Martini Ranch

Love the venue, the staff could use some help. Last 2 times I’ve been in there I feel as if I’ve been overcharged on my tab. Bartenders purposefully do not give u an itemized reciept. I paid $ 21 for 2 millers and a jim beam rocks. Really? Will be bringing cash next time I see a show there.

drove up from tucson to see common kings a few fridays back.
the venue is located in scottsdale and is a bar/​night club. it was a great setting for an intimate concert.
this chain of venues (they’re related to the rialto theatre in tucson) bring in GREAT talent!
they kept the place cool and the service was very attentive. we never had to ask for more drinks, they were always offering before we had the chance to ask.
also, i like that there was a heavy security presence. it kept people in check and made me feel better about the small venue and how many people were in there.

Honestly came here only to prove that the husband and I could make it in and out without being stabbed… We did. There were 3 cops and 3 sherrifs deputies outside due to the stabbings that have occurred recently. This place isn’t my scene, but we were curious so we stopped by.

Place was pretty cool. I liked the outside patio, and all the room at the place. Good stage and bands. Love that there’s no dress code! Good service, and nice seating. I’ll come back:)

This place hasnt changed much in the 8 years Ive been going here.
The main club is still a great place to watch a band (local or national) and can definitely hold the weekend crowds for Rock Lobster and Metalhead. The sound is always good and there are plenty of places to get that perfect view of the stage. There are still 2 bars, but im glad that they started opening the one to the left of the stage more.
Although im not happy that the ladies room is now all the way outside, I do appreciate that its 3 times the size of the old inside one. The outside bar has always been my favorite. Its almost always no wait and has the most patient bartender. I like the addition of the covered seating outside as well.
The rest of the bar staff is good (and theyve worked here forever) and this is one Scottsdale club that Ive found that the bouncers are really really nice.
The Shaker Room upstairs can be fun, for a little bit. But it tends to get wicked crowded and the service at that bar is always slow. Drink prices here are decent and they keep upgrading their selections, so thats nice.
Theres definitely something for everyone here, what ever night of the week it may be.

Ughhh, what is this place?
And why am I here? (thoughts running through my head last Sunday night)
My friend’s bachelorette party descended upon this place after dinner and cocktails elsewhere. I was ready for some debauchery, it was a given seeing the girls I was out with. But I was not ready for the eye-​raping, sleaziness and vulture-​like behavior from the guys here… maybe I’ve been out of the club scene too long or maybe I thought men left that behavior back in the frat houses. Guess I was wrong.
Dear Gentleman (I’m being generous with the use of gentleman),
Don’t come up to me and ask me why I’m not dancing. Don’t come up to me ask why I’m not smiling. Do not stare at me like I’m a piece of meat at the butcher. Don’t approach me with the pick-​up line of «Are you Irish?» so you can show off you’re irish accent. Hah, now I’m going to go up to guys and ask them «Are you Jewish? Are you Catholic? Are you Swedish?» Makes as much sense as the Irishman’s line. (gross, I think I needed a shower right after that)
I have to say, if I was drunker I would probably not have minded it so much. But I wasn’t, shame on me!
Stars retained for the variety of music offered. A metal cover band is a fun idea for a meat-​market club, I guess. DJ outside did play some decent tunes in between the prog-​house drivel.
Given the chance, I will not return. Unless you get enough shots in me, then I may drunkenly reconsider my threshold for college-​age debauchery.

Martini Ranch is a good second or third destination on a weekend or party night. It got a few different sections that let you walk around and find the atmosphere right for you. If your looking to fist pump and go wild on the dance floor they have two with two different vibes. If your looking to take a breather and relax they have accomodating outdoor lounge areas.
Overall a good time.

Martini-​Ranch is another club that is two clubs in one, kinda. Sometimes they have two stages going with two different types of music. They also have art shows here too, so they can really mix it up. With that said, I kind of like Giligans more for the dive type atmosphere and for a more club atmosphere something else in the area.
It may be a great place of comprimise for a group since sometimes it is super hard to get everyone to agree on a place.

Martini Ranch reminds me of a club in TJ. Its fun, but in a dirty kind of way. Its very large, and great place to dance, there is live music, and a DJ. I’ve heard everything here from rock and country, to booty-​rap & house. So… ya, theres something for everyone.

You gotta be crazy to come here on a weekend. Current events?
If you like to get drunk and be stupid, this is the place. I swear, here’s another bar/​club ruined by dumbfuck ex-​Californians or ghetto-​as-​fuck assholes who are ruining what little rep AZ has ever had.

After one hundred and twelve reviews one more can’t hurt right?
Love:
The intimate setting
The indie artists
The patio
The staff
Not so much:
NO ONE SHOWED UP TO SEE MEIKO!!!
The ladies bathroom is outside…
You know after a few drinks you (a) have to pee pretty regularly and (b) don’t want to leave mid-​song!

Overall one of the best places around. I was introduced to this place when I first moved here two years ago and still love it. They have a club section, outside bar, tables and upstairs open patio. They also have a rock band every night. Great place for everyone!

More like «Cougar Ranch», am I right?
I have a habit of barhopping on Saturday nights, but this place has what I need to keep me tipsy and entertained. Started off by checking out the live music. People were being lame and just standing there watching the stage, so I sat back and enjoyed the scenery. Spacious room.
Make a pit stop at the outside bar. Have a seat, get some fresh air, let your ears recover, and mingle. Women over the age of 30 aren’t exactly my type, but there are for sure some cute ones. Find some, and take them upstairs.
Upstairs is pretty fun. I’m not much of a club guy, but I can acknowledge when it’s done correctly. There’s a bass-​dropping, light-​flashing, ass-​shaking dance floor, complete with another bar and some dancers on poles.
No question that your $ 5 cover is worth this 3-​course party. Make this your next Old Town destination.

Martini Ranch is one of those places that I only visit when there’s an act in town I want to see.
There’s nothing particularly stand out about Martini Ranch, except for the line that shouldn’t exist. I’ve luckily never had to stand in the line… buying VIP just to avoid it is worth it in every case. There’s nothing more annoying than standing in line just to find it nearly empty inside!
Still, it is a pretty good venue for concerts. It is more intimate than a big arena and is made a little more pleasant due to the proximity of the bar (you don’t get that downtown at US Airways Center or whatever it is called now).
Even better? I’ve only paid for one drink here and it was for someone else. I don’t know exactly how it works out that way, but I’m in favor of it. :)

Sorry gang would give this place no star if I could. Ear muffs if you can’t handle the truth — Parental Advisory!
First off the quality of people that attends this place is piss poor. If I wanted to be insulted, spit on, and get in a fight. I know where to find it – this place! Classless along with a bunch of douches following my lady friends around like a prey. I had to tell them to stop cause it was creeping everyone out — sorry dude with a dragon shirt can you please stop following! By the way douche #2 just because I’m well dressed and can sport a tie, doesn’t mean I’m gay. It means I have taste so F-​off! How about that female dog that pointed south and said go away China’s that way — sorry you poor example of a hairless chiuaua; China is technically West. Unfortunately, you didn’t know that because your man feeds you low end pet chow!
As part of an Asian organization I wouldn’t want any of my members attend this place.
Only one good thing came from this place — the doorman was nice. — Enjoy!

–came here on a friday night
–cool venue (three bar areas/​band area/​outdoor area upstairs & downstairs, and and upstairs area for reserved bottle service
–my favorite part was watching the cover bands: Rock lobster and another one i forgot the name of
–the have a hot dog vender: decent prices: order the polish sausage!

«Lookin’ for nothing… But a good time… «Who doesn’t love Metal Head? So much fun on Sunday nights!
In case you live under a rock, Metal Head is an 80’s hear metal cover band that plays all over the valley, and Martini Ranch is there regular Sunday night stopping grounds. Everything from Guns’n’Roses to Matalica to Bön Jovi to Def Leppard… it’s hair-​mazing!
Martini Ranch itself is pretty good. They have several bars, one in the main part, one outside, and one large bar up in the Shaker Room, the dance room. The concept is pretty cool, live bands, patio and a dance floor all in one?! Saweet!
We don’t make it is very often, but when we do it is usually a great time. Watch out though… another buyer beware warning… If you open a tab they will put a $ 50 hold on your card, just found that out this morning. Awesome! Not!

Martini Ranch has a live band downstairs and a DJ upstairs. We were there once during our Valentine’s Day Bar crawl, and the second time during our 80’s Bar crawl.
Rock Lobster rawked the stage during our 80’s crawl. I was dressed like Peg Bundy in my leopard print top with belted waist. I played «cougar» all night, dancing with lots of young, cute guys.
There’s a large outdoor patio for the smokers and those who want to catch some fresh air. I loved the roominess of Martini Ranch.
I will definitely return, especially when Rock Lobster is playing.

I’m a fan for manly two reasons. One not being the weird club upstairs.
Martini Ranch is always a great time when Rock Lobster is on stage. I love 80’s music. I can’t help it. I don’t care if it makes me lame to some of you. I freakin’ love it. I may get insecure when I start too many sentences with I, but I will not let you make me feel insecure about my love of 80’s cover bands.
Honestly, I’m drawing a blank on the second reason why I love this place. Maybe it’s because I once met a guy dressed in a toga in the outside bar and we ended up having a hot make-​out session later. Maybe it’s because I have a few friends whose bands have played here. Maybe it’s because my friend spilled his entire drink on some girl in the club upstairs and just moon walked away from her like nothing happened. Maybe it’s because I got really drunk here on Halloween dressed as Cruella Deville and I think ended up making a scene outside that only my friends remember. Maybe it’s because I got into a fight with a friend about her decision to get fat from her stomach injected into her lips and a random guy came up and hugged us.
Maybe it’s just the live music. Like I said, I really love 80’s music.

02.06.10
$ 5 cover. Opening band = Andrew something. Rock Lobster was main draw. They did pretty good cover songs.
Nice bartender with a heavy hand is always a plus. One shot = three gulps!
No problem securing a booth to goof off in. Maybe next time people shouldn’t stare at us as much?
Multiple rooms, back room has hip hop blasting and stripper poles with all reserved tables.
Outdoor area in the back with a bar as well. I like multiple options.
***UPDATE***
I just checked my Amex. Good thing I did. First, they charged me more than I signed for. Second, they added a second transaction for the same over-​charged amount. What kind of service is this?! Outrageous.