The Rogue Bar shutting its doors after 12 years in Scottsdale

PHOENIX — South Scottsdale’s The Rogue Bar will be closing its doors for good after 12 years.

The announcement was made on Thursday on the bar’s official Facebook page.

“The Rogue will be buried and stay buried in South Scottsdale,” the post said.

The bar will still be open until May 1, as shows have been booked through the spring.

The shutting down of the business is due to the landlord of the property not renewing the lease, according to the post.

“Plans have been in the works to beautify South Scottsdale and unfortunately we’re not in the mix because we’re ugly,” the post said.

“Maybe not ugly, but not super attractive.”

The Rogue Bar has hosted a variety of shows during its tenure, including birthdays, record releases, charity shows and fundraisers.

The venue also hosts about 20 touring acts every month for smaller bands.

While the Rogue Bar is going away, the owners still want to be part of the Valley’s bar scene.

“I’m currently scouting new locations around town,” the post said.

“We most likely will not reopen as The Rogue Bar.”

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