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    Nancy's Boondocks

    3.6 (41 reviews)
    Closed • 8:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    NANCY'S BOONDOCKS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Live music
    Divey
    Casual

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    A tall glass of cold 805. I like!!
    Jonn K.

    Either this place has the best burgers, hotdogs and fries, possibly best beer, or I'm just getting out of the 3 week starvation tour on Naked and Afraid... I consumed a Big Azz burger, hot dog, two order of fries, a bag of salted nuts, and a cold glass of 805 beer. Now I'm full and feeling good... Life is good with this big azz man!!! April is a super bartender, and this bar is a super chill neighborhood bar... I'm chilling in this comfy chillness..

    4 pool tables!!!
    ciria e.

    Wanted to come to a bar that was friendly, offers excellent customer service, has regulars who are awesome and outgoing. FOUND IT!!! The customer I met offered insight on the bar and its history. Used to be an Italian restaurant and that's why you see the huge wine bottle outside. Four pool tables, great food not only bar food but breakfast. Met some nice people so for that, we will come back..

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    Dr Tim L L.

    Oh I wanted to go here for a long time. The music last night was off the hook. It was fun to see so many people tip the band. The singing and playing was incredible ..... like a Major Concert that you would pay big $$$ for. Nancy and the Scarlet Letterman - delish. Great Dance Floor - and lots of space. I looked over the menu. The prices are really reasonable. I really want to eat there sometime. They have special deals throughout the week. They serve Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. The other patrons seemed really friendly. And it is only 6 min from my place - Hey, hey, heyyyyyyyy. I will be a regular. I am going back tonight - bought tickets for a concert there - $ 9. Missy Anderson I feel like someone transported an amazing venue from somewhere else and here it is the Golden City Tucson!!!

    Jeff K.

    What can I say? This place is a very colorful dive bar. It is definatly a gem. You cant miss the giant Chianti Bottle. Some of the best road art Ive ever seen. They have good bands on weekends and special events. If you become a regular you get your own bucket. They'll tell you what its for. Cant ruin the surprise. They have an amazing burger special on Wednesdays. Now I cant remeber all their specials, but they're usually all pretty tasty and resonable. I know they use to have some pretty amazing steak specials on Thursdays. St. Patty's is always fun their. They have a great Corn Beef special and some great Irish music playing. I recommend this place. If you have time ask someone about "Homeless Fries" & "Tucsonic Sauce". Then tell them some guy named Jeff wrote this on Yelp. Finally be prepared to get kicked out! So try the food first.

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    2 years ago

    Great low- key, friendly place. Have pinball and other machines. No pretentiousness here! Great place to just chill.

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    I went there on Saturday and it was sort of dead. They had karaoke and it was nice but still a bit dead.

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    It's a dive bar, but it's an awesome one. Beer is cheap and cold, burgers are really good, and they always have a great band playing.

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    11 years ago

    Order the BIG ASS BURGER...Best damn burger in Tucson...throw some mayo and sriracha on it and BOOM!!

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    10 years ago

    Service is good, food is alright, beers are a bit lackluster. Fun little dive bar. Open early to late in the evening

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    10 years ago

    Great food and fun atmosphere. Waitress was really nice. Fun Sunday afternoon place. Would definitely go back.

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    12 years ago

    Best burger in tucson hands down I would recommend anyone to eat here and taste it for yourself

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    Love this place. Show up during the day. Great staff behind bar and in kitchen. Food is good and very reasonable.

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    12 years ago

    Saw Mr Boogie Woogie there. He was pretty entertaining. Nice crowd. And the food was good. I'd go back again.

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    Danny's Baboquivari Restaurant & Lounge

    4.0(83 reviews)
    1.9 mi•La Madera
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    Is Danny's Baboquivari fancy? No. Is Danny's the best bar in Tucson? Maybe…read more I absolutely love this place. I'm a sucker for a good dive bar, and Danny's is probably my favorite in Tucson. The service is always great, the jukebox is excellent, and the atmosphere is exactly what I want in a neighborhood bar. I recently discovered that they also make some of the best micheladas in Tucson, which just made me love the place even more. The location is convenient, there's decent parking, and there's usually a food truck parked out front if you get hungry. The booths have this awesome 1950s restaurant feel that I really love. There are games on the eastern side of the bar, while the western side has TVs, so there's something for everyone. Personally, I love sitting at the bar. The service is always quick and friendly, and it just feels like the kind of place where you can settle in, have a drink, listen to some good music, and actually enjoy yourself. Danny's isn't trying to be fancy--and that's exactly why I love it. It's a genuine, laid-back Tucson bar with great people, great atmosphere, and damn good micheladas.

    I love how Tucson has bars that are spiritually urban and belong downtown, but find themselves in a…read moredusty corner of Midtown instead. There isn't much about this neighborhood that I find appealing, but after hearing so, so many locals rave about this place I had to check it out! It is so, so divey without being gross. It is remarkably dim inside and feels like you're in someone's basement. There are tons of pool tables, and ample bar seating. Drinks are hella cheap and the patio is great for groups. Thursday-Saturday, you'll usually find a food truck parked out front. It's got everything you need to make it *the* destination for your weekend night plans!

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    Danny's Baboquivari Restaurant & Lounge - Cool smoking porch

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    The Buffet - A view while sitting at the horseshoe bar

    The Buffet

    4.2(155 reviews)
    3.0 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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    The Jackrabbit Lounge - Food under ambient lighting

    The Jackrabbit Lounge

    4.4(77 reviews)
    1.7 mi•Ocatillo-Oracle
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    I love love love this place! It's so loungey make me think of a stripper bar meets an old world…read morenight club. The service is good the chairs are comfortable and they can have some really fun music. The food is great and they have happy hour prices early. This area was amazing back when I was a little kid, it's the missed opportunity that the people of Tucson abandoned. Most of the old hotels and motels are gone and the area has been brought out by gem show people. I'm glad they took care of this place and it's a little bit of old nostalgia of Tucson. Gus and Andy's still on the tile floor.

    Decent sized parking lot. Be forewarned, this is a come-as-you-are joint...they welcome ALL...if…read moreyou can't play nice with boys-as-girls when they show...find somewhere else. Ambiance/Cleanliness- Loved it!! Dimly lit, true lounge with great decor. It's a little like upscale dive bar meets strip club meets The Peppermill Lounge in Las Vegas, but its own vibe. Clean where it needs to be. 4 stars Service-Hanna was the BEST, taking time to listen to food/drink requests and make solid, helpful recommendations. Circled back a couple times to check status. 5 stars Food-Inconsistent. Devils on Horseback bacon wrapped dates were fire, perfect crunch on bacon. Coconut shrimp needed to be butterflied. Mac n Cheese was wonderful, pulled pork on top needed spice. The patty melt patty was inexplicably rubbery. Nutty buddy cheesecake was perfect. 3 stars Will go again. They have AYCE spaghetti on Mondays.

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    Bay Horse Tavern - Recently restored neon sign at Bayhorse Tavern

    Bay Horse Tavern

    3.8(41 reviews)
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    Let me start by saying that I am not typically a dive bar type of place. However, my friend had…read moreheard about this place recently and since we were headed to a show across the street at Groundworks, we figured it was the perfect time to check it out. I was a little nervous after having read the older reviews that were less than stellar. Then I realized that it was under new management so maybe it would be worth a visit. We had the good fortune of having Sara as our bartender. She was amazing! I am a very picky drinker, unlike most people who would be in a dive bar undoubtedly who would be happy with anything. I asked if she could make me something that didn't taste at all like alcohol and she stepped right up to make it happen! I like fruity stuff and the drink she pulled together fit the bill. I also had a Jell-O shot and a bag of Fritos. There's a (modern-day version of a) jukebox as well as an old phone booth in the corner which for whatever reason gave me great joy to see. There are also two pool tables. It's a small place so when it gets crowded I'm sure it's packed. We showed up at 5 p.m. on a Saturday night so it was still lightly attended which worked great for us to just hang out, drink, and chat. I'm glad we gave this place a try and would be happy to return. Check it out and see what you think!

    A friend and I wanted to have a drink so we stopped at this place. The overly made up bartender…read morelooked at us and then flat out ignored us - maybe because we are a couple of older ladies. It was just incredibly rude.

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