Meeting basics
Planning your visit
Local context
Bottom of the Bottle is listed as a Big Book, Beginners, Open meeting every Wednesday at 7:30 PM in the Mesa area of Phoenix, AZ. Use this page to check the schedule, format tags, address, and practical visit details before you go.
This directory currently lists 286 AA meetings around Mesa, which can help if you need a nearby backup time or a different format. Across Phoenix, there are 290 listed Wednesday meetings in this directory.
Getting there
The listed address is 2540 W Baseline Rd, Mesa, AZ 85202, USA. Use the directions button before leaving, and allow a little extra time for parking, building entrances, elevators, gates, or room changes.
Meeting-specific guidance
Based on the format tags for this listing, it is open to observers, family, friends, and anyone interested in learning about AA; Big Book reading or discussion may be part of the meeting; the format is especially newcomer-friendly.
- Arrive 5 to 10 minutes early if this is your first time at the location.
- You do not need to bring paperwork, insurance information, or a referral.
- Confirm the time and location with the group or intergroup when possible, especially around holidays.
This guidance is generated from the meeting schedule, address, format tags, local area fields, and intergroup/source notes stored for this listing.
Meeting format notes
This is an open meeting — anyone may attend, including family members, friends, students and anyone curious about AA. You won't be asked to speak or identify as an alcoholic.
This group studies the Big Book (Alcoholics Anonymous). Bring a copy if you have one — most groups have loaners.
This is a beginners meeting — built for newcomers. Expect basics, patience, and people who remember their first meeting. Arrive a few minutes early and someone will likely greet you.