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    The Dirty Drummer

    4.0 (263 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    THE DIRTY DRUMMER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Juke Box
    Divey
    Casual

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    Garlic Parmesan wings
    Ashley L.

    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.

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    Cory S.

    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!

    DRB WAS FANTASTIC WITH AN 805!  Thank you.

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

    These two did amazing!
    Cara T.

    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!

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    Chris B.

    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 .

    Bailey L.

    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!

    Grill
    Jorge F.

    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.

    Grilled Cheese Sandwich w/ tots
    Christina M.

    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.

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

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

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

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    Not at this point, but we are considering it!

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    The Dirty D is first and foremost a dive bar; I wouldn't recommend it to people who expect service immediately.

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