The Trough
The Trough in Mesa stands out as a laid-back yet lively gay-friendly bar and grill, blending a welcoming atmosphere with solid food and entertainment. Known for its casual pool tables and sports-filled screens, it’s a spot where patrons can unwind with games, drinks, and a relaxed crowd. The menu highlights standout dishes like hearty nachos and grilled favorites, making it a go-to for both casual bites and hearty meals.
While service quality can vary—particularly during peak hours—many visitors appreciate the staff’s effort and the bar’s chill, inclusive vibe. Occasional hiccups in drink preparation or waitstaff attention are balanced by the overall friendly energy. Ideal for groups, solo visits, or family outings, it’s a well-regarded local gem for food, fun, and community.
Features and services of The Trough
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- On-site services
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Bar games
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Karaoke
- Live music
- Live performances
- Serves local specialty
- Sport
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Dancing
- Food
- Food at bar
- Happy-hour drinks
- Happy-hour food
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Spirits
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Paid parking lot
Customer Reviews
The Trough has a rating of 4 out of 5 based on over 1402 reviews on Google
Great place to have a good time. Good food. Great chicken nachos I had. Billiards and other games. I invite you to enjoy it.
This is a bar it has greasy bar food. There are times that I go in here and the waitress will walk right by us and not even say a word we will be there for an hour playing pool and leave and never hear one word from the server if you want something you better go up to the bar and order it yourself but with that being said they have pool tables, music, lots of TVs with sports and other things playing it has a good atmosphere usually not too busy during the day.
Honestly it was decent except for the waitress being super drunk on Friday night 11/07. Also looking at my bank statement they tipped themselves. There is no way I would have tipped the drunk server $10 for not remembering to bring my drink back. Would definitely be asking for a receipt next time since they kept it from me
Bartender made awful drinks, didn't know prices, when walking in we didn't know if we had to wait to be seated or to seat ourselves. Waitress never stopped at table to ask if we wanted to order food. We left and found another place after 40 mins.
I stopped in The Trough to order some takeout on Thursday night, sat down at the bar with a Bud Light while I waited on my order and I wish I could've stayed and eaten. Not only is this a great local bar and grill, these guys do not stop working hard here, which I HIGHLY respect, because they're service is impeccable. I ordered their Mama's Grilled Cheese, and I believe it was their Rib Brisket, which was for the family. And I ordered their Sliders and Bacon Burger. Needless to say, they were all Awesome! 😎 People that come here are fun, great to talk with, helpful, and 'chill' as the kids say. It's not a loudmouth kind of atmosphere here at all, which makes it more welcoming. My family and I will be back spend some time here. I hope to get my buddies out of their homebody comfort zone one of these days and take them here too, especially when there's an event going on! Very well done! Next time I order, I'll post pictures of their meals too!
They no longer have karaoke, but the staff are great people. I wanted to take my Son to karaoke for his birthday and they went out of their way to find a local place that did have a karaoke show.
Awesome service, staff is amazing and attentive! Great food as well! The only Complaint I would have is their DJ. Can not read a room. And if request a song and TIP them, he will make a sarcastic remark. It is quite a put off. Otherwise a great place for drinks and food and entertainment if not listening to the DJ.
Information about The Trough
Address
The Trough is located at 9303 E Apache Trail, Mesa, AZ 85207, United States
Phone
The phone number of The Trough is +1 480-986-1119
Website
The website of The Trough is: thetroughbaraz.com
Business Hours
Monday: 11:00–00:00
Tuesday: 11:00–00:00
Wednesday: 11:00–00:00
Thursday: 11:00–00:00
Friday: 11:00–02:00
Saturday: 09:00–02:00
Sunday: 09:00–00:00