Bob is the bomb barman boss man here that luvs up on his customers. He kindly changed the TV to catch the last quarter of Oregon Duck game and nice enough to accommodate a request to change to red sauce on the Paco Blanco Chix saus EVOO pizza..ran back to the owner chef to ask. He obliged ;D so TY both. Bob also makes a mean Sazerac , a $6 upcharge on the rye, but good quality drinks with inventive menus will cost you here, so save up, it's worthy. Ever heard of a beer press? Ingredients to flavor your draft mixed in a French Press. Oh and the house made old fashioned bitters are tell tale cocktail elevaters that really shine. Bob also took time to read over sugar content/Cals on NA drinks in fridge with me, tiny writing and low lighting, he was very understanding and patient in helping to make a selection. The pizza? It's Jaime's from next door but no app or running there needed, the bar takes the order, delivers when ready and has the extra condiments behind the bar to parm red chili flakes or black pepper up your slices. The bottom is crisp and 72-hr cold fermented dough has great flavor as does the sauce which has slight tang and zestiness, and now my go to over Empire Pizza, my previous downtown fave. Got the Gorgonzola bacon salad with house croutons, heirloom tomatoes and for $7 small, it was plenty for both of us pre-pizza. It's large, nice and proper cold, so delicious and had the hubby singing it's praises, we can't wait to try another salad as the quality of ingredients and house made dressing was tops! Good Oak has a dark speakeasy vibe with long velvety drapes to greet you on entry, a photo booth to capture your pre and post giggly highs from what the gorgeous wood bar will provide, along a long counter with wood booths to hide away in and sip the night away. Music is on blast, metal last 2 visits and spooky Halloween decor currently, adds to the mood.Games are stashed behind the fridge and exciting art nights, Sunday spin your own Vinyl, movie projections a-coming on the shared back patio with Jaime's and corner Art Bar give you more reasons to search Good Oak out, if you ever needed one! And there is a Happy Hr with discounted drinks ..ck Insta. read more

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Cool chill place for me! Great service, recomendación, and drinks! I look forward to my return. read more

I don't want to be such an overt hater of Good Oak--it has the style and comfort you'd desire from a small cocktail bar. But at the end of the day, they're just too simple to be memorable. Really, these are cocktails for people who don't know much about cocktails. Just about everything on the menu is safe. Too safe. A few classics, and a few originals with like three ingredients. My Sonoran Old Fashioned (Tequila, honey, lemon) was OK but it didn't add any sort of bitters or house-made syrups for pizzazz, nor did it employ an agave spirit with any depth. What a snooze. Same for the admittedly cute drink featuring prickly pear--just straightforward and unimaginative. Nothing really appealed to me, so I went with my personal top-shelf staple--a Hendrick's and tonic. But they didn't even have Hendricks! Guess they were too busy using the limited space for a bunch of whiskeys. Spoiler alert: They don't even have the biggest (or most curated) whiskey list within a couple hundred meters. They used to have a kitchen too, and I wanted to try that, but it looks like they simply gave up on that in favor of outsourcing food to the adjacent pizzeria. I don't mean any disrespect, but there's nothing Good Oak can do that isn't done better by someone else on Congress. A charming and quiet reprieve from an otherwise loud and partygoing district, but if you want to be wowed by premium beverages, just keep walking. read more

The Good Oak Bar has a good vibe which I really appreciate! You are greeted when you enter and as others have mentioned, it has a "speakeasy" feel. We grabbed a booth and ordered an Old Fashioned and a Hazy IPA. They've got what you're looking for... Whether it's a nice glass of wine, good beer or an excellent cocktail. Bob was our server and was super helpful and nice! Appreciated him! The Old Fashioned was my favorite that I've had! Such a nice smooth drink! We ordered a pizza from next door and that just added to our happy experience. I'm looking forward to my next visit to the Good Oak! They also have a secret menu that has me contemplating trying one of those drinks... Although it would be hard not to get the Old Fashioned again! read more

Good Oak Bar - Old Fashioned - Wine Bars Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I have been trying to contact someone but the number does not work, they have not answered the email and I have not received a response. I feel obliged to put my complaint here. I recently visited your establishment on December 21st and had a terrifying experience that I feel is important to share with you. While sitting at the bar with my husband, I noticed a man staring at me in a way that felt unsettling and inappropriate, i didn't pay too much attention to it i just wanted to enjoy my night with my husband. I usually go to the restroom alone at your bar, but this time, because of his behavior, I asked my husband to accompany me. He went to the men's restroom while I went to the women's. As soon as I finished using the restroom, I heard someone putting in the door code. When I stepped out of the stall, I was face-to-face with the same man who had been staring at me earlier. He walked toward me with what I believed were bad intentions, which caused me to scream for my husband and run out of the restroom in fear. In a panic, I told the staff that there was a man in the women's restroom. While they did remove him from the women's restroom, they allowed him to stay in the bar and continue using the men's restroom after he claimed it was a mistake. I know this wasn't the truth, but the staff appeared to believe him. After my husband and I decided to leave the bar, this man followed us outside, insulting both of us. This entire experience was frightening and unsafe, and I'm deeply concerned about the safety of your patrons. Additionally, I've noticed that the men's and women's restrooms share the same access code, which seems to make situations like this easier to occur. I strongly believe separate codes or improved monitoring could help prevent similar incidents. I'm sharing this because I don't want anyone else to go through an experience like this. I'd appreciate knowing what steps you plan to take to improve safety, both in restroom access and staff handling of incidents involving harassment or threats. Please let me know if you need further details or would like to follow up with me. Thank you for your attention to this matter. read more

One of my favorite bars to hang out downtown. It's dark, moody, with bar seating and booths. There was a menu on the table for Jaime's Pizza next door. The bartender went to your table for your order and was friendly. read more

Good Oak Bar - French 75 and Old Fashioned - Wine Bars Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

We came here last night (Sat) and waited about 5 minutes for seats at the bar. The booths were all empty. We were able to watch the UA football game on screens over the bar. I tried the Desert Highball and at first wasn't a fan of the aftertaste but by the end the drink grew on me and I liked it. Ben had the Tombstone Summer ale and thought it was good. He wouldn't be able to drink more than 2 of these at a time though because of how much flavor it has. read more

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Grat place to grab a drink and enjoy a meal. Really nice atmosphere would come back again

Poor service from staff drama behind the scenes seemed to be the resource it seemed. Nice place though but get the drama cleared out

My friends and I went in here on a Saturday night. Although it was almost closing time the staff were friendly and helpful. We enjoyed whisky and cocktails and a very attentive waiter. We never felt rushed, just well taken care of. Very nice place and the staff were incredible. Great prices too! read more

I really enjoy the laid-back, quiet vibe of Good Oak Bar. It's a great spot to catch up with a friend over a couple of drinks, or sit with a beer and book. If you're looking for a party spot, or a place to come with a large group, Good Oak's probably not what you're looking for. But if you want to relax, have a good beer and a bite to eat, and just unwind, this is your bar. It's small and dimly-lit, and the beer and wine selection, while limited, is always high quality. Ditto for the whiskey selection. They also have a small food menu; I recommend the fried pickles for a snack or the tacos for a meal. read more

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My husband and I stopped in while on a road trip to visit some friends in the area. While they were working, we decided to explore the local area and found this place. We ordered the Duo of Dips to share and I got a French 75 cocktail. The food was good and the drink was delicious. If you're in the area, I would for sure check out this place. If you are like my husband and I, we love to hop around and try many local places, but if you stay for more food, you can't go wrong. read more

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So if you want a great pie and a proper cocktail go to the Good Oak Bar. Excellent bartenders who are mixologists and you can get an awesome pie from Jamie's. Best of both worlds. Truly great food and drinks. read more

Good Oak Bar - Jamie's Old World Pepperoni - Wine Bars Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

This place is wonderful. The whiskeys are amazing and the vibe is chill. It's a speak easy sort of situation but more accessible. The staff is always fast and friendly not to mention really knowledgeable. I highly recommend going during a time where it is off peak hours and the bartenders have time to talk you through a flight. I've honestly learned a lot about whiskey there and the selection is always rotating. read more

Good Oak Bar - Fried Pickles - Wine Bars Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

When you really want a fine crafted whiskey drink this is the place. The Whiskey sour here is perfect. My husband says the beer list here is awesome with AZ beers a priority. We ordered the fried pickels and they are a whole spear not chips. I never want them any other way from now on. read more

Tucson gem for sure... feels almost like a speakeasy. The cocktail menu(s) are fantastic, we've never left disappointed. Scan the barcode on the tables for the "secret menu". We went for Sonoran Restaurant Week and had one of the best meals ever. Love this place. read more

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Cool place. Good music. Nice bartenders. Simple ! Good drink. Not sure what the wannabe foodies are complaining about. read more

I was really hoping for a laid back, chill experience. Sadly what we got was less than enjoyable. The best thing about our experience was the Parmesan fries we ordered. They have flights of whiskey, tequila, or mead (from Superstition). They have a secret menu that you can access via the QR code on the table. For only serving drinks (basically no food since Diablo burger left), I was hoping for some good ones. The menu leaves you wanting and they do have a decent selection of beers on tap. The venue itself is very small and can only fit the bar top and a few booths lining the wall. I went on a Friday night at 9pm and there were only 2 employees serving folks. Initially I thought, we'll it's a small venue so I'm sure they don't need that many people working on a Friday, but the rate of service was so painfully slow we basically spent most of the night waiting for either of the staff to come to us. The cocktails we ordered were decent but none of us really thought they were remarkable for the cost. read more

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Only at Good Oak Bar one can truly experience the duality of existence - the sweet and the bitter and the smooth and the rough. The smoothness of the agave drinks is like a lullaby, leading you to believe you've found solace and drawing you into a false sense of security. Then only to be suddenly jolted awake by the rough and bitter taste and intense flavors of the mezcal. This uncertain and distorted reality is confusing, yet, it is captivating and you can't help but be drawn in. read more

Another stop tonight for alcohol. This is a down home bar where the people are nice and the beer/liquor selection is what your after. It's not very big but it feels like home and they hook you up. It's a nice place. read more

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This is the best vodka tonic I have ever had in my life. Premium vodka, housemade tonic and a fresh lime. I kid you not.

Great bar with a nice tucked away ambiance. They specialize in whiskey and quality crafted cocktails. The bartenders were pleasant and knowledgable. The drinks were a bit steep, but reasonably priced at $8-11. They have a decent selection of 6-8 local craft beers to choose from as well. My biggest critique would be the limited selection of whiskey and cocktails. Their menu features about 7 or 8 whiskey cocktails and there are some gin/vodka/sangria drinks on the back (7 or 8 there as well). Not a lot of variety to be honest. They also feature about a dozen or so whiskies to be enjoyed neat or on the rocks (with the option to purchase a flight of 3 for $12). That said, for a whiskey bar I'd imagine they'd have twice as many whiskies to choose from and would use a little more diversity/creativity in crafting the cocktail menu. That critique asside, I enjoyed my time and will be back. We went later so we didn't get to try the pub fare, but the menu definitely looked enticing. That'll be on the list for next time for sure. read more

Good Oak Bar - Best whiskey sour i've had in a long time. Delicious frothy egg whites and the perfect combination of sweet and sour. Great kick too! - Wine Bars Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Good Oak Bar was such a nice bar to cool off in. Having come from Northern California where I'm quite happy in 65 degree weather, I was dying in the 95 degree heat and desperately needed a drink. My friend and I got into the place and very happily "hydrated" ourselves with some accompanying snacks. Drinks: HH 4-6PM every day!! 1/2 off draft beers and draft wines (although I didn't order any of those lol) -Paloma: good but the grapefruit taste wasn't very strong. -Frosé: more bitter/tart than expected and the tea was actually a rooibos. -French 75: also not as bubbly as I thought it would turn out. All of them got me in the nicely tipsy category so although I wasn't 100% a fan of the taste, still ended up happy. Food: HH- $1 off food. -Chips: Super thin and crispy chips- we ended up ordering 2 of them at $2 each. -Fried Pickles: sooooo good. Very nice outer coating to match with the juicy, hot, crunchy insides. Definitely one of my favorite fried pickles (most others lose the pickle's crunch -_- or maybe I just haven't had the right ones). Solid 4/5. read more

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Amazing food and drinks I loved this place Best onion dip and pretzels Must stop if you're in Tucson read more

We went in and the service was quick. The environment is not that crazy. If you prefer a more calmer place to drink in and hang out with friends, this is definitely a good spot. Regarding the drinks though, it's just okay and there's nothing special about it. They didn't have a large variety of drinks to order from though. Giving it three stars because there's nothing really special with this place. read more

Good Oak Bar - Wine Bars Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

This place oozes with comfortable, classy, dive bar vibes until you actually take a seat and order. The bartenders are fairly nice but nothing special. And speaking of special(s), there are none, and everything is overpriced. The cheapest beer on the menu was five dollars and that was for 10 ounces, which I decided to order. My wife ordered a 10 ounce Octoberfest for six dollars, and a pretty gross agave cocktail that the bartender talked her into for nine dollars. It had to be about nine ounces. We each ordered food because the reviews were solid, but my burger--and especially the out-of-place bread slices on either side of it--was dry and lacking flavor. My wife's potato tacos were okay. Again lacking flavor. We left here with a check for $50, and given the lack of liquid and the lackluster food, we didn't think it was worth it. We won't be going back unless I have a friend in town who is craving the middle aged hipster scene and not worried about money. read more

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These guys make really good craft drinks. Pretty good selection of brews on tap, make sure you have $4 for the old school photo booth. read more

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I low-key don't want to write this review, because I like that Good Oak flies a little under the radar. Going to 4th for dinner? HH at Good Oak. Show at the Rialto? HH at Good Oak. Staying downtown for work? HH at Good Oak. Great specials on drinks. Great beer, liquor, wine selection. CHIPS. Love this place so much. Always a chill vibe, always a good time. read more

This is a comfy, cozy hometown bar with dangerously delicious, well-balanced cocktails. There is a bar area and a booth area, and since we had the toddler in tow, we sat in a booth. The place had a few patrons when we came in, but wasn't crowded. We originally came for beer, but the cocktails looked so good, we all ended up getting cocktails and sharing instead. I had the margarita (complex, a little bit smoky; one of my favorite margaritas in Tucson so far). My friend had the old-fashioned, which I assumed I would hate, because I dislike strong alcohol taste in cocktails. On the contrary, while I could definitely taste the alcohol, the drink was so well-balanced and tasty that I would have drunk the entire glass if it weren't my friend's drink. Hubby had a mezcal flight, which he really enjoyed; I can't really handle straight-up liquor, so I only had a sip of one, but aside from the alcohol burn, it was delicious, smooth-ish (for a mezcal) and smoky. Good Oak also has a small bar menu, so we ordered a bunch of things off that, which we all enjoyed: Fried Pickles: 5 (crunchy, fried pickle spears were pretty addictive - polished off in no time; I now prefer spears to slices for fried pickles) Avocado and Olive Tapenade Toast with Chevre: 5 (really enjoyed the blend of flavors and textures) Good Oak Burger: 5, per hubby (silly hubby devoured it, conveniently forgetting to share - all I wanted was a liiittle taste of that whisky-soaked peach on top) Tasty Tacos: 4 (ok, I can't remember what they were actually called, but it was the omnivore taco option, and it had a lot of flavor with a bit of heat, partly due to the whole stuffed pepper included inside each taco) I've been recommending it and plan to take family/friends here when they come to visit. Love that they have great drinks *and* great bar food in a snug, relaxed little space. Next time, I want to try out the little photo booth they have (gotta bring ones!) read more

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My favorite Tucson bar for meeting people and having good conversation. I love the quiet, dark booths and the good tunes. The cocktails are excellent and the booze is always delicious and high quality. The bartenders are always super nice and attentive. read more

This was our 3rd time here. The service has been friendly so we returned. I ordered a sangria. They make these with a cup of shaved ice and out it in a clear glass. The ice formed a frozen film on the glass and when I went to pick up the glass to drink the sangria the glass slipped right out of my hand. My $10 sangria was half in the glass and half in the bar. The bartender admitted the ice forms a coat on the glass (after it was all over the bar) and becomes slippery. He could have told me this when he gave me the drink. Both bartenders were less than friendly and not apologetic about the situation. With so many options downtown I won't return for poor service and a $10 drink read more

Ok, only 8 taps, but they support AZ beer! All 8 are AZ beers! Great service, and the location is in the Beer Triangle! WOB is next door, Club Congress is across the street, and Borderlands is a short walk away! Also Barrio is a short and I mean short drive away! Great place, cozy atmosphere and great beer! read more

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I am giving this place 5 stars purely because of the avocado toast, the retro photo booth and the unbelievably cool atmosphere. This is the most delicious avocado toast I have had in my entire life, the combination of the olives, olive oil and whatever deliciousness they hid in there, will forever make my mouth water. Their beers and cocktails were also quite excellent, the bar staff knew their stuff. Beer makes me hoppy..... :) Make sure to bring ones, or get some from the staff for the photo booth, too cute to pass up! If you want to get quality drinks, snacks and be able to actual hear conversation with your friends downtown, head here! read more

Good Oak would get 5 stars from me no matter what, because they have a dunk-and-dip (film) photobooth that charges $4 per photostrip (the best price I've seen in years!). I am pleased to also report that the drinks are great, with an emphasis on more unique local flavors (prickly pear, tequila in the old fashioned, black salt). We didn't have one of their flights (they offer a wide range of whiskey and tequila) but saw another couple getting one and were impressed by the knowledgable staff. Good Oak also has a decent wine and beer list, daily happy hour specials and a full food menu. read more

This bar is a cozy and classy respite from some of the other bars on Congress. It's a fairly small bar, with a handful of booths to your right as you walk in and the bar to your left. But because it's small, it creates an intimate feeling. My partner and I found seats at the bar. While they have a good selection of interesting cocktails, my partner and I both decided to go with a beer since they also had a good selection of local beers and I had a pint of one of my favorites--the Serrano seduction by Dillinger. My partner had an IPA. There was one tv and it looked like you could get cans of pretty cheap beers--they're in coolers--if you're on a budget, since their drinks are kinda pricey. They have a photo booth, which my partner and I did--$4 for a strip of four photos. Adds a fun element to this place. Overall, a great little bar I would return to--I definitely want to check out their happy hour, since they also serve food. read more

Stopped in last night for a wine nightcap, and really enjoyed the atmosphere! We loved the design of the inside, the rafters showing, the darker environment, and the wood all throughout! We very much enjoyed the wine flight, as well as the Meade flight! Not many places in the area have Meade, and it was fun to try a couple different varieties! Keller the bartender was pleasant, and knowledgeable about the products on hand, and we liked that they serve Flying Leap wine! We will return to this place again, it is geared more toward our age range 30-40 year olds, and less of the college vibe which is harder to find in downtown Tucson! read more

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Great spot to get a taste of what Southern Arizona brings to the spirit, wine and beer world. The feel of this place tends to change with what show the Rialto has next door. So if you're picky...you may want to check which band-fans you'll be drinking with. read more

Very nice, cozy dark bar. Good variety of interesting cocktails. Friend really enjoyed her mead. Will have to try out their food menu at some point! read more

First time visiting the bar. Awesome drinks and great beers. Hands down the best gin & tonic I have ever tasted. It's nice when a bar gets a simple and traditional drink right. All the cocktails ordered by our party were great and service was good. This is definitely a place for good cocktails, good beer, and good conversation since the noise level is quite low. This place will be a go to place for us from now on. read more

We were told by people this was a great whiskey bar and to try some great cocktails. When we went in I was kind of surprised by the divey blah bar feel we got. I was definitely thinking there would be more of a speakeasy, prohibition feel. I just ordered a cocktail off the menu (it was good but not the best I've had). My friend got a specialty whiskey drink and said it was superb. read more

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