Centrally located dive bar we stopped by on a Sunday while strolling 4th Avenue. It's not the best-looking spot, but the interesting artwork on the walls gives it some character. The Pac-Man tables were a fun touch. Bartenders aren't the friendliest, but they get the job done. Music is good on certain days, and the bathrooms were clean. read more

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Great dive bar with a great assortment of shots! I highly recommend the watermelon shots and green tea shots! Great service and friendly bartenders. read more

Che's Lounge - Watermelon shot and a woodchuck - Lounges Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

The bar-back with the mustache that works weekends is a miserable a-hole. Constantly being a dick to people that aren't doing anything wrong; every time I've encountered him he's on an insane power trip. I work in the service industry and am aware when others are doing things that could be annoying to employees, but he just goes off for no reason. Bartenders are also very short with you but it's not their job to converse, it's their job to serve drinks, so I understand that and don't mind. Drinks are reasonably priced and the ambiance is nice, aside from that one bar-back. read more

Despite being a well known dive bar on 4th ave, I hadn't been here until very recently. Upon entering, I already knew I was going to like it. With red and blue mood lighting and a packed yet peaceful vibe, I was immediately loving it. We snagged the last two seats at the bar and ordered a watermelon margarita with a tahin rim. The drink was strong and packed with flavor. Definitely didn't need a second one which was fine by me! Overall, a great experience - would stop by again on a night out! read more

Che's Lounge - Lounges Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Secret Communist Hideout Really, there is a mural of Che Guevara as soon as you walk in. And I think they're being pretty slick with Russian vodkas (the sort Total Wine is boycotting because of Ukraine) at the front and center of the bar. All prices are friendly toward the working class. Che's isn't just a dive, it's THE dive. The epicenter of Tucson's local culture. Your favorite artist probably drinks here. Your favorite bartender probably drinks here. Hell, everyone drinks here. From the college kid who just turned 21 to this one dude I saw celebrating his eighty-something birthday. I see why. Cheap wells, constant live music, open on every holiday, big patio, and a passionate staff full of personality. Did I mention the best micheladas in town? I come here specifically to start off my weekend nights, and I come here when I'm bored and don't know where else to go. It's always a good time. read more

Patrick denied my entrance at 8pm. I am 46 yrs old beeen frequenting the establishment since it's opening. It looked boring anyways, but they'll be sorry for denying a grownass adult tip. Hey owner, you might want to have a talk with Patrick, seems to be looking for underage age girls and who might be impressed with his "authority" Forgot about the community Patrick is power trippin' read more

My husband and I were visiting Tucson from Palm Springs Ca. Che's lounge was on our list of bars to try. Great little dive. I was horribly hungover and ordered a Bloody Mary. It was sooo good!! It was garnished with your typical veggies, except the pickle was outstanding!! When I asked the bartender about it he said they were made in house. Great bar, great area. Would definitely go back again our next trip. read more

Terrible people, includes racism. Kicked my friend out for being a little drunk when they could have diffused the situation in a calmly manner (giving him water or a soda) instead of starting a protest (by the bartender) from the entire bar. He wasn't aggressive, he wasn't yelling, he just accidentally picked up someone's drink that he thought was served to him. ** three others in my group that wanted to drink, so they lost paying customers too. Oh, and this establishment also accused my other friend, Mexican, of being drunk. He hadn't had a drop of alcohol and just met us there. Myself (a caucasian), on the other hand, did not get questioned about my sobriety and I flat out told them it was my bday. read more

Plenty of watermelon. Immaculate bathroom. The toilet paper dispenser makes for a great shelf to set my bag lunch on while I "make room". I like to leave a snack behind for the next guy. Pay it forward. #butterscotch read more

I usually love this place, but the bouncer was such a jerk. My friend spilt a drink and we apologized and the bouncer had to clean it up. He said he wasn't fond of us. F that. So rude read more

You can be sitting in the back patio at night while a local band plays... or sitting inside staring at amazing art hanging on the walls and 4th avenue patrons walking by. Either way, I always feel right at home. Great staff, always efficient, no matter how busy or slow. I do prefer it, when it is slower. As a true dive bar, they have a $5 liquor menu all day long and yet they also have a trademark delicious fresh watermelon drink. What more could you ask for. read more

I'm here to celebrate getting married. Che's was the first place on our list to visit and my maid of honor got told off by Larry the bartender. He has a long white beard and a bad attitude. She asked for one of their famous blueberry mojitos at about 9pm on a Saturday. The place was well staffed and not too busy. As a bartender, it was the perfect time to make a mojito... he told her "I would hope you tip more for that." She knows bar etiquette and is a very good tipper having been in the service industry for most of her adult life. She played nice and got a canned drink instead AND tipped him well. If it was me, he would've gotten a goooodd talkin to. The only saving grace for this place is Nate the good bartender and Parker the doorman. It's sad to know Larry is bring the place down when they have so many amazing and kind people working there. Definitely made us buy less drinks and put them lower on our list of 4th Ave bars... fuck Larry fr read more

My favorite place to get started or wind down for a night out downtown. They offer great selection at a fraction of the cost you'll find anywhere else in the area. Love how generous they are with the liquor in their mixed drinks. Also has live music/supports local bands read more

Che's Lounge - Lounges Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

We walked in at 1 pm on a Friday with my in-laws. The moment we walked in every local at the bar turned and STARED at us and looked us up and down, bartender gave us a dirty look. We are visiting from overseas. My partner produced an Australian drivers licence which is not accepted in the state of Arizona. That's fine, we said ok we'll just go somewhere else fair enough. As we were leaving we heard someone say "fucking Australians." Really nice - isolating tourists who are trying to give you money. We were leaving quietly and calmly. DONT come here if you're not an American cos apparently that's the only people they're happy to serve. I've been in America 3 months and the people here have been the loveliest, most accomodating people I've ever met and this is a really unfortunate stain on American hospitality. Also on the way out a local said "it's not his fault you're underage" to my partner who is pushing 30. Seriously the most hostile hospitality environment I've ever been in would not recommend when so many venues are so lovely and really hospitable. I myself am a bartender and venue manager and if someone treated customers the way we were treated today I would be embarrassed. read more

Bad service at the door, I was turned away because of my age and the military hat iwas wearing .I will never vist there. If u are over 40 and wearing a marine corps hat they won't let u in read more

This place is okay. Service can get a little rough to get on the weekend. The ambiance is a bit like a dive bar/dingy feel. If you enjoy that, why not? Drink prices are good, it's the only reason I go. read more

Discriminates based on class and politics. They let me in before, but then realized my political preferences after I tagged them, and wouldn't let me in after exiting... I wouldn't blame them if they were at max capacity, but it was midweek when they let someone I knew in right before me... won't be going back read more

The owner of Che's works behind the bar, and he's a rude one. If you're not one of his favorites, then you'll get the evil eye. People who don't look the right way are asked to leave. If you're talking to a lady who happens to be a friend of his, he'll even hand you a little note telling you to get lost. Truly unbelievable. Laughable and pathetic. Chill, dude. But I'm still giving them 3-stars because it's a neat place and some of the bartenders are super cool. read more

This bar located on 4th Ave is one of those classic bars. Because a lot of college kids frequent it be ready to be IDed at the door. This place always seems to be busy and always a long wait for a drink but a great place to hang out. It gets particularly loud inside but just stroll to the back and there is a large patio. The patio area has heaters in the winter so never fear Tucsonans. Grab a seat back there and actually chat with your friends without screaming. Pro-tips: Ask your bartender for some snack. You will get a bowl of chex mix and earn the respect of everyone at your table. Also, since they don't sell food they also let you grab a bite from one of the food trucks outside and bring it in. read more

Went to this bar for the first time yesterday my brother ended up, ordering 3 drinks and the male bartender told him I'm not gonna be dealing with this shit. It's either you guys order all together or don't order at all so then my brother informed me to go order on the other side with the female so bc this guy was grumpy so I go to order from the female on the other side, The bartender ignored me and walked away. Turns out she ended up making my drink. My drink was made a different type of way than usual so I asked her if there was anyway I could get a refund or anything like that. She ended up getting really upset telling me that I should've been more specific . I then ask another man who seems to be the manager if he could make me another drink he ended up walking away from us talking to the bartender that originally made my drink came back gave me my drink and we apologized and just let him know why we asked for another drink. He ended up getting aggressively angry and was telling us. What the fuck do you fucking expect . then my sister and I were having a conversation to each other and he overheard her tell me the vibe wasn't it that we had to go soon he ended up, interrupting our conversation and telling us to get the fuck out then, and that he hates people like us always fucking complaining never tipping and continue telling us that we were bitches and that we needed to go. He ended up calling Security to kick us out. It was honestly just sad. We were just trying to get drinks and have a great night instead we had a disrespectful man in our face screaming at us It was very unprofessional I talk to four staffs that night and every single one of them cursed at Me and made me feel very disrespected. I will never recommend this place to anybody and I will never return ever again the customer service was terrible and they definitely need to be trained properly before anybody ever step foot in there I am very surprised that management spoke to us like that . read more

I LOvE Chey's! You can't go wrong! They have a great back patio with options of music in front of the house or on the patio! Make sure during 4th Ave. Street Fair to check out Donovan's art! We have a few pieces we kept, but the rest we shared as gifts! read more

Che's Lounge - Saturday drink specials - Lounges Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Wow. Just wow. Came here for the first time based on a recommendation from a bartender at another venue, which is fantastic. Everything was great at first. Bartener was lovely, had some great convo, drinks were great. Then closing time comes rolling around. She asks me if I want one more before the cut off. Excellent, thank you I felt very taken care of.. Then literally 5 minutes go by and I'm trying to suck my drink down, lights go on. Doorman starts yelling, get the f out. Get the F out. What the hell?? So I tell the bartender, you just gave me this drink 5 minutes ago. "Oh, that was out of the goodness of my heart". When I questioned this, I was told "never come back!". I was not drunk or beligerent but confused as to why I was served when the policy was of complete intolerance after the cut off time. Damn right I won't ever come back. That's insane. What a bunch of trash. Obviously, this place is not used to having any real tourism.. Avoid this place at all costs. read more

I love this bar usually but last night the bar wasn't very busy it was pretty neutral and there were THREE bartenders that were all looking at me straight in the eye while I was waiting and taking their sweet time. not a single one would acknowledge me when no one else was asking for a drink. they would all look me in the eye and continue whatever they were doing. three older gentlemen. I wasn't trashed or anything. was just trying to ask where my phone was. and the only reason they finally noticed me and asked me what I needed was because the man next to me gestured to me to the bartender for them to help me. I literally just needed my phone. so annoying. read more

Friday night bartenders were not very happy to be working and it was reflected toward the patrons.

I really like the overall vibe of this place but the 2 old white bartenders are such a buzzkill, they always seem to be in a bad mood and mean when they take your order, they even seem a bit r*cist tbh, totally not in the spirit of Che Guevara at all. This place is cool but they need to hire younger bartenders that really reflect the type of crowd that goes there which is really a younger to mid 30s crowd, I hardly ever see old people there. read more

Terrible bar, bouncer had no idea what he was doing, didn't know the laws and obviously the bartender had no clue either because the bouncer left to go ask him multiple times after scanning. Im glad I wasn't allowed in because If they don't know how ID's work, I'm sure they have no idea how to bartend and make drinks. I'm a bartender in old town Scottsdale so I know how this scene works.I turned 21 a week ago and he denied my entry and wouldn't accept my government issued ID. By state law im allowed 30 days to use my vertical ID before I have to get the horizontal. Train your bouncers better. This bar doesn't deserve my money. read more

I would like to start off by saying we've been to this bar several times and every time we come here we have the best time here... The service is on point and fast, the bartenders have always been nice and welcoming. They also sanitize between customers when we were there so u feel safe. So if your on 4th ave suggest u come visit them if you want great service and drinks STAY SAFE! read more

I love this damn bar! It's quirky, and the vibe is hipster meets whino!!! Cheap ass prices on actual beer such as Sierra Nevada Torpedo!! Good service, and just a fun little place to sip a few cold ones while hanging on 4th! I highly recommend this place if you are down on 4th!! read more

Lovely local dive bar! They support live music and make great drinks in a place with a lot of local style. Great place to stop and have a drink or listen to local musicians. read more

Seriously, don't sneeze at this place. I went in on 1/16 and had an allergy sneeze fit. We got kicked out! WTF??? No questions, no curtousy. Just rude bartending staff. read more

Met some friends here last night and I must say it is a jumping spot. Great to sit at a table in the front and people watch on 4th Avenue. The drink prices are great and the service was quick. Didn't check out the patio area as I heard it is too smokey of cigarette. Very eclectic atmosphere, good jukebox, great times. read more

This bar is a joke. Drank two beers and two shots. Went and got a couple of tattoos and try coming back. And dude didn't want to let us in.... Why? Dude didn't even give us a reason. Scary ass fool. I'd respect someone with a reasonable cause. They have good price but it was foul the way they did us. I guess because we aren't locals. I don't know. Sorry ass bar read more

Saturday nights are packed here. Went to see a friend's band play. Not the most inviting venue for music as there's no real stage and very little standing room. If you're lucky to get a seat at the bar or in one of the booths off to the side, you've lucked out. And bring earplugs so you're not experiencing tinnitus the next day. The back patio is a nice area to hang out. The bathrooms typical of a divey/casual bar. The redeeming quality, probably the only redeeming quality, is the cheap drink prices. I paid $15 after tip for 3 beers and my friend's tequila and soda. Otherwise, I felt guilty getting served. The bartenders looked at me like "what do YOU want?" and stared at me as I came back with an empty glass like "YOU again?" and just served other clearly drunker people. I get that I'm not a pushy alpha male or a hot female with a nice rack demanding drinks, but flat out overlooking/ignoring someone clearly waiting to order a drink willing to pay you for it is the lowest form of (dis)service out there. Step it up with more attentive bartenders or something. read more

After a long drive on a hot day, we were in desperate need ice of an ice cold beer. We walked down 4th Street and Che's seemed right up our alley. Alice in Chains blasting on the jukebox along with a beer and tequila shot special sealed the deal. Drinks were very reasonably price (at least compared to back home in San Francisco) and everybody was pretty chill. read more

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Just a fun, funky, neighborhood bar. The art up on the walls is interesting and goes with the really eclectic theme of the bar. There are stickers all over the bar and music is really random. Drinks are really inexpensive. A sign outside advertising $2.50 Sierra Nevada drafts got me in the door. read more

OK, it's been a while without an update. What hasn't changed? $2.50 pints of Sierra Nevada. Try finding that anywhere else on this planet! What has changed? Well, there's now a gorgeous patio. Easy to overlook--make like you're heading to the men's room and hang a left. Plenty of square footage and tables out there. This is exactly what this place needed! Being such a small interior, this place adds that necessary room for the crowd to spread out on a Friday night. So so good! Oh, and the best painting in town still hangs here. Baaahhhhhhh! read more

Che's Lounge - The patio. - Lounges Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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If you like quality, strong, cheap drinks with awesome and fast bartenders, look no further. On weekends it can get a bit crowded, but the smoking patio is usually where we go because there are more tables. There are often bands playing, and if there aren't they have a great jukebox as well as some pinball and other arcade games. The ambiance is slightly divey with hipsters as far as the eye can see which is preferable, at least for me. Overall I find it pretty down to earth, and non-threatening. I've personally never had problems with anyone here, people are usually pretty friendly and the usual bouncer does a great job of keeping the place under control. I've never been to this bar during the day but I imagine it'd be great for day drinking. Even on a crazy night they can cook up some great concoctions so I bet given more time, the bartenders could come up with some tasty experiments. I've never been disappointed with their "trust the bartender" shot or drink. Che's is my go-to bar on 4th. We usually start there, and end the night there when we go out. If you're looking for an affordable, no-bull drinking experience this place is for you. Bonus: Adult snowcones if you're into that. read more

Che's Lounge - On the patio with a burr - Lounges Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Classic bar. Great pours, cocktails, drafts, tequila etc...one of the best bars in town, great culture and vibe. read more

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This staff and service are fantastic and make you feel so at home they have the best burritos and tamales ever! The vibe is so great and they have an outside lounge area definitely recommend 10 out of 10!!! read more

Che's Lounge - a plate of food and a glass of water - Lounges Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I've always enjoyed Che's BUT tonight, I was refused entrance because... I was wearing sunglasses. Seriously. The door person apparently decided that wearing shades in the evening means that one is drunk - that's what he told me. In fact, I rarely drink at all, and was just coming in to have a Coke, which is what I usually have there. I was wearing sunglasses because my clear lenses were back in my vehicle, parked a few blocks away, and I didn't want to go back and fetch them. I had consumed no alcohol in the preceding 48 hours. Maybe this place gets away with treating the college crowd that way - although I can't imagine why they would treat ANY patron like that - but acting like an asshole just because you can is just stupid. I will make a point of advising my friends and associates to steer clear of Che's - unless an apology is forthcoming. read more