Bars on Whiskey Row
The Palace Restaurant and Saloon
120 S Montezuma. Claims the oldest frontier bar in Arizona. Carved-wood bar back rescued from the 1900 Whiskey Row fire, full restaurant menu, and history that rolls into the bar service.
Matt's Saloon
112 S Montezuma. Live country and rock most nights. Dance floor, two-step regulars, and a strong locals-and-visitors mix.
Bird Cage Saloon
148 S Montezuma. Dive-bar feel, live music several nights, pool tables, and a young-locals crowd.
Hassayampa Peacock Room
122 E Gurley, one block off Whiskey Row. Quieter cocktail bar inside the 1927 hotel lobby. The pre-dinner pick rather than the late-night pick.
Newer cocktail spots
A handful of recent additions cover craft cocktails and small-batch spirits. Check current openings; the row turns over slowly.
Planning the night
Park once on the plaza after 6 p.m. (free). Start with food early, walk Whiskey Row after sunset, and rotate bars. Most close at 1 a.m. or 2 a.m. Plan a ride if you are not staying downtown.
Frequently asked
How many bars on Whiskey Row?+
About a dozen on the one-block stretch.
Which has the longest bar?+
The Palace Restaurant and Saloon.
Which has live music?+
Matt's Saloon and the Bird Cage rotate music most nights.
Which is the quietest?+
The Peacock Room at the Hassayampa, one block off the row.
How late are bars open?+
Most run until 1 a.m. or 2 a.m.
Is the row safe at night?+
Yes, well-lit and busy.
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