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    Music Box Lounge

    2.8 (23 reviews)
    InexpensiveDive Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    MUSIC BOX LOUNGE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Loud
    DJ
    Divey
    Outdoor seating

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    Very bad sound system. Would not recommend as I am a Master performer and would not get caught dead singing in a place like this.

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    The bartender was completely rude when he didn't need to be. I'll never come here again. If I could give this place a zero I would.

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    11 years ago

    Great neighborhood bar!!! NEVER a dull moment. Friendly staff. Good music, good drinks, great time!

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    Dropped in around 1am on a Thursday. Great crowd and friendly servers. Karaoke was going strong. A good time.

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    The Shelter Cocktail Lounge - Bar area

    The Shelter Cocktail Lounge

    4.4(256 reviews)
    4.7 miOak Flower
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    This place is the funkiest travel back in time you will ever find. We visit every time we're in…read moreTucson. You pull up in the parking lot and the building does look like some sort of shelter. It ain't pretty.... When you walk through the front door, you're greeted by the scents of stale cigarette smoke and Fabuloso. The decor is something out of the mid 60's. It's a very fun, unpretentious place. Good service, fun drinks and a great escape from our crazy world. Check it out!

    There aren't many places in Midtown with this level of dedication to looking retro. The Shelter is…read moreheavy on mid-20th century design, with an interior completely dedicated to JFK memorabilia. It's kitsch and offbeat, maybe even offputting if you think too hard about the legacy of that family, but it's anything but boring. What I love: They're big on doing their own infusions. You absolutely must try Pam's Spicy Lemonade--Hornitos with thai chili and mint. I've also had coffee-infused liquors here before that you'll rarely find anywhere else. I'm not a smoker, but I get stoked for their enclosed smoking patio with a couple old arcade cabinets (I like Centipede!) What I like: There are like, really cheap simple cocktails with the creativity to make some unappealing, bottom shelf liquors taste palatable. Those aren't my usuals, but I'm always intrigued. I will shamelessly have a couple $3 High Lifes. There's only one big bar in the center of the lobby, but service is generally fast. It's dimly lit and can be tightly packed, but you'll still have fun. Good for date night or groups of four or less. No food, but once in a blue moon you'll find a truck parked out front. Overall, a solid Tucson staple.

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    The Shelter Cocktail Lounge - Bombay, gin, martini, and Scotch and soda

    Bombay, gin, martini, and Scotch and soda

    The Shelter Cocktail Lounge - Outside entrance

    Outside entrance

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    The Buffet - A view while sitting at the horseshoe bar

    The Buffet

    4.2(151 reviews)
    7.1 miIron Horse
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    Best dive bar ever. Just what you would expect from a dirty old historic bar. Great staff, stiff…read moredrinks, mediocre hot dogs that you will love.

    My wife and I stopped by this bar while waiting to attend an event in downtown Tucson. I've heard…read moreabout this place, and since it was close, we had to see what it was all about. The fact that they serve Coors Banquet on tap is what drew me to The Buffet! We walked into The Buffet and sat at the bar, which was extremely busy, but the vibe was full of energy. The bartender was absolutely awesome and made my wife an excellent mixed drink. I ordered Coors Banquet from the tap, oh what a joy! Spoke to some regulars of the bar and had great conversations about this place. I learned that The Buffet is the oldest bar in Tucson and the largest vendor of Coors. Very friendly people in a quintessential "dive bar". Lots of character decorate the walls. The prices for drinks at The Buffet are extremely affordable. A night out here won't break the bank. I could easily become a regular at this place (if I didn't live so far away). I definitely will return when when I'm in the area again. My visit here was well worth my time. This is a great place to slow down and enjoy the Iron Horse District of Tucson. As a side note, in reading about this bar, I was led to believe that it was cash only. That is not true, they now take cards.

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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)
    1.0 miEl G.H.E.K.O
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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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    Liquor Barrel Saloon
    Liquor Barrel Saloon
    Liquor Barrel Saloon

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    Wooden Nickel Tavern - Hot wings

    Wooden Nickel Tavern

    4.0(45 reviews)
    4.9 miBarrio Centro, Julia Keen
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    We are visiting Tucson for the weekend and our goal was to find a divey chill bar that served cold…read morebeers and wings . After a little research .. The Wooden Nickle was just the spot ! Pulling up the exterior vibe was simple and yet it was drawing us in! The outdoor covered patio option is ideal for our pre spring /summer weather and with plenty of seating! Upon entry we were spotted by the locals ,pool tables ,basketball on the TVs , music and the warm welcome of the ladies working the bar! Please note , ya gotta order at the bar , for your food and drinks . We were a little slow to see that " sign"! Look up! The Saturday specials were exactly what we were looking for ! Wings and fries basket $11.50 Wow wheat on draft $4.50 Spicy pickle shot $4.50 ( I skipped out this time ) We ordered the hot wings and the mango habanero hot wings . The wings were a little bigger her than we prefer however the flavors delivered!! The extra perk is that crisp on that skin! A little dip dip in that ranch and I was in my happy place , belly satisfied and taste buds happy! High five to the chefs making it happen in the back! The lighting was ideal for the ambiance that we were looking for, not too bright not too dim! The walls are tastefully decorated with local memorabilia and your typical booze signs. And let me tell you what ... that Zima sign took me down memory lane! Our experience offered a clean environment , sorry if the boyfriend left his sticky fingers on the bar! :) Let's not forget the service ! Ladies you killed it! On point , quick , great energy , smiles and the check ins were greatly welcomed ! Keep killing us with those smiles it goes the longest way! We look forward to our next trip back! Bonus perk , I believe the owner was on site and it's always a plus to see the personal interactions with the guests! Ohhh man! I forgot to ask if you all had darts?!! Until next time! Thank you folks for satisfying our quick but delicious and chill visit!

    Small dive bar for a casual spot for wings. The wings themselves were good! We got BBQ and hot. The…read morefries were very salty & expensive ($9 for that basket). Would recommend for a night with friends to listen to music and play pool. Food was good! A little expensive but the service was friendly and fast!

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    Wooden Nickel Tavern - Bar

    Bar

    Wooden Nickel Tavern - Garlic Parmesan wing

    Garlic Parmesan wing

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    Gin and tonic

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