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UPDATE: March 12, 2026
Old Town Tavern is continuing to work with the City of Scottsdale regarding the approval of our expansion at 7330 E. Main Street in Old Town Scottsdale. While the Planning & Zoning Commission approved the expansion, the City Council has raised questions related to parking requirements and permits for live entertainment. Because of this, the final approval of our premises extension is still pending.
Our team is actively working through the process and will share the date of the next City Council meeting as soon as it is announced.
For those who would like more details, our attorney has submitted a formal letter to the City explaining the situation, the history of Old Town Tavern, and the updated plans. You can download and read the letter in the column area of this page.
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Dear OTT Family,
We’re reaching out to share an important update about Old Town Tavern.
The Scottsdale Planning and Zoning Commission has approved our expansion into the adjoining space at our new location:
7330 E. Scottsdale Mall
Scottsdale, AZ
However, during the February 10 City Council meeting, the Council declined to approve the final extension of our premises. The primary issue cited was a requirement that we lease forty parking spaces on a monthly basis, at an estimated cost of approximately $72,000 per year, in addition to our normal operating expenses.
In the same meeting, the Council also did not approve our request to continue live entertainment inside the new space, effectively placing a stop on musicians performing at the establishment — a 51-year tradition in this location dating back to the early 1970s.
As a result, our expansion has been paused, and our ability to continue nightly live music inside the new space has been directly impacted.
Old Town Tavern has long been part of the Old Town community — supporting local musicians, providing jobs, welcoming residents and visitors, and contributing to the local economy.
We respectfully ask for your support.
If you believe in small businesses, local live music, and the community that Old Town Tavern represents, please consider contacting the Mayor or any of the City Council members listed below. A short phone call or email expressing your support can make a meaningful difference.
You are welcome to send your message to all listed members.
Once the second Council meeting is scheduled, we will send another update with details on how you can attend and show your support in person.
Thank you for standing with us.
Paul Mitchell
Owner
Old Town Tavern
TWO MINUTES CAN SAVE A SCOTTSDALE LANDMARK
If you care about live music, small businesses, and keeping personality in Old Town, now is the time to speak up.
Old Town Tavern is facing possible shutdown due to a permit decision.
Below are three different versions of emails you can chose from:
1️⃣ Polished & community-centered
2️⃣ Short & easy-send
3️⃣ Strong & accountability-driven
Attorney Letter to the Scottsdale City Council.
For those who would like a deeper understanding of the situation, Old Town Tavern’s attorney has submitted a formal letter to the Scottsdale City Council outlining the history of the tavern, the details of the proposed expansion, and the revised parking calculations. The letter also explains the long-standing tradition of live music at this location and the steps taken to address the City’s concerns. If you’d like to review the full document, you can download and read the letter below.
MAKE A PHONE CALL
PHONE SCRIPT (for those who prefer calling)
MAYOR: 480-312-2433
COUNCIL: 480-312-2550
Hello, my name is ________. I’m calling to express my support for Old Town Tavern’s expansion and continued live music at their new location. I respectfully ask that the City Council reconsider the parking requirements and allow them to move forward.
Thank you.