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    Aint Nicks Tavern

    4.0 (61 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    AINT NICKS TAVERN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Casual
    Juke Box
    Karaoke

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    Daysi G.

    So, after a long night out, we decided to look for a karaoke bar near our hotel. And let me tell you I am so glad we found this place !! From the outside it literally looks just like a biker bar , but you will find a super chill place to hang out inside! They have an outdoor bar games in the patio. They have pool tables. They have a great great indoor bar and of course karaoke. ! Mike thank you so much for making us feel so welcomed! Everyone at the bar and in the other room areas or so friendly, and so welcoming that we will definitely be back ! And don't forget the drinks were absolutely great !

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    Damien P.

    As a professional and a leisure traveler, I travel frequently. As you travel around the world, you have the opportunity to patronize a number of different businesses and meet a number of different people. When traveling to other cities, my goal is to find all the great local spots loved by the locals. Don't be fooled by the appearance of this establishment. The flames and bikes lined up can make one wonder if they are welcomed, especially if one is not a biker. My experience with Ain't Nick's Tavern began the moment I walked in. The staff and locals were friendly and welcoming to me. As well as the ladies behind the bar, the rest of the staff was excellent. With many seating options for small to large groups, the space is spacious and cosy. The wings are simply amazing, let's talk about them. Wings were fresh, well-cooked, not overly seasoned, and did not appear to be greasy in any way. Often times, wings are hit or miss in many restaurants. It was a mixed crowd of friendly individuals that gave the impression that they were locals. Michael, the host of Katoke, kept everything running smoothly and the mics and sound system were excellent. I recommend that you pay this place a visit if you are ever in the area. You should put Aint Nicks Tavern on your list of must-see places when you are in Phoenix. You can order some wings, drinks, and other sides and enjoy a song or sing a song. Take advantage of this neighborhood gem and enjoy it.

    Intermission while playing trivia. Try the new Green Apple #Whiteclaw
    Tavie M.

    I love this bar . I really like that they host trivia on Wednesdays. And then karaoke after. The food is really good and there's also a wing special. I can't wait for music Bingo to start on Thursdays April 4th.

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    Sherry C.

    Fun karaoke bar! The DJ Don is friendly and efficient with getting everyone's songs in. This bar is way nicer on the inside than on the outside. And they have a nice patio area for smokers. Drinks are reasonable and nice size parking lot in back with food truck too! Definitely a hit!!

    Mike S.

    This is a scammer bar - beware !! I ordered my drink of choice. I asked for a pint glass. Not a double. I was charged an additional $2.50 per drink to have a tall glass. Ban this bar !! This has not been the first time I have been treated poorly. Management cares not for the people but the bottom line.

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    Joseph C.

    This bar is like Cheers, the TV show. All walks of life come to this bar to enjoy drinks made by the awesome bartenders and the amazing food Ain't Nick's has to offer! There's a huge outdoor patio with giant swamp coolers to keep everyone comfortable in the Arizona heat. They also have karaoke SEVEN nights a week! So if you're looking for a nice place to hang out with friends, whether it's throwing darts on the electric or steel tip boards, to shooting pool, and live music on Sundays, give Ain't Nick's a try and experience the fun!

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    Jessica R.

    This place is just up the road from our house and we pass by it daily so we decided to give it a go tonight for takeout. The menu seemed simply enough for a dive bar, so we settled on a cheese quesadilla to start, a Buffalo chicken salad for myself and my husband got their chicken philly sandwich. The quesadilla was very plain and quite small, but it's hard to mess it up so it was fine. My Buffalo chicken salad was tinyyyyy. Two tenders diced up onto maybe 3/4 a cup of lettuce. I thought it resembled a side salad much more than an entree salad. I elected blue cheese dressing and I have never seen a more runny dressing in my life. It was like water, with no actual blue cheese in it. So bad. My husbands chicken philly wasn't great either. He said the bread was really good and soft but his chicken was diced chicken which was rubbery and the sad excuse for fries he received was horrendous. They had obviously been reheated multiple times and were overcooked to the point where they shriveled up and dried. I honestly can't believe someone allowed those fries to be served. All in all, we were super disappointed. We might try them again and get wings and a burger because that's usually a dive bar's specialty.

    Loaded Philly Fries...goes good with a cold beer!

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    Chrystal was the most amazing and attentive. Even when busy, she was perfect and beautiful and very attentive.

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    Great place! The food, drinks and service were all spot on. 1st time going and will definitely be back

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    A fantastic little dive bar with good service, good food , awesome patio, very safe and friendly environment.

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    Super fun place, food and service are amazing. Always feel welcome. Without a doubt, best find as an out of the way bar.

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    Cheri went out of her way to deliver our orders even tho we are more than 12 miles from her Bar.

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    If you've ever wondered what it feels like to accidentally teleport back to 1992 without warning or…read moreconsent... I have the place for you. So here's the thing: I recently moved kinda sorta into the area, and my drinking buddy asked if we wanted to stay local or wander elsewhere. My gut said, "Not around here" and listen, my intuition is usually correct. But then he pulls up this list of "Best Dive Bars in Phoenix," and apparently this gem made the cut. We walk in and BOOM! Instant time-warp, for me. I'm talking back-in-the-day bar with my mom doing karaoke while everyone chain-smoked indoors like it was a personality trait and I wasn't legal to be in there... only back then, no one cared. They call the place a "patio," but let's be honest: if nicotine had a spiritual home, it would be right here. If you're a non-smoker or someone who believes oxygen should be unobstructed by Marlboro ghosts, turn around. This is not your ministry. The bartender was an absolute icon. She announced she wasn't even supposed to be working, which is EXACTLY the kind of energy a true dive bar requires. She was slammed, running around like she was bartending both the Super Bowl and a family reunion, so the drinks took a looong while... but when they came? Suddenly I understood life again. And the karaoke... let me tell you. I went in there ready to sing something from this century. The options, however, politely declined. This was old-school karaoke, baby. Like, the kind of setup where you half expect to write your song down on a napkin and hand it to a man named Chuck. No new music that I could find. No modern selections from my lists. If you want to sing something post-2005, bring a Bluetooth speaker and emotional support. And yet? I had so much fun. Like... stupid fun. Unexpected fun. "Why am I having a euphoric experience inhaling secondhand smoke in 2026?" fun. I didn't get to check out the bathroom, which honestly might be a blessing or a missed adventure.... unclear. But everything else? Chef's kiss. Friends french fries were fresh and hot... and actual potato as far as we could tell... double kiss. Dive-bar perfection. If you want sterile, curated, Instagrammable vibes: run. If you want to scream-laugh, smell like nostalgia and cigarettes for three days, and hear music older than some of the patrons? This place is your destiny. Will I be back? Absolutely. Probably with eyeliner smudged like a raccoon and ready to request karaoke songs that don't exist there.

    Second time here same great service as always and a fun ride with the motorcycle to get a beer…read more Always super dark and smoky but relaxed and you can load the music into the jutbox. I have not tried the food before but they do have a snack menu to check out too.

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