here, I would recommend you go in yourself and learn about what this place used to be and see what it is now, LOVE IT! Nicki was our waitress, she was amazing! We also loved Robert, he was the friendliest door man that I have encountered in years. I WOULD RECOMMEND.
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Shane S.

Yelp
I've been to the Rusty Spur many times and always had a great experience but last night was pretty horrible. I waited in line for 15 minutes and when we got to the front, and the door guy was waiving people in, I went to walk through the door and he through up his arm and hit my chest to stop me...I hadn't had any drinks and was quite taken back by this unprofessional behavior. He proceeded to tell me my friend was too intoxicated to come in. He was fine but completely understand if a business doesn't want to serve an individual, I've put on large events when I owned a professional sports team so get it. But to assume I was intoxicated and to physically touch me like that, unacceptable and a bad look for the business. I walked away and the door guy proceeded to refer to me as my friends boyfriend, which I assume was meant to be slanderous and derogatory. I will never go back to this business or bring friends as I have in the past due to this unprofessional and unacceptable exoerience. .

Amy S.

Yelp
This can be a fun time with the right crowd, but I wish they would rotate the bands for some younger blood. We went one weekend when Patrick James was playing and the band was awesome .... I keep looking for them to get added to the weekend rotation and we would make this a regular stop. Otherwise it just feels tired and been there done that.

Debbie D.

Yelp
Just like the late, great Toby Keith said... "I love this bar!" Thank you Steven, Wade, Alex, and Daniel for your kindness and always making us feel welcome. I recommend stopping by to hear the incredible live music--especially Jan and Patrick on Saturday mornings and afternoons. This is such a fun place! We love it!

Todd S.

Yelp
On Saturday night we went to Rusty Spur at 5:30 pm to ensure we were able to get a table. We were sitting at our table for about an hour when a Spur employee came to our table with a reservation sign and said we need to move by 8pm. There were no empty tables to move to. They told us to stand. The sign should have been on the table when we arrived. I guess the people coming at 8 were more important. Learn about customer service Spur.

Shawn F.

Yelp
Live music was great and the beer was cheap. Fun place to hang out. People were awesome
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Glen L.

Yelp
One of the oldest (THE oldest?) bars in Scottsdale, going strong at 70+ years. A country music bar without many seats is not where I would normally spend a few hours on a Saturday evening but I had guests in town. The live music is the draw and some evenings see multiple performers. The singer we saw did a solid cover of a Garth Brooks song. There's nothing special about the drinks list or the prices. What I saw was that many of the customers seemed very giddy. They loved the small space (and it is a SMALL bar) and yet continued to dance and imbibe. Pro tip: order drinks while the singer/band is singing. If you wait for the intermission, the line gets really long. All in all, The Rusty Spur is a nice break from the glitzy side of Scottsdale. The crowd and bartenders are nice enough. This is a must-do (for a few minutes at least) to grab a drink and hear a song before continuing with your evening. A bucket list stop for country music lovers or those wanting a "cowboy" side of their visit.
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Kara B.

Yelp
Went here for live music and a good time. This bar was established in 1951 as one of the first bars in Scottsdale. They have live country 7 days and 7 nights a week. People were having a great time, dancing. Live music sang happy birthday for our friend who's birthday we were celebrating- tipped of course. I'm assuming will do other songs with tip request pending on who's live that day/ evening. I cannot comment on the food as I only drank here. Bartenders were nice. Made us a shot of their choice which was delicious. Funny barstools that make great photo opportunities.

A T.

Yelp
Joannah on Tuesday was quite entertaining so I appreciated seeing her before my trip home. Two guys on Monday 7/8 though were good but shorter guy made a comment saying, "I came from San Diego for this?"... think he said San Diego. I almost yelled out, "I came from New York for this?" but refrained. I ended up tipping a few dollars after a few songs and same guy said, "Thanks sweetheart." All in all it's a good place to catch live music and both nights I didn't drink anything there. So it's nice they don't push having to purchase something in order to hang out.

James B.

Yelp
I came here on a weekday afternoon. Great live music and authentic country bar ambience.

Michael V.

Yelp
The Saloon is great. The best Bloody Mary in Scottsdale. The atmosphere take ya back to when a saloon in the West is suppose to be. Dont CHANGE.

Walt R.

Yelp
Had out of town guests! Took them to a nostalgic western bar!! Beer was cold! Food was tasty and service was excellent!
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Jessica S.

Yelp
Popular dive bar in old town Scottsdale with cold drinks and live music. Only a few tables in here and some bar stools. Bring a dollar to post on the wall or a license plate. I don't believe they have any food as the few times I've been here I have not seen any. Service is walk up to the bar to be served.