Old Town Scottsdale Party Bike Bar Crawl and Pool Party

The clever part of this Scottsdale outing is the handoff from party bike to pool party. You pedal through Old Town, make short stops at two themed bars, then finish at The Monarch Hotel with free pool entry, reserved seating, a server, and a cocktail pitcher for your group. In the Arizona heat, that final change from moving bar to cool water matters.

I like the small maximum group of 14, which keeps the ride social without turning it into a giant parade. I also like the simple $69 setup: two bar stops, drink specials, no cover at the partner bars, and pool access that is valued at more than $30 per person on its own.

The main caution is the pool party music. One detailed account praised the ride, Captain Kirk, the bars, and the pool setting, but disliked five straight hours of house music from the DJ. If you need control over the soundtrack, this may test your patience.

Key points to know before booking

• Free entry to The Monarch: The ride ends at The Monarch pool party, with admission included.
• Two short Old Town stops: You get about 20 minutes at 50 Shades of Rosé and 20 minutes at Not My First Rodeo.
• A group pool pitcher is included: Your party receives a complimentary cocktail pitcher, seating, and a server.
• The bike holds up to 14 people: This is a social group experience, not a private ride for just two or three people.
• Your belongings can stay on the bike: The captain looks after bags and party gear while you use the pool.
• Weather can affect the outing: Poor weather can lead to a new date or a full refund.

Why the bike-to-pool format works in Scottsdale

Scottsdale is known for hot, sunny days, so a bar crawl that ends at a hotel pool has a practical rhythm. The first part keeps you moving through Old Town. The last part gives you four hours at The Monarch, where you can sit, swim, order drinks, and let the afternoon unfold at a slower pace.

This is not a walking tour built around local history or architecture. It is a social day out. The main attraction is the combination of transportation, bar access, and a pool reservation in one booking. You do not have to plan how to get between bars, find a pool party afterward, or work out where your group will sit.

I would think of the bike as the opening act. The two stops are brief, and the pool is where most of your time goes. The listed timing comes to roughly four hours at The Monarch, with the full activity lasting about two to eight hours depending on the departure and how long you remain at the pool.

Starting at Arizona Party Bike on East Osborn Road

You meet at Arizona Party Bike, 7034 E Osborn Rd, Scottsdale. From there, the group boards the party bike and begins the Old Town portion of the outing.

The maximum group size is 14. That gives you enough people for a proper group atmosphere, while still keeping the captain close to the action. If you are booking with friends, the format works best when everyone is ready to participate together rather than split up at the start.

The ride is led by a party bike captain. Captain Kirk is specifically associated with one positive account of the experience, with his care during the ride receiving special praise. Your exact captain may vary, but the important point is that the captain manages the bike and helps guide the group between stops.

Keep your expectations in the right place. This is a moving bar-style group ride, not a quiet sightseeing circuit. The appeal comes from being together, making noise, and reaching the Old Town bars without arranging separate rides between each stop.

50 Shades of Rosé, a quick neon-themed stop

The first stop is 50 Shades of Rosé, a pop-up bar in Old Town Scottsdale. Its theme mixes 1990s nostalgia with neon décor, themed cocktails, and a playful setting.

You have about 20 minutes here. That is enough time to look around, order something if you wish, and get a taste of the bar’s style. It is not enough time for a long meal or a relaxed evening drink, so treat this stop as a quick introduction rather than a full bar visit.

The stop suits groups that enjoy taking photos, trying a themed drink, and moving on before the energy fades. The setting is more about atmosphere than a long conversation. If you prefer quiet cocktail bars or carefully paced tastings, the short visit may feel rushed.

Drink specials are part of the arrangement at the partner bars, and there is no cover charge at these stops. That helps keep the $69 price from rising every time you enter a venue, though your own drinks are not described as fully included at the bars.

Not My First Rodeo and its country-bar mood

The second stop is Not My First Rodeo, a country bar and restaurant in Old Town. It has a honky-tonk theme and serves Southern-style food, including Nashville hot chicken.

Again, the planned stop is about 20 minutes. You can get a quick sense of the bar, order a drink, and enjoy the country setting, but do not count on a full sit-down meal in that time. If food is important to your group, plan around the limited stop length rather than assuming the crawl provides a complete lunch or dinner.

This venue gives the route a different feel from 50 Shades of Rosé. The first stop leans toward retro pop style, while Not My First Rodeo brings country-bar character and Southern food. That contrast keeps the opening portion from feeling like two identical venues.

The bar stops are useful partly because they break up the ride. You get off the bike, spend a short period indoors, then continue toward the pool. The pace is active and social, but it is not designed for lingering.

Arriving at The Monarch pool party

The main payoff comes at The Monarch Hotel, 4000 N Drinkwater Blvd. The ride ends here, and your ticket includes entry to the hotel pool party.

You also receive reserved seating, a server, and a complimentary cocktail pitcher for your group. Those details have real value at a pool venue. You are not left searching for a place to put your things or trying to find a table after arriving with a group.

The pool portion is scheduled for about four hours, and you can stay as long as you like within the outing’s arrangement. The experience shifts here from a guided group activity to open leisure time. You can use the pool, sit with your group, order additional drinks, and enjoy the hotel party atmosphere.

The included pool access is the strongest reason to compare this experience with booking separate activities. The advertised value of the pool entry, seating, service, and pitcher is more than $30 per person, while the full tour costs $69. Add the two bar stops and the party bike, and the price is reasonable for someone who wants all parts of the day.

It is less compelling if you do not care about pool parties. In that case, you may be paying for the largest part of the experience, since The Monarch takes up about four hours of the day.

The music question at The Monarch

The pool party has a DJ, and the music may shape your enjoyment more than any other detail. One account found the ride and pool setting worthwhile but strongly disliked the DJ’s choice to play house music for five hours straight.

That is a useful warning, not a reason to reject the experience outright. Pool parties often depend on a particular music style, and there is no promise here that the DJ will change genres for your group. If you enjoy house music, this may be fine. If you want a mixed playlist, bring realistic expectations.

The pool is also where you spend the longest stretch of the day, so this is not a minor detail. The bike ride lasts much less time than the pool portion. Your enjoyment will depend on whether you are happy relaxing in that setting even if the soundtrack is not your first choice.

What the $69 price really covers

At $69 per person, you are paying for a package rather than simply a bike ride. The price includes the party bike experience, entry to The Monarch pool, reserved seating, a server, and a cocktail pitcher for your group. You also receive drink specials and no cover at the two partner bars.

That is a fair package for a group that plans to use every part of it. The pool access alone is said to carry a value of more than $30 per person, leaving the rest of the price to cover the bike, the two venue stops, seating, and the included group drink.

Still, watch the wording around beverages. The information specifically includes a welcome-shop alcoholic beverage and a complimentary cocktail pitcher at the pool, plus drink specials at the bar partners. It does not say that all drinks throughout the day are unlimited or included.

I would budget extra money for drinks or food beyond those inclusions. The two bar stops do not promise a full meal, and the pool party is a place where you may want to order more once you settle in.

Who will enjoy this most

This outing suits friends celebrating a birthday, bachelor or bachelorette group, or simply a sunny Scottsdale day with a social mood. It also works for people who want a planned activity but do not want a tightly packed sightseeing schedule.

You will likely enjoy it if you:

• Like meeting other people in a small group setting
• Want a party bike rather than a standard walking crawl
• Enjoy themed bars and pool-party energy
• Value reserved seating and a server
• Prefer an activity with a clear starting point and a final venue
• Are happy spending several hours at The Monarch

I would be more cautious if you want a food-focused tour, a quiet cocktail experience, or a flexible route where you choose how long to stay at each bar. The 20-minute stops are short, and the music at the pool may not match every taste.

Most people can take part, according to the supplied activity details, but you should still be comfortable with a social group ride and a pool-party setting. The group can include up to 14 people, so the mood depends partly on who else books that departure.

Timing, belongings, and practical details

Morning and afternoon rides are offered. That gives you some choice in how the activity fits into your Scottsdale plans, though the supplied details do not list exact departure times.

The meeting point is Arizona Party Bike at 7034 E Osborn Rd. The final point is The Monarch at 4000 N Drinkwater Blvd, so you should plan around ending at the hotel rather than returning to the starting point.

One handy detail is the luggage arrangement. You can leave bags, party gear, or merchandise on the bike while you use the pool, and the captain looks after those belongings. That means you do not need to carry everything into the pool area. I would still bring only what you need and keep valuables to a minimum.

The experience requires good weather. If poor conditions force a cancellation, you can receive a different date or a full refund. The activity also needs a minimum number of bookings. If that minimum is not met, you will be offered another date or experience, or receive a full refund.

You can cancel without penalty up to 24 hours before the start time. Inside that window, refunds are not available and changes are not accepted. The cut-off follows local Scottsdale time.

Should you book the Scottsdale party bike?

Book it if you want a social, heat-friendly day with a short bar crawl followed by a substantial pool-party session. The included Monarch entry, reserved seating, server, and group pitcher give the $69 price a clear purpose, especially if you would have paid separately for pool access.

The experience is less suitable if your priority is local culture, long meals, quiet drinks, or control over the music. The bar stops move quickly, and the pool DJ may play house music for much of the afternoon.

For the right group, this is a well-shaped Scottsdale outing: two contrasting Old Town bars, a manageable 14-person bike, and a final pool stop where you can stay put. I would book it for friends who want the day to feel easy and festive, while checking that everyone is comfortable with the pool-party format and the possibility of a fixed DJ style.

FAQ

How much does the Old Town Scottsdale party bike and pool party cost?

The experience costs $69 per person.

How long does the experience last?

The total duration is approximately two to eight hours. The Monarch pool portion is listed as about four hours, and you can stay as long as you like within the activity arrangement.

Where does the activity begin and end?

You meet at Arizona Party Bike, 7034 E Osborn Rd, Scottsdale. The ride ends at The Monarch Hotel, 4000 N Drinkwater Blvd, Scottsdale.

What is included in the ticket?

The ticket includes entry to The Monarch pool, reserved seating, a server, a complimentary cocktail pitcher for your group, drink specials, and no cover at the two partner bars.

How many people can join the party bike?

The activity has a maximum of 14 participants.

What happens if I need to cancel?

You can cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start time are not refunded. Poor weather or failure to meet the minimum group size may result in another date or a full refund.