I have been a regular fixture here since the late '80's when my "then-girlfriend" introduced me to the place. The wings beat everything I had before. Shortly thereafter I began to cheat on her by going to the 'Shed alone every Sunday (and/or Monday) to spend time with my new mistress- "Thirty Hot and Grilled" wings.
Back then it was next to impossible to get the wings Grilled. You had to argue with the bartender to grill them after they were sauced, because they didn't want to clean the grill afterwards. What the bartender didn't realize was that grilled wings were a gold mine that kept me and a mess of other customers coming for more.
Well, 25 years later, the wings are still top notch if you have one of the bartenders who have been there a long time hook them up for you (and you don't have to argue to get them grilled anymore, just remember to let them know you want them grilled when you order-lol).
The Woodshed I rarely has table side service. You mostly have to walk up to the bar and order, go back to your table, then pick it up from the bar yourself or it'll languish up there and get cold, either due to staff shortage or rare indifference. The same goes for drink orders/refills.
NOTE: This is a Sports Bar so you really shouldn't expect waiting staff.-lol
If you prefer more consistent table side service, I recommend The Woodshed II in Mesa for the full service, dining experience. Although they have some preparation inconsistencies, there are at least one to two waitresses that are very attentive even on heavy "Game" days.
I love seclusion!!!! Â This place is perfect. I am so glad that my friends told me about it. The drinks are amazing and the prices are even better! Â It is so nice to find a place that gets it right. Â The burger I ate was fantastic and the bartender was hilarious. If your looking for a place that has a terrific atmosphere and is full of great energy check it out, I know i'll be back!
Review Source:This bar is fantastic. I love the staff, and the people. I have been in there daytime and at night. I love, the food! I think its nice to find a neighborhood bar where everyone knows eachother, yet they are friendly to the new people. Gena, by far is my favorite. She is a great bartender and she knows how to make things happen!! I wish I lived closer or I would be there all the time!!
For now Ill settle to have my burger, (best. THING. EVER.) monthly instead of weekly!!
We only went here because it has been a traditional Father's Day event with friends. Â We decided to join them for the 1st time......really...we will never go back. This place is a dump. Today was 110 degrees the air condition felt like a swamp cooler, the service was not great either. We did blow out a keg...so reconnecting the keg took awhile. Â The service staff really tried to do their best, but it's The Shed I, and it has not changed over the years. Â Unless your desparate for a beer....after a softball game at Kiwanis Park...keep on driving.
Review Source:After spending a day searching for a new apartment, we took the time to find a karaoke location by our new digs. Â The Woodshed popped as having the fun we were looking for. Â
It's a strip mall bar...and since the singing starts at 9:30 PM, nothing else was open so parking was easily available. Â On entering, the place looks to be clean and pretty bright. Â Clean, yes, and a pretty big group of regulars. Â
We sat down at a table. Â As it did not appear there was any wait staff, I went up to the bar and ordered, a double tall Jack and Coke for my honey and scotch on the rocks for me, along with an order of hot wings. Â Bartender got the drinks and told me to come back in 10 minutes for the wings.
The Karaoke guy arrived and set up his laptop, powered up the microphones and started some kind of mix playing. Â He set out his books and song sign-up slips. Â We got a book and quickly found two songs each. Â On handing in our slips, we were told we would be singers 3 and 4 for the first round.
I headed back up to the bar to be greeted with wings. Â They were good-sized and well-cooked, and while the sauce was flavorful, it was not very hot. Â Singing started, and the performers were quite good.
We will be back.
Not sure if this is actually related to the Woodshed II, it is the same kind of place though. Major group of regulars, some kind of cool. They pretty much own the place though.
The bartenders and waits are pretty good. Especially in keeping the regulars from bugging the visitors too bad. Neighborhood bar, great to visit. Especially if you live in the neighborhood.
I'm a fan of neighborhood bars. Â Quite frankly, I'll take them any day over destination bars. Â The Woodshed is one of those quintessential neighborhood bars that, if you love them like I do, will always have a place in your heart.
Ambiance: well, you feel like you're in a mini-strip mall, because you are. Â The structure has been there as long as I can remember (1981 or so)...it feels like it. Â Oh well, its bright, has a smattering of TVs, random stuff on the walls. Â Basically, a good friendly non-pretentious atmosphere.
Grub: well, it won't win any gastropub awards. Â It's passable if you're hungry. Â Then again, Someburros is across the street, ahem.
Amenities: decent pool tables and full bar.
Bathrooms: well, divebar-esque, aaaand we'll leave it at that.
Other: Small patio in front provides no ambiance whatsoever. Â Plenty of parking...but, really, a neighborhood bar...you shouldn't be driving too much. Â Place is also mad cheap.
Staff: friendly with regulars and friendly with newbies...but friendlier with regulars.
If you're in the hood...this should be your neighborhood bar. Â If you're outside the hood, well, when it comes time to triangulate a meeting spot for several people that would be centralized near the Kiwanis are...then come here.
Bottom line...it is a top notch neighborhood bar and always a trusted go-to spot to get your drink on and hang with friends.
A buddy of mine brought me in here right after I turned 21. That first time at The Woodshed I saw an old man bring in sledge hammers and drunkenly attempt to kill two men. I've found myself going to this bar ever since.
Place has been around forever. If you go on Tuesdays they have a great deal on hamburgers. You can get a plate with a nice burger, fries, and a mini pitcher of whatever domestic for around 5 bucks. Good bar food. Beer selection isn't the best, but the prices are very reasonable. Make sure to order a 'red thing'.
Pool tables are subpar, but it shouldn't really matter unless you're a pro dickhead. Dart machine is old and weird. Always a fun pinball machine. Karaoke is hilarious especially when it's packed and drunk assholes think they can sing Tool songs Always a good mix of weirdos. Bartenders are always nice and friendly.
The woodshed was a surprisingly nice place. Â We stopped by on our Tempe Dive Bar Tour, and I actually found it to be the most aesthetically pleasing, although it was one of the last stops so there may have been some drunk goggles going on.
At the time we were there they had $3.25 32oz domestics which is a pretty damn good deal. Â There is a narrow bar area, and some other seating area around with the normal realm of darts, pool, and other bar games.
People are friendly and service is pretty quick. Â I didn't eat any of the food, but I wouldn't be surprised if I found myself in this bar again.
Best neighborhood bar in Tempe. Food is awesome wings are a must try, burgers a so juicy and the fries are awesome!!! Pretty good selection of beer-could be better- but overall love this hang out.
I am re-visiting this review because the place has changed some. The bar is not as clean as it used to be and the wings lately have been small and scary (black bones). The beer on tap is not as cold as it used to be...
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