Great place, great drinks, great music. And the owner is pretty cool too. Easy spot to find at Old town

Such a fun spot, with people of all ages spotted having fun and dancing. My friend and I were looking for a bar to hang out on a Saturday night and we noticed there was live music at the Old Town Tavern. We were not disappointed at all!! The band, called "Dayweather" was awesome and they covered all genres from Beatles to Weezer including a lot of mash ups, which were so much fun! The played three sets! We thought about going somewhere else but the music, dancing and overall vibe kept us there. There is table service and even for a busy night it was very good. There is a really nice patio too when it is not too hot out. This place doesn't feel too bougie like some of the places in Scottsdale -- this is where the real people of Scottsdale go to relax and let there hair down! I had a great time and will definitely be back! read more

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OK, well, better late than never. This is a review for Old Town Tavern's current location. OTT is one of my favorite bars in town. It's a very not-Scottsdale Scottsdale bar, which is to say that it's down-to-earth, unpretentious and not too pricey. It has an incredibly strong live music program, with music at least once a day and twice on weekends during the summer, and twice daily during high tourist season. I've found that people--regulars and visitors--are friendly and easy to talk to. OTT is closing in this location and will be reopening in the old Back Door space directly behind it. The space will be larger, but I expect the cold drinks, great music and good vibes will transfer well. read more

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I need to make sure it's noted that any review before October 2025 doesn't represent the new location. I'm hopeful the new location has the quality and daily frequency of music that the old location had. The last day at the original, decades long, location is on 9/21/2025. The original location was known for live music every night of the week, it's classic brick walls and friendly staff. read more

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We parked nearby and decided to stroll around Old Town, and that's when we stumbled into Old Town Tavern--and wow, what a great find! Sometimes the best spots are the ones you don't plan for. The vibe here is pure charm: cozy, rustic, and full of that laid-back country feel that makes you want to kick back and stay awhile. Live music was playing, and it set the perfect tone for the night--talented musicians, great energy, and not overpowering so you can still have a conversation. Drinks? Well-priced and generous. In a town where cocktails can easily break the bank, this place keeps it real without sacrificing quality. The bartenders were friendly and quick, which is always a win. If you're looking for a spot that feels authentic, has great tunes, and won't drain your wallet, Old Town Tavern is it. Perfect for a casual night out with friends or just soaking up the Scottsdale scene. read more

Listen, I am very familiar with the operation at the prior location and now the operation at the new one. We walked in today with maybe a little bit larger group of 10 people?Nothing wrong with the fact that the clientele is largely geriatric, but they occupy six seat or four seat tables with two people. It's nothing like the old property that we were used to. Which was the reason we were there in the first place. I understand the situation and the politics behind what has been going on there as well. You're about to drive that business into the ground in the event you don't get consultation on building the business in your current space. You can cater to what you're catering to but guess what happens when you can't drink anything but a little white wine anymore. read more

Wanting to hear great live music? This is the spot. Love the new location. Not sure if they served food at the other location but I hope they start with at least light snacks,. They also need to maybe hire 1 or 2 staff to help at this packed fun bar because service can be a little slow. Will definitely be back. read more

This place was next to the Back Door Lounge which was closed on Sunday, so we ended up here. The bar was small inside and had a live musician (much better than dead ones) so we sat outside at one of the many tables available. Luckily, they had fans with the misting water spray as it was after dark and still around 100 degrees. It was pleasant though. They had a lot of choices of alcohol and bottles/cans of beer. I chose a local wheat and it hit the spot after dinner. Uber pickup was a challenge as the Uber Driver ended up somewhere where we didn't know where he was, but we got that squared away and were off. read more

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I stopped here on a Thursday afternoon. Bartender greeted us and promptly filled our drink order. I had a Tito's and tonic. It was very nice sitting outside and enjoying my cocktail. Everyone (customers and staff) were extremely friendly. I would definitely return. This is a solid spot in Old Town. read more

A solid neighborhood bar if you're spending time in Scottsdale, but don't want to deal with huge crowds. What I like: Little live music sets. Their house red wine. The amiable bartenders. The narrow patio with comfortable seating. Prices feel surprisingly low considering how much you can get gouged for mediocre cocktails in this area. I'd call it a dive, but this is way WAY too clean to be called a dive bar. It's unassuming, unpretentious, and fun. I would return! read more

First time here and it was a lot of fun. It was pretty packed, but we were able to share a table and enjoy some drinks before dinner around the corner. Super fun atmophere. read more

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The foot long hot dog was, good enough. The afternoon food menu has maybe 5 options. There is no ambience. The servers are old and struggling to keep up. read more

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We've been going there for about 3 yrs I know they are having zoning issues but our waitress today was aggressive about cash or credit card for payment. We just ordered our first beer and wanted to order food to go. She again asked for payment option to order food. We were like omg! We assured her we would pay cash Just not a comfortable, welcoming feeling today read more

Service was great. Ambiance was great. Nice vibe! I'll go back in the spring again!

I sat at an outside table and never received my drink. She came once she forgot to put my order in and waited another 15 minutes. Poor service!! read more

So we went to the original bar and found that they moved next door. The new space is beautiful and modern. We did enjoy the old place and it had character. However we also now enjoy the new space!! Great drinks and music!! read more

Bar with a small indoor seating area large outdoor area with 10 tables that seat four. Located along the walkway great vibe, piped music through the outdoor speakers. Staff is very friendly. read more

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Bar hopping w the fam and we wandered into here. Very small so we had to wait to snag a table. Busy for holiday break I would imagine? It was a weekday. But the staff was super friendly! read more

Great spot to watch a band and grab a drink. Lots of TVs and there is even room for some dancing!

We stopped here one hot in July '25 afternoon to listen to live music. I'm not sure but maybe the owner greeted us very nicely. The inside is small but they have seating outside with a good misting system and umbrellas for shade, we were quite comfortable. The server was friendly and attentive, the owner (?) spoke with us a couple of times and very welcoming. read more

Came here on a girls trip to listen to live music. Half of us are "Trumpers", half of us are not. We are all Americans. Asked then and with tip to play "Proud to be an American" and the two singers said they would "ABSOLUTELY NOT PLAY THAT SONG" .... Then proceeded to have a commentary about us afterwards on the microphone. Despicable. Disgusting. UN- AMERICAN. We walked out immediately. read more

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Music and cold beer. Loved the out door seating and I love old town Scottsdale AZ. It's a mustt

Kind of a let down. The waitress with no ass and fake boobs proceeded to tell her senior citizen posse that they should zip up their purses because there are "tourists" around here looking to steal, and looked directly at our table. Not sure what her problem was but we felt pretty unwelcome there and will not be returning. read more

Yikes! Location is great, but the staff is a let down. Stay clear of the old waitress with the botched plastic surgery and the no ass. Easy to spot. She called the locals 'tourists' and were rude to paying customers. Stereotyping while working is disrespectful, rude, unprofessional and a let down. We'd be more than happy to start you a gofundme to help you fix your face/body and bad attitude. read more

The old town tavern reminded me of our little tavern place back home. Joseph was amazing and the music was unbelievable, so nice to have my music again. I think they were laughing because I bought them a beer, I balance going down to one knee but then I couldn't get back up, LOL. I love this place, I WOULD definitely recommend. read more

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Music twice a day, every day! Neighborhood bar with friendly staff and friendly patrons. Prices are reasonable and you can order food from a limited menu at the restaurant next door and they will deliver to you. Nice outdoor seating with fans, misters and umbrellas. Enjoyed it so much, we stopped by for 2 nights while we were in town. read more

Cool place to come and check out the local band scene. Lots of great artists play here, The interior usually gets pretty crowded even during the week, however there's a nice outdoors patio and some seating up at the second level for a small group. Along the pathway tables and chairs are also set up. Plentiful parking all around on the side streets. read more

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Good place pretty busy and loud Drinks were good service was a 7 when they finally stopped bye read more

Simply the best! Everything is amazing,music, food and the drinks Great place to relax and listen to the music. read more

It was a pretty ok place until we had a man (we think was the owner) chase us out asking us if we purchased drinks after we used their restroom. (We did all order 8 shots btw and left more than 20%) just very rude and unwelcoming. This was the first bar we went to and just left a bad taste. read more

Cute little bar in Old Town. They had live music on a weekday which was fun. The service was great, I didn't have to wait too long to get drinks, gotta love that! It is small but has an outside seating area if you very claustrophobic inside! read more

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Cool old school vibe. Came here one night for their live music. There was 2 musicians playing country rock in the main bar area. Everyone was seated and currently due to covid, no dancing is allowed. Music was fun. Very chill vibe. Drinks were very reasonably priced, and the bartender gave us refills on our soda. Service was very nice, efficient and fast. There were lots of TVs inside the bar with different sports channels on for all your game watching needs. Fun place to spend a few hours. Parking was very easy in the adjacent lot. read more

A tiny little pub in Old Town Scottsdale that has become one of my wife and I regular stops (and sometimes only stop if we get carried away). The bartenders here are great, and the bar always seems to be filled with a couple of regulars, which makes it set itself apart from the overall "touristy" feel that most of Old Town has. We live in the Happy Valley area of Phoenix, so we don't make it in quite enough to become regulars, but we still chat with bartenders every time we are in there and get great service just as if we were in there daily. If you're up for a little live music and some relaxing vibes, check out Old Town Tavern for a drink (or 4) when you're in Scottsdale next. read more

Went here last night for drinks. Super packed. Went upstairs and their security/buss boy comes up to us to tell my husband a joke. The joke is about what's better and Mexican or Spaniard. Me being Hispanic was very offended. I let him know as we were leaving that his racist joke was not appreciated and he shouldn't be doing that to customers. I can't believe in this day and age people are still so ignorant read the room. read more

I would like to thank you for a wonderful night! The waitress was so sweet! She was very friendly, have a large smile and speak very professional! We went the Saturday 20th! Congratulations ! read more

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What a fun place! Stopped in for a Bloody Mary and had an awesome experience. Jenny provided fabulous service. She sent us off with many recommendations for our time in Scottsdale. There is live music every day and the location is great. Definitely recommend! Prices are fair for the area. read more

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Great live music and patio. Beyond incredible security guard, Bobby, who went above and beyond to help our party. We had so much fun.

Really nice place to chill and old a positive vibe. Service is good and ambience is right

The bartender and bouncer acted absolutely trashed. The bartender was extremely creepy towards my friends and made unacceptable comments to us. The bouncer asked me for my ID when I got there (makes sense) then came back and asked again like an hour later. The bartender ignored me multiple times after telling me he'd come serve me. Seriously the worst experience ever. read more

Only stopped in for one drink, but found ourselves in their outdoor patio for quite a while. The inside space isn't huge but there's tons of outdoor seating, so that's great, unless you want to see the live musicians performing inside. Another staff person checked on us white we were outside and, at our request, gave us recommendations for two other local bars ro check out, since we were on foot. Loved the scene here, and appreciated the terrific recs as well! read more

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