Ahh-yes. You either get it.... or you don't. \n\nRula Bula is one of the BEST, and most genuine places to hang in the Tempe/S Scottsdale area. The food is always there- and it's surprisingly good Pub fare, but what this place sells most successfully is soulful ambience, a down-to-earth yet diverse crowd, interesting live music, a gorgeous patio, and a cool-as-hell waitstaff. That's the hook.\n\nIt's the kind of place where women get up and dance to live music because they're actually moved to \"get down\". Not that there isn't a little frontin' and narcissistic booty-shaking going on, but it feels very balanced and chill, because everyone else is either lounging in beat-up wooden booths, hanging out in a laid back fashion on the patio, or tucked away in an intimate corner somewhere.\n\nIt's also a place where alot of people pass through on their way to somewhere else for the evening, and is nestled against an upscale hotel- so if you're into people watching, there are always fresh faces. The staff is very cool and keeps things on the upbeat overall. It's a great time, and cool place to meet other cool people. .
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