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    Chopper John's

    4.3 (94 reviews)
    InexpensiveDive Bars
    Open 10:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    CHOPPER JOHN'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Very loud
    Juke Box
    Live music
    Divey

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    Sabrina H.

    Bar is decently clean ceiling kinda gross falling apart in some areas, I've never been harassed more by drunk 30+ year older men then at this dive bar had too guys try and grab my arm and block my way as I tried to go outside trying to get my attention and at a point yelled at the man while sitting at the bar as he's spittting all drunk in my face being a first timer I'll never come back unless my group has to do a event here again worst experience never been more uncomfortable in my life the women's bathroom SMELLLS horrendous I can't use that room so disgusting

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    Kelli K.

    Lots of bands and a good vibe! Good drink selection and awesome food! The patio is chill and the crowd is fun.

    Downtown Los Angles Library

    Great music on different days of the week. Music jams on Sunday afternoon. Very engaging place to be, pool table. Also wonderful crowd.

    Lidia M.

    I love dive bars and this is truly a dive bar (in the best way). It's pretty small, but at the same time, there is space for a pool table, darts, a live band, and there is also outdoor seating. The band was really good. It's always an added bonus when you get to listen to a live band. The bar also serves food, but we were there just for drinks. I would definitely come back and would recommend this bar.

    Veronica M.

    Cute dice bar with live music. We had a blast on our mini trip to Phoenix. American Idiot Green Day cover band put on a great show.

    Ana A.

    Visiting PHX and was recommended this spot. Didn't disappoint! Bartender was sweet and attentive even with a full bar. Ambiance is just want I look for in a bar, music playing in the background, still able to chat.

    Eamon B.

    Craft beer, live music and bartenders that are fun to be around. Choppers has all three, mix those up with an active ownership team that participates I'm the local community and you've got a rock solid, neighborhood spot. I love spending Thursday nights with the long-hair legend that is Sam F. She's all work and keeps everyone laughing. Best shots on Indian School.

    Octane AZ!!  High energy hard rock!!  https://www.facebook.com/octanebandaz?mibextid=LQQJ4d

    Great live music! My favorite spot in Phoenix to see local live bands perform. Great management and friendly people!

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    2 years ago

    Who doesn't love Chopper John's? This is a must. We usually sit in the back just off the bar. Live music and cold drinks. Yes please

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    Great vib and people. Worth stopping in for a cocktail and chatting with the locals.

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    3 years ago

    Just a great dive bar. No real food, drinks are ok, but the music is live and really good and it has an authentic dive bar feel.

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    5 years ago

    It's a local dive bar, but the service was fast and friendly and the bar was fully stocked. I'll be back!

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    4 years ago

    Been here 2x when I visited the area! Always a good bar and music. Love the reviews in the wall. Will go back the next time in town.

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    3 years ago

    Good bands, reasonable prices. Bring earplugs if you are near the band, it's a small space

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    Stopped by with some friends at Sunny's for cocktails awhile ago! We enjoyed the dive bar feel with…read morethe upscale, elevated cocktails. They do classic cocktails with an elevated twist (I opted for an amaretto sour). Everything we had was incredible, and the hot dogs my friend ordered for the table were massive, haha. Service is friendly and everyone was very informed and honest about the taste of drinks! I appreciated that as I'm a sweet drink enjoyer- the bartender steered me in the right direction. Will definitely be back!

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    Sports bar, dive bar, or local watering hole? Yes to all three, AND the biggest, juiciest, tastiest…read moreburger I've had in a while. Choose fries or onion rings with your burger. Ketchup and mustard is on the table. Easily the best burger in the Valley. I ate everything on my plate!!! Could not put this burger down. Fries were also really good, but you have to eat them while they're still hot. We ordered: - Wineburger with Cheddar & Fries (5+/5) All burgers are hand-pressed and made-to-order. Red onion pickle, lettuce, and tomato come with the burger. From the first bite, I fell in love with this burger. It was thick, but they still managed to keep it juicy and tender. When the server was taking my order and done-ness, I asked for medium-well. It's hard for me to eat large meals these days, but I ate this entire burger and fries. No complaints at all. Just a burger done right. Chomp chomp - Super Deluxe Wineburger with American & Fries (5/5) Double Patty with your choice of American, cheddar, Swiss or pepper jack cheese. Extra super deeeelicious! Hubs loved this 1-pound of ground beef burger. He said it's just a really good burger and he's glad that they use a cheaper bun and keep it simple. He said he knows where to go now when he's craving a really good burger, especially after work downtown. - Garlic Patty Melt with Fries (5/5) One regular patty melt with bacon, grilled mushrooms, grilled onions and homemade garlic sauce. Son said this was delicious! This is a thick stacked patty melt. Take a look at the cocktail menu too. I wanna try most of these drinks when I come back sometime. Another thing I loved about this spot - the prices are very affordable. They know where to prioritize. The food is simple and good at an affordable price point. Don't expect anything fancy here. It's dark and it's loud from the digital jukebox bass. An easy spot to zone out in. Seat yourself when you come in. There are a few tables and several benches along the long bar. Some good quality liquor on display behind the bar. A pool table is in the game room behind the bar. TVs with sports playing are on the walls. I've heard some funny stories from my daughter and her boyfriend about the service being what it is and customers needing to accept it. They've been dining while witnessing a few fights. I think the important thing to remember is that you need to be patient and you will be served when you are served. If you give any guff, they reserve the right to kick you out. We didn't have this experience when we stopped in last Saturday at 12:30 PM. It seems like the noon crowd was just leaving and we got in right before the 1 PM crowd. Our server was really great. He was super attentive and we got our food pretty quickly. parking located right out front or in the general private parking lot for the strip mall of stores. Located a few doors down from Case Study lounge a really good coffee spot in downtown Phoenix.

    I came for lunch with my aunt and was told multiple times by different employees that we were…read moreordering too much food. Even after our meals were brought to the table, another employee commented that it was too much for just the two of us. I've never felt so judged at a restaurant. You would think a business would be happy about higher sales. I never asked for any advice on how much to order. I'm not sure why it was implied that I couldn't (or shouldn't) order a large amount of food. If there's a limit on how much customers can order, that should be clearly stated upfront. I have never felt so uncomfortable and judged.

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    Chopper John's - divebars - Updated September 2026

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