Happy Hour

Carlsbad Tavern

Name: Carlsbad Tavern
Address: 3313 Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ, 85251, US
Telephone: (480) 970-8164

Old Town Scottsdale · New Mexican

GOOGLE★ 4.53,411 YELP★ 4.11,792 TRIPADVISOR★ 4.2450Google: higher than 33% of venues in Phoenix

The happy hour

Drinks

Happy-hour drinks

Food

'Early bat' specials, e.g. ribeye quesadilla — $13.75, Carlsbad tacos — $13

Late-night menu every night 10 PM–2 AM.

Deal last verified 2026-10-08. Confirmed on the venue’s own website.

The space

Photos: Google Maps

The vibe

A dark, bat-themed New Mexican tavern in South Scottsdale with a lagoon patio and a daily happy hour.

Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Cozy
Hip
Good for groups
Fireplace
Known for cocktails
Sports on TV
Google: happy hour drinks
Google: happy hour food
Late-night food
Vegetarian options
Takes reservations
Outdoor seating

Is that score good?

Almost everywhere scores 4–5 stars, so each site's score is shown against every venue in the Atlas rated on that site — here in Phoenix, and across the US. The gold bar is this spot.

GOOGLE ★ 4.5 3,411 ratings ↗

In Phoenix 65 rated venues At the median

4.2 THIS SPOT 4.5 4.9

Rated higher than 33% · tied with 30% · lower than 38% of the others · median ★ 4.5

Across the US 2,042 rated venues At the median

3.1 3.5 4.0 THIS SPOT 4.5 5.0

Rated higher than 34% · tied with 23% · lower than 44% of the others · median ★ 4.5

YELP ★ 4.1 1,792 reviews ↗

In Phoenix 64 rated venues Below median

3.5 THIS SPOT 4.1 4.5

Rated higher than 24% · tied with 22% · lower than 54% of the others · median ★ 4.2

Across the US 1,993 rated venues At the median

2.0 3.0 3.5 THIS SPOT 4.1 4.5 5.0

Rated higher than 37% · tied with 13% · lower than 49% of the others · median ★ 4.1

TRIPADVISOR ★ 4.2 450 reviews ↗

In Phoenix 51 rated venues Below median

3.5 4.0 THIS SPOT 4.2 4.5 4.9

Rated higher than 34% · tied with 10% · lower than 56% of the others · median ★ 4.3

Across the US 1,653 rated venues Below median

1.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 THIS SPOT 4.2 5.0

Rated higher than 34% · tied with 11% · lower than 55% of the others · median ★ 4.3

Each bar counts venues at that rating (0.1-star steps), lowest on the left; the curve starts at the lowest score anyone has. Ratings captured October 8, 2026.

Getting there

3313 Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 · (480) 970-8164

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