Whiskey Row, Prescott AZ
Every bar and saloon on Whiskey Row
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On Whiskey Row (South Montezuma Street)
The bar inside the historic Hotel St. Michael, on the north corner of the Row at Gurley Street.
Prescott's honky-tonk: live country bands from the balcony on Friday and Saturday nights, a big oak dance floor and Thursday line-dancing lessons.
Upstairs above Matt's. Northern Arizona's first dueling-piano bar opened here in 2026. Shows on Friday and Saturday nights, 21+, no cover, and reservations are recommended.
A second-floor saloon with a balcony that looks straight across at the lit-up courthouse.
The Row's landmark, with roots back to 1877, a full restaurant and the carved Brunswick bar that survived the 1900 fire.
A no-frills neighborhood bar with darts and pool, formerly known as 1881 Spirits.
The quiet option on the Row: a small wine bar for a glass and conversation.
A live-music bar with a regulars crowd, and the Row's classic dive.
Barbecue and a long whiskey list just past Goodwin at the south end of the Row.
A tavern with food and drinks a few doors south of the Row proper.
Around the Courthouse square
All of these are within a two- or three-minute walk of the plaza.
A tucked-away lounge you enter from the alley behind North Montezuma.
The tasting room for a Prescott meadery, on Gurley Street facing the plaza.
A small, well-reviewed bar in the Bashford Courts building on Gurley.
A pub with a full bar a block west of the square.
- Lyzzard's Lounge120 N Cortez St · Map
A lounge bar on Cortez Street, one block east of the plaza.
A cocktail bar on Cortez Street.
A cocktail bar at the north end of Cortez Street.
Coffee by day and a self-pour tap wall of Arizona craft beer.
A wine bar on Granite Street, a block west of the Row.
A burgers-and-beer spot a block east of the courthouse.
A gastropub with a patio, two blocks south of the square.
A tapas bar with a creekside patio, a short walk west on Goodwin.
What Whiskey Row is and where it sits
Whiskey Row is the west side of South Montezuma Street between Gurley and Goodwin, one block long, directly facing the Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza. It has been a saloon district since Prescott's early territorial days, when the town was the capital of Arizona Territory. Today it's still the densest stretch of bars and restaurants in Prescott, with more spread out along Gurley, Cortez and Granite streets around the square.
The 1900 fire and the Brunswick bar
On July 14, 1900, fire swept through downtown and destroyed most of Whiskey Row in a single night. As the story goes, and as the Palace tells it, patrons hauled the carved Brunswick bar out of the Palace and across the street to the Courthouse Plaza, and kept the drinks going while the block burned. The bar survived, the Row was rebuilt within a couple of years, and that same bar is still in use at the Palace today.
Parking and getting around
Street parking rings the Courthouse Plaza, and there are public lots and parking within a block or two of the square. On Friday and Saturday nights, and during big events like Frontier Days and the Christmas lighting, spots near the plaza fill early. Arrive before dinner or use a rideshare. Once you're parked, everything on this page is walkable.
Tips from locals
For a quieter night with less of a crowd, go on a Thursday or Sunday evening. Live music usually starts later in the evening on Fridays and Saturdays. Matt's has country bands and Whiskey & Ivory has dueling pianos. Walk the Courthouse Plaza after dinner, when the courthouse is lit up and the Bucky O'Neill Rough Rider statue out front makes the best photo on the square. Bring some cash for live-music nights.
Before sundown with kids
Earlier in the day the Row is family-friendly. The Palace serves a full restaurant menu, and Fite and Son's Mercantile and Ice Cream at 208 S Montezuma St is the after-lunch treat. Bill's Pizza at 107 S Cortez St is a block east. The plaza grass across the street is where kids run. Later in the evening the Row turns into a bar scene, and many spots are 21+.
Where to stay, what to book
If the plan is a late night on the Row, sleep on it. These are the walkable beds, plus the one tour that starts right here.
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Frequently asked
Where is Whiskey Row in Prescott?+
Whiskey Row is the block of South Montezuma Street between Gurley Street and Goodwin Street, directly across from the Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza in downtown Prescott, AZ 86303.
What bars are on Whiskey Row?+
On the Row itself: Fire & Sword at Hotel St. Michael, Matt's Saloon, Whiskey & Ivory, the Jersey Lilly Saloon, the Palace Restaurant & Saloon, the Black Vulture Saloon, Back Alley Wine Bar and the Bird Cage Saloon, with Doc's BBQ & Whiskey and Whiskey River Tavern just to the south. More bars ring the Courthouse square on Gurley, Cortez and Granite streets.
What is the oldest bar on Whiskey Row?+
The Palace Restaurant & Saloon at 120 S Montezuma St traces its history to 1877. Its carved Brunswick bar was famously carried out during the July 14, 1900 fire and is still in use.
Where can I hear live music on Whiskey Row?+
Matt's Saloon has live country music on Friday and Saturday nights. Whiskey & Ivory, upstairs at 112 S Montezuma, runs dueling-piano shows on Friday and Saturday. The Bird Cage Saloon is also a live-music bar. Check each bar's site or social pages for this week's lineup.
How do you pronounce Prescott?+
PRES-kit, like biscuit. Saying PRES-cott marks you as a visitor right away.
Where do I park for Whiskey Row?+
Use street parking around the Courthouse Plaza or the public parking within a block or two of the square. On weekend nights and during big events, arrive early or take a rideshare.
Are there hotels within walking distance of Whiskey Row?+
Yes. The Hotel St. Michael sits on the corner of Whiskey Row and Gurley Street. The Hassayampa Inn is at 122 E Gurley St, one block east of the plaza. Several other downtown hotels are within a few blocks.
Is Whiskey Row family-friendly?+
During the day, yes. The Palace serves a full restaurant menu, there's ice cream at Fite and Son's at 208 S Montezuma St, and the plaza lawn is across the street. In the evening the Row becomes a bar scene, and many places are 21+.
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