Professional baseball, basketball, football, and hockey — Scottsdale and the Valley of the Sun have it all. The region also hosts some of the largest national and international sporting events, including the PGA’s annual Waste Management Phoenix Open, college football’s PlayStation Fiesta Bowl and Cheez-It Bowl, and Cactus League Spring Training. Whether you are headed out to the game or just tuning in with like-minded fans, these Scottsdale hangouts have a winning record when it comes to all things sports.
Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row
Located in Old Town Scottsdale’s Entertainment District, this hotspot not only serves up libations — with more than 60 unique whiskeys to choose from — but whiskey-drenched eats like the whiskey wings and whiskey burger, too. And it’s all just a short distance away from Scottsdale Stadium, which makes Whiskey Row an ideal place to linger before or after a game.
Zipps Sports Grill
With locations across Scottsdale and the Phoenix metro area, Zipps Sports Grill is always close to the action. The neighborhood bar and grill can satisfy your cravings for pub-style eats with a menu that includes dishes such as beer cheese pretzels, peel-and-eat-shrimp, and Philly steak rolls made with top sirloin, cherry peppers, onions, and melted cheese all wrapped up in a spring roll and served with a side of horsey ranch. Tune-in to a game here or play one. Zipps has classic games like shuffleboard, billiards, and darts at each of their locations.
K O'Donnell's Sports Bar & Grill
All fans are welcome to belly-up to the bar at this family-owned and operated sports bar in Scottsdale. K O’Donnell’s, or KO’s for short, has more than 70 televisions on-site, an expansive shaded patio, and a relaxed vibe inside where sports enthusiasts can catch everything from college football games to horse races. KO’s offers a roster of local drafts, as well as daily food and drink deals, such as happy-hour discounts on chorizo queso dip and pickle-flavored popcorn Mon-Fri 3 p.m.-7 p.m. If you’re a night owl, reverse happy hour specials include apps like the fried ravioli and hatch green chile deviled eggs starting at 9 p.m. This North Scottsdale locale has off-track betting, trivia nights, and a hangover brunch that is not to be missed.
Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers
As its name implies, Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers serves up exactly what you would expect: charbroiled half-pound burgers that are cooked to order and more than 100 cold draughts, bottles, and cans from which to choose. The menu scores additional points with snackable items like house-made potato chips and Tot Chos, a popular dish comprised of tater-tots, beef chili, roasted pepper cheese sauce, sour cream and guacamole. Marked by dozens of team flags that embellish the exterior, this Old Town Scottsdale joint has become a choice hangout for sports junkies looking to catch anything from team rivalry and the biggest championship games to golf tournaments.
Bevvy
Located in Old Town Scottsdale, Bevvy is a swanky gastropub where guests enjoy handcrafted meals, tasty cocktails, and genuine hospitality. Plus, it is also a destination for every game-day with ample televisions and seating to enjoy your favorite sports teams in action.
Players Sports Bar at Talking Stick Resort
Talking Stick Resort is an entertainment destination complete with its own pool, a variety of restaurants, a casino, and more. And it’s just a stone’s throw from Salt River Fields, the Cactus League Spring Training home of the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies. Players Sports Bar was designed with sports fans in mind, from the large plasma screen TVs to its excellent selection of cocktails and beer. The bar is open late and offers happy hour specials on weekdays.
