Cowpony is one of those places that just feels right. It's the kind of bar where regulars feel like family and first-timers are welcomed like they've been coming for years. The atmosphere is laid-back, and full of character. I go for the drinks and good vibes. You always end up staying longer than planned. It's charming in that real dive-bar way, good people, good energy, zero trying too hard. If you know, you know. read more

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Country music dive bar feel with pool table and live music. Small space and so it gets really loud with the music... you know.. typical dive bar. Seating that gets taken quickly... so plan on standing around or tappin your boots to the music. If you are looking for a place for intimate conversation - make sure to bring your hearing aids- even if you don't have any- you will need them. That said- it's a great gathering space for all ages and something fun to do. read more

Cowpony Bar - Bars Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Everything you would expect of a dive bar. The bartender was nice, and the drinks are relatively inexpensive. They had a DJ, but there is no dance floor, and he doesn't play dance music. read more

This place is the model other dive bars try to mimic. It's got that charisma others can't just mimic. It's the real deal. And the base hits hard in there on the weekend. read more

Honestly it's a amazing dive bar!! The Atmosphere and drinks perfect !! Enjoyed myself, 4 stars due to the poor quality of its bar seating/ furniture. read more

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Easily one of the best dives in Tucson, met amazing people from regulars to the staff to even the people who wander in. Only 2 pool tables but depending on the night and time there's a decent chance to find one of them open or people playing will occasionally offer to 2 v 2 for the table. Occasionally a bad apple will wander in and try to cause tension but that's no different than any other bar and it's rarely ever escalated thanks to the amazing staff. Great karaoke and dj nights that get people from their 20s to people in their retired years. Might not necessarily be for everybody, but if you love the place and people it'll love you back. read more

The service and atmosphere were great, but I'm not sure how much the fantastic live music influenced all that. I want to go back and find out. read more

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Looking for the greatest bartender in Tucson? Look no further. Tiffany is great! Would highly recommend stopping here for a few pops. Owner stopped in and introduced himself, he's almost as nice as Tiffany...just kidding. read more

This review is based on our visit on Friday, 2/17/2023. We've made great memories at the Cowpony over the years but had such a bizarre experience this weekend when we came in with a group to celebrate a birthday. The ladies were on the dance floor, the husbands were playing pool. We weren't there for very long when a bouncer approached and said we had to leave because one of the ladies was "a little wobbly", which was laughable since the bounce himself appeared (and smelled) stoned. Not to mention, the incidents of people passing out, vomiting, and urinating on the bar have been witnessed without resulting in ejection from the establishment. The only behavior that was out of line that night was the hostility of the bartender who grabbed my husband's drink and angrily threw it in the trash, glass and all... then slammed our bill down and shoved it at us when we paid for our drinks. Oh, and I can't leave out the creepy guy who kept trying to dance with us, wouldn't take no for an answer, kept reaching for us on the dance floor, and kept swatting our asses to get our attention. I guess the staff is pretty selective on what is acceptable behavior since he was good to stay. I'm not sure if it's a staffing issue they have, but if they keep kicking out good, paying customers in favor of keeping the creeps, good luck! It's such a shame, we used to have so much fun there but we'll be making new memories and taking our business elsewhere from now on. And I'm sure the staff will click this review as "funny" since that's what they do with all the other negative reviews. read more

The oddest crowds frequent here- from bikers to half my high school during the holidays. On any given day you will find both, plus a few freaks here and there. Bartenders are attentive. The bar is a dirty, divey place. Girls dance on the bar, the place gets overly crowded. It smells like beer and vomit. ...still remember the sixty something couple walking around in dominatrix outfits, complete with dog collars. Ewww. For this place, it's normal however. They do have pool tables, which isn't so bad on a off night where you can actually move around without being groped and not even know by who. read more

I love local dive bars. This one is solid! Great old school tunes. Friendly bartender. And Shiner Bock at the ready. My girl even found a tasty local hard cider. A fun place! read more

Put this one in the dive bar category: graffiti all over the walls, diverse patrons (bikers, country, rockers, you name it!) all frequent this place. Parking lot is small and can be a bit tricky, but worth the stop. Great drink specials, friendly staff, live music, good jukebox, shuffleboard, and pool tables. Good place to stop for drink and catch a game. Check it out. read more

All I can say is... WTF with the 2 star average?? This is one of those 'you gotta compare apples-to-apples' type places for review. This isn't a high falutin' joint... it's a dive bar, and should be judged as such (lump it in with The Mint, The Bay Horse, and The Meat Rack). You want to read an accurate review of the Cowpony, check out Charles G's reviews (hell, check out all his reviews... he's hilarious and cuts right to the quick!). And the Cowpony reminds me a lot of Charles... no pretense, what you see is what you get, and if you don't like it, well then Cowpony don't give a damn. Ok, it's not the CLEANEST place to have a beer, per se. So what, wash your hands. You want to listen to elegant music and pay $10 for a martini? Go do it at the Flying V at Ventana Canyon. You want a draft beer for less than $5, and have the *possibility* of witnessing a fight/strip tease/group sing-along? Cowpony is the spot. It's sort of like the Double Deuce from Roadhouse. Minus Patrick Swayze, unfortunately. (Love that movie, love that man, may he rest in peace) But guess what? You don't judge it, it doesn't judge you. We went a few weeks ago on a double date with some other married friends. We went in dressed up from a fancy-ish dinner out, but afterwards all I wanted was a few beers and to shout along with some music. There were some bikers, some college preppies, and some other "normal" married folks, all mixed in. No one batted an eye at our heels and khakis. The music was loud, the beers were cheap, and the bartenders were hot hot hot dudes... I mean friendly. Did I say hot? I meant to say friendly, unpretentious, and quick to serve when I approached the bar. Read the writing on the wall... no really, this place is covered with wall scribbles. It makes it sort of authentic in my mind. So, don't worry about what you wear or who you're with. It's a fun place to hang with some friends... just don't give the stink eye to any strangers. PS: In the questions below it asks "Coat Check" and I snorted. An actual snort. No, Yelp... there's no coat check at the Cowpony. read more

Love this place Tiffany and bayleigh are the best bartenders I've ever had highly recommend this place

If there's one thing Tucson is good at - it's providing its citizens with a plethora of dive bars to chose from. The great thing about the Cow Pony, aside from the awesome name that reminds me of sexual deeds that have not yet been created, it's a melting pot of people from all walks of life. Another good thing - quick service and cheap drinks. That's about all I really require from a bar, add live music and I'm a fan for life. read more

Ended up at the Cowpony after a night of exploring Tucson's bars. Crowded, obnoxious, piss poor beer selection. My friend watched a guy abuse his date, pick her up, and carry her against her will out a side door. He followed as a safety check, happened to have his beer in hand. Doorman grabbed his beer and threw it in the trash. My friend mentioned that he wasn't finished, and that the door man could have requested he leave it inside. I was just behind as this happened. Next thing I know, the doorman punches my friend in the eye. Another friend stepped up to see what happened, and another guy punches him in the side of the head. A huge crowd has amassed outdoors, and some guy is trying to jump on me. We missed the girls performing oral sex on each other. Must have picked a bad night. read more

Went again last night, same result bartender would not get off her phone, had a bitchy attitude with me and my friends in the back who just wanted to play pool and drink a few. Honestly how does she still have a job??? Barbacl was awesome, helped us out but the bartender again gave us attitude and shitty service read more

So the building feels like it is gonna fall in on you at any minute, but I kind of loved it. Foosball, pool tables, and very random people. It was a really good time. Drinks, good company and a bartender who was quick. Can't go wrong. read more

Holy Cow Pony!! I go here, rarely, because my friend is a huge fan and sometimes I need to slum it!! Yes, it is an eclectic bar scene with so many different types of people, that it makes for good entertainment. There's bikers, college kids, hipsters, bridal parties, your average Joe, and pretty much any other type of person in attendance. There's several pool tables and other games if you're so inclined. The floor is a cross between sticky and slippery. The women's bathroom is scary. There's one toilet...one freaking toilet...come on, really!! I will give kudos to the cheap drinks and quick service. read more

Such a little Tucson Gem. I usually find the drunk customers quite entertaining and music always enjoyable. The remodeled women's bathroom is a great upgrade which has lessen the wait and risk of cat fights. Yay! read more

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So you're thinking you'd like to get groped by strangers young old hot and interesting in an alcoholic orgy while watching girls perform oral sex on eachother at a biker bar. Open up my veins and pour in what is known as the Cowpony. If you get the AIDS, it will be worth it. read more

I've been here once. One word comes to mind when I think of the Cow Pony: Crowdcusting. Yes, that is a combination of "crowded" and "disgusting." I didn't know it was humanly possible to cram that many strangers into one tiny little place. As if that weren't bad enough, there are trashy girls getting wasted and being hoisted up onto the bar by their male companions/friends/future rapists and being chanted at the perform. I saw two girls groping each other on a bar. One looked like the other one's grandmother. That was it, I was done. Trying to walk back out of this sardine can, I was groped by a guy who looked old enough to have been around when groping was first invented. I was holding on tight to the back part of my friend Levi's shirt, but that couldn't stop unwanted, overaged, male attention from bringing itself my way. The man grabbed me and said in his drunken state, "Yoush, you, ya--you should be, uppa therrre." I was repulsed and gave my friend a "Get me the Hell out of here, NOW," look. So, we left his friends who were already so drunk they probably wouldn't know that the people they were touching weren't actually hot babes, but were the remnants of what hot babes *were* ... in 1985. It was hot, smelly, unpleasant (to say the very least), but I guess I didn't deserve not to experience this as I was warned before going here that it was "No, I'm not meeting you guys there. Its the trashiest bar on this side of town. Don't go there." *Shrug* In my ten minutes here, I've decided I'll never go back. Take this as a warning: No one will want to meet you there. Its the trashiest bar on that side of town, (insert your name). Don't go there. read more

Best neighborhood bar in town!! Amazing staff and amazing customers! Had such an awesome night dancing and enjoying the inexpensive beverages. Definitely my new fave spot in town read more

The only time I went to the Cow Pony it didn't go well. It started with a line to get in. After a fairly substantial wait I made my way to the front door. The bouncer was the first real issue. He wasn't friendly and was a downright dick. He asked for my ID and when I gave it to him he laughed and put it in his pocket! When I asked him what he was doing he said it wasn't my ID and told me to get the hell out! It should be noted that it was actually my drivers license. I offered credit cards and anything else that had my name on it as proof which only made him mad. At this point other people in the line started yelling at me too. When I asked for a manager he flat out said no. So I called the police! It was at that point he went to get the manager. The manager immediately said it was me in the picture and gave it back then let me in. Both the manager and the bouncer seemed upset with me and definitely didn't apologize. Once inside you walk into a sand pit. The floor is sand it will waste no time filling up your shoes. It was crazy loud too. Also, it took forever to get our drinks and you can barely communicate with the bartender because of the noise. Lastly the kind of crowd that was there seemed unfriendly and somewhat hostile (maybe because I held up the line?). Not good. read more

I came here for a drink on my birthday.. I had heard it was somewhat a new england bar, or maybe that the owner was a Pats fan, and being from MA i wanted to stop by. The bartender was cold, rude and didn't bother acknowledging my birthday, (hey, i'm not needy but a little smile would be nice).. The crowd was great, locals, bikers, interesting women... I mean it definitely has a good vibe. The bartender (I believe his name was Eric) was completely RUDE to myself and my company, after supposedly calling him the wrong name. He had the worst stink face I have ever seen on, and seemed VERY judgmental of us (maybe we weren't tough enough or as buff as him?? not sure... ) I ended up leaving immediately. Great bar, gross staff- too bad. Also, the parking was ridiculous. read more

What to say? It's the Pony. Perma east Tucson fixture. Erik and Gilbert can be found bartending Thursday thru Sunday, although I don't recommend going on Sunday if you're a lady, unless you want you bits groped...in which case you're not actually a lady. Almost anyone who goes has a great time. read more

Cow Pony is my favorite dive bar in Tucson. It offers a nice atmosphere to hang out. I go there particularly for Sunday Football were they have 8 tv offering all games on NFL Sunday ticket. The owner Jay is a great guy who welcomes you to the Cow Pony making you feel apart of this awesome dive bar. Best watering hole in Tucson read more

Great people watching, always a fun place to get weird and dance! Not just a country bumkin bar, also plays fun music. Best night is Sundays. Also has pool table and foosball table! read more

Cow Pony sounds like a country bar but it was anything but that. With a crowd full of bikers and a DJ playing everything from Justin Bieber to Pink, it wasn't what you expect from the title. It was dirty, crowded, LOUD and the worst part is there is only one female toilet stall. read more

Cowpony is a fun place to chill. It has a lot of character and you're sure to meet some interesting people there. I went during the summer and I found it a bit hot inside. read more

Don't be dissuaded by the dive bar looks (although it is a dive bar - and an excellent one). Karaoke Sunday's, cool live music Mon-Thurs (Jay Faircloth plays weekly), DJ on Friday and the house starts a rockin. Best bartender in Tucson (Allison), foosball, darts, 3 pool tables, that punchy-bag thing, and great drink specials make for a cool night out. Small dance floor but you'll occasionally get a few two-steppers out there when a country song is playing. read more

Stopped here for a beer after an intense game of Put Put Golf across the street haha! Cool little joint, kinda biker bar-ish but has character. Bouncer and bartender were really cool. Pool table, foosball, good place for a drink. read more

Bunch of oversensitive people in here. Yeah you probably get groped, yeah there's tons of slutty girls here, yeah the place is a mess, that's what makes it awesome. read more

How is it possible that the CowPony only has one review??!!!!....OK ....So yeah the first comment was very representative of this bar. However...If you don't care for throw up everywhere (to include anywhere you touch on the bar), a bar so crowded you can't even look right or left, sweating as you wait in a bathroom that probably reaches 145 degrees F, people singing really bad karaoke, waiting for half an hour to get a beer...oh and a dancefloor the size of a nickel....might wanna skip this one! On the plus side...I have had some ok times there. read more

As some others have said, this is not just a biker/cowboy joint, an assumption which kept us away for the first 18 months we lived here, but a melting pot with modern, non-country music. The workers and visitors have been very polite to us, and the drinks are cheap and easy to obtain. Minus one point for my wife getting belly-bucked and sexually harassed in the bathroom by two fat lesbians. read more

best dive bar in town, cheap drinks, get there early it gets packed!

good night out, cheap beer hot barmaids what else could you ask for

Tip your bartender! I really enjoy this bar. (Semi) New to Tucson. I was looking for a bar (for quite some time) that reminded me of home...a dive bar with an added something?! A place without the fanfare that can still hold its own...where you can dance, just hang out...or even read. I found it here. This bar -for me- would be a contender as 'favorite' in any city...including Brooklyn and Philly (home). The bartenders, bar-backs, and door men (people?) are easily the best feature- along with the general company (which spans all ages, personalities...all amazing), great beer, and music that appeals to a variety of interests/ascetics. But, again, it is the staff that really does make this place fun (a lot of fun). They are amazing people who will look out for you, never steer you wrong with drink recommendations, and make the visit there an enjoyable one. So, in other words, tip your bartender!...Tip them well! If your there when Gilbert, Kara, Rich, Bryan, Erik, Eric, Ronnie, John, Drea, Allison and/or Ella are working- you will understand the appeal. They are true gems! read more

This place is the best I visited in Tucson I'm from BOSTON and was treated like TED WILLIAMS, BOBBY ORR, and TOM BRADY all rolled into one body BIG PHIL!!! read more

The cowpony is with out a doubt the best bar in Tucson. The atmosphere is exactly what I want when I go out with my friends. Quick service, cheap drinks, and a Pony Punch to die for. As long as you aren't a douche you will have a good time. read more