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Top 10 Hard Rock Venues in Phoenix
Rocky Point Cantina is one of Top 10 Hard Rock Venues in Phoenix.

1. Rocky Point Cantina

6.8
1001 E 8th St (E of Rural Rd), Tempe, AZ
Music Venue · 14 tips and reviews

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: Located five minutes from the ASU campus (right by the train tracks), this indoor/outdoor venue and bar always allows for people to spread out during live shows and has a great vibe! Read more.

Club Red is one of Top 10 Hard Rock Venues in Phoenix.

2. Club Red

6.5
1308 W University Drive (NW Corner of University & Alma School), Mesa, AZ
Music Venue · 27 tips and reviews

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: The venue coordinates dual stages with the neighboring Red Owl, and both are large and provide great sound and lighting effects. There's a ton of seating and a big dance floor in front of the stage. Read more.

Goat Head Saloon is one of Top 10 Hard Rock Venues in Phoenix.

3. Goat Head Saloon

1423 S Country Club Dr (60 and Country Club), Mesa, AZ
Dive Bar · 13 tips and reviews

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: Don't let the strip mall location and morbid name deter you. Yes, it may be a no BS bar, but the stiff drinks, jukebox, and interior character alone make it worthwhile. Read more.

Big Fish Pub is one of Top 10 Hard Rock Venues in Phoenix.

4. Big Fish Pub

1954 E University Dr (McClintock & University), Tempe, AZ
Dive Bar · 12 tips and reviews

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: Monday offers karaoke, Wednesday is open-mic night, & live music dominates the rest of the week. The bartenders, cute & scantily clad, are always eager to share the drink specials w/ patrons. Read more.

The Rogue Bar is one of Top 10 Hard Rock Venues in Phoenix.

5. The Rogue Bar

423 N Scottsdale Rd (at E McKellips Rd), Scottsdale, AZ
Dive Bar · 18 tips and reviews

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: The bartenders are attentive +the stage is intimately small, but attendees have a decent view from anywhere in the bar. Don't park in front of the convenience store next door; the owner loves to tow. Read more.

Martini Ranch is one of Top 10 Hard Rock Venues in Phoenix.

6. Martini Ranch

7295 E Stetson Dr (at Drinkwater Blvd.), Scottsdale, AZ
Rock Club · Downtown Scottsdale · 40 tips and reviews

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: Since 1994 Martini Ranch has provided hard rock bands an audio, video, and entertainment system on par with big-city nightclubs, offering the viewpoints of a much smaller venue. Read more.

The Blooze Bar is one of Top 10 Hard Rock Venues in Phoenix.

7. The Blooze Bar

7.0
12014 N 32nd St (at Cactus Rd.), Phoenix, AZ
Dive Bar · 15 tips and reviews

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: The sound is surprisingly good for such an intimate venue, and high-topped tables surround a small dance floor in front of the stage. Read more.

The Nile Theatre is one of Top 10 Hard Rock Venues in Phoenix.

8. The Nile Theatre

5.3
105 W Main St (Main & MacDonald), Mesa, AZ
Music Venue · Downtown Mesa · 36 tips and reviews

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: The Underground hosts the most hard rock acts, & can get so humid with the pulse of dueling guitars and growls, it's a wonder the graffiti scrawled across the concrete walls hasn't melted off by now. Read more.

Joe's Grotto is one of Top 10 Hard Rock Venues in Phoenix.

9. Joe's Grotto

13825 N 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ
Bar · Paradise Valley Oasis · 27 tips and reviews

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: A favorite for even big-name hard rock bands to play when they come through town. Music plays six nights a week, alongside several drink specials -- and the bartenders never skimp on the shot pours. Read more.

Club 910 is one of Top 10 Hard Rock Venues in Phoenix.

10. Club 910

910 N McClintock Dr (at E Curry Rd.), Tempe, AZ
Cocktail Bar · 9 tips and reviews

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: This huge venue gives the best of both worlds; an extensive outdoor area with multiple bars and levels and tables, as well as an indoor area with tvs, booths in dark corners, & stripper poles. Read more.