The Scottsdale desert might be hot during the day, but it truly sizzles at night with an array of nightlife options for every type of visitor.
Pub Crawl
If your idea of nightlife is the traditional bar and club scene, Old Town Scottsdale has a bar for every personality. For dancing in Scottsdale, country lovers should two-step to Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row to kick up their cowboy boots or head to Scottsdale’s oldest bar, the Rusty Spur Saloon for live music seven days and nights a week. Rock ‘n’ roll fans can get down with classic tunes at RockBar. If you fancy a dive bar in the middle of swanky Scottsdale, the city’s Coach House won’t disappoint, especially during the holidays when every square inch of the bar is aglow with festive lights. Boondocks Patio & Grill sports the best bar games in town from Ping Pong and Skee-ball to darts and pool. Best of all they have the largest climate-controlled patio in Old Town.
Lounge Around
Plan a bougie night lounge hopping at some of Scottsdale’s most luxurious resort bars. Start the night enjoying a stunning Scottsdale sunset at Jade Bar at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain while sipping an Original Sin cocktail. If people-watching is your thing, stop at the Living Room at the W Hotel Scottsdale. To get the flavor of the Wild Wild West, mosey on into The Last Drop at The Hermosa Inn. The bar takes its name from former owner Lon Megargee’s iconic painting, “The Last Drop,” depicting a cowboy watering his horse from his Stetson hat. End the night with a glass of the “Moody Mistress” at The Madam, the secret speakeasy at The Scottsdale Resort & Spa.
A Winning Hand
Live out your debonair James Bond fantasy hitting the jackpot at the casino at Talking Stick Resort. After collecting your winnings from blackjack or craps enjoy a gourmet feast at their Orange Sky restaurant, sip a martini (shaken, not stirred of course) at the Palo Verde or Orange Sky Lounge, or take in the latest show from stars like Jay Leno or Dwight Yoakam in The Salt River Grand Ballroom concert hall.
Center Stage
The performing arts are alive and well in Scottsdale. Broadway lovers will enjoy touring productions like Hamilton or Wicked at ASU Gammage. At Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre, see local theater at its finest. Many Desert Stages alumni have gone on to successful theater careers in New York. Enjoy a year-round calendar of music, dance, theater and comedy at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. The Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) is the largest museum of its kind in the world. In addition to fascinating exhibits on the history of music worldwide, the museum hosts more than 200 artists annually in its concert hall. Depending on the night you’ll be treated to jazz, classical and everything in between. The concert hall at Ravenscroft in North Scottsdale offers some of the best acoustics in the city to enjoy world-renowned performances.
