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| 2007 Devil Picks: Guide for ASU students (Bars and Clubs) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| By Chelsea Ide, Get Out | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| August 16, 2007 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 BEST PLACE TO BE SEEN Casey Moore’s Oyster House 850 S. Ash Ave., Tempe, (480) 968-9935 Casey Moore’s is the “Cheers” of Tempe — there’s always someone to talk to at this Irish bar, known for the best patio drinking in the Valley. BEST BAR FOR HANGING OUT Rula Bula 401 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, (480) 929-9500 rulabula.com Just north of the crowded Tempe dance bars, you can find this relaxed Irish pub. Offering indoor seating and an outdoor patio, Rula Bula is the chill place to hang out and enjoy a low-key evening. BEST BAR FOR HOOKING UP Cherry Pit & Lounge 411 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, (480) 966-3573 cherryloungeaz.com
BEST CAMPUS BAR The Vine Tavern & Eatery 801 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe, (480) 894-2662 Drink, sing, drink more, eat, drink even more. At the Vine in Tempe, you can do all these things and more. Actually, that’s about it, but the karaoke is fun and the beer is cheap. BEST DIVE BAR The Rogue Bar 423 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, (480) 947-3580 roguebar.com A true punk-rock bar that has embraced indie rock with its dance night Shake!, while continuing to embrace its dirty punk-rock roots. BAR WHERE THE COVER IS WORTH IT e4 4282 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale, (480) 970-3325 e4-az.com With rooms named after the elements — earth, air, fire, water — the swanky club and lounge offers something for everyone. The see-and-be-seen spot is the first club in downtown Scottsdale to give Myst and Axis/Radius some competition.
GLAM 3174 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, (602) 955-5689 One of the best places to be seen (and be scene), GLAM offers indie-rock dance nights, as well as vinyl-heavy rotations during Faux Show and Boombox Crew. BEST PLACE TO SPOT A CELEB Axis/Radius 7340 E. Indian Plaza, Scottsdale, (480) 970-1112 axis-radius.com Celebrities, local and from Hollywood, are known to hit this Scottsdale nightclub. This summer it held a celebrity night, Axis Hollywood, where celebs such as Nick Lachey and Tyrese hosted.
Four Peaks Brewery 1340 E. Eighth St., Tempe, (480) 303-9967 fourpeaks.com Support local beer by quaffing the tasty brews (including Hefeweizen, 8th Street Ale and an oatmeal stout) made fresh in Tempe. The food’s not bad, either. BEST MARGARITA Salty Señorita 3636 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, (480) 946-7258 saltysenorita.com Big, salty, delicious. The bartenders at the Salty Señorita know how to make a mean margarita. Keep ’em coming. BEST BAR FOR BODY SHOTS Dos Gringos Trailer Park 1001 E. Eighth St., Tempe, (480) 968-7879 dosgringosaz.com Packed with sweaty ASU students in their skimpiest club get-ups, Dos Gringos is the place (within stumbling distance of the dorms) to find that sexy boy or girl to let you lick salt off them. BEST GAY BAR BS West 7125 E. Fifth Ave., Scottsdale, (480) 945-9028 bswest.com Honestly, there’s a real lack of gay bars in the East Valley (most of the happening ones are in Phoenix), but there’s always this joint, located smack dab in downtown Scottsdale’s drinking (and arts) district.
Contact Chelsea Ide by email, or phone (480) 898-5634 |
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