Hangouts, Bars & Saloons – AZ
Biker Friendly Hangouts, Bars & Saloons-AZ
Arizona
Check out these suggestions for bars, hangouts and saloons in Arizona that are biker friendly. Ride on!
Tortilla Flat, Near Apache Junction
About this hangout:
The only bar in town. New owners with a huge interest in bikes. When there is nice weather, they have street dance, food, and bike runs.
General Directions:
1 Main Street, Tortilla Flat, AZ 85290. Tortilla Flat (population 6) is located on highway 88 in the central part of the state, northeast of Apache Junction.
Jakes-O-Mine, Apache Junction, AZ
About this hangout:
Live rock-n-roll bands every Thurs.-Sat. Owners are bikers and, we’re told, great people.
General Directions:
Just west of old Ironwood on Apache Trail, on the south side of the road.
Olde Tymers, Bisbee, AZ
About this hangout:
Old Tymers is owned by Charlie who, we’re told, is an old-time biker. This is a bar/restaurant which some say serves the best burgers in Cochise County. Set in Tombstone Canyon, There is usually entertainment on Saturday evenings and Sunday Afternoons. Charlie sometimes sits in on drums. Genuinely a great place to have a brew or enjoy a meal. On the weekend you will find many bikers enjoying the outside seating area.
General Directions:
Take SR 90 through Sierra Vista to SR 80. Follow SR 80 up and over the Mule Mountain pass, through the tunnel and take the Texas Canyon exit. Olde Tymers is located immediately past the copper miners statue on the right.
Sand Bar, Bullhead City, AZ
About this hangout:
The Sand Bar is a cozy li’l bar with great gal bartenders and great burgers. A nice place to stop during the River run (end of April). Be sure to say “Hello” to chief beermeister, Sandy.
General Directions:
Located on the main drag (highway 95) in Bullhead City. Look for the yellow and black sign. Everyone who’s a biker knows this bar in Bullhead.
Mad Dog’s, Bullhead City, AZ
About this hangout:
Mad Dog’s is a great little bar with killer food and the coldest beer on (or off) the river. Bike parking.
General Directions:
From Laughlin, NV, cross the bridge to AZ, turn right and Mad Dog’s is about 8 miles on the left.
The Hideaway, Cave Creek, AZ
About this hangout:
Great riding destination from all over AZ. Beers are cold & affordable. Women are beautiful and friendly. All makes of bikes are both welcomed/tolerated and the crowd gets along well. A favorite ride for a Sunday morning.
General Directions:
Take Cave Creek Road Northeast from Central Phoenix-right to the driveway.
Buckskin Tavern, Fredonia, AZ
About this hangout:
This place is the place to be if your in Madera or close to it. They have a live band Wed. thru Sun., 3 pool tables, some hot chicks, and some not-so-hot-chicks, Even some plain old sluts. They also have dart boards, a dance floor and more. Go check it out… If you ever drop in say “Hi” to Dave “The Owner” and say you heard about this place from the computer guy. (Yeah, I know what is a computer nerd doing in a bar, TAKING MY BLOWN BIKE OUT FOR SOME AIR… 220+ Plus Horse Power)
General Directions:
Right off Hwy 99 take the Downtown exit and go through town (doesn’t matter which way just head for the opposite end of town you came in on). It’s just about in the middle of town. Or take the exit by the fairgrounds, go east and make a right on Gateway, then follow it down about 1 mile on the right. “Cant’ miss it.”
Drift Inn Saloon, Globe, AZ
About this hangout:
The Drift Inn Saloon is authentic and makes a perfect day trip from Phoenix or Tucson. Serves great food.
General Directions:
In Globe Historic District off Highway 60.
The Spirit Room, Jerome, AZ
About this hangout:
Bands start at 2:00pm on weekends, when bikers from all over the state come here to have a great time. Old & young, rich and poor…all party together. It’s a great time for everyone and a ride up the mountain you’ll never forget.
General Directions:
On Highway 89A, right in the middle of town. Jerome is north of Prescott and south of Sedona. Lots of twisties and some of the best riding roads in the mountains. Views, views, views !!!!
Fireside Lounge, Kingman, AZ
About this hangout:
The Fireside is a working man’s bar that’s biker friendly.
General Directions:
Just off Andy Devine. Turn at Napa Auto Parts.
The Outpost, Kingman, AZ
About this hangout:
Kilroy’s is a sponsor of the W.N.C. (The Wednesday Night Crew) We meet there every Wednesday night and do rides in the northern Va. and Washington D.C. area. We ride to other bars and pubs. Our website is www.wncrew.org. We raise money for children’s charities. This ride is open to everybody. Colors welcome.
General Directions:
Located in the Ravensworth Shopping Center at the corner of Braddock Rd. and Port Royal Rd., right by I-495 and Braddock Rd.
Maddogs Bar & Grill, Lake Havasu City, AZ
About this hangout:
Nice place to stop and see some good T&A! The beer is sometimes cold too! Tell e’m Tony sent ya.
General Directions:
Route 17 South Lodi.
Circle S Saloon, Marana, AZ
About this hangout:
Biker-friendly bar. Good people, and good food. Reserved bike parking right in front under a security camera.
General Directions:
From I-10 northwest of Tucson: Take Trico-Marana Road (exit 226) west to Trico road. Turn south. Turn right on El Tiro, (just past Arizona Fuels). 1/2 mile down on the left. Look for sign. Or: Take Avra Valley Road (exit 242) west until you come to Trico Road on your right. If you think you are lost, keep going. Trico road is about 3 miles past the airport, which will be on your right. Turn right on Trico and go north to El Tiro, and turn left.
Thunder Pass (now Spirits Bar and Grill), Mesa, AZ
About this hangout:
Ladies night and biker night every Thursday. Good people good times. All are welcome.
General Directions:
On Main street just east of Ellsworth Rd. Exit on Ellsworth Rd. North of Superstition freeway 3 miles to Main. Turn right on Main 1/2 block on the south side.
Buffalo Wild Wings, Mesa, AZ
About this hangout:
Wednesday night is Bike Night with live music. Always tons of bikers hanging out here.
General Directions:
On the corner of Rainbow and Oakey in Mesa.
Western Trails Ranch, Morristown, AZ
About this hangout:
Western Trails is a 12-acre outdoor biker-friendly bar. They offer breakfast, lunch & dinner Thursday – Sunday and will soon be having live music on the weekends. Western Trails Ranch Website.
General Directions:
Take Hwy 10 West to 303 Loop North to US 60 East. Western Trails is on the left side about 10 miles before Wickenburg.
The Windy Mesa, Page, AZ
About this hangout:
The Windy Mesa is a cool bar with great bands, karaoke, 4 pool tables, foosball, pinball, video games, nightly drink specials and two happy hours: One from 9am-Noon and one from 4pm-7pm. Coldest beer and warmest bartenders in town. We hear that if you haven’t partied at the Windy, then you haven’t partied.
General Directions:
Marriot entrance into Page from Hwy 89. Left at the first light.
John’s Watering Hole, Phoenix, AZ
About this hangout:
If you want good Cajun food then you need to be at John’s on Saturday. If you want live music, it’s usually there on Sunday, along with most of the bikes in the area. Someone is always there and I’ve grown to call these people family. John’s has the most diverse group of people in the area: Some ride, some don’t. Some fish or shrimp for a living and some are lawyers and doctors. Everyone gets along because there is a respect for another man or woman who makes a living. This place is way out of anyone’s way and most people don’t want to come here, but we call it home. You might too, after you’ve stopped in.
General Directions:
Get off of I-10 onto I-210. Exit on Lake south and go all the way (good distance) to the stop sign at a T in the road. Take a right (you should be on Lincoln). Go, once again, to the T in the road. At that stop sign take a left (again going south). Keep going through the curves to the pontoon bridge (if you don’t know what that is, you’ll figure it out real fast)and about 1/8th of a mile after that you should see Fred’s Lounge on your right. Its a small bar with a boat launch and gravel parking lot, but it’s also a place to meet people with the same interests. Ride in and let’s ride!
Hardtails, Phoenix, AZ
About this hangout:
Good food & cold beer.
General Directions:
Located on the southwest corner of 35th Ave and Bell Rd. in Phoenix.
Red Onion Lounge, Phoenix, AZ
About this hangout:
Some of the finest food in town, 7 days a week 10AM until last call. Friendly. Grille is open late every day of the year. Football on satellite, Karaoke night Thursdays. Voted best burgers in Phoenix. 3 pool tables, Bartop Game, Silver Strike Bowling and darts. 9 TVs.
General Directions:
15002 N. Cave Creek Road, just south of Greenway Rd on the west side of the road. Website.
Rhythm Room, Phoenix, AZ
About this hangout:
Great local and national blues acts. Separate motorcycle parking close to the door.
General Directions:
From I-10 Exit Indian School road. Also exit the Squaw Peak freeway at Indian School Road. Approximately 10th street and Indian School Road.
Steel Horse Saloon, Phoenix, AZ
About this hangout:
The Steel Horse Saloon is the original bar for motorcycle enthusiasts in Phoenix. It’s a meeting, eating and partying place for all types of riders and anyone who wants to have a good time. There is always something going on at this establishment. We host many motorcycle runs and events. Check out “Events” for the next one! Browse through some of the photos of the events that we hold in the Photo section of the Steel Horse Saloon website.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Look no further, drop us an email to see how we can help. Look around, have fun, and remember if you’re ever going through Phoenix, make the Steel Horse Saloon one of your stops.
General Directions:
Located at 1768 West Bell Road. Off Hwy 17 go East on Bell Road to 17th Avenue. Right behind Jack-in-the-Crack.
Amber Inn Cocktail Lounge & Patio, Phoenix, AZ
About this hangout:
The Amber Inn features a 600 sq. ft. full-service patio right next to the bike parking. It’s a Great Place for runs or meetings. And Farley McDavidson is there on Friday and Saturday nights with his decidedly off the wall DJ’ing of Karaoke and Classic Rock. Ask him about the “Camel Toe” video. Farley even raffles off Porn DVD’s to raise money for charity.
General Directions:
The Amber Inn is just a couple of miles west of I-17 on Dunlap Ave., at 4236 W. Dunlap Ave. in Phoenix
Pinon Pines Bar & Grill, Prescott, AZ
About this hangout:
Don’t know why there are two incorrect listings for it.The streets it’s listed on don’t exist in this town.The food, music, and pool tables are correct and it’s great place. The oldest biker bar in northern Arizona.
General Directions:
North on Hwy 89 from Prescott, 5 miles east side of the road, off the highway about a hundred feet. Next to the porno shop.
The Billet Bar, Scottsdale, AZ
About this hangout:
The place for cold beer and biker entertainment. Owned by renowned Myron Larrabee, this bar covers an entire corner. The Billet Bar is always very well stocked and tended by friendly bartenders. The newly renovated patio is shaded by tropical trees and plants and cooled by the “Billet Breeze”. Outside on the patio you’ll find live music, billiard tables, a ping-pong table, big screen TVs, their patio bar and the famous Flaming Billet booths. You can enjoy the shade, watch a game on big screens, eat lunch and have a cold drink with your friends. Once you’re cooled off, you can head out front and check out the other bikes that are parked next to yours, because you’re never the only biker there.
General Directions:
Located at the corner of 2nd St. and Scottsdale Rd.
Sorry Gulch Saloon, Sierra Vista, AZ
About this hangout:
Thursday is Exotic Dancer night. Fridays, Rock/Classic Rock. Saturdays, Country/Rock. Sorry Gulch is the home bar for Cochise Riders MC. Most bike nights the club sponsors are held here.
General Directions:
SR 90 to Fry Blvd, east. 1 light on the right. Next to the Enchanted Dragon Tattoo Parlor.
Los Hermanos, Superior, AZ
About this hangout:
A biker friendly Mexican restaurant with cheap breakfasts and dinners. Open from 6AM to 9PM. Full cocktail bar connected right next door. Also have a home made tortilla factory in the back. Great to take some back home. A nice 40mi. ride out of Mesa Az. into a few mountain twisties.
General Directions:
835 Highway 60, Superior Arizona, 85273. Head East on Highway US 60 through Gold Canyon and up into Superior. Only about a mile down on the right-hand side into the city limit next to the rest stop.
Tumbleweed, Toltec, AZ
About this hangout:
Roll on in to the “WEED” for great drink specials, live music on Friday nights, Thursday night pool tournaments, Monday darts. Back patio for events. Great fun, good people and a nice ride.
General Directions:
Located half-way between Phoenix and Tucson off I-10. Take the Toltec exit 203 North 1 mile to Hwy 84 (Jimmy Kerr Blvd) turn right and go 1/8th mile to the big sign that says it all “COCKTAILS”.
Big Nose Kate’s, Tombstone, AZ
About this hangout:
More of a tourist joint but i think that you will enjoy. Period costumes, colorful locals.
General Directions:
Located in the center of Tombstone.
Tin Top, Tonopah, AZ
About this hangout:
Four-way stop with nothin’ but a nuclear power plant close by. Right out of the old west! Usually hot bands, bikes right out front and everyone is friendly!
General Directions:
South of I-10, 40 mi west of Phoenix on Salome Rd. Also called Wintersburg. Near Palos Verdes Nuclear Plant. Pay no attention to the bartender that glows in the dark!
Peppers, Tucson, AZ
About this hangout:
Why not stop? They’ve got beer.
General Directions:
On North Wilmot Road, north of 22nd St. On the left.
Bashful Bandit, Tucson, AZ
About this hangout:
Charity runs monthly. Annual Potluck Dec 17th. Nice happy hour, good drink prices, great bartenders.
General Directions:
I-10 East to Speedway Exit. Forward to Dodge and Speedway. Address is 3686 E. Speedway.
Branding Iron North, Tucson, AZ
About this hangout:
Cold beer, great bartenders! Bike night every Wednesday with free food. Saturday is lingerie night.
General Directions:
Just a few blocks east of I-10 on Ruthrauff. Branding Iron North Bar 2660 W Ruthrauff Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705 (520) 293-7300
The Outpost, Valle Vista, AZ
About this hangout:
Biker friendly.
General Directions:
Aprox. 15 miles east of Kingman (on old Hwy. 66) just past Valle Vista turn off.
Downtown Williams, Williams, AZ
About this hangout:
35 miles west of Flagstaff on I-40. Most biker-friendly town in AZ. You’ll find great steaks at Rod’s and the Sultana Bar. Ice cold beer at the Sultan and Canyon club–(Goats Head hangout). And don’t miss the fish tacos at Pancho’s.
General Directions:
I-40 35 miles west of Flagstaff. Either of the two exits will loop you through town. Just one way in and one way out.
Stumble-In Tavern, Yuma, AZ
About this hangout:
Friendly little roadside bar that serves beer and beer. Biker friendly, including patches. All welcome neutral zone. Frequent stop for local poker runs.
General Directions:
Take the 16th Street exit. Go east past Pacific avenue. The Stumble-In is located 1/4 mile on the north side of the road, next to Wild West Motor Sports.
8th Street Bar, Yuma, AZ
About this hangout:
Local biker hangout, prison run sponsor, hot bartenders and have your balls rolled for a chance to win a 5-cent drink or the jackpot. Costs just 50 cents.
General Directions:
Exit Hwy 95 South to Ave. A. Turn right and proceed to the next light, which is Eighth Street. Go left, then go two blocks and it’s on the left. Bikes park right at the front door.
These Arizona biker-friendly bars, hangouts and saloons are based on first-hand observations submitted to HD Open Road. The next time you’re in the area, go check ‘em out. Do you have any suggestions of your own for good places to go in Arizona? Leave a comment!
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Hi guys,
I am a journalist & book author from hamburg, Germany and would be very thankful for your help. For my next book I am searching for a motel or lodge or saloon or bar in Arizona. It should be a not stylish place out of the way place in the middle of nowhere. A place where locals meet. On your hompage I found already the “Tin Top Bar & Grill” (but I couldn’t find an email adress) but I am happy for any other insider-tip.
Thanks a lot for your help! All the best from Hamburg,
Sylvia
Hey Sylvia,
Thanks for visiting our Blog and inquiring about a place to stay where locals meet.
I will do a little research for you and do my best to find out. Once I do, will let you know
Frank
The Onion is the longest operating bar on Cave Creek Road in Phoenix and is Super Biker Friendly. We ride and we respect the rights of all bikers. We are Second ammendment friendly and welcome all (ok no illegals) Stop in and visit us. We are located .9 miles north of Buddy Stubbs HD