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    Kolb Road Lounge

    4.4 (17 reviews)
    InexpensiveDive Bars
    Open • 6:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    Leah H.

    I came here with my boyfriend who has been here a few times as he has lived in Tucson for quite a while. The place was clean, the bartender was super sweet and attentive. My boyfriend and I played a few games of pool and he beat me each time, however my only "complaint" is that the balls kept getting stuck and we would have to put out game on hold to fix the balls. I ordered a margarita and it was perfect! She didn't skimp on the tequila but it also wasn't over powering. The regulars accepted us and made us feel welcome. The parking lot is a bit small in front of the establishment so I recommend parking behind Poco's. All in all we had a wonderful time and we would definitely come here again!

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    Scott L.

    Hey. Kolb Road Lounge. Didn't you used to be a Tavern? I'm pretty sure you used to be a Tavern. Kolb Road Tavern. Tavern. You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means. I remember when the KRL had a hitching post out in front, and Kolb was a dirt road. Ahhhh...days of yore. Anyway, I was feeling cranky and stressed and like a junkie I needed my fix that only a dive can give. The KRL. This joint is cool by me. I like their drafts, I like their shots, I like the pretty bartender with the ripped up shirt. I liked the cleaning advice about the hot dog machine. Really. It's the final buff that gives the "just grilled " taste. If you're peckish, the KRL also has pizza. And the rolling wieners. The regulars are super cool, happy and play great music on the jukebox. There are two pool tables and numerous flat screens for sports, and NASCAR. (If that's a sport.) [haha...redneck mob with pitchforks and torches* stay away from my house. I grew up watching Dale Sr., Andretti, Petty, and Pearson...oh and Ricky Bobby and Ligtnin' McQueen. And I vaguely remember "Days of Thunder"] Here is how I know it's a legit joint: One of the regs asked me what I did for a living. I responded that I rode around Tucson leaving shitty reviews of local dives. I then got pelted with three Cheetos. (Two missed the mark, the third I ate) But it's that kind of loyalty to a dive that makes it great. Kolb Road Lounge- your rep is solid and well defended by a beautiful sweet regular and a bag of crunchy Cheetos! Cheers!! *citations...who uses 'em? I feel like I lifted this reference of the "redneck mob with pitchfork and torch" from a review written by my good buddy Jennifer P. If I did, it was done with respect for the imagery and tribute to the coolness...and well, because I'm old, doddering, and slightly buzzed.

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    10 months ago

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    4 years ago

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    2 years ago

    Kolb Road Lounge is where the Beer is cold and affordable. Good music and snacks. Good people. Taco trucks nearby. Always worth a visit.

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    3 years ago

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    4 years ago

    I love this place! It's my favorite true dive bar in the city! The owners and bartenders create a great environment!

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    7 years ago

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    9 years ago

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    8 years ago

    Best dive bar we found in Tucson. Heather the bartender was super cool. The drinks were good prices.

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    6 years ago

    Came here for a late night beer and a few shots, beautiful bartender Erin helped out. Great employee and person

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    11 years ago

    The only eastside dive bar you need to visit. It's the 'Buffet Bar' Eastside-style! Stop in...you'll be glad ya did!

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    11 years ago

    Great neighborhood bar. Cold beer and strong shots. Pool tables and 8 tvs for every game. Fun times.

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    The Buffet - A view while sitting at the horseshoe bar

    The Buffet

    4.2(155 reviews)
    7.2 mi•Iron Horse
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    Let's call the buffet what it is and is an institution of what a dive bar should be. It's dimly lit…read morehas a staff that for the most part is no nonsense and isn't afraid to throw some jokes your way and the stickiest bathroom floor you've ever encountered. It's not trying to be anything it's not. There's a reason that this place is filled every time that I go on because it's one of the few true dive bars that are left in Tucson. You can get a five dollar pitcher of beer shoot some pool play anything but Metallica on the jukebox and have a good time. This is one of those places I take anybody who visits Tucson because it is just such an important place. If you're from the area, we're just visiting. You owe it to yourself to visit one of the oldest dive bars in the country, even if the dive bars aren't your thing and you prefer a 9% hazy IPA with hint of citrus, take the night off get a pitcher of cheep beer and enjoy what a bar should be

    So this place is an institution in Tucson. I love the fact it's oldest still operating bar in town…read more They keep odd hours as I understand. The service is normally pretty good. The ambiance is a total dive bar. The restroom is questionable for cleanliness. The food? I only eat packaged food here. The low rating is due to my taste in bars. I'm a beer snob and they aren't known as a beer bar.

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    The Buffet - Free mini beer with jim beam drink.$6

    Free mini beer with jim beam drink.$6

    The Buffet - Tasting the rainbow at The Buffet.  Fantastic service!

    Tasting the rainbow at The Buffet. Fantastic service!

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    Liquor Barrel Saloon - The front of the bar.

    Liquor Barrel Saloon

    3.7(13 reviews)
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    My wife and I visited the Liquor Barrel Saloon while in Tucson for my birthday. We had a few hours…read morebefore a show at the music hall across the street. It was a very warm day and I was thirsty for some cold beer and a cool place to sit. I entered the saloon and bellied up to the bar. I was greeted by Jessica, the bar tender who served me a mini pitcher of beer. The beer was cold and refreshing. My wife had a vodka drink which was made exactly how she ordered it. The saloon was alive with people who were playing pool and flinging darts. Country and Western.music was playing on the touch tunes jukebox. Wow! Was a great little honky tonk! There is no food, but you can buy a bag of chips. When I am back in Tucson, this place is on my list. It's a great place with a good vibe.

    This place....is interesting. Feels ok when you walk in...and my friends and I sat at the bar…read more We all noticed the layers of dust on the items displayed behind the bar......hmmm. My friends and I looked at the draft beers. Not much other than the usual dive bar brands. We ordered bottled beer, and sat down to get a vibe. Several people that walked in were greeted by the bar tender, and she did not pay much attention to us once we got our beer. Seemed the people that were regulars got most of the attention. I get that...but there was an opportunity to have three more regulars, and I feel like that opportunity was missed. We drank our beer, and left. I may try this place again at some point...but there are a lot of other dive bars that embrace new customers.

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