I visit the Dirty Drummer regularly and love the food, service, atmosphere and the bands. I go with various friends from the dance community to take advantage of the opportunity to dance to live music and our favorite bands. My only issue is with the dance floor. It's very rough/tacky and it has hurt my knees the last few visits. We love going here and make sure to support the venue and tip the entertainment, but if there's a choice between two places, we tend to gravitate towards the better dance floor. read more

This place is always packed and for good reason! The food is on point. Wings, BLT, tater tots, fries - all delicious. The burgers are amazing as well. Frozen margarita is my go to with chambord or prickly pear. Our server today - Jesse- was amazing. Very fast and efficient and checked in on our larger party multiple times. Thanks Dirty Drummer for being awesome! read more

Jimi loves wings! Can't believe it took Jimi this long to try the Dirty Drummer. It feels like a different decade inside DD. Walking in I thought I was Terrell Owens in that Kalshi commercial where he accidentally hits the time travel app because his hands are too big. Wings were BS, big and saucy that is! Jimi will be making regular visits to the DD going forward. To quote Rocky from Project Hailmary: amaze amaze amaze! 5 stars read more

Not our first visit, and definitely not our last. We love Dirty Drummer -- my husband has been coming here for 40+ years, which is basically a lifetime loyalty program. Abby was our server today and she was great: friendly, attentive, and clearly knows how to keep things moving without breaking a sweat. It was Steak Sandwich Wednesday, so obviously we had to participate. Grilled Angus steak on a toasted hoagie with au jus -- we added Swiss cheese and grilled onions and went with onion rings on the side. Absolute perfection. Super flavorful, melt-in-your-mouth tender, and the cheese and onions took it fully over the top. The onion rings were a touch greasy, but let's be real: if they weren't, we'd be suspicious. We also ordered a half dozen wings because these are, without question, our favorite wings in Phoenix. Pro tip: get them double dipped and grilled -- they come out perfectly crispy every single time. Garlic parmesan is our forever sauce (and yes, it's the correct choice). Crispy, beautifully charred, and unapologetically drenched in that glorious garlicky goodness. Dirty Drummer is a Phoenix institution for a reason. The vibe is exactly the right amount of dive, the live music never disappoints (shout out to Little Jane -- love ya!), and the food is consistently on point. No trends, no gimmicks, no pretending to be something it's not -- just solid food, cold drinks, and a place that knows exactly who it is. And honestly? That's harder to find than a good steak sandwich. read more

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I recently went to The Dirty Drummer for the first time for an event that rented out the bar, and it was a great location with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, different rooms, and tasty food and drinks. The event was about four hours long, and my friend and I both enjoyed some food and drinks while also watching the large-screen televisions, meeting plenty of other people including special guests, and taking part in a silent auction. We found an open table just before the start of our event near the bar and not far from the front of the room. We were quickly greeted by a server who provided us waters and over the course of our event, brought us food and drinks we ordered. While we stuck with sodas for drinks, my friend ordered wings and mozzarella sticks. I went for a dozen dry wings with both the garlic parmesan and teriyaki sauces on the side for dipping along with ranch dressing and vegetables. The wings were a bit burnt, but I think I asked for that when I was offered for them to grill my wings. Now, I know for next time to say no to that question. Either way, we were both happy with what we ate. The service was good! The atmosphere was fun. The first Dirty Drummer opened in 1975 in Phoenix, which was reopened in 2019. Go to https://www.thedirtydrummer.com, and sign up for their e-mail newsletter to learn about special events and shows. Also on the website is a list of events, menu, specials, gift cards, merchandise, and more. The bar hours are daily from 11 AM to 2 AM with kitchen hours from Sunday through Thursday from 11 AM to Midnight and Friday through Saturday from 11 AM to 1 AM. Happy Hour is from 2-6 PM on weekdays. There are also daily menu specials. They even have their own theme song (The Beat Goes On). We had fun at the Dirty Drummer, and I hope to make it to future events there. I certainly recommend it for a fun bar atmosphere! read more

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Hello folks I've lived in this area all my life I started coming in due just to kill an hour for my little one to work out but anyways, the two waitresses that I'm going to mention just don't know that if people don't come in they won't have a job the other waitresses are very good maybe they need to hang with them and learn how to treat people that come in even if it just to kill time I do spend money I may not want to eat but that's my choice Abby and Aspen should not get an attitude when a customer says no to food. It's sad to continue to see the disrespect that they show at least me I'm no different than any other customer whether it's a one drink or food Management at dirty drummer you should train them to understand a quite person in for drinks is not a bad thing at all read more

Went to go hear music played by a friends band and celebrate a birthday. The manager was so incredibly accommodating and thoughtful. Really went out of his way. Food was yummy and atmosphere friendly. Highly recommend. read more

We went here because it was supposed to be a dive bar with a cool atmosphere and good wings. This is not a dive bar but a very busy sports bar. The wings were undercooked and way too salty. My fish and chips I ordered were not good. The fish was greasy and the frozen fries were cooked okay. The bartenders acted like it was a chore to wait on you. Not a friendly place, just a busy sports bar with subpar food. Oh, and I got charged $14 for fish and chips on a Friday when their web site says it's $10 on Fridays. I didn't notice until the next day. Never going back. read more

Jessie was the waiter Quick service We really enjoyed our dinner Music was country. It was a full house. Worth trying read more

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Gosh, was so wanting to try this place and was looking really forward to it after a referral from another establishments. We definitely wanted to try the wings & burger to compare to past experiences to see if it could stand up to our expectations. Came in around 5 PM Saturday evening and was able to find a spot at the bar top actually right near where the flat top and fryers are. Took a bit to be acknowledged by the male bartender, but when he did address us we were able to place our drink orders. Got a few beers on tap and decided we had to get those wings. The cooks were already cranking out lots of orders, so we were excited to go with their Honey Hot & Red Gold (half / half). As we waited, we noticed the atmosphere to be that of the 80's vibe. A place maybe our parents would have gone or taken us to in our younger years. So, such a great heart warming feeling! That said, they only had two kitchen staff tending the fryer & grill. We waited over 1 hour and 20 minutes for our wings. Our bartender ended up buying us a round of brews for the delay. In checking in with us, we told him to please put in an order for their Super Drummer Burger since we knew the wings were taking far too long! When the wings finally arrived, they were decent size (depending on weight you'll get 10-12). They could have been much crisper & grilled for more of that charred touch. That stated, with the exceeding tickets and wait time we were NOT about to send them back! The sauces were ok. The Red Gold was more like a BBQ & the Honey Hot could have packed some more heat. The Burger was decent nothing to write home about. I did end up requesting a side of thousand island to add some sass! Fries were good- seasoned well and cooked just right to give them that crunch. One thing we observed while there was that an employee came from the back onto the floor (where the two cooks were) & mentioned something about violations which was a little questionable & concerning! Unethical behavior by any employee to do this especially in front of customers! Moving away from that; these two employees were working extremely hard under pressure, doing the best they could under the circumstances and you have to appreciate that as a staff member and as a diner. The size of the establishment, the amount of patrons and their peak hours to have only two staff at the helm in such a small space is difficult & fairly certain it makes for many complaints, impatience and unhappy patrons. We tried to be as understanding as possible being in the business and being right there to see just how hard these guys were working. We gave them much encouragement and grace throughout our time there, yet at the same time we were still shocked at just how long it took to get our food! Our original bartender gave up on checking in on us after he bought us that round and another female bartender took over working with us. We appreciated her and her service, told her that as well. Unfortunately, this won't be a place we would return to in the near future. Glad we were able to try it out; however it's just to chaotic with a small kitchen and the demands it has in the dining room. The food staff was really on point, but it seems way too time consuming based on the off balance of the food prep space. Prices are fairly reasonable which was a plus! Recommend if you do try this joint, to go during the week for their happy hour from 2PM-6 PM. On Tuesday's they offer a $6.95 burger ALL day! Let's just hope you don't have as long of delay on your meal! read more

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Pool table. Music. Food and drink. Outside space to hang. Ate here once, great- both in food and service. I mostly go to TDD for a live show, but this is one big hang . It gives many nods to bars of old. It ain't pretentious, and I can't imagine leaving here without having a memorable night. It's a vibe . read more

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Visited The Dirty Drummer for the first time a few weeks ago to snag some drinks with some friends! They love this place and its basically their local watering hole and go-to spot. I didn't indulge in the full experience, so will definitely be returning, but did enjoy a few beers. They have a solid line up of cans and bottles, of course nothing TOO fancy , but do have a few local craft brews (no sours in sight! :( ) I enjoyed some pacificos, my husband enjoyed Montucky and Bud's for our friends - I told you nothing fancy! Service was great, we were comfortable in our booth and got to enjoy some loud music. It's definitely a vibe and your classic dive bar in a good way! They had it all decorated for the holiday with lots of lights, which I something I was told they rotate through for other holidays as well. I will definitely return again and hopefully indulge in more of their menu! read more

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Honey hot wings are just hot. Got them grilled and double dipped and still not crispy at all. Service totally blew. Used to be a good spot but not sure what happened over the last few years. Had to ask the bartender for our tab after waiting idk how long. Too long. read more

Great spot! I didn't snag a photo of my burger or wings but both were very good! The server was attentive and friendly and made great recommendations for the wing flavors. The vibe is a total dive bar which is exactly what I was looking for. I will definitely be back! And next time I'll grab a few pics. read more

Great established for a great time. The live music is always fun time and lively. The Dirty D is first and foremost a dive bar; I wouldn't recommend it to people who expect service immediately. Also has an edgy and metal esque vibe to it. All the bartenders are cool, and they seem to all really get along. Family friendly during the day. Steven the manager is dope and you can tell he helps his team out. Some of the servers could use a little more pep in their step. The food is pretty killer too; delicious wings and a taco special on Thursday. Karaoke Fridays too. Overall, highly recommend if you're into the scene. read more

I love this place, simple... just go, super local, they support small business the cooks are moving like there hairs on fire but do not miss a beat! Awesome old school vibe. Step into the 80s and enjoy a cold one. read more

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Great spot for a few beers and to watch sports, frequently have live music, good service and solid food.

If there is one word to sum up the Dirty Drummer it would surprise you... WINGS! I've seen this place so many times as it's adjacent to Costco. I'm at the Costco semi-regularly and it was finally time to give this spot a try. My honey had read an article about best places in the valley to get chicken wings. Dirty Drummer was on that list, and yes, they live up to the hype. The wings are huge. They are heavily sauced and fried to perfection, or grilled as well. I actually watched them get cooked while sitting at the bar. it's an odd statement to make, but they have the griddle and fryers at the bar area. it's unique I'll say. The vibe is old school sports bar that is a bit divey, which I loved. Apparently this was a chain of locations back in the day, however this is the last standing spot from the 80s. Great bar, great for sports & groups, there's a pool table and they host live music some nights. Service was fast and friendly. What's not to like? However, if you only go for one reason, go for the wings. SO GOOD! We tried the hot and lemon pepper sauces. read more

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Upscale dive bar. It has a patio, and the servers were nice and were pretty quick considering the place was busy on a Thursday night. I would have given it 5-stars, but I ordered a burger medium-well and the center was too rare for me to eat, but the 80% of it I could eat was good. Also, it was burger special night so maybe lots of burgers on the grill and the cook got confused IDK, still, a great $8 price for a burger and side. I'd go back again and still risk the underdone burger. read more

I came here about a month ago for my friend's husbands' 50th bday party. They rented out a private area and we had live music and a full spread of food. The staff were quick and very friendly. No complaints. I'd personally never venture out to come here unless invited, but I don't live in the area. Had a very relaxed divey feel. read more

Best spot in Az for wings hands down. The hot grilled double dipped are the BEST! 10000% recommend

Every time I go here they gave friendly service, very fresh food and a relaxing atmosphere. I'm a repeat customer.

We recently went to the Dirty Drummer for the Ask Carol concert. The Dirty Drummer was very responsive on their social media when I asked if I can bring my kids to the venue. They welcomed by kids with open arms. We were able to reserve a table with no issue. The food was great! There are many options for the kids. The entire bar is very cute and the concert was very intimate. The kids were able to watch her perform up close and absolutely enjoyed the night. The staff gave my kids free posters and helped them get them signed by the band. The prices are decent. I would definitely go again! read more

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The wings used to be significantly better but all in all still a wonderful menu for a dive bar. They always have entertainment and the service is good. I like my wings grilled. The chicken on the salads is tasty too. They always have something going on, great vibes. Excited that my new corp office will be nearby! read more

The best wings in Phoenix. My friends and i all love the atmosphere and we have a great community of people who come here. I am a vegan and they have an impossible burger that is the best that I have ever had. Cooked to perfection. Not over cooked or underdone. I get the onion rings that are fried perfect. They clean the grill for me and often. The bar tenders are attentive and kind and want to get to know you. Any would have a great time taking a date or a family member or a friend to have food and watch sports. read more

I haven't been here in a while because I haven't been in the neighborhood but tonight we were close and I had to!! Wings are amazing! They can double dip and grill them and I highly recommend that! I've tried all wing flavors and they're all great. Tonight we had the honey hot and the dry rub! SOOO good. We also had the Tuesday special which is burger and fries for $7! Soooo good!! The cooks were amazing - both with their talent with the food but also with their personalities and their hospitality! So attentive and happy to serve us! read more

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I was in the area and decided to grab some takeout. The place was fairly dead with a few patrons at the bar. Since I have never ordered to go here, I stood at the entrance while a few waitress passed by and advised that I sit anywhere. I advised I was wanting to place an order to go, so they continued to walk on by. then one of the servers (turns out she was the bartender-Whitney or Britney???) next strolled by and said to sit anywhere, again, I then advised her I was there to place an order to go and she just kept walking. Finally, a gentleman walked by and asked if I was waiting to be seated, I said I was there to place an order for to go and he advised I needed to go to the bar and order from the bartender, so I did after waiting about 5-7 minutes for the lady to fulfill some drink orders, but yet never acknowledged me. Once I placed my order, it only took about 15-20 minutes to get the order that was put together by the gentleman (I believe he was another bartender that was working the outside bar). I am big on service, coming from previous service industry experience and the only reason i gave it a 3 star this time was because I like their food (Garlic parm wings grilled & double dipped are always the bomb), which is always good and the gentleman. read more

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I was staying at a local Marriott with limited food options so I found the Dirty Drummer here on Yelp. It was a great local spot. Drinks were cold, bartenders were attentive and friendly. I had a simple burger and fries which were well prepared and a crazy value as burgers are are a Tuesday special so it was only $6.95. The kitchen is open here so if you sit at the bar you watch the friers and grill. The two guys working the hotline where BUSTING THEIR ASSES back there. There is an optional tip jar on the bar for the kitchen crew and I was happy to toa a $5 in there, they earned it. Give this spot a shot if you are looking for a casual, affordable meal with a friendly staff read more

Great dive bar with excellent food and spectacular daily specials. Service is almost always above expectations. The one man grill is behind the bar, old-school, which is fun. They offer a choice of sides like tots or a side salad with no upcharge. The side salad is fantastic and totally unexpected for a place like this. We're talking spring greens, fresh cucumbers and tomatoes onions etc. And a nice portion. The burger is great. Wings are great. This is not the kind of place that charges extra for a side of ___ (ranch etc). Music is great (a lot of country). Decor hadn't changed in forever which is so cool. I'm sure their live shows are amazing. There are 3 different parking lots you can use. Patio is dog friendly and gets afternoon sunshine. Highly recommend. read more

Best burger in town. Period. End of story. A far better burger than Harvey's. No. Really. Ended up at The Dirty Drummer and ate a MOST DELICIOUS double cheeseburger. I chose the 2/3 pound "Super Drummer", with the cheese in between the paddies. Wow!!!! Very, very good. Best. A Better burger than Harvey's. (Of course, Harvey's isn't Harvey's anymore. Used to be an actual "WINE-burger". Now? If wine is even in the same county, they consider it good enough. This is better. The Dirty Drummer burger was very, very good! So good, came back again 2 days later, even better. Goddamn, what a great burger! Piping hot, delicious!! Damn, man! Great fries. Not good, great. A bigger fry than McDonald's, same kind of hot-center, crisp exterior. Nothing is reasonably priced anymore so you tell me. The burger was $14.50, fries I don't know. Receipt forgotten but I've already gone back again! Their wings, oh by the way, are fabulous. Stellar. Only JT's, 4829 E Indian School Rd, are comparable. These are superb!) Now: bad news. Once, I got a friendly crew and once I got very surly crew. Don't need the surly crew. Sheesh. How arrogant. It's a damn burger. read more

Visited the Dirty Drummer for the first time and had a disappointing experience. We were seated quickly and received waters right away. The band was so loud (which was fine, we enjoyed the band) we couldn't hear the first server who stopped by our table and it took another 10-15 minutes before a server returned to take our order. After that, we waited an additional 25-30 minutes without receiving our drinks or any further attention, eventually having to leave empty-handed. Meanwhile, the table behind us arrived about 10 minutes after we did, got two rounds of drinks, had friends join who were also promptly served, and even received their dinner all while we continued to wait. Not sure what went wrong here, but it definitely wasn't pleasant. Was excited to try this place, but definitely moving on to the next bar. read more

Restaurant is a "seat yourself" vibe but don't count on someone waiting on you or acknowledging you. The table hadn't been bussed (which is fine, we just sat where we could). We had to specifically ask for menus 10 minutes after we sat down and even then nobody grabbed the garbage off the table. Nobody asked if we wanted waters, or anything at all. I had to ask again (another 10 minutes later) if someone could take our order and were told that they would fetch someone. We were there for 25 minutes with no service. I understand Friday nights can be hectic but there were multiple open tables opening up so there was no excuse for ignoring a small table of 4. The vibe seemed fun and we were looking forward enjoying the night, but we ended up leaving to go somewhere else. read more

My best friend flew in all the way from California, and the second she landed, we made a beeline straight here... because priorities, right? We figured we should lay down a solid foundation before the weekend festivities began, so we ordered the chicken strips and fried zucchini to share. When I say these were the best chicken strips I've ever had, I'm not being dramatic (okay, maybe a little but seriously, they were that good). The fried zucchini? Equally amazing. We both went with vodka 7-Ups, and let me tell you, they did not skimp on the vodka. Our server was super nice and on top of everything. The vibe of this place is great too super dark and chill, just the right setting for catching up and plotting the weekend's adventures. We both agreed this spot is a must every time she visits AZ. read more

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The roaches were extra. The place is dark inside now I know why. The baby roach nearly camouflaged in with the table. Disgusting! And what happened to Jesse! It's sad I'll never be back for Burger basket after that! read more

This is definitely your friendly neighborhood dive! I've been hanging out here since I moved to the area 3 years ago. Many of the serves and one the managers always come over to say hi. The wings are one of my absolute favorites. You can also expect karaoke, dancing, and live music often. If you're expecting non sticky floors and pristine bathrooms, look elsewhere. It's clean for being a dive though. Safe, fun, and definitely great food and a cold beer! Will always be one of my favorite spots. read more

A buddy of mine were in the area (rare for us, we aren't in Arcadia too often) and decided to swing by as we've heard good things from friends. We just so happened to stumble on in luckily on a Tuesday so we took advantage of their Tuesday cheeseburger special. You get a cheeseburger cooked to order + one side for $6.99. What a deal. You will be hard-pressed to get a non value menu burger at Mickey D's, Wendy's, Jack-in-the-Crack, Whataburger, or etc. for this price. A combo meal now at any of these fast food establishments will cost over $10. This is a real beef patty, cooked to order, in front of you (if you opt for bar seating), cooked in wine, pickles, tomatoes, lettuce, onions, on the side. I saw some others requested their onions grilled (unsure if that's an extra charge or complimentary) so know that's a option to request. My buddy and I split a burger as well as a dozen wings. Our bartender/server had the griller split our burger in half for us. The service was awesome. Friendly, timely, welcoming, just a nice change of pace of the crap piss poor attitude we typically encounter at Harvey's Wineburger. The wings were plump, juicy, and grilled to perfection (an additional surcharge of $1.50 to have them throw the wings on the grill after being fried). Many different flavors to choose from (we opted for lemon pepper and habanero). Wings were fantastic, my only knock is that the flavor or amount of seasoning on them could be a little heavier, just my opinion and personal preference. The Habanero could have also been a bit spicier. I will try their actual hot flavor next time. Overall, instant new favorite spot for good bar fare food. read more

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In an unassuming strip mall, this drummer has become one I cannot live without. Whether it's an early Sunday patio dinner, Burger night, drinks & music on Saturday or late night fried zucchini fix with beer & western songs, this place just hits it all. They keep it fun, interesting, lively, tasty and affordable. Highly recommended. read more

My wife and I split a Cheese Drummer (1/3 lb), and a half dozen grilled garlic parmesan wings We added bacon and bleu cheese to our burger, and ordered it medium The wings were amazing, very juicy and tender, the sauce just the right amount of garlic and parmesan The burger was cooked great, combination of cheeses, good bun The fries were tossed in a slightly spicy blend, and came nice and crispy The Drummer has been a staple in Phoenix since I was a child for good reason; would definitely recommend, will definitely return read more

Love all the food. Everyday there's a special. My faves have been tacos and burgers and fish Friday. We come as a family and really enjoy ourselves. I know live music happens as well as trivia nights but haven't been able to make it to that yet. It's on the list though. Service is great as well. read more

Awesome dive bar vibes which remind me of places where I grew up ! Solid wings and great prices with a cheery local crowd. It's really a great place to relax and enjoy. Service is strong as well. read more