Came here on a Friday at 8:15pm, primarily because it's not as busy as places close by. Ordered The Snob and my husband ordered a different cocktail. Took 10 minutes for the bartender to make the drinks after ordering. I have mixology drinks all over the country. These are the worst drinks I've ever had! Will never return. Got a response from the owner. Hope you all read it. It makes everything I said all the more perfect and valuable to you all in saving your money by not spending it here. read more

I don't recommend going to place! Bartenders play favoritism when serving and you wait in long lines! After waiting 45 minutes, I was given a bottle to pass around for shots and the security guard kicked me out and said I was banned! He didn't believe me when I said it! I didn't want to start anything so I had him walk me out. He then started to harass me while I was waiting for my party outside the bar. I understand people are drunk but the security have no right to make you feel like horrible or think they're higher authority. I spent a lot money there and don't deserve that horrible service! I'm glad I'm banned as I will never go there again! read more

Great cocktails and amazing ambiance!!! Met up with a few friends since we're from out of town and this spot exceeded our expectations! We found a cozy seat on the blue couch inside but decided to move because of the nice patio which wasn't surprisingly hot for Arizona in the summer. We tried about 6 cocktails and all were really yummy. The Fresh Face is my personal favorite due to how refreshing it is. I could have ordered that all night!! We also loved the Contortionist because it was really different and who doesn't like things popping in your mouth!!! It also features different flavors of cotton candy that change throughout the night, so we'll have to come back to taste a new flavor. The other favorites we ordered were the prickly pear margarita, and the Bearded Lady. The food options weren't available yet because the little market wasn't open yet. Overall great service, and experience at the HighWire Lounge! We will be back! read more

Great place if you are ready to explore a new cocktail! Very small area with light snacks made from the new grocery store next door. I had the meat and cheese board and was very impressed! Not sure why they put pop-rock dust on their drinks, but who cares after a few right? I'll be coming back here. The staff was great! read more

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Still working out the "kinks" so to speak, this new bar will be a hidden gem once it is complete and the area around it is fully functioning. Drink prices are high for the area, but you don't come here for cheap drinks. Some of the mixology type drinks are inconsistent, but again with the "kinks" and being new... It's to be expected a bit. Overall, it's a comfortable place with character. I hope to see some improvements on the drinks and consistency between what is offered online on the menu and what you can expect on site. (There is no food, despite what their website says.) read more

Fantastic addition to Tucson and so appreciate the hardworking owner who founded it! Great nightlife option in Tucson! Check it out!

Went tonight at 10 pm (Thursday) and ordered 4 drinks from the several menus they had sitting out. There were 2 female bartenders (blonde and brunette) who proceeded to tell me that the 2 smoked cocktails we ordered were not served after 7 pm and that we looked at the wrong menu. One claimed she "just picked up all the old menus" and missed the 3 we saw. She handed us a totally different menu without half the drinks we wanted on it. I asked for a manager and 1 girl said shes "acting manager". She commenced to tell me that "it is busy, she doesn't have time to smoke cocktails. If i have an attitude or a problem with it then i can leave". There were maybe 18 ppl there total, not nearly busy at all. We left and went across the way to The Independent distillery where we were treated with respect, kindness, and given the correct menu. read more

This place is so unique and fun. There's always great music playing and the drinks are absolutely delicious! They have the coolest shots and they taste so good. Everything is decently priced and all of the drinks I've tasted are delicious and so different from the drinks you'd get anywhere else. It's in an ally so it is a little weird to walk to, alone, but over all a fun energetic environment! read more

This is my favorite bar in town. Very friendly great creative drinks. Everyone's welcome

I was very impressed with the drink selections they have here. They have shots that are in little gelatin balls which adds a lot of flair to the shots. The outside set up with the fires is awesome for a cold night. The inside bar is pretty cramped, so it does make it hard to find a place to sit in there. Also when it was busy it tool a pretty long line to get a drink. All in all, if you want to try some pretty cool shots and sit by the fire outside, I would recommend this place for sure. read more

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Beware of the 25% tip the bartenders press before handing you the tablet for your signature. However, the music is great on Saturday nights. read more

This new bar has got something going right--fun cocktails, an awesome back-ally entrance to a beautifully lit courtyard and he bartenders are all friendly. We got to taste their cocktail special of the weekend (month?) it was a cherry sailor rum drink...k can't remember the name but it was great. I'm excited to try the Contortionist next time! read more

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I didn't even know this place existed - but we wandered in last weekend while out with friends. Between Highwire and its neighbor (Independent) I was really impressed with this hidden mixologist hipster gem. Loved it! read more

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Music was way too loud. Couldn't enjoy myself with my family and friends. Would try coming back if they decided to ditch the tunes!

This bar definitely stands out from other downtown Tucson bars. I have been here on some of their busiest nights and have never wait long for a drink. While some of their popular cocktails include cotton candy & poprocks, I am a huge fan of the molecular shots. My favorite is the Mexican Candy Shot. Bartenders are awesome and the option to sit inside or outdoors is a plus. Always stop by here when I'm downtown, even if only for a quick shot, never leave disappointed. read more

Great outside patio atmosphere. Drinks were unique and food was good but security guard stood in front of our table smoking a cigarette. With cigarette smoke covering our food drinks while we were trying to enjoy our dinner. Would have been nicer without the taste of cigarette on our food. read more

Fantastic vibe and atmosphere, unfortunately last time I went, all couch areas but one for reserved for bottle service, yet no one ever used them. Fun karaoke and good food that comes from the cool store in the patio. Please try the Mexican candy molecular shot. I crave them! read more

I was really excited to try this place out, but it did not live up to my expectations. The drinks tasted just meh and the service wasn't so great either. read more

A great looking bar, nice outside patio for Tucson's great weather! They are the first molecular mixology bar in town and have come up with some amazing show drinks! Try the Contortionist which is adorned with Pop Rocks & Cotton Candy...yum! For a more Classic cocktail try Bearded Lady which is their take on a rye Old Fashioned. I would've given them 5 stars if they had more drinks on the menu, but if you come with a large group (10 or so), have them make you a "Taste the Rainbow"! read more

I'm going to start by saying I never really post reviews never get the need to, but this place needs to be raved about. I attended this place with a few friends Sunday evening and the drinks were nice the DJ was outstanding and the staff was even better. Highly recommend for a great evening date or even just a chill spot for friends to grab a drink and listen to great music. But that's not the reason I'm writing the review. The reason I'm writing this review is because When I attended a gentlemen Unprovoked decided to say horrible words regarding my sexuality, I kindly asked the gentlemen to watch his mouth and he immediately went into a rage. Before I could even begin to defend myself, each and every staff members available deescalated situation by kicking the gentlemen out because they said they have ZERO TOLERANCE for hate! I've never felt so safe in a bar the staff immediately put me at ease and apologized and couldn't express enough how sorry that I had to experience that! So if you're LGBTQ this is a hate free zone and will always have my love and respect! Thank you to the staff for not always providing the best service possible but also making its guest feel at home!!!!!! read more

Finally something fresh and fun downtown! We were here this past weekend during the opening and had a great time! Staff was friendly and accommodating. Bartenders made the experience interactive by introducing us to the drink menu. The owners are super nice and relaxed. My favorite drink is the Fresh Face. It hits the spot in this summer heat! We will be back for sure! read more

Easily the bro-iest bar in town, with crap music that's so loud that you can't hear yourself think, let alone talk, a faux speakeasy setup inside, and an awful patio outside, complete with crap, overpriced drinks from clueless bartenders. One we got couldn't make a drink they'd advertised on their own Facebook page. Absolute shit. read more

The focus here is more on the concept than the actual execution, but it seems like they're working on that. Molecular Mondays is a pretty sweet deal, especially if it's dead and the bartender decides to use you for taste testing new cocktails. read more

So the drinks look like they would be great! Wish we could have ordered one. Apparently everyone that came in after us was able to though.

Our favorite spot on a Friday Night!!! The atmosphere is amazing. You can sit outside and listen to the music from Independent Distillery and people watch or sit inside where you might get lucky enough to find a couch. The drinks are amazing, I recommend the contortionist (comes with cotton candy and pop rocks) or kerry bradshaw. The service is quick. It does get very busy and can get cramped as the night goes on. Excellent and Unique place for the night life and the strong drinks. Highly recommend!!! read more

Such a great little place. Its super busy on the weekends but if you can go during the week nights they have a great happy hour. We went on a Monday night for our anniversary and there was even a DJ doing trivia. It was great fun and I won a free pearl shot which is one of my favorite things there! They have one with chamoy and tajin on it. It's fantastic! The bartender also gave me and my husband each a free one since it was our anniversary and even added a discount since my husband is military. We were so pleased, they made our night! We love this place! read more

So really cool vibe in this place! There is a beautiful outside seating area in the courtyard that they share with Independent Distillery and Johnny Gibson Market. Inside you will find a self serve water station (always a good idea on a night out) and a cool hip bar space. I have had nothing but great interactions here with the staff. If you need to use the restroom, just ask the staff and they will give you the code to clean, well maintained restrooms. The drinks are fun so I think that they are priced well. I would love to come here during happy hour sometime, but right now when I am downtown, I love to wind down the night with a great drink out on the patio! Great place to do so! read more

Classy and friendly service! The Staff is often quick and professional. Drinks can be expensive but it's worth it for the one of a kind experience. Music is always great. Will be returning soon. read more

If you are looking for the most unique cocktails you will ever find, not just in Tucson, but in the world, then come to HighWire. Ask for Ayla. She makes MIND BLOWING creations!! The drinks on the menu are great, but Ayla has some awesome magical drinks up her sleeve, so to speak. The vibe is chill and friendly. You may have to wait a while to get your drink if it is busy but it is definitely worth it!!! Cheers! read more

Amazing drinks! Ask for the fresh face!! My favorite :) love the atmosphere and music and just general feel of this place :) great for friends to hang out and try something new you wouldn't expect :) read more

Awesome and unique drinks, definitely tucked away but it's worth the stop. Also try their Moscow mule, it isn't in the menu but it is delicious. read more

So my friends and I were bar hopping for Valentine's Day yesterday. Some of our friends had never been to HighWire so we brought them in. There were about 11 of us and Neil was bartending that day and he was amazing! He was super nice, friendly and made amazing drinks. Our friends from Phoenix really liked the molecular shots as well as the bar. Thanks Neil for showing us a great time and we can't wait to come back again! read more

The service but I just felt like I wanted a water and I wanted to leave and I left without a water and I was on satisfied and I knew the owner and he said Hi at the bar and the people behind us got served before me what a douchebag read more

What a great experience! My group and I sat on the patio at 7pm and it felt amazing with the cooler. We received prompt service and were also greeted by the owners. The drinks were fun and tasty. I posted some pics of the 3 drinks I had and people are saying they want to go and try them. The atmosphere is clean, cool, and very chill. I haven't made it to any of their special nights such as Sunday night jazz and Monday night blackjack but will in the near future. I can't wait to see what's next to come with highwire and the amazing drinks. Great staff, service, and location! read more

I was keen to visit Highwire since I heard about their interesting cocktail gastronomy and alluring patio. Plus I make it a point to try out the new places popping up downtown. My expectations were fairly high, but I've seemed to make that mistake often in Tucson... The alleyway location and cozy patio upon entering are what bumped my rating from "Meh" to "OK". I see myself relaxing with pint outside in the fall/winter, especially if JG next door doubles the beer selection for this shared space. I was underwhelmed with the interior and bar set up. It looks crowded and sloppy back there, with mixers and bottles here and there. Perhaps the lights were too high so you can see everything. This place is far from an intimate setting, at least when we were there. The atmosphere and energy was not what I picture as "lounge-y"; the music was high-tempo and predictable, and the large flatscreen was fixed on the DIY Network (It's quite humorous to go out to a "lounge" on a Friday night to see dressed-up patrons at tables and couches with eyes glued to random DIY projects during conversation lulls.).. As an aside---there is so much potential for audio and video to enhance the experience in bars/restaurants/lounges; it's just overlooked so much. I give this place credit for trying some unique cocktail concoctions. But at the end of the day, it has to taste good. I had the famed tequila bubbles, but my accompanying prickly pear margarita was not pink (as some pictures show). This place loves their cotton candy and smoke. I saw a variety of cocktails being made with this combination. I also had the Bearded Lady. It was ok, but nothing amazing. I've had much better cocktails elsewhere in Tucson. In short, I never felt enthusiastic about their effort to push this molecular gastro program (if that was their intention). Maybe it was the overall vibe of Highwire--- the atmosphere and energy doesn't call for this kind of attention to time-intensive cocktail creativity; I never felt invested in the bartenders' tricks, since moments later, they were quickly darting off to make the next drink, or fulfilling the order of a group of 5 outside. After a couple of show-y, but overall mediocre cocktails, I kinda just wanted a beer... ... next time it may be just that... in the Fall on the patio read more

We had a round of peach pearl shots and they were so good. I could drink those all night! I want to try the oyster shots, which is what they're known for and why we went. We got distracted by the other selections so we didnt get to try them, but def will soon! read more

My husband and I were in the mood for a night on the town and our first stop was highwire. We ordered some specialty drinks and they were not the appealing the nachos was just chips and dip.. read more

as someone who has never been here, it would be great to know where the bathrooms are before they deny you when you have to go. not going to reccomend this place. read more

Cool atmosphere and fun drinks! Be sure to check it out of you're walking around downtown. They have a nice patio to chill out on too. Manager stopped by to check on us always a nice touch. read more

Horrible horrible service we waited 30 minutes the bartender (male with a beard) kept saying I'll be right with you while taking new orders from people who weren't in line maybe regulars ? When I gave up on all my patience I said it's okay were leaving he said THATS A GOOD IDEA . I have no idea what his problem was but very unprofessional... No it wasn't busy AT ALL . super disappointed his loss we are all excellent tippers read more