17 Best Nightlife in Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tempe, Arizona

This spot has spectacular views of Paradise Valley and Camelback Mountain; an upscale, modern bar lined with windows; and a relaxing fireplace-lighted patio.

Boasting the largest dance floor on Mill Ave., Aura offers 5,000 square feet of space to let loose. Given its location near campus, it's no surprise that Aura is a favorite of ASU students. If you need a vibe that's a little more post-college, opt for a VIP table and bottle service.

This spot is great for feasting on huge portions of food and lavish quantities of liquor, but also for feasting your eyes on the fabulous people who flock here on weekend nights. It's a great stop before and after an Old Town event or a night of partying.

Tucked behind a shopping center on Scottsdale's main shopping drag, BsWest draws a stylish, well-heeled LGBTQ+ crowd.

Watch real cowboys and cowgirls two-step to live music at this saloon, where you can also gorge on mesquite-grilled chicken and buffalo chips (hot, homemade potato chips). Reservations are suggested for the all-you-can-eat Friday-night fish fry, which draws crowds. There's live music and dancing just about every night.

A laid-back institution where students, hippies, and families come together, Casey Moore's occupies a 1910 house rumored to be haunted by ghosts. Enjoy more than two dozen beers on tap and fresh oysters at this Irish pub–style favorite.

You'll get a full entertainment experience here with a steak house and buffet, concerts and other live performances, and plenty of gaming including blackjack and keno. There's live music and dancing most nights.

Locals come here for blackjack, poker, keno, more than 200 slot machines, and a dash of Las Vegas–like nightlife.

This beer spot is the former redbrick home of Bordens Creamery. Wash down pub grub—pizza, wings, and burgers—with an ample supply of house-made brews on tap (including some seasonal specialties).

This lively restaurant and bar attracts a Western line-dancing, 10-gallon-hat-wearing crowd.

Harold's has two full bars, a huge dance floor with live bands on weekends, a game room, TVs, and a restaurant serving some of the best ribs in the Valley. It's also the go-to place to watch Pittsburgh Steelers games during the NFL season.

Snuggle up with a friend---or make some new friends---while sampling from a selection of wines from around the world and more than 200 whiskeys. Enjoy live music nightly.

This spot is known more for its extensive margarita selection and lively patio crowd than for its food. The restaurant-bar touts 51 different margaritas—with some recipes so secret they won't tell you what goes in them. Try the El Presidente or the Chupacabra.

If you're in Chandler, come here for good food with great beer and an energetic pub atmosphere without the tired, hole-in-the-wall, or overly commercial feel. Wash down some SanTan wings and a stuffed burger with a SanTan IPA.

Grill your own burgers and nosh on picnic food at this casual beer and wine pub. You can also play horseshoes, chess, or volleyball.

Part of a national chain, The Tempe Improv showcases better-known headliners from Thursday to Sunday. Get here early for good seats.

Part of the Wild Horse Pass resort, this place includes 500 slots, live poker, blackjack, and keno.