
Bad Jimmy's Scottsdale
Old Town Scottsdale, Scottsdale
Bar in Scottsdale, United States
Why go
Bad Jimmy's Scottsdale is a practical Old Town choice for casual groups that want an easy meet-up more than a destination meal. It is a better fit for low-friction drinks and relaxed plans than for diners comparing chef credentials, awards, or a clearly defined cuisine angle.
About Bad Jimmy's Scottsdale
Bad Jimmy's Scottsdale is a Scottsdale venue with a casual dress code and daily hours that start at 11 AM. The strongest read is simple: consider it when you want a casual Scottsdale stop and the timing works for your plans. That makes the venue easiest to understand as a practical option rather than a heavily defined destination. It is not the place to choose on the strength of a specific cuisine, menu style, price point, seating setup, reservation approach, drinks program, or service format.
Keep expectations practical. Bad Jimmy's Scottsdale is in Scottsdale, has a casual dress code, and is open daily from late morning into the evening, with Friday and Saturday hours extending to 11 PM. Those basics are useful, but they do not by themselves define the parts of the experience that many diners use to choose a place with confidence.
A casual Scottsdale choice when timing matters
Use this as a casual Scottsdale option, not as a recommendation built around a clear culinary angle. Do not treat it as a culinary splurge or a choice driven by awards, chef reputation, price range, seating style, or menu format. The more reliable recommendation is situational: choose it when a casual setting and the listed hours fit the plan. In that context, the appeal is less about a specific promise and more about having a straightforward place to keep in consideration.
For planning around timing, the hours are the most useful detail. Bad Jimmy's Scottsdale is open 11 AM–10 PM Sunday through Thursday and 11 AM–11 PM Friday and Saturday. That schedule gives you a clear starting point for deciding whether it belongs in a daytime, early evening, or later weekend plan. If you need a more defined food, cocktail, or atmosphere identity, compare its basics with other nearby options before committing.
Use it as the easy plan, not the ambitious one
The value question comes down to expectations. Bad Jimmy's Scottsdale is worth considering when you want a casual Scottsdale option and do not need a defined menu angle, formal service style, or published accolades to feel confident. It is a weaker fit for diners choosing primarily on detailed food information, a drinks program, or a special-occasion format. In other words, it makes more sense when convenience and casualness are enough, and less sense when the outing depends on a highly specific experience.
If this is one stop in a broader Scottsdale plan, it pairs naturally with a scan of the area rather than a single-venue commitment. For broader planning, use Our full Scottsdale bars guide, Our full Scottsdale restaurants guide, and Our full Scottsdale experiences guide to decide whether the night should lean drinks-first, food-first, or activity-led. The verdict: reasonable for an easy casual stop, skippable if you want a clearly defined culinary or cocktail reason to go.
Planning details
- Location
- 7620 E Indian School Rd #101, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
- Website
- badjimmys.com
- Phone
- +1 480 788 6978
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Bad Jimmy's Scottsdale reads as a local neighborhood bar that favors steady, unflashy energy over spectacle. The room is described as an anchor for the mid-city strip along East Indian School Road, where daytime traffic is deliberately low-key and regulars shape the rhythm. Evenings pick up compared with the afternoon, but the shift is modest rather than theatrical; this is a spot built around familiarity and approachable service rather than performance-driven cocktail theater. The overall impression is comfortable, unpretentious and quietly social.
Best For
This is a bar to visit for casual afternoons and after-work hangs rather than destination nights. The write-up emphasizes a lunch-to-dinner split and specifically calls out after-work regulars at 5 p.m., so it performs best for those looking for a relaxed drink with coworkers or friends, and for neighborhood groups who want an easygoing place to gather. It’s not positioned as a tourist-facing or high-volume Old Town destination, so plan visits around local rhythms rather than nightclub hours.
Ordering Tips
Read the room: daytime visits are described as low-key and anchored by neighborhood regulars, while later evenings register a modest uptick in energy. If you want a quieter experience, stop by earlier in the afternoon or for an early evening drink; if you’re after a livelier local crowd, evenings will feel busier without becoming performance-focused. The description advises expecting a neighborhood bar mentality—approachable service and steady, familiar energy—so don’t anticipate theatrical cocktail service or spectacle.
Venue details
Ambiance
Bright red-and-white dining rooms with unapologetic, high-energy atmosphere filled with aromas of seared beef.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Pub
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 7620 E Indian School Rd #101, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row, Notable alternative
- AZ88, Notable alternative
- Old Town Tavern, Notable alternative
- MAYA Day + Night, Notable alternative
- Sasaki Sushi & Bar, Notable alternative
Bar context
How It Compares
Choose Bad Jimmy's Scottsdale when the priority is an easy group plan with casual Old Town access. Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row is the stronger choice for a bigger, music-driven night, while AZ88 is a better fit when the group wants a more polished Scottsdale bar setting.
For value, Bad Jimmy's Scottsdale makes sense when flexibility matters more than a clearly defined concept. Old Town Tavern is the safer cross-shop for a simpler neighborhood-bar feel, while MAYA Day + Night is the better call for a higher-energy party atmosphere. If the group wants the night to revolve around food rather than drinks and scene, Sasaki Sushi & Bar is the more targeted option.
Booking difficulty appears easiest at Bad Jimmy's Scottsdale relative to the more scene-led peers, so it is useful as a fallback when the group size is four or more and nobody wants a complicated reservation plan. Pick AZ88 for ambience, Whiskey Row or MAYA Day + Night for a louder night, Old Town Tavern for a simpler bar stop, and Sasaki Sushi & Bar when the meal matters more than the meetup.
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Compare Bad Jimmy's Scottsdale
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Bad Jimmy's Scottsdale | Scottsdale | No published awards |
| Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row | Scottsdale | No published awards |
| AZ88 | Scottsdale | No published awards |
| Old Town Tavern | Scottsdale | No published awards |
| MAYA Day + Night | Scottsdale | No published awards |
| Sasaki Sushi & Bar | Scottsdale | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Bad Jimmy's Scottsdale have happy hour deals?
For happy hour, check directly before you go. The regular hours are 11 AM–10 PM Sunday through Thursday and 11 AM–11 PM Friday and Saturday.
Does Bad Jimmy's Scottsdale have outdoor seating?
Do I need a reservation at Bad Jimmy's Scottsdale?
For reservations, check directly before you go, especially if you are planning around a specific time on Friday or Saturday when the venue is open until 11 PM.
Is the food good at Bad Jimmy's Scottsdale?
Go in for a casual Scottsdale stop rather than a food-led destination. The core basics are its Scottsdale location, casual dress code, and daily hours.
Is Bad Jimmy's Scottsdale good for a date?
It may fit a casual, no-fuss plan if the hours and setting match what you want. It is a weaker fit for a special-occasion or food-led date night.
What's the best time to go to Bad Jimmy's Scottsdale?
Use the hours to plan: it opens at 11 AM every day, closes at 10 PM Sunday through Thursday, and closes at 11 PM on Friday and Saturday.















