And as usual this place that gets better with time, just when you think it's all done, come on down, befriendly and it just goes from their read more

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Visited a few times on my 1 month stay in Bisbee. Overall had a great time. Little daunting at first, since it was mainly Harley guys and rift raft to be honest. Being a fan of dive bars though, and since it was Arizonas oldest bar, I had to do it. Overall the impression by the people was somewhat misleading. Everyone ended up being really friendly, and I saw a lot of variance in the clientele who came and went. Hipsters, lbgt, Harley, old, young, artistic and more. I did get to see 2 older (over 60) guys get in a fight out front one day (yes a Monday afternoon) while I was just out walking my dogs in the area. So, its not a place for faint of heart or looking for class. It does have super great drinks though, heavy pour for a great price. My singles were doubles easily. Definitely worth checking out, I've yet to try it on a weekend night. I'm not sure I'm rowdy enough, but might be worth the experience. read more

Best dive bar in Bisbee. Music every Friday and Saturday night NO cover Don't forget to have a toast to our friends that have passed who reside above the stained glass sign over the backbar read more

Been coming to Bisbee for 12 years, love everything about this town except this bar. A few years ago we went in for a beer, never even got a "I'll be right with you" ... completely ignored and would not wait on us. Is it because we are not the bartenders close friend ? Is it because we are not hip and over 50 ? Can't figure it out. We wanted to give them our money and have a couple drinks ... but she ignored us again tonight. Granted, Bowling for Dildos was going on and it was busy, but I stood at the bar before and after the tournament and not one nod of "what can I get ya fine lady"... oh well, I will never come back or recommend .. but I'm sure they could give a rats ass. But maybe one shining light my gaze upon us some day. I'm glad we own a house here and will NOT go to that place ever again... much nicer people work at other establishments read more

Now this what an old school bar looks and feels like. Elmo has been around since 1905 (ish?) and has everything you want in an old school bar. Bands that have been playing there for years, regulars with their names on stools, and bartenders with attitude. I came here for a quick beer while bar hopping around Bisbee and was delighted with the choices of local and imported selections. Plenty of seating if you want to sit at a booth, bar, table, or watch people sloppily dance. They have pictures from old eras, man I could hang out in that bar all night! read more

came here while on vacation and Jackie is the best. What a queen she is. She had us laughing all night and was the best bartender ever. What a weird great fun night read more

Famous for always having live bands to play. Not a place for a family at all. This local dive bar is great but needs much improvement in cleanliness, seating and of course, making proper steps to improve it's image. Know to the locals for a place to be infested with drugs and local bums hanging outside smoking joints or whatever hit there fancy. Definite a biker bar for sure buy not one for younger crowds. If you like the feeling of tuff older crowd, this may or may not be for your tastes. Definitely great venue for live bands but depends on the venue you desire. More mellow and nicer bars in town for sure. read more

My husband and I walked in, noticed the 90/10 creeper to non-creeper ratio, and stayed close to the door. The bartender was very rude and completely unhelpful. I asked for a mojito, she said I don't make mojitos. Ok...do you have any specials? We don't do specials. Can you recommend anything else for me to drink? Nope. Ok, well, thanks for all your help. We left. Not sure how they bring in all those people on a Saturday night with such a bartender. On a separate occasion, my husband wanted a quick shot. He said it was a different (friendlier) bartender who served him quickly and at a fair price. The two experiences combined give 2 stars - one horrible experience and one very short, decent experience. read more

Oldest continuously running bar in America! While visiting a friend she took me here to show me the local hangouts. The service is great (bartenders super friendly and attentive), but what really makes the bar great is the locals and atmosphere. It is a bit divey but super friendly patrons and great prices on drinks. Definitely a must stop if you are in Bisbee. read more

If you are looking for nightlife in Bisbee, this is your place. With live music and an eclectic crowd, this was the busiest place on Brewery Ave on a Saturday night. We loved the live band and the large dance floor. The crowd was eclectic, as I mentioned, with bikers, cowboys and military boys from the nearby base...which may be a little scary for some, but it is harmless. Other reviewers noted that the bartenders are not friendly, but I didn't have a problem, they did their job. The place is surely a dive bar, so don't expect more and you will be happy read more

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Had a great time here. If you want to really enjoy St Elmo's, strike up a conversation with the local regulars. They are a wealth of knowledge and can be very entertaining. The place is a bit divey, but look past that and enjoy the ambience. We had a great time and returned later in the evening for another beverage. I certainly recommend St Elmo's, unless you're the stuffy sort. read more

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It's easily the dive-est dive bar in the county and it does not apologize for being so. If you're drinking in Bisbee, you already know this place is on your list. It's rowdy, bawdy, and just plain weird -- but really, that's Bisbee for you. Place was packed on a Friday night but people continued to pile in. Not a lot of young people, I'm afraid; mostly people in their late thirties and older. Beer selection is basic, but you're not going here for that. You're here to get hammered and people-watch. Bikers, army vets, drag queens, you name it: St. Elmo's is the place to meet new people and get shoved out of your comfort zone. I'm surprised there was karaoke on a Friday night, but at the same time I have never been to a bar where the patrons are so willing to sing along with you. Pool tables and a tiny dance floor further cement the dive bar experience. It's noisy, so you gotta speak up to even get service. No food, but there's plenty of other places to get your fix. St. Elmo's is for the brave, but if you want to raise hell and have fun, this is the place to do it. read more

Locals and tourists alike come here for ONE REASON - to drink excessively! A great band was playing on the Saturday night we popped in. This was by far the busiest place in town. read more

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This place rocks! The old crusties at the bar were fun to talk to. The bartender was very hospitable and tried very hard to make us happy. I was disappointed when we arrived to find they didn't serve food, as we had ridden our motorcycles 4 hours just to come here. The bartender rounded up a menu from a local Mexican restaurant and we had food brought to us within a few minutes. I don't think this is a regular thing, but the bartender did his best to see us happy. We even shot a video here: http://www.roadpickle.com/2013/05/bisbee-az-st-elmo-bar.html The decor is awesome and the drinks selection was good. Prices were fair. But the people are fun to hang out with!!! My kinda bar!! read more

Awesome, historic, divey bar. First night in Bisbee and I'm glad we stopped here first. Fallon is the the best, great service (despite what the many signs say) and fantastic recommendations! Thanks! read more

Sue Rocks!! I understand now why the bar was filled with good folks at noon on a Thursday. read more

I found St Elmo's by accident back in 2003 (???). Have always wanted to go back. Last weekend I got to do it. Better than I remembered. If you like glitz and glamor, fake people, it's not for you. If you like Apple bee's and Chili's, don't bother dropping by. If you like to see if you can get past the velvet rope because you're wearing the latest fashion and you just lost ten pounds, go to Vegas or New York. If you like live local music in a bar that's been around since 1902. If you like a bar where you feel everyone in the place accepts you the way you are. If you like to dance but maybe you're not the best dancer. If you're sick of paying stupid prices for drinks......St Elmo's just might be for you. Bisbee, AZ is a cool town. Haunted Hotels, micro brewery's, and lots of history. St Elmo's ties it all together. The owner of St Elmo's told me some people stop in Bisbee because they get a flat tire and never leave. I can believe it. read more

I try to make my way here at least twice a month. Good scene, historic venue. The well drinks are fairly priced and well made. Music is fun and I love the local vibe. The stickers on the wall are great. It is supposably the oldest continuously running bar in the entire state of Arizona. That's pretty cool. To top it off, it's pet friendly. read more

Anything goes at this local joint. The barntenders are friendly, juke boa happening and they have some nice theme nights. You get a group from all walks of life. No judgement in this joint. read more

We has a great time here. Our bartender was Darcy, a blonde with quite the body for her age. Plus she was friendly and made a good drink. Some of the local bikers came in and talked to us, one guy showed me a new bar trick. It's funny that they act like they're so tough but they're nice guys. The best part was when Moulin Rouge came on and Darcy got up in her fishnets and danced on the bar. Totally unexpected and hilarious. All of the bikers are in love with her. We tipped her for the show and everyone had fun. I'd totally go back. It's a little worn down since its been around so long, but worth visiting for sure! read more

You haven't been to Bisbee if you haven't been to St. Elmo's. It's a great little dive bar. Patrons are friendly, music is great and the staff is swell. Ask for Jackie, she's the best! read more

Friendly dive bar seems to be the place where all the locals go. The drinks were priced decently and they had a pool table though there selection of bourbon was lack luster they had what it took to get the job done. read more

So this place is a hoot! Bikers galore, as well as a good variety of locals from various walks of life. Didn't seem to be geared towards tourists at all. A ZZ Top look-alike will card you at the door, so have your I.D. prepared. It was cool to take in everything that was on the walls of this place - it's really piled up since it was started in 1902. Fun place to people watch for sure. Good draft beer selection, definitely has a very dive-y feel. Nothing fancy. Not the place to run your mouth if you've had too much to drink. read more

We've been to St Elmo's many times and have had many great times there, so it's regretful that I am writing this review. But I really can't believe what happened. We met some friends there visiting from out of town, three couples, we all ordered a drink and were chatting amongst ourselves. As we finished our drinks each of us requested another round, the girls wanted some crazy mixed drink, while the guys wanted (1) whiskey and coke and (2) beers. Leah, or Lea was the bartender and seemed overwhelmed and obviously quite agitated about something. Leah made the girls cocktail, while the guys were ignored. I politely reminded Leah we still wanted our drinks and she snapped at me with "I need to wash these glasses right now!" Odd timing but ok. After washing a few glasses, then watching her make and serve several other patrons, I tried to get her attention again but to no avail. Everyone in our group saw what was happening. One of the girls in our group requested the drinks we were apparently not going to receive and was immediately served. I have never seen anything like this. Leah clearly had issue with us. We had absolutely no idea why, and while normally I'd engage and look for some clarity, I felt it might just give her a way to somehow justify her own actions. As I'm typing this I'm still in disbelief. I would bet the farm this has happened to our patrons while she is there and they were probably just as bewildered. Not sure Leah belongs in the customer service industry. Maybe she is the owner and feels she can cherry pick which patrons to serve. Hopefully that's the case as Leah is not good for St Elmo's bottom line. I would normally encourage anyone to experience St Elmo's but be careful of who is behind the bar. A server can without question enhance or spoil any experience. Good luck St Elmo's! read more

Don't leave town without it. St Elmo's is my favorite place in Bisbee to have a drink. The place can get really rowdy, but there is a great sense of community for all. The interior is a classic dive bar, with the lots of interesting historic flair. There is often live music, typically rock and blues genre. I like that you can bring in food and kids during the daytime. All the staff are AWESOME and provide lots of laughs. Heather is a goddess who manages the busiest of weekend days with truly amazing skill and humor, plus she is a plethora of local knowledge. Fallon and Jackie are both super sweet and and keep the drinks flowing no matter how busy it gets. Head to St. Elmo's to meet nice and down-to-earth people who enjoy having a good time! I can't wait to go back. read more

Fun dive bar with a great vibe and lots of locals. The bartender was amazing and tried so hard to make us happy with our drink choices. Love that and the music at the faux jukebox too. Truly a fun time. read more

There's a saying that the locals in Bisbee use: "Keep Bisbee Weird". Well, St Elmo bar is doing a great job of that! If you want to hang out and watch the most eclectic mix of people imaginable, this is your bar. Established in 1902, you could spend the evening just looking at the walls of the bar and reading all the signs and checking out the old photos. Or you can wander over to the live band area and watch people in their 20's dancing along a few in their 60's (wearing headbands and braids I might add) dancing to disco music that should have died (the music, not the people) long ago. It was funny, kooky, weird little bar. I loved it! Don't expect great service there, by the way, the prices are average so there you go.... read more

The best dang bar in the west! The bartenders here go above and beyond to make their customers feel extra special. Come once and Jackie, Darcy, Fallon, Stevie and Kyle will remember what you drink forever. Take over the jukebox and post up here day or night for a truly diverse scene of friendly locals and travelers of all sorts, from bikers to hipsters to old cowboys. An Arizona legend all it's own! read more

If you go to Bisbee and you don't go to this bar you have not experience Bisbee. Not a hang out for the nouveau riche.

Whiskey mule or whiskey sour. The bartender is friendly and efficient. Had a great time every time I went.

Well we are part time locals and we have been here four or five times with nothing good to report. It's too bad they are so caught up in their beer bar attitude that they can't have customer service. It's been 30 minutes and the bar tender just keep passing me by so she can get her "more local " friend drinks Oh well I guess we will just go to a more friendly place. Bye bye read more

Best Bar in Bisbee! Fallon the bartender is the best!! The environment is always fun and chill, and Friday is Karokee! Don't miss out on the fun, make sure you go by St. Elmo's! read more

Super fun atmosphere. Good band, cheap drinks...what more could you want from a local bar.

Of all bars in Bisbee, this was the busiest and most entertaining. I enjoyed watching others do karaoke on a Friday night. This is a large bar and they have several bartenders, so it didn't take long for service. The drinks we ordered (vodka soda) weren't that potent. I'd come back here because it was lively though. Good location! read more

Bisbee has lots of great places to have a drink but we always found ourselves ending up back here because it was just so much damn fun. Yes it's loud and full of interesting characters and has the classic 'dive' bar decor and that's exactly why you should go. read more

The bar is a bit small and the knickknacks haven't been dusted in a while but they have the best bloody marys and restrooms are clean. A must stop when visiting Bisbee. read more

Hung out, had some drinks and watched the band play on a Saturday night. Great place to do just that.

This is the best bar to go to just to enjoy your night and meet some very cool people.

Hit Bisbee Friday 9/28 at 2pm. The streets were relatively empty as were the bars/restaurants. We had to kill a couple hours before The Quarry opened for dinner, so we snuck into St. Elmo's for a few beers. Definitely a time machine full of eye candy, and the tunes are ok if you take over the TouchTunes machine. No table service as far as we could tell so you have to go to the bar to order. Not sure if they had food but it didn't appear so. If you like "interesting, old school" bars to visit, this is definitely one for you in Bisbee as long as the timing is right. Mid-afternoon during the week worked well for us. Sorry, but couldn't justify 5 stars on just the one short visit. read more

Great staff of locals, fun Karaoke on a real stage so you get to feel like a rock star. One of my fav night spots in Bisbee.