Pockets

Excellent meal experience for our anniversary - our server violet was super attentive and even…read morebrought us a surprise anniversary cake at the end of the meal. Had grilled oysters and the seafood boil and all of it was excellent. Even got to enjoy a Calhan Vineyards red. Great job by this staff and look forward to coming back soon !

Great atmosphere with a fun Southern vibe. The food was flavorful and the portions were generous…read more Definitely worth a visit.

The Parish Crusted Soft Shell Crab

The Parish Fried Green Tomato Stack

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The Parish Smoked Cochon Benny

Murphy's Public House

4.3(29 reviews)

1.3 mi

I came here for a retirement party and was really impressed. They had a nice little area reserved…read morefor us in the back, which made it feel private and perfect for the occasion. Even though they sell pizza, they were kind enough to let us bring in our own food -- that flexibility was definitely appreciated. The atmosphere is great with cork dart boards lit up with LED lights, pool tables, and large flat-screen TVs. The bartenders were cute, the staff was friendly, and everything was clean and well kept. Overall, a fantastic place to host a gathering!

Great place with an awesome atmosphere. Free pool and darts! Service was great! We had the fries…read moreand although she tried to get them crispy it didn't quite work. I'd still come back for my glass of wine

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The Canyon's Crown

4.1(475 reviews)

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Stopped by for a quick lunch on our way from Henderson, NV to Tombstone, AZ and what an amazing…read moreplace! Bellied right up to the bar, got drinks and menus immediately, waited less than 5 minutes to order food, and food was out in less than 10 minutes after that. My husband ordered a patty melt and fries (amazing and the patty was cooked to a perfect rare) and I had a "girl lunch" salad with some of his fries. Michelle was absolutely wonderful and it was lovely talking to her and another patron (may have been the owner!) at the bar about Bisbee and Tombstone. We hope to be back for lunch on our return home - 10/10, would recommend!

We were looking for a more upscale sports bar experience, and this place delivered. The interior…read morehas a regal feel, with red velvet booths and chairs and dim lighting that adds a touch of elegance. The bar is definitely the center of the action. Our bartender was extremely busy, but she still managed to check on us regularly (kudos to her for that). For drinks, we ordered a house Cabernet Sauvignon and a draft beer, both were great. For snacks, we tried the chicken wings: half honey sauce (our favorite, crispy and delicious) and half bourbon. The bourbon wings had great flavor, though we felt they were slightly undercooked. Prices are very reasonable. The bathrooms were clean, but they were missing paper towels. Overall, it was a great experience, and we'll definitely be back to try more of the menu

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Louie's Pub

4.5(58 reviews)

7.1 mi•Hedrick Acres

Fun place Great service…read more Cold beers Thank you Louie for all the things you do - meals , great tvs . Definitely the best bar in Tucson

Went to Louis on thanksgiving after our meal. Wanted to play some pool and hang out with my sons…read more The bartender was not only gorgeous but attentive and poured very well!! She was on top of her game. The bar is a typical dive bar. Cool people and good music too. Yay Louis. I'll be back.

Decent pool tables

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Union Public House

3.5(1.3k reviews)

7.3 mi

We stopped in on a Tuesday afternoon, not knowing that Social Hour (3-6pm) had started. We had our…read moredog with us so we needed to stay on the patio.T We each had a beer. I had my blood orange wheat and he had a milk stout. We sat on a comfy couch next to a large Bouganvilla shrub with nesting birds. Those birds kept buzzing over us. I enjoyed watching them. The inside is nicely decorated with solid wood tables and an extensive whiskey bar. The beer and wine list is also impressive. Service and ambiance were both very good, but the only thing I wish the place offered were misters for outside seating. We were the only ones outside and we are an older couple, so it wasn't economical to have any misters running.

Good food and a great drink selection. I love their mocktail list, I had the Sangria Roja, which…read morewas tasty, but had a bit of a strange aftertaste. The Yardbird was delicious, the chicken crispy and moist. Good atmosphere inside and really great service!

Whiskey Wednesday

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Craft Cocktails

Arizona Beer House

4.4(205 reviews)

1.3 mi

Great selection of beers on tap and the bartenders usually know where each and every can or bottle…read moreof beer is in the coolers. Food trucks every night of the week so you'll never be hungry.

My significant other cashed out Said "thank you, until next…read moretime..it will be awhile (because we live midtown) and the tender said "I hope so." Rude. We have come here religiously since they opened. Know your staff. Make sure they know your customers.

Really really good stuff

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Couple of beauties

Surly Wench Pub

4.1(213 reviews)

6.4 mi•Pie Allen

I went in alone with some friends for awesome goth night noticing a lot of tr**sg**nder individuals…read moredancing (which I support, awesome!). A little too much for my tastes but the bar literarly supports lgb*! But I where I cross the line with Bar patrons in boy make up is arguing with staff after being kicked out of the restroom stall. The awesome security man took control promptly to this upset in the women's restaurant. And the awesome owner basically had that intruder leaving with their member between his legs (acknowledging tr*ns validity at the same time. What tact!). Let's keep the women, and security man restroom clean! The awesome surly patriots at the wench bar made sure to take it to the street and communicate a policy of forgiveness and brutal clarity in making sure certain members of our community cannot go bathroom real quick without a valid state ID or proper members. No one should be allowed to draw on the stall after they are standing outside, I don't care what is wrong with you! God bless these surly patriots for how they protect their American bart patrons. Would recommend the liquor! They have the main ones except Jose Cuervo. Too much graffiti in the bathroom so 4.5 stars. #AlternativeBarAgainstPC

The unofficial alt bar of 4th Ave! Surly doesn't need labels, it just needs you to know there's a…read morereason it's been able to stick around for so long. It feels like there is ALWAYS something going on here. On my first visit, my girlfriend took me on a date here to catch a burlesque show. It was absolutely packed and everyone had a great time! And every Friday and Saturday night, there is some reiteration of a goth dance night ($5 cover). I also appreciate the slightly older crowd full of my fellow thirtysomethings, and the upstairs patio cannot be missed when the weather is nice. The cocktail menu isn't anything especially fancy, but there's still something for everyone to enjoy. My favorite is always the Prickly Heat--think a prickly pear margarita that's absolutely loaded with fresh jalapenos. It's not for the weak! There's also food, and while it's not mind-blowing or anything you'll appreciate that you can have a nice snack at midnight on a weekend. Surly Wench is a local cultural institution, and we're lucky to have it.

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Fried chicken sandwich and nachos in back

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Barrio Brewing

4.1(830 reviews)

5.9 mi

My go to place for decades now! Employee-owned brewery in a funky old warehouse with tons of tvs…read more Always great, fresh, unique crafted brews on tap and fun creative menu. A number of my favorite foods are only on the Happy Hour (3 to 6) menu including Mac & Cheese, Nachos and a perfectly crisped Cheese Crisp like nothing in town. Staff can get overly busy and officious, but are responsive and kind, if not friendly.

I was happy to finally visit *the* brewery of Southern Arizona. I know there are certainly…read morecompetitors, but outside of Tucson, this is the only Tucson beer around. It's even better when you get it straight from the source. What I love: An expanded selection of small-batch beers you won't find anywhere else. There were like 3 IPAs I'd never heard of before. They even had a lager made with pickles! (not my thing, but it has fans). You can also tell right away this spot is great for large groups, and the patio is like 50 feet long--probably amazing in better weather What I like: You can't go wrong with the food, either. I'm a big fan of the southwestern egg rolls (a better rendition of them than a certain chain restaurant). The sandwiches are decent. Nothing really sticks out as a signature item, and nothing is made with a particular beer pairing in mind, but I'll forgive them--it's solid food. When it cools down a bit, I'll certainly return here to try more lesser-known beers and a snack. The location is a little out of the way, but you won't regret going a couple miles outside of downtown for this.

Barrio Brewing Co. Flights always hit the spot.

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Margarita @ Barrio Brewing

Postino Grant

Been going here for years; absolutely one of my favorites. Cute wine-bar atmosphere, love the…read morerotating chefs choice bruschetta. So happy they have Willamette Valley wine (I can't find it anywhere!) Board & bottle nights are a must. Get the Mexican street corn when it's available!!

A very friendly, staff and patrons! The atmosphere is eclectic, also the interior design is for…read moremany personalities! I have to say, I went there in a wheelchair, 71 years old. I had been residing temporarily in a physical therapy rehab facility. And 24/7 seeing staff, CNAs, nurses, other patients.. I decided I needed a little normalcy! Not far from me at all I just discovered postino! I went alone and I was greeted with professionalism and kindness. I had two glasses of wine. And a relaxing evening. And I can't wait to go back once again! Thank you to your team & for welcoming an old lady in a wheelchair! And that's how I ROLL ‍ Carly Justin Worth

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Tap & Bottle

4.4(274 reviews)

6.6 mi

The environment is always really chill and they had live music which was really cool.read more

A good bit of local flavor worth checking out…read more Around the corner from the busiest segments of 4th ave lies a neighborhood bar with weekly food trucks, occasional live entertainment, and a relatively quiet hangout for downtown Millennials. What I love: Eclectic draft beer selection that isn't too heavy on IPAs. A TON of wines, including *Superstition Mead* by the glass. An extensive menu of spirits. There might not be a better place in town to discover something new! What I like: Retail in the back--you can buy bottles to take home. Draft wine. What needs work: They have draft cocktails, and while they're boozy I don't think they're very good. Most of them are too sugary. Overall, this is a spot where you can consistently receive good service and better beverages.

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Jennifer L.

4 years ago

If you're looking for a place to cheat on your significant other; Pockets is the place. Not only will the bartenders and servers oblige to whatever sexual favors you are into; they will lie to your s/o when you show up with them. They'll hug your s/o and pretend to be their friend, serving them drinks and food, knowing your s/o is clueless that they have had sexual relations with you. Not only will the bartenders lie for you (including, but not limited to, Sarah Barnes, Michelle Hurtado and Eric Yagla), so will the owner, Curtis Johnson. The entire staff will help you cheat and lie. On the flip side, if you're looking to work at a place that encourages sexual relations with the customers, apply here now! They train you how to get the biggest tips in town. You are taught how to catfish married people by overpouring drinks, putting alcoholic drinks in soda cups as a disguise for liquor board investigators, being allowed to have sex on shift, inside or outside the building. If this is your kind of job, go get 'er done, ma'am. Oh, and one more thing- If you're into driving shitfaced, they encourage that as well. Doesn't matter if you are driving 1 mile from Pockets, or 100 miles on the interstate; they are glad to let you drive. After, of course, you've left your giant tip. read more

Samantha W.

10 years ago

Here every Thursday and almost every Sunday night for Boyfriends league nights. Food is amazingly delicious, always on point. Everyone is incredibly friendly and service is great!! Pool tables and balls are clean. Definitely a go to spot to play some pool with friends, join a league, or simply come and get some great food and drinks. read more

Marc M.

4 years ago

Stay away from this place This Place is A Joke i Just Try To Get A Table Whit My Kid which is 12 year Old . They told me kids Can't Play from 7 To 9pm. And Another Minor Walk Straight In But It Was OK For Him to Play Because they Knew Him ? . Just a bunch of folks being Racist & Rude . read more

Lora H.

10 years ago

Caters to regulars so there is no reason to go. Unless you want to see a bunch of seemingly unhappy employees. Customer service during the day is seriously lacking. read more

Chuck H.

15 years ago

Best tables & food In town

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