The best way to beat the heat this summer in Scottsdale? Happy hours, what else. Start your night right at some of the top valley spots for drink deals and cheap eats. We've created our short list. Check out some of these locations for your next pre-party:

Eddie V's Prime Seafood
20715 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, 480-538-8468, eddiev.com
This happy hour goes till 11pm on weekdays! Also, till midnight on the weekdays through September. Plush and dark on the inside, check out select wines, $5 martinis and mojitos. Plus, outstanding calamari!

Roaring Fork
4800 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480-947-0795, roaringfork.com
Rustic southwestern fare, 4 to 10pm happy hour runs every night. The vibe is upscale but friendly. $3.50 well drinks and $3 domestic beers. Check out the Big Ass Burger!

Sushi Roku
7277 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale, 480-970-2121, sushiroku.com
Inside the plush W Scottsdale Hotel and Residenses, you’ll find Asian BBQ sliders to die for. Enjoy $3-5 appetizers, $4 margaritas and mojitos. FYI: they have a 60-ounce cocktail that’s just $15!

Also check out…

Vig Uptown
6015 N. 16th St., Phoenix, 602-633-1187, thevig.us

Sassi
10455 E. Pinnacle Peak Pkwy., Scottsdale, 480-502-9095, sassi.biz

El Chorro Lodge
5550 E. Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley, 480-948-5170, elchorrolodge.com