To see and not be seen at Chaser's

Chaser's music venue on the southeast corner of Hayden and Roosevelt in Scottsdale is definitely a dive bar. It's dark, and on your average day it's not exactly crowded.

The bar is 21 and over, but on nights when they have concerts there is an all-ages section where you can hang out with your underage friends.

There isn't much for food. They sell bags of chips at the bar, but this is mostly a place to go drink. Two pool tables provide something to do while you're hanging out, and drinks are reasonably priced.

The crowd in Chaser's on a weekday is mostly people from the neighborhood. On those days, it's a kick-back environment where you could go and find some peace and quiet.

However, on weekends, bands take the stage and bring an entirely different crowd. Sometimes they have a rock and roll cover bands playing tunes everyone can sing along with. Some nights they have local bands like Ikonoklast or Selfless take the stage and bring a crowd of kids that are into the industrial sound.

On those nights, it's not unusual to see kids in spikes and chains show up to dance.

Chaser's is generally a very friendly environment. When I went there for a show, everyone was friendly and nice. I went there again on a weekday, and people generally kept to themselves, but they were friendly too. It's not a place where you would expect to see a fight break out.

It's a little hard to get a drink on a night when there is a show, since the bar is very small and off to the side of the pool tables and the stage. Still, it didn't take as long as other places I've been. Chaser's accepts credit cards, and has a variety of beer and liquor. On a weeknight, the service is quick since there are generally not many people there.

Overall I'd say it's not a place to see and be seen like Anderson's Fifth Estate, Club 6, and other Scottsdale bars. It's just place to chill out with friends.
—Jenifer DeLemont