We were recommend this place by a local waiter at another restaurant and we were so happy we came here. The place was completely packed on a Friday night and there was no standing room, but luckily someone gave us seats and then we were greeted by the most amazing bartender I've ever met in my life. Her name is Dee and she was phenomenal, super attentive, friendly, and outgoing, good bathrooms, plenty of parking no issues there and the armies in this place is total dive bar, but in the best way possible highly recommend come visit this spot! Dee is such a sweetheart and GEM! Come see her and tell her how great she is! read more

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I went back on a random Thursday. Was not as busy which I like. Had a proper fun time. Quite enjoy the place. read more

Rum Runner's - Rum Runners exterior - Dive Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Great dive bar with a fun atmosphere. There is a shuffle board table and pool table for your entertainment. Drinks were inexpensive and cold. Highly recommend you stop by for a cold PBR. read more

Would you really go to a dive bar that's more than 3 stars? I mean this place has it all. Cheap drinks, homeless guys trying to start problems, amazing bartenders who can hold their own in a fight, and popcorn. Don't expect top shelf here. Don't expect great clientele. Expect a bartender who will take her rings off and ear rings out before she fights the guy who had too many cheap drinks. I'll definitely be back. read more

Local dive bar at its finest. Rum runners has pool table, TouchTunes and strong drinks. I stopped in after some drinks at Butler's Easy and wanted to play pool. It is cut throat pool at this spot, don't play if you just want to have fun. Fish tank was very scary and when my friend wanted to add some fresh water the bartender said no. Service was good but not overly friendly. Had a nice neighborhood vibe. read more

Rum Runner's - Cloudy fish tank - Dive Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

A true neighborhood dive bar where all friendly people are welcome! Great bartenders who pour a strong (and cheap) drink! $3.50-$4 for a domestic draft and $4-$5 for most cocktails. A few TV's, a pool table, and regulation sized shuffle board at your disposal. There's always free snacks available (pretzels, pork rinds, Che mix, popcorn, etc) and the crowd is always friendly to newbies... But you will become a regular in no time. They have more draft beer in the back so look up at the handles up top to see their full supply! ONLY complaint I have is I wish they had Dos Equis lager on draft. I don't want a bottle! I can get that at home! They have NO Mexican light beers on draft sadly. But Rum Runners is now my go to bar! ALL are welcome here (POC and LGBTQ too) so if that's not your thing, don't come! read more

Rum Runner's - Dive Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This place has potential to be soo fun!! my best friend and I went on the night of Thanksgiving so it probably wasn't as lively as it would be on a weekend. I found it pretty awesome that the owner leaves some snacks like Chex mix, popcorn, other things like that for the customers! I read a comment about the margaritas being really good so we tried some, and the server made me a DIY peanut butter whiskey drink, which was delicious. I would have love to play some dart here, and not sure if the jukebox was working or not because we put a song in, but it never played. I would definitely come back again. read more

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This is a great dive bar to hang out at. Patrons are friendly and bartenders are great. Cold beers

Your average dive bar but seems to have a lot of regulars. Was busy when I was there.

I'd describe Rum Runners as a neighborhood dive; they're about the dive-iest of dive bars I've been to in a long time. With wall panelling and drop ceilings that appear straight out of 1978, they spare every expense here and in such a pleasant way. They've got gold fish racing on Saturdays, a juke box on the wall, a pool table, pre-concocted rum punch and margaritas ready to pour for $5 out of a dispenser behind the bar, and complimentary snacks include things like Chex mix, PB filled pretzels, and popcorn. For the price of one $22 cocktail at a downtown bar, we were served four drinks here. This is my new favorite spot to stop in for a quick drink (that will probably turn into two)! read more

Straight up dive bar, full of straight up fun and cool patrons and bartenders. New friends were made. Everyone was outgoing and welcoming. This bar definitely has a low key party vibe mixed with friendly customers. I love meeting and talking to new people, this place is for cool people who do the same. Pool table? Check. Bar game where you drop a quarter in a jar of water to win a shot? Check. Goldfish racing ? Check. All around fun dive bar. No nonsense, super casual environment. Come as you are, and drink, enjoy the company, and have fun! On my list of fav dive bars! Go experience the fun and cheap drinks! Go inside and see for yourself! I'll be back STAT. They got those early morning hours too for all our nightshift crews. This bar meet every need! read more

Rum Runner's - a sign for rum runner's bar - Dive Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This tavern is so awesome! It's a small neighborhood bar, but they make everybody feel welcome. On Sunday they had a load of free food. But what's most cool is the goldfish races on the first and third Saturdays of the month. They are hilarious, exciting and very fun! The drinks are cheap and strong. The crowd is eclectic-ranging from young to old. The ambience is cozy and divey, but in a totally good way. Love this place! read more

The best dive in town. Solid pours, friendly servers and a great ambiance. Another nice feature is they have a regulation sized shuffle board! read more

Just a neighborhood bar, nice ol skool ambiance , good drinks. Typical neighborhood crowd. We liked rum runners. I would come back.

Cool and fun decorations, atmosphere, and clientele! Bartender very attentive and lovely :) (plus awesome free snacks)

Haven't been here in years but went late last night to grab a couple drinks before closing. The bartender was so nice (I did not get her name but she was great). I know a lot of people will agree with this statement: It is extremely rare to find a bartender in good spirits after 1am. Thank you! I won't wait so long to come back. read more

We had a great time! Great service, reasonable drink prices. Enjoyed the music, but were still able to talk.

Had a great time with Amanda until we questioned our tab ... Dee was incredibly rude and when I went over the tab w her or attempted to she stated " I had been drinking n she had not " ... umm yea you served me ? My SIL posted a review and the response from business just as rude - saying " our behavior " n it's 88 not 77 .. she stood outside the door with some guy yelling you are 77.... Hmmmm but WE were drunk and rude ... what a joke !! read more

If you want a friendly dive bar, this one's for you. Wood paneling, no windows, shuffleboard, pool, jukebox, cheap drinks...they write country songs about places like this. Great staff. They have this Minnesota girl, Emma, working there, omg, she works weekend nights now, amazing, so beautiful, funny and friendly, you don't want to leave when she's doing her thing, plays some great music too. Pop in, you'll love it. read more

Friendly, local, and divey enough. Hit or miss depending on the bartender working. Crowd can look a seem rough but I've never had any issues. Cheap drinks, karaoke on Saturday nights. A little off of the beaten path in terms of going up north of Central but way less cops out that way to be honest. No food besides light bar snacks like jerky and chips. On weekend nights they may have a food truck stationed. They got a pool table that always seems to be busy. These people bring their own pool sticks so definitely bring your A game if you looking to play. Decent parking lot, you'll most likely always have a spot. Reliable, open when you need it to be. Not a bad spot to swing by if you're already in the area hopping around dodeys, cjs, and swiz read more

Looking for a dive bar that feels like home? Look no further than this gem in town. The staff here are absolute legends - friendly, welcoming, and always ready with a joke or a smile. They make you feel like you're part of the family from the moment you walk in. And let's talk about the atmosphere - lively doesn't even begin to describe it. The music is always bumping, the conversation flowing. It's the kind of place where you can let loose and just be yourself, surrounded by good people and good vibes. But let's not forget about the drinks - they'll have you coming back for more. And last but certainly not least, the goldfish racing on Saturdays. It's a sight to behold - the excitement, the cheers, the pure, unadulterated fun. It's just one more reason why this dive bar is the place to be. So do yourself a favor and stop by this local haunt. You won't regret it. In fact, you'll probably find yourself becoming a regular in no time. Cheers to good times, great people, and goldfish races that are as entertaining as they are unexpected. read more

Our favorite neighborhood dive bar!! Always get the best service, WE LOVE DEE & EMMA!!

Stopped in after enjoying dinner nearby (Greektown also five stars). Rum Runners might be my new favorite bar. Cheap drinks (seriously my tab for two cocktails was $8), super friendly bartender, free snack bar, free shuffleboard and year round Christmas lights hanging up. Patrons were friendly and the place wasn't overly crowded. They even have goldfish racing on select Saturdays. Yes, goldfish racing. I mean what's not to love. read more

Deviled eggs and vodka sodas and cozy Christmas lights. Best bar we have stumbled in in Arizona. Very clean. Very friendly. Great pour.

Charged me $10 PER DRINK for a vodka Red Bull. Won't be coming back. Ever. This is a dive bar....

Owner was awesome and so was the daytime bartender Amanda. Dee came on and wasn't very attentive and then when we questioned our tab she got side ways with us. Told my sister in law she was 77'd. Meaning apparently we aren't allowed in there again. Needless to say, left a bad taste in this Texas girls mouth. I'm just visiting so no still never go back. Dee needs to learn how to be a little nicer and not be so aggressive. read more

If your looking for a good dive bar this may be your place. The ceilings are low the lights are dim and they have Christmas lights running up and down the ceilings. The mugs are iced the beer is fresh. They also had free happy hour food out and many regulars. The bartender greater most people by name. Nothing fancy just nice people good cold beer and long pour drinks. read more

Probably shouldn't call last call at 1:30 on a busy Thursday. I'm pretty sure it's a business about making money. Sooo sorry the bartender was tired, but it's kinda her job right? read more

Rum Runner's is an awesome place. Great staff and really good drinks. Prices are exceptional. Nice crowd with lots of fun, friendly people. This is a great neighborhood bar! read more

Be prepared for the rude crowd. Heard multiple uses of the n-word within 5 min of being there. Then was told "f*ck you" because I was rooting for a different team than someone else. Decent drinks but the bar has to get their patrons under control. read more

This place is ratchet! $5 for soda water wtf?! Walked in and then right out.. down the road to The Womack.. decent music and the bartender didn't needed glasses to check an ID.. PASS.. NEXT! read more

This is a great neighborhood bar. The bartender Sheena is the hardest working person, and always friendly. Good people and the price is right. Clean bar. I would want to own this bar. Well done Rum Runner.. I will be back for more. read more

I went in Wednesday and Cindy was working the bar. The way I was treated was an absolute embarrassment. She needs to retire. I cheerfully ordered a bloody mary. She never smiled nor said a word to me. She just walked away. As she was pouring my drink she asked if I wanted an olive. She brought my drink over and never said a word. A few minutes later a woman came in and ordered a glass of wine. Cindy came back with her glass and told the woman with a smile that it was ladies day and drinks were 50 cents off. I jokingly said, Hey, I'm a lady and you never told me. She just stared or glared at me for what seemed a long time then finally spoke up and said, you too will get 50 cents off. Never smiling. So I will call first before going in to make sure she's not working. Did I mention that she needs to retire? read more

Don't bother. Waited for a half hour to receive a hot dog I ordered and gave up. At least the beer was OK. Dives will be dives I guess.

I love this delightful neighborhood bar. They care about the clients. Shout out to Sandy and Kenny. My only complaint is the lack of Andy Gibb of the beegees in their karaoke menu read more

The neighbors of Rum Runner's have been concerned about the dive bar's actions during this difficult time. Rum Runner's never actually closed during our state's stay at home order. Regulars in the know simply parked in back--or as I witnessed in April while leaving a store across the street-- people were parking at the QT and walking next door to the back lot. Curiosity piqued, I checked it out. Customers were just entering and exiting through the kitchen at the back of the building. They had no issue letting the public travel thru their kitchen during a contagion outbreak. They had a tent set up in the back lot, where about 8 people were gathered, most with open containers, smoking and drinking....at 9:30 a.m. on a wed. Many homeowners in the neighborhood have witnessed the same. Since reopening, they have flouted mask and social distancing requirements as ordered by the mayor of Phoenix. If you are brave enough to enter, you won't find a patron wearing a mask. Just to enter, you may have to push past 7 people smoking and an unleashed dog totally blocking the entrance. There's no way to enter the place without walking thru a dense cloud of others' exhalations. Rum Runner's opens at 6 am with free food (w/ drink purchase), so people won't have to decide between buying breakfast or staving off the shakes. The bulk of Rum Runner's clientelle are those who HAVE to drink starting in the a.m. or they go into DT's. The inside is classic dive bar. No one comes here for ambience or food. This place is for SERIOUS drinkers or those who don't mind the unpredictable behavior of the over-served crowd. They've been allowed to reopen, as technically they are a restaurant, even though food is clearly an afterthought here. I have no idea how they havent been shut back down because of their negligent virus protocols. Many people in the neighborhood have called the police about it in the last few months. Drive past on a fri or sat night, and the huddled masses, yearning to be wasted, will be spilling out into parking lot on 7th st. That said, if you have an alcohol problem and want free biscuits and gravy with your morning hair of the dog, this place has your name all over it! read more

Always a good time. The bartender is always pleasant and they have games! This is an awesome bar to grab a drink, play adult Jenga or shuffleboard, and chill. read more

Good bar friendly atmosphere would recommend all my friends. There's a top-notch bartender here at rum runners ask for Dave. read more

Rum Runner's - This is the bar to be at man az the place to be - Dive Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Full disclaimer - this place IS a dive bar. What you see is what you get. However, as far as dive bars go, it doesn't disappoint. It's cozy with an inside and outside pool table, neighborhood atmosphere and PBR on tap. My friend and I have been here a couple of times over the last few months and Karaoke night is a big hit. We didn't sing but you can't help but get caught up in the enthusiasm. Everyone on either side of the bar is friendly and makes you feel comfortable. Most recently on Friday at midnight, we sat in our vehicle while debating on going in but were glad we didn't as the parking lot was where the real action was. We were surprised to see a man escorting a woman on a leash, in full leathers, chains and fishnet, on their way in to the bar after she finished tenderly touching up his makeup(?). A little later, another couple, obviously compromised, came out and proceeded to maul each other in a way that would make angels cover their eyes, followed by her getting in her car, starting it, and then being convinced to go back into the bar and continue making (or erasing) memories. Suffice to say, if you want to let your hair down, howl at the moon or explore your inner Libertine without judgement or constraints, this may be your place. read more

Went to Rum Runners for the first time this past Sunday night after everything closed up at 9pm. This place was still happy to have us stop by. Man behind the bar was super nice and full of info. Several good draft beers(I had the Goose Island- IPA) and full bar. They serves biscuits and gravy in the AM and have other "bar food" items available. Adding some craft beers would be nice but still plenty to choose from. In short- I've driven by this place countless times but now I know what it actually has to offer. I will undoubtedly be back at some point. Also, I would recommend checking it out if your looking for great service and that neighborhood bar feel. read more