I typically enjoy bar hopping versus staying put at one place for a night. However, I really do enjoy my time at Bogey's and when I just want to hang out with friends and walk home, I just take the 200 yard trek to Bogey's. First, Elaine's numerous friendly event reminders always keep my up to date on the bar next by my house (thanks, Elaine!) Next, the $3.50 Three Olives Flavors Vodka drinks from open 'til close are a welcome bonus.
The food is very good fried bar food. The Mozarella Sticks are nicely breaded with crispy exteriors and the ranch is tasty. I definitely enjoy the spice factor of the breaded and fried Jalapeno Caps. I also enjoy partaking in Friday's all you can eat fish fry. The fish is flaky with a light, crispy batter. The fries are fried just right and the tangy tartar sauce compliments the food well.
The patio is also large and accomodating and allows for patrons to escape the sounds of the bands that play on weekend nights (that's the only negative-some of the bands should drop the volume from 11 to 5 for all of us over 25!)
Bogey's is also an excellent sports bar. They have many, many flat panel TVs that are less than 5 feet away from the patrons. It makes for some excellent viewing versus many other popular sports bars in the Valley.
Finally, the beer and booze is pretty cheap all the time. They offer an excellent happy hour and reverse happy hour too. It's a laid back place with a mixture of young and old locals. They also hold many fund raisers for good causes. I'm glad Tempe has a relaxed watering hole like Bogey's.