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1720 W. Southern Ave. Mesa, AZ 85202

480-890-2276

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Best Place for Guitar Hero Tournaments
Award Winner 2008

Features: Patio/Sidewalk Dining

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Nestled into a far corner of the tiny strip mall just across the street from Mesa Community College, Uncle Monkeys exudes a certain level of charm. A cigarette vending machine glows near the door, and a wooden Native American statue stands watch over the jukebox, seemingly offering approval to any listening choices patrons make (word is he's a fan of "Buffalo Soldier"). Established way back in 1981, the bar is cash only, and features karaoke sessions every night starting at 9 p.m. Guitars line the walls alongside various biker paraphernalia, statues of monkeys (natch), and advertisements for the bars ladies night every Tuesday. It's a popular affair, where girls and gals get $2 you-call-it specials on drinks, including the cheekily named "Monkey Wiz" (a special blend of various juices and banana liqueurs). After a few sips, it won't take long to build up the courage to belt out your favorite classic rock anthem for an adoring crowd.

2008 | Best Place for <i>Guitar Hero</i> Tournaments

Don't tell your professor we told you, but now Mesa Community College and ASU students have an excuse to ditch class on Tuesday nights. This strip mall bar across the street from MCC and just a few miles from ASU's Tempe campus hosts competitions for the play-along, interactive guitar-shredding video game. The place is definitely a dive that's known for some roughhousing -- someone was stabbed outside the joint back in January -- so keep the riffing on point and the funny business... More »

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phoenixnewtimesbestof | Phoenix, AZ | 315 Reviews

| Wed, May 6, 2009

Don't tell your professor we told you, but now Mesa Community College and ASU students have an excuse to ditch class on Tuesday nights. This strip mall bar across the street from MCC and just a few miles from ASU's Tempe campus hosts competitions for the play-along, interactive guitar-shredding video game. The place is definitely a dive that's known for some roughhousing � someone was stabbed outside the joint back in January � so keep the riffing on point and the funny business to a minimum.
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TatianaMcEntire | Mesa, AZ | 5 Reviews

| Tue, May 12, 2009

It was alright. They have pool and karaoke which is fun. The shot glasses are too big to BJ shots with though. It's nicely kept.