The Spirit Room is a MUST when visiting Jerome. Come in here on in the afternoon to sit back, drink an ice cold beer or two or three (or cocktails or all of the above) Â and absorb the long, colorful history that still permeates the air. Most weekends they have live music so it's REALLY a good time.
While you're enjoying your drink you get to rub elbows with bikers, colorful locals, tourists (both American and foreign) and when you're buzzed enough you might just find yourself busting out some moves on the dance floor. Weekdays are more quiet with no local music but then again you don't have to push and shove to get in the place.
The Spirit Room really is an American gem that retains the Old West flavor that exists now mostly in our dreams and ideals. Word to the wise: make sure you have a designated driver and don't even think about  to navigate the switchbacks after you've had a few. As one who's driven carloads of utterly wasted people down the hill on more than one occasion, make sure you think ahead and be safe.
Of all of the unique, alluring places to stop by in Jerome, there are none as romantically sweeping, riddled with mystery and lore, and entrancing as the Spirit Room. From the green neon-glow of the signage at night to the haunting melodies echoing from its doors during the day, the Spirit Room continues to draw people across its threshold.
Because you simply have to experience it for yourself, I'll keep my words brief and poignant.
Clientele: all walks of life, from bikers and hippies to tourists and the un-lost wanderer.
Barkeep: quiet, focused, quick, no matter who is behind the bar.
Entertainment: live local bands with immense talent (talking about you, Tramps and Thieves). Dancing with strangers and genuine smiles all around.
Drinks: reasonably priced and relatively strong.
I cannot tell you the purge of worry and care that escaped my mind when I spent a sun-soaked afternoon in the Spirit Room. It's no exaggeration to say that you'll be better off spending a day in your life here, sopping around in booze, the smell of leather and brick, smoking a cigarrette or two and stumbling home to your hotel room with your arm around a friend.
I've been here twice in my life...on little road trips to Jerome.
Charming, Old, Authentic. Â Received not exactly a greeting from the barkeep, Keebler.
He was pretty serious. Â But, I stayed for two beers and just sat and enjoyed.
Full Sail IPA!--all the way from Hood River, Oregon.
Place was not hopping on Monday at 11:00am. Â
Plugged the juke for a few, affordable.
Restroom is just fine, just don't sit near it. Â I was seated sort of near the end of bar, and a outhouse type smell permeated that corner after a patron used it.
I bought a souvenir shirt and I think the bartender appreciated my business even though he wasn't friendly.
Leather vest optional.
Super cool bar under the old, Hotel Conner in downtown Jerome. You know the one that always has all the Harley's parked out front? The band playing the Saturday we were there was pretty awful, but the bars fine patrons were the most enjoyable to watch anyway. The ladies bathroom is very tiny and god-forbid someone has had one too many tacos or daiquiris, the little "water closet," gets stuffy pretty fast. Â
We were just typical Phoenix tourists passing through, and as drunk as I was, I would definitely go back.
I only went to Jerome once, but I went at exactly the right time. When we got there, we were looking for a bar that had a relaxed atmosphere, the kind where, at 4 o'clock pm there was a bunch of 50-somethings drinking, dancing, talking, and being nice to each other. (so, not a college bar, basically). We found that at the Spirit Bar. For an added bonus, there was a band called LoudHouse that covered practically a bunch of songs we really like (Pink Floyd and Ozzy just to name 2). Jerome is awesome, I want to go back.
Review Source:We stopped for a drink and found ourselves at the Spirit Room. There could be many explainations for why it's called that and I'll leave all that up to you to decide. This place has been around since the establishment of Jerome as a city in the late 1800's.
A place where ladies of the night and miners came to enjoy a fine spirit, at that time Jerome had been called the "Wickedest City in America". Although this place burned down four times in the ol' Mining Days, the architecture of the stone building is still original and the interior is classic of the boomtown era.
We ordered a couple beers on tap which were refreshing, given the high temps and enjoyed the music on jukebox for a bit until it was yet again time to go and explore more.
This is one of the few(maybe couple) places in Jerome where you can get a drink after 6pm.
The first day we went I stood at the bar for 5 minutes while the bartender did some stuff at the register, and offered someone else sitting there another drink, before finally acknowledging me. There were only 4 Â people at the bar, including myself, at the time, so it's not like it was because she didn't see me. It is definitely a local hangout. But we stayed since there were not many other alternatives.
The second day, there was a different bartender, who was much friendlier, and handled our drinks right away. I wish they had more music playing however. The second night they didn't have any music playing.
Seems like it is hit or miss service here, at least for out of towners, but it's worth a visit to experience the ambiance of the place, which could have easily been a bordello full of gambling and boozing in another lifetime.
My brother and I were visiting my grandparents, and they took us up to Jerome for a little day trip. After lunch at the Haunted Hamburger (reviewed later), we walked around the charming little town. We heard awesome tunes coming out of the Spirit Room, and decided to stop in. Filibusta was a great cover band playing the Dead, Bob Marley, Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder among others.
We saw that they were playing on Sunday afternoon as well, so my brother and I drove up to see them. They were as great as they were on Saturday and we enjoyed this little bar. I had a beer on tap from Sedona (a little pricey at $6.25, but my fault for not asking first). Everyone in the bar seemed really friendly.
Cool vibe and place. We went a few days ago. It was the  Friday before Christmas and it was really quiet in the Sprit Room. That is the only reason I am giving it a four and not a five. There were literally I think 5 of us in the establishment. Had there been a fewmore people, it would have hopped up the atmosphere a bit more I think. I am not holding that against the bar however, as they were super friendly and Dave was eager to take care of us, share some fun stories, and welcome us.
We had a drink and then headed  out for the evening, but have every intention of heading back on a day that isn't and "off" day to check out some live  music, and a more lively atmosphere with the locals. Love Jerome, love the Spirit Room, and love that we  want to head back soon.
Check it out!
4 of 5.
Well, I thought the band that night was super fun...however, the staff are the most unfriendly bunch of people with the exception of the long grey bearded guy at the door who was a sweetheart.
They were constantly on your back for everything....not only that...there was no music for about 30 minutes at about 7PM which I thought was awkward. They said it was because they were changing shifts for the staff....wait...what? A friend got up and tapped on the drums since it was DEAD silent in there and she got yelled at (and she sounded good too!).
We ended up getting kicked out because a friend accidentally brought their beer out on the curb....get a patio! I don't know how many people made the same mistake but it wasn't just a few.
We also got yelled at by the okely dokely town copper for talking and laughing with each other out on the bench in front of the bar at 8PM! Â Who does this!?
Made a pit stop here while traveling through Jerome/Sedona with a group of friends. Walking into The Spirit Room felt like I was entering one of the sets for "Sons of Anarchy".
This is a really cool place with good people. Good local bands and a great selection of music on the jukebox to keep people happy for hours. On top of this, drink prices are very reasonable.
I want to make a return trip back here just to spend time hanging out in this place with some buddies. If I could only convert my garage into a mancave that had this type of atmosphere....
No trip to Jerome is complete for me without a drink at the Spirit Room.  And I love dancing here to Major Lingo, a local band I've followed for more than 20 years.  The fun often spills out into the streets when Lingo  plays, as people come from all over the state to hear them.  Colorful crowd, efficient bartenders, and cooler temps are all reasons to check out the Spirit Room next time you're anywhere near Jerome.
Review Source:It doesn't get better than the Spirit Room in Jerome. It's kept it's old, Wild West feeling, almost as if you can feel the spirits of the mining days around you.
Spirit Room boasts a full bar, great selection on beers (although a few more local brews would be nice), jukebox with everything from classic rock to hip hop and local favorites, live music and a pool table. Michelle Branch named her first album after this bar that she got her start in. On any given Saturday or Sunday for a 2-6 pm show, you will find bikers, Phoenix professionals, 20-somethings and more in the bar.
Sometimes they have a cover for the live music, so bring cash! Parking in Jerome is a pain, likely you won't find street parking close to the Spirit Room so plan on walking a bit.
No food! Head up to the Haunted Hamburger for something if hungry.
Really the only one of two bars in Jerome. Â The only place for music as reported by the locals. We saw some hippie eske jam band that wasn't horrible, and there were certainly a lot of people there on a Saturday night that was having a good time, myself included.
See lots of locals crowding in and out at all times of the day. If you are a motorcycle rider this would be a good place to stop too.( tons of motorcycles in front)
Wild West feel inside, I think it even has swinging saloon doors actually. Good place to wet your whistle when playing tourist in the Northern Arizona area.
This is your typical small western town bar. Â There was nothing really special about this one. Â Interesting decor, friendly service, cheap drinks, music, yada yada.
I was there twice last weekend. Â One visit was during the early evening and another was later in the evening.
During the evening the place was pretty dead. Â Basically just my party and the locals. Â 10 people tops. Â We had a couple reasonably priced beers, chatted up the bartender, played a few songs on the jukebox and that was that. Â Nothing too remarkable going on.
The second time I visited was late in the evening and it was a different story. Â The place was packed. Â There was excellent live music, but I can't remember the name of the band. Â My wife and I danced, had a drink and had a blast. Â The only thing I wasn't a fan of was the cover charge.
Really fun bar. Â Biker friendly. Â Pool table. Â Cheap drinks. (cheap as in $3 beers) Â Live music on the weekends. Â From what I could tell, this was one of the only 2 bars on the main strip in Jerome. Â Everybody I met in this place was super friendly. Â It's really an old western saloon in a picturesque Mtn Town. Â
Apparently the stretch of Jerome used to be the red light district, back when Jerome was a working mining town. There is a strong historical sense about the entire town. Â All in all a very fun time.
Great place to hang out at night in Jerome. And, worth a look during the day just for the historical aspects. Wifey & I stayed in Jerome at the Grand Hotel, and at night, well... There isn't too much to do after dinner, so we hung out here, had a few beers & shot some pool! Great atmosphere, some tourists like us but mostly locals. Friendly staff, good beer selection, and one of the coolest places to party in the area.
Review Source:We had a blast at the spirit room!!!
We drove up for a one night stay so that we could have a good time and not have to worry about driving those wicked mountains in the middle of the night. Â While in Jerome we visited a few bars, some wine tasting and amazing eateries....hands down the best time we had was partying with the locals at the Spirit Room!! Â Drinks aren't too expensive and the live music was amazing. Â The band that played was called the John Lingo Trio and they we're just what you'd expect in a town like Jerome. Â The website offers a schedule so you can plan your trip according to who's playing. Â We can't wait to go back!!
When in Jerome, do as the Jeromans.
Yup, so I pull up straddling my hog ~runnna nanana nannaruna nananananaa~
You know I have to hear my hog idle in a deafening fashion. If it doesn't make the elderly's hearing aids explode and women run carrying their new borns with cupped hands over their little ears, well, then it might as well be a sissy Yamaha.
Anyhow, all dressed in leather and denim with a skull bandanna wrapped around my wind blown rat's nest, I order a cold one as I puffed down a non-filter cigarette and opened the bottle with my teeth..and as the fag burned down to my finger tips, I extinguish it in the palm of my hand and laugh at little as my flesh smokes slightly. It's not a silly laugh, or a giggle, it's the laugh of a true bad ass. Yup.
Okay, that wasn't me, but that was like at least 10 people in the place!
So this is the deal with Jerome. It's the coolest little ghost town ever, a historic copper mining community, and this happens to be one of the most bitchin' bars on the block. Yes, bikers come here, tourists, yuppies- you name it. Everyone's welcome! It's just that kind of place. Remember Michelle Branch, that annoying singer-songwriter, the one that's reminiscent of Alvin from the Chipmunks? Her album was titled, "Live from the Spirit Room"...nuff said.
Lots of bands and live music... rock, pop, funk. jam.... good stuff, small bar, cheap beers.
Another triple-digit weekend? Don't fret, just blow this popsicle stand and head somewhere cooler like Jerome. And after you've checked into one of the town's notoriously haunted hotels like The Mile High Inn or The Connor, head to the Spirit Room for a cold brew. The beers are cheap and the relaxed bar is the best place in this small town to grab a drink. If you're into the well drinks, the bartenders here will pour you a stiff one.
Be sure to eat dinner before you get too loaded up on cocktails though because the town doesn't have any late night  restaurants like IHOP or Denny's. And the only food you'll get at the Spirit Room is a 25-cent bag of chips (Fritos, Dorritos, etc.). If you ask the bartender nicely, he or she may even tell you a ghost story.
And don't be surprised if you run into a familiar face. In addition to attracting a colorful array of locals, Valley desert rock bands like Tramps & Thieves, Los Guys and The Pistoleros are pratically regulars on the stage.
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