Dive bar in business for 15 yrs and it shows. I love a place with character and history. Alot of tvs and space. It is unassuming from the outside but more spacious than expected once inside. Tables with booths, a telephone booth outfitted with stickers. Their food is the unexpected surprise for me. 1/2 lb double patty burger was one of the best I have had. With sweet potato fries. Tried my friend's patty melt and his onion rings. I will say the best onion rings. Perfectly crispy and the onion doesn't get dragged out with a bite. Definitely on my list to have a fantastic burger. And beers of course. It wasn't busy as we were the only ones in there. When leaving, it picked up with people walking in. Don't discount this secret gem of a dive bar. Not a place to see and be seen but oh my god, totally unexpected good bar food, if you don't mind that;) read more

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My brother had mouth surgery 4 days ago and the bouncer kicked us out at the door and said we're drunk. Haven't had one yet, but this place is in trouble for serving minors anyway. Definitely won't be back. read more

What a place!! If you like dive bars this place is for you. The food is amazing and I would highly recommend the chicken bites. All of the sauces are homemade. I have to give props to Sheri that took care of us multiple times and she is super friendly and she remembers what I prefer. What a hidden gem!! read more

Tempe Tavern - Bar and some of the taps. - Dive Bars Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

It's a bit of a college bar but we were here at 6p on a Wednesday and it was of a normal bar volume. Despite the very loud man that was just a loud talker, lol. Decor is divey graffiti walls beer box ceiling dark but clean, sitting at the bar I've seen a lot of fruit flies in bottles and I'm sure they aren't pouring Tito's out of that bottle so just a heads up. The service is always good and the fries are really good. read more

Awesome dive bar. With great food and not to pricey. Patty melt was great. Went there on a Sunday and they had great specials and our bartender was awesome! read more

I enjoyed my time at a local bar perfect for those of age! I don't remember our servers name but service overall was nice! I enjoyed the nostalgic vibe of all of it! Tried the "baby dick" shot (I think that's the name) and it was so delicious! The pineapple cider also caught my attention and it was so good! Enjoyed my beaner weiner, the bread was soft, the weiner was cooked perfectly and I would've never guessed I enjoyed tomatoes on a hotdog but now I do! So if you're looking for a spot to unwind after work, grab a cold one and enjoy a good vibe, maybe even try a new drink this is definitely your spot! Close to light rails and other local shops perfect for those at ASU and nearby colleges! I'll definitely be back to try other items on the menu! read more

Tempe Tavern - Beaner Weiner - Dive Bars Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

By far the worst service I've ever had for one the bartender is slow and disrespectful, she can't take simple constructive criticism. She cannot poor a Guinness to save her life. She yelled at my boy and I and made a whole seen Because I didn't want to buy another drink from her. This place is ass and definitely not veteran friendly , I suggest you save you money and go to a better place . I will never be returning til that disgusting woman's gone for sure. read more

I came in at 1:45 with my wife to get a shot and a drink. We ordered, paid and tipped in cash, over 20%. The door man was VERY nice but as soon as he left, the young blonde bartender turned into a huge brat. Literally as SOON as the clock hit 2, the bartender and her coworkers told us to "get the f*** out". My wife quite literally only had a sip left and was clearly trying to finish before 2. Ive never left a review anywhere but this "bartender" was a serious c*** for no reason. We're both in the service industry (why we tipped over 20% initially), so to experience this was extremely disrespectful. read more

Love the vibe! All ages. Friendly staff. Good drinks. Great music! Will definitely be enjoying this place again soon! read more

Went here for the first time last night. I wish I would have sooner. Nice little spot for a drink and some food. Plus it is right across the street from where I live. Customer service was great. read more

Great dive bar feel! If you're looking for a spot with amazing burgers, a fantastic selection of beer on tap, and top-notch service, this is the place to be! The burgers are out of this world--juicy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. Whether you're a classic cheeseburger fan or into creative toppings, they've got something for everyone. Pair that with their impressive variety of beers on tap, and you're in for a treat.(Cali Squeeze Blood Orange was great!) The real star of the experience, though, was Sherry. She's hands-down awesome! Friendly, attentive, and genuinely passionate about ensuring we had a great time. She made great recommendations and had a great bubbly personality to boot! Great food, refreshing drinks, and outstanding service--it doesn't get better than this. Highly recommend! read more

An absolutely joke of customer service. The man at the door was their only salvation. I've never been spoken to the way these "service workers" talk to patrons. No wonder they've gotten raided multiple times for serving underage kids because that's the only demographic that will tolerate the utter disrespect. Someone must be paying for these positive reviews. INSANE. CRAZY. Good luck. read more

It's a spot I've gone to a handful or times and I like it! A step up from a nice hole in the wall bar but a lot more comfortable than one of those stuck up bars! The food I've tried was really good. (Wings, Fish Tacos, Burgers & Fries but there's much more) Friendly staff! When ASU is in session the night crowd changes pretty fast but it's always been a friendly atmosphere. It's my go too place read more

The girl with the blue hair knows how to pour a MEAN GUNNIESS 10/10 I'd recommend, great prices, great service, great food!

Absolutely love this place, I wouldn't recommend coming on Thursdays or any holiday at night because of the ASU crowd. The food is amazing and Sherry is the greatest bartender you could ask for. 10/10 read more

I have listed this spot as one of my favorite bars since I turned 21 -- never again. I don't know the name of the bartender with the blue hair, but she must be a drug addict or something, I have no idea how else to explain what just happened to me. My friend and I met there to have a couple beers after he just finished serving in the army and got a couple Guinesses. Just being truthful, she didn't pour a good Guinness, I assume she has never been taught the right way. So, when my friend finished his Guinness and she asked if he wanted another, he said no. Her energy immediately changed and she started being rude to my friend and asking him aggressively why he didn't want another drink (which the real reason is we were just about to leave to go play trivia at another bar). He said it was because she didn't pour his Guinness right, not in a rude way, it sounded like a joke with a tad bit of truth behind it. She immediately blew up even harder and started telling us to go fuck ourselves, to never come back, sarcastically asking us what the right way is to pour it (which there is but that's besides the point), threw our cards at us, etc. just was screaming and yelling. The lack of professionalism is astounding to me, I could never have imagined being treated like that over the smallest thing WHICH SHE STARTED TO BEGIN WITH. Just insane. Again, one of my top 3 favorite bars since I turned 21, I will never be back, will never bring my friends there, will never recommend it again, and will actively caution people about going. Genuinely insane behavior. Couldn't imagine having that woman representing my business. read more

I enjoy their homemade food, great service and the prices are reasonable. They also have happy hour on the food and drinks too.

My favorite bar in Phoenix. A true dive bar where they know everyone's name. It also has the worlds worst standup comedy on tuesdays. It's perfect. No notes. read more

Great service and awesome prices, walking distance which is great, and reminds me of my dive bars from back home!

The grilled wings were so tiny for $11. It was so overpriced. The server was excellent. The setting was nice and quiet. All the TV's they had showed different shows. Everything else but the wind were good. read more

Tempe Tavern - A tiny grilled wings for $11 was absurd. - Dive Bars Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Definitely my new favorite dive bar to visit. I came here twice this past weekend! Great vibe, good music, cheap drinks and food. There's always a daily special as well. Ramona my waitress was friendly and professional. Will definitely be visiting this place more often. Probably the cheapest wells you will find in the Phoenix area ($3.50). read more

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Sherry is cool and funny, top three burgers I have ever had, same with the onion rings. The beers priced very reasonable, the historic appearance is classic. Must go!! read more

The food was pretty good- ordered bottle caps (fried jalepenos) and the chips and dip. The bartender was incredibly slow, and the place was not even busy until very late. Single stall bathroom. The place is mostly college kids. Cheap food and drinks tho ! I recommend the lil devil with sprite instead of soda water, and the Baby Dick Shot was a popular buy (a shot made with coffee tequila and a cream liqueur) The service was just awfully slow for drinks and the security sucked (I was being bugged by a very very very drunk guy, who was likely over served) I think he left on his own volition and was not removed. read more

Found this little hidden gem completely by accident! Was walking to Mill Ave from my motel on Apache, and there it was shining like a beacon of Dive Bar Cheese! It called to me with it Sirens Song, and I felt myself drawn in like a moth to a flame! I entered and was immediately transported to Dive Bar Nirvana! Hello you sexy beautiful bitch, daddy is home! What, you have Genesee on tap, oh you evil temptress! Plus an exceptional selection of craft beers at amazing prices, oh you are a wicked temptress! My time here which was supposed to be just a quick beer and restroom stop turned into an all night affair! Oh she is so evil! Great and cute BT whom I believed went by the Moniker of Sarah was outstanding! Even the creepy dude who sat himself next to me just added to the appeal of this sweet little gem! This is an absolute must stop if in Tempe! It was a BLAST! And I'll be back! read more

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Not a complete dive, but very close to it. It has the advantage/disadvantage of sharing a parking lot with a porn store so there's that. Notwithstanding the facility itself, the food was of surprisingly high quality and was very good. It doesn't look like much but it is well worth a try. read more

The service here is good and it is a good environment..But man, the food tonight was not it. Maybe everyone has their off day..But the fish and chips I just ordered is literally the worst I've ever had. Not exaggerating. It was soggy, weird looking and had hairs all through it. I asked for no onions on the Mexican pizza and it had about as many onions as you could fit on it. Also soggy. read more

I like to write reviews as I go, honestly so far I'm having a chill time. Sher is very friendly and welcoming, and that's fucking awesome! It's a chill vibe and a great open mic. read more

excellent dive bar. Food is above average and the juke box is excellent. service can be a little spotty and it can get cramped but overall great spot and it's become a part of my normal rotation to grab a drink read more

On two occasions parking lot nazis came outside and were very rude to me. I was waiting in my car for a friend, for no more than 5 min & someone came out and asked me to either drive away or to come inside. On the second occasion the guy sitting outside told me he didn't like how I drove through the parking lot... he said I drove like an intoxicated person. total weirdo. & made me feel awkward in front of people. I just can't come back again. They are too weird here & super super rude. Drink prices are very reasonable. But bad service is a dealbreaker for me post Covid era. Sick of these places treating paying customers like read more

Refused to let me in because my ID was vertical and not horizontal even thought it was a real ID and I was just from out of state. But they will let in kids who have a fake ID and have no problem serving them read more

Tempe Tavern is definitely a dive bar, but it also serves way better food than you'd expect from a spot that also serves Mike's Hard Lemonade on tap and looks more like a rock club than a restaurant. My favorite thing to order there is the grilled cheese sandwich, a really simple sandwich (I get pepperjack cheese instead of American), with a side salad with ranch. The portion is large (the same is true for the fries if you order those), and the food is good - greasy, but good. I'm a fan of Mike's Hard Lemonade, so I'm thrilled it's on tap here. There are also TVs throughout the bar that make it a great place to watch a game, while live music fans can enjoy concerts every night of the week after 9 p.m. Tempe Tavern is located right across the street from a light rail stop (and next door to a sex shop.) The cheap prices and laid-back atmosphere make it a good spot for watching a game, or before heading to one on the light rail. read more

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The bartender is terrible! She is rude and mean and makes horrible drinks! Hate this bar hate the drinks! Food is good actually. But the lady is so mean and sexist she will be rude and mean to all men! read more

Very plesant bartender. The atmosphere was very entertaining. A fun neighborhood bar with good prices. Only negative was the bathroom. Could use some cleaning up. read more

Tempe Tavern - Dive Bars Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

I order from Postmates I'm very happy I ordered from here and I did a pick up from Postmates I got a burger and wings they were delicious the wings are very spicy and I'm glad they included two large ranches and the fries are fresh cut which I like and the place is very inviting and They have a arcade & with pinball machine I will come back over here again but the dine in next time read more

very rude. the fryer was down so I asked for a discount on the burger since it didn't come with fries. the lady said no, so I replied that's lame, cus it is. how are you going to charge the full price for something, and not provide the full "something"? the lady goes "you can go somewhere else." I reply "well no," because I really didn't want to bother. but before I could even finish, she goes "yep, byeee!" and walks away from me. so I said "well if you want to be a bitch about it, I guess I will." and as I'm pulling out her and someone else are staring me down flipping me off!! what amazing staff and service!! definitely won't be back to this dump read more

Sherrie is such a cool bartender/server to see. Her energy is a breath of fresh air. You will leave there happy, full and wanting to bring your friends to experience the same joy. read more

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Great chips and salsa! Staff is super friendly! Patio is fun for people watching Will be back

Good place. Was just there today was able to leave car at home and ride light rail there and back. Good drinks and music and had fun playing darts. read more

Visited from California and was very impressed + pleased. Live music &great food ?! 10/10 read more

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Amazing house made food! The chicken nachos are killer! We love to dip them in ranch (we're from the Midwest don't judge). Our favorite dive bar read more

Tempe Tavern - Chicken nachos - Dive Bars Near Me - Tempe, Arizona