yeah, mill ave is definently the easiest spot to hit up multiple places. Just make sure you stay away from Fat Tuesday's on mill. Well, actually most people can't squeeze in there. Not because there are lots of people, just most of the people in there are average weight of 300lbs+ No idea why, but it's like that most of the time. Not too far away on from all of that is a place I like to go myself. Casey Moore's oyster house. It's a good local bar scene. The food is great too, but most people there at night are there for drinking. They can poor a good guiness which is important . Here is more info on them
http://virtual-showcase.com/llc/casey_m ... sey's.html
Also there is Maloney's which is usually poppin with good beer specialshttp://
www.azeats.com/maloneys/maps/map-tempe.htm
Also here is an article on top ten college bars in tempe. I agree with all of them except for the buzz, and the loft. Not a fan of there. Library has some of the hottest girls workin... drink prices aren't the greatest though.
http://www.azcentral.com/ent/n....html