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3045 N. 16th St. Phoenix, AZ 85016

602-266-0015

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Best Karaoke
Award Winner 2011

Entertainment: Live Entertainment

Description

Long before its days as gay hot spot Paco Paco, this unique-looking CenPho bar (which oozes plenty of mid-century architecture) served as a neighborhood watering hole dating back to the 1950s. Thanks to its current proprietor David Tanberg, the bar is back to its old school state, providing plenty of brews and booze to patrons with nary an affectation. While Tanberg claims that both Willie Nelson and the late Waylon Jennings played a few gigs here a few decades back, these days you're more likely to witness the occasional show by some local rock acts than any big-time country legends.

2011 | Best Karaoke

With that funky geometric sign and off-kilter building structure, you won't expect anything at Rips Ales and Cocktails to be run of the mill. The bar's Sunday-night karaoke is no exception, with hipsters, barflies, and wanna-be pop queens all taking to the mic to belt out renditions of their favorite tunes. The diversity of the singers is matched by the diversity of the tunes, and you're just as likely to hear a soul ballad as a rocker. There's no shortage of places to go to find great... More »
2011 | Best Monthly Dance Night

Held on the second Saturday of every month, Obscura is a mix of '80s new wave, indie, and Britpop spun by DJ Roya. This grooving monthly dance party also is an opportunity to snap up giveaways during CD-release parties. If you've got the need to move and shake it, then this is the night to get out and sweat to the music of the '80s. There also are drink specials to help you shake off any reservations you may have about dancing. Get over it and get moving -- DJ Roya of Obscura will help... More »
2010 | Best Liquid Courage

Though James Bond would hate the Three Wise Men shot at Rips, the drink might be as close as you get to having the balls of the original international man of mystery. The girl behind the bar at Rips will pour hefty amounts of Crown Royal, Jose Cuervo, and Jack Daniel's -- the three international wise men -- into a sizable tumbler. Then she'll laugh at you when you try to take it all at once. It's known as a "catch up with your friends," for any latecomer to happy hour, or a... More »

Top Five Must-See Shows This Weekend

By Phoenix New Times Staff | Fri, May 25, 2012

Curious what's going on around town this weekend? Need some suggestions as to how to rock, dance, or krump in the Valley of the Sun? Don't fret: These are our Five Shows to See This Weekend. Friday, ... More »
Tucson's Mission Creeps Celebrate Star Wars' 35th Birthday at Rips Ales & Cocktails

By Anthony Sandoval | Wed, May 23, 2012

The original big-screen blockbuster, Star Wars, is turning 35 big ones, and to mark the occasion, Rips Ales & Cocktails is throwing a themed party to celebrate. "We're encouraging everybody to come ... More »
Ten Must-See Parties During Phoenix Comicon 2012

By Benjamin Leatherman | Wed, May 23, 2012

Officially, the exhibition hall at Phoenix Comicon this weekend only stays open until around 7 o'clock on Friday and Saturday evening. But that doesn't mean that geeks have to call it a night. A sle... More »
Three Nerd Concerts to Celebrate Phoenix Comicon

By Christina Caldwell | Fri, May 18, 2012

Hey, nerds! Don't worry. We're not going to break your glasses this time. We just want to tell you something. You probably already know Phoenix Comicon is going down next week at Phoenix Convention C... More »
Top 5 Things to Do This Weekend

By Becky Bartkowski | Fri, March 16, 2012

Between St. Patty's shenanigans (see our full guide to partying here) and the arty madness that is Art Detour 24 will surely be (there's a map for that), you're in for a busy weekend. Should you find ... More »
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Ssmith888889 | Tempe, AZ | 22 Reviews

| Mon, February 14, 2011

Great happy hour prices! They had live music this past weekend and I'm so glad I didn't miss out because I found a few new bands I like! They even have karaoke on sunday and monday nights that I don't think I'll be missing next week :)

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Rips Ales & Cocktails

3045 N. 16th St. Phoenix, AZ 85016

602-266-0015

Description

Star Wars Turns 35

9:00 p.m. May 25

Star Wars Turns 35 feat. Manual Sex Drive, Family Secret, Mission Creeps, & DJ Sean of the Dead

9:00 p.m. May 25

Hit the Switch, Reason Unknown, & Down By Fire

9:00 p.m. May 26

Karaoke

8:00 p.m. every Mon., Sun.

Mod Zombies

Every Wed.

2011 | Best Karaoke

2011 | Best Monthly Dance Night

2010 | Best Liquid Courage

Top Five Must-See Shows This Weekend

By Phoenix New Times Staff | Fri, May 25, 2012

Tucson's Mission Creeps Celebrate Star Wars' 35th Birthday at Rips Ales & Cocktails

By Anthony Sandoval | Wed, May 23, 2012

Ten Must-See Parties During Phoenix Comicon 2012

By Benjamin Leatherman | Wed, May 23, 2012

Three Nerd Concerts to Celebrate Phoenix Comicon

By Christina Caldwell | Fri, May 18, 2012

Top 5 Things to Do This Weekend

By Becky Bartkowski | Fri, March 16, 2012

Ssmith888889 | Tempe, AZ | 22 Reviews

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