Old Town Scottsdale Bars & Nightlife
Old Town Scottsdale has the Valley's most concentrated nightlife, from the high-energy Entertainment District to historic Old West saloons. Here is the local rundown of where to go.
The Entertainment District is the core
Near Scottsdale Road and Camelback, the Entertainment District is the high-energy hub of clubs, DJs, and late-night crowds. Well-known spots include Bottled Blonde, El Hefe, Maya Day and Nightclub, Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row, and Riot House. It runs hardest on weekends and event nights.
Old Town core lounges and live music
The Old Town core mixes cocktail lounges, patios, and live music. AZ88 is a longtime favorite for cocktails and rotating local art, Second Story Liquor Bar is a whiskey-focused lounge, and Wasted Grain offers multiple rooms with live music and dancing.
Historic saloons
Rusty Spur Saloon is one of Scottsdale's oldest, a historic Old West bar with live country music and dollar-bill decor. Coach House is the city's classic dive, open since 1957, with a neighborhood, everybody-knows-it feel. For a stylish change of pace, the mid-century Hotel Valley Ho and its ZuZu bar bring retro cool.
The play
Because it is so concentrated, Old Town nightlife is best done on foot: park once or take the trolley, then bounce between a saloon, a lounge, and a club without driving. Hours, cover, and lineups change often, so check current schedules before heading out, and plan a safe ride home.
Common questions
- Where is the best nightlife in Old Town Scottsdale?
- The Entertainment District near Scottsdale Road and Camelback is the high-energy hub, with clubs and bars like Bottled Blonde, El Hefe, Maya Day and Nightclub, Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row, and Riot House. The Old Town core adds lounges and live music at AZ88, Second Story Liquor Bar, and Wasted Grain.
- What are the historic bars in Old Town Scottsdale?
- The Rusty Spur Saloon, one of Scottsdale's oldest, offers Old West atmosphere and live country music, and the Coach House is the city's classic dive bar, open since 1957. The mid-century Hotel Valley Ho and its ZuZu bar are a stylish, retro option.
- Where can I see live music in Old Town Scottsdale?
- The Rusty Spur Saloon for live country, and Wasted Grain for multiple rooms with live music and DJs. Many Entertainment District venues also feature DJs and live sets on weekends.
- Is Old Town Scottsdale nightlife walkable?
- Very. The Entertainment District and Old Town core sit within a compact area, and a complimentary trolley connects the districts. Park once or take the trolley and plan a safe ride home.
- When is Old Town nightlife busiest?
- Weekends and event nights draw the biggest crowds and the most energy, especially in the Entertainment District. Check current hours, cover, and lineups before you go.
- Want to live walking distance from all this?
- If a walk-home-from-Old-Town lifestyle appeals to you, the Waterfront condos and Old Town core are where to look, or a quieter block a short walk out. Jon Hegreness, Howe Realty, can help. Call or text (623) 826-0888.
A real opinion on Old Town Scottsdale, not a sales pitch
If this guide has you thinking about living in Old Town Scottsdale, the next move is a short conversation about your timeline and what you are working toward. If Old Town Scottsdale is not the right fit, I will tell you that too.
Jon Hegreness
REALTOR / Associate Broker · Howe Realty
AZ License BR540940000
Full-time Phoenix North Valley REALTOR and Associate Broker with 24 years in Arizona residential real estate. A negotiator and problem solver who works the way you would want a friend in the business to work: direct, on your side, and steady through the parts that get complicated.