Borderlands Brewing

My go to place for decades now! Employee-owned brewery in a funky old warehouse with tons of tvs…read more Always great, fresh, unique crafted brews on tap and fun creative menu. A number of my favorite foods are only on the Happy Hour (3 to 6) menu including Mac & Cheese, Nachos and a perfectly crisped Cheese Crisp like nothing in town. Staff can get overly busy and officious, but are responsive and kind, if not friendly.

I was happy to finally visit *the* brewery of Southern Arizona. I know there are certainly…read morecompetitors, but outside of Tucson, this is the only Tucson beer around. It's even better when you get it straight from the source. What I love: An expanded selection of small-batch beers you won't find anywhere else. There were like 3 IPAs I'd never heard of before. They even had a lager made with pickles! (not my thing, but it has fans). You can also tell right away this spot is great for large groups, and the patio is like 50 feet long--probably amazing in better weather What I like: You can't go wrong with the food, either. I'm a big fan of the southwestern egg rolls (a better rendition of them than a certain chain restaurant). The sandwiches are decent. Nothing really sticks out as a signature item, and nothing is made with a particular beer pairing in mind, but I'll forgive them--it's solid food. When it cools down a bit, I'll certainly return here to try more lesser-known beers and a snack. The location is a little out of the way, but you won't regret going a couple miles outside of downtown for this.

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Borderlands Brewing

4.1(296 reviews)

2.1 mi

Expansive indoor and outdoor space to hangout was a huge plus! Dog friendly patio. Great chill…read moreambiance for getting together with friends or passing thru for a drink. I enjoyed the beers I tried. Yummy stout here! Service was average but the environment put this place over the top :)

This is a very fun taproom! We visited back in February and it was packed as we came on a day when…read morethere was a brewery crawl in town, but service was still great and it wasn't crazy loud as there's tons of areas to sit inside and outside; this is actually one of the largest breweries we've ever been too and it was nice to have so many seating choices. The drinks were great and they make a very good IPA. We didn't stay long as we stopped in before dinner, but we really enjoyed coming here and would 100% stop in again on our next trip to Tucson.

Borderlands signage.

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Borderlands parking lot.

Harbottle Brewing Company

4.7(50 reviews)

3.6 mi

We're new to the area so we're checking out local breweries. We went to this one and we must admit…read moreit was pretty good. The beers were tasty. We sampled all that they had. The cider was good as well and then my husband and myself ordered some pretzel sticks dipped in beer cheese, which was also tasty and the best thing we ate was a flatbread pickled pizza. We opted not to get spicy since I get upset stomachs, but it was very tasty. We'll definitely be back and the service was top-notch.

Crazy friendly bartender as well as folks sitting at the bar. Small (very) craft brewery with 8-10…read moretaps.

Taps!!!

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Bens Bells Bingo event! My first visit and I had a blast

Pueblo Vida Brewing

4.6(237 reviews)

2.0 mi

Such a great find in downtown Tucson. It's a nice big spot with high ceilings and a lot seating…read more We sat at the bar and the bartender was very friendly and helpful. She gave us some taste testers which helped us narrow down our beers. I got the flagship hazy IPA, which was as delicious.

Pueblo Vida fits the profile of the type of brewery everyone loved to make fun of in the 2010s:…read moreBland interior, a menu full of IPAs, and full of millennials. I give them a pass because I like India Pale Ales and all things bitter. And I appreciate their dedication to having distinct varieties: Hazy, West Coast, and if you're lucky, one that's wacky and unfiltered. The descriptions make it easier for intermediate hop fans to distinguish between Citra, Cascade, etc. These are not entry-level brews. The rest of the menu is pretty sparse. There's seltzer, and it's mid. One Stout, one Porter, one Pilsner, and so on. I will often find something I like here, and I will gladly dub it the best place in town to sit somewhere peaceful and pound a couple hoppy beers. But there's just not enough going on for me to really recommend it to the average person.

Sonic Hazy 100% Citra Hops

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Crooked Tooth Brewing

4.5(227 reviews)

1.9 mi

Crooked Tooth offers such a great time to celebrate Oktoberfest. The bartenders are friendly and…read morethe owners are super nice! The beer is good and this year's stein is my favorite. We look forward to coming to this annual event.

Small Bar close to 4th Ave. Parking was inconvenient. Service was good and there were a variety…read moreof choices of draft beers. Unless I was in the area already the parking hassle wouldn't send me back. Too many other craft beer options in Tucson.

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Inside menu

Craft, A Modern Drinkery

4.4(47 reviews)

2.5 mi•Midtown

I have heard about this place but always thought it was a taproom selling various craftbeers. I…read moredidn't realize that this place brews its own brand, Mosaic, in north Tucson. I stopped in on a Saturday late afternoon, after visiting the pizza place next door. I didn't realize that both businesses are owned by the same people until I had to use the restroom, which is on the Drinkery side, and saw the many options of beer. It's a spacious place but I will agree with others who say the chairs are not the most comfortable. What the drinkery needs is a combination of plush couches and coffee (beer?) tables. I ended up trying two very good beers: the #4 Mosaic American Wheat beer OMG (5% ABV) and the #2 Mosaic Apricot Sunset, a fruity blonde. Both had pleasant mouth feel. I should have had a flight of various more beers instead, as there were so many good choices. My bill for both beers was $13. That's a very reaonable price. The beer tender was friendly and helpful. I sat outside with my dog as the sun slowly descended in the west. I will be back to try other beers and combine them with the pizza next door.

Love Craft! It is my go-to lunch spot for great food and service. The beer selection is top notch.read more

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First time in. Already loving this place.

Postino Grant

Been going here for years; absolutely one of my favorites. Cute wine-bar atmosphere, love the…read morerotating chefs choice bruschetta. So happy they have Willamette Valley wine (I can't find it anywhere!) Board & bottle nights are a must. Get the Mexican street corn when it's available!!

This was the first time I have been here during dinner hours. The atmosphere was festive, with the…read moresights and sounds of guests having a great time. Our server, June (hopefully I heard that right, as there was loud table next to us) was exceptional...attentive, genuinely friendly and hospitable. We had a gluten free bruschetta board and when we ordered entrees, June made sure to ask me about removing any unfriendly ingredients. The bar was bustling and some drinks took a little longer to receive, but we always felt well taken care of. There's a generous patio, that seemed a bit less energetic than the indoor dining, and a full bar with an extensive wine list. AND plenty of parking. Definitely recommend.

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1912 Brewing Company

4.5(118 reviews)

3.7 mi

I love this little hidden gem. Anytime, I come to or am just driving through Tucson, I enjoy making…read morea pit stop here. It is right off of I10, which makes it an easy convenient stop. They had probably 6 sours on tap. The bartender let me taste several. I don't remember which one exactly I liked the most, but I ordered a pint. I ordered the pork tamales and they came with chips, which were delicious. I've ordered the tamales before in the past and they were OK. I remember the bartender from a few months ago and was happy to see her here. Thank you for being so friendly, till next time!

Super Selection of Beers In my pursuit of visiting all the…read morebrewers in Tucson this winter, I visited 1912 had some great beer. It's located in an industrial park and well worth taking the time to find it. I led off my tasting adventure with a Mescalero ($8.00/ 16 oz). A 7.8% ABV Stout that was delicious. A touch sweet and silky smooth. I tasted the Del Bac version of this same stout, 12% ABV, and it fits right in with other imperials aged in whiskey barrels. I followed this stout with a Weapons Check ($6.00/16 oz), an Irish red ale at 4.7% ABV. Not hoppy and very tasty. It was a nice warm day when we visited and we were happy that they had a outdoor area set up on the parking lot with picnic tables so we could enjoy our drinks in the sun. A very comfortable taproom with knowledgeable bartenders and a variety of games available to pass the time as you enjoy their offerings.

Copper colored beer on copper....sideways

Beer Board

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Live Music and 1912 Barleywine!

Tucson Hop Shop

4.5(193 reviews)

2.9 mi

I've been coming here for a cup of wine and pizza like.. once a month. I adore this space, it's a…read moreperfect example of TUCSON LOCAL and has a great selection of offerings. The staff is always great.

LOVE this place. They not only have great beer on top. They also host many events that highlight…read moreartists in the community. LGBTQ friendly. Great patio lots of seating inside and out. Dog friendly, great pizza place next-door with a vegan option pizza. Tattoo shop also in the same shopping center absolutely love this place.

They have wine too you know....

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Gentle Ben’s

3.6(521 reviews)

1.4 mi•West University

Perfect location to get a drink and some quick bites to eat, especially if you're going to see an…read moreevent at Centennial Hall at the University of Arizona the bartender was extremely friendly and knowledgeable, and the drinks were amazingly refreshing

Stopped in for lunch, this was my first time to Tucson and the Main Street with all the restaurants…read moreso great! This place has a huge patio which was great, the service was quick, the burgers were great!

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Nachos

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Andrea R.

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4

11 months ago

The owner is a big man child who owes about a quarter million in taxes and hires people he can under pay and fired me for calling their shit out and it was the greatest blessing because that location on north got shutdown pretty much right after that. I was just excited to finally have a job during some hard times but of course you know someone out there always trying to dim your light, fuck those types of people. I hope this place shuts down and he loses all his the power he thinks he has read more

Todd M.

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4

0

2 years ago

Everyone treated me with kindness , Had a great local IPA , and some street tacos , great small business 5 stars.

Dana W.

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86

6

1 year ago

Arrives here at 12:30 on Tuesday and they were closed. No hours posted on door and maybe signs of construction?

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