Scottsdale Spots: Places to visit at San Francisco Giants Spring Training

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SCOTTSDALE, AZ – FEBRUARY 26: Hector Sanchez #57 of the San Francisco Giants signs autographs for fans prior to the spring training game against the Kansas City Royals at Scottsdale Stadium on February 26, 2018 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images) /

While I don’t actually recommend you get inebriated, because that’d be irresponsible of me, there are definitely some solid bars to check out while you’re in the desert…just remember to stay hydrated!

Rusty Spur Saloon – 7245 E. Main St (0.6 miles away)
Type: Bar/Saloon, Lunch Menu (11am-4pm) available featuring burgers and bar food
Yelp Rating: 4.0/5 (222 Reviews)
Notes & Quotes: “Say hi to Tim, the coolest bartender around. The bloodies are unbeatable.” -Jennifer U. | “[Check it out] if you like country music!” -Jeff L.

Scottsdale Beer Company – 8608 E. Shea Boulevard (9.0 miles away)
Type: Bar and Restaurant
Yelp Rating: 4.0/5 (481 Reviews)
Notes & Quotes: Happy Hour Monday-Saturday at 3pm until 6pm

Honorable Mentions

Here’s a few mentions from fan submissions:

Culinary Dropout – Restaurant & Bar featuring Craft Beers and Specialty Cocktails
Italian Grotto – Italian Food with Pasta, Meat and Seafood Entrees
RnR Gastropub – Hand-crafted cocktails and comfort food
Salty Senorita – Restaurant & Bar with mixed affair, cocktails and magaritas

Need a Place to Stay?

If there’s one thing the town of Scottsdale knows, it’s to overcharge on lodging during Spring Training. They are very aware that people are coming into town, and there is a limited supply of hotels, motels, vacation rentals, etc.

Here are a few hotels recommended by fans and patrons of Spring Training:

Hotel Valley Ho (no vacancies 2/19-20, 3/13)
Hyatt House Old Town (no vacancies 3/15-17)
Marriott Suites Old Town
The Saguaro (no vacancy 3/14)
The W

**Vacancy listings as of 2/14/19, contact hotel for updated information