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    Nancy's Boondocks

    3.7 (40 reviews)
    Open 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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    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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    Great low- key, friendly place. Have pinball and other machines. No pretentiousness here! Great place to just chill.

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    7 years ago

    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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    11 years ago

    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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    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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    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

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

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    11 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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    11 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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    Always have a good time here. Live music and a slick dance floor. Good beer prices and pool tables to pass the night away.

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