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    Short Rest Tavern

    4.6 (18 reviews)
    ModerateWine Bars
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Lauren F.

    This is an awesome themed bar. it is located in the back of a game store at the tucson mall. the game store and bar stay open well past the hours of the mall. they have all sorts of events from karaoke, board games, movie nights, trivia etc. the prices are reasonable. there is a "club" you can join that gives you discounts on food as well as a souvenir mug. the employees are amazing. They are very friendly and over time will start remembering your frequent orders. I go here every saturday night to play dungeons and dragons. the ambience really escalates the game experience.

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    Danielle B.

    Definitely a cozy little nook for those who enjoy that D&D vibe. There's plenty of provided games which is great! And plenty of tables for room for friends to play. Would definitely come back!

    Amanda Q.

    This place is so cool. I love the vibe inside. This bar is hidden inside the back of the game shop. They have very fun weekly activities like trivia nights. Everytime I'm in the area I always stop here for a visit. I always park near the Dillard's entrance It's the closest to the game shop.

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    Britt R.

    This is the cutest little hidden speakeasy type bar tucked away in the back of the game store at the Tucson Mall. Its fun, spooky and almost Harry Potter vibes they snacks are pbj for the kids, warmed pretzels with nacho cheese, popcorn and several other yummy snacks. The tavern is wine and beer with a mixed cocktail list- but know this is wine based due to their license. I had the rose which was great! They have board games you can play so kids are welcome in this back area. I will be returning!

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    Melissa M.

    Took an out of state friend here to shop and found a tavern! Awesome idea and cool place to hang out and play games for hours without being bothered. "Barkeep" wasn't super friendly, but NPCs are rarely social...this is the place we all wished existed as kids/teens, and a well keep secret in the mall! Food is decent, no gourmet chef here, just game night basics like frozen pizza, ramen noodles and other tasty snacks. The drinks did not disappoint!

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    Nice little place to drink and chill out. Staff are always nice people and the service is pretty great.

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    Great place to have a nice drink and play some awesome board games with friends. Very relaxing and chill environment.

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    Went to trivia last night and it was super fun! Great selection of drinks, good service, fun crowd and cool concept for a bar.

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    4.4
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    I'm happy to have finally gotten a chance to visit Unicorn Zebra since it's been on my list from…read morethe time they opened. It's a fun and also elegant atmosphere with the zebra theme clearly exemplified across the space. I would have to say this is one of the coziest bars I've been to, the furniture and seating is really supportive of a long-term visit. There are other levels, lower and an upper level besides the main space, but be aware that if there are parties, they can typically take up different areas. Our bartender, Sarah was fantastic! The way that she handled all of the guests and the busy field was incredible, so calm and collected, and furthermore making some really incredible drinks. Heads up that the online drink menu is not the current drink menu, I couldn't remember all the names of our drinks and put those in the photo captions, so when I checked on the website, the menu was showing something different other than what I saw at the bar. Out of several places I've been to, I'd say the mixture of flavors and details in the drinks are quite unique. I'll be back for more one day

    The decor, overall vibe, and drink menu are really fun, but the bartender we had kind of killed the…read moreexperience. We'd heard good things about this place and have been trying to support local downtown bars this summer, so we stopped in around 11 on a Friday night before heading home. As we sat down, we watched the bartender be pretty dismissive toward another group at the bar, so we were already a little unsure. We started talking about the decor because we liked the eclectic vibe. We jokingly pointed out that one of the pictures had a joint instead of a cigarette because someone in our group hadn't noticed. One of the bartender's first comments back, completely seriously, was, "I'm from San Diego. Have you never seen art before?" Honestly... what? It was such a weird, unnecessarily condescending response. I brushed it off at first as awkward banter, but it was a really strange first impression. The drinks were decent. The Loverlist was really good, and the Unicorn Fluff and Old Fashioned were fine. The bartender was quick to talk up their whiskey selection, but when we asked for a recommendation, she mostly gave reasons why she couldn't recommend anything and just kept saying they had "over 90 different options." Without a whiskey menu to look through, that wasn't especially helpful. We also asked for a shooter and were offered half of a cocktail instead. That would've been totally fine on its own, but combined with everything else, the service just never felt welcoming. We ended up leaving pretty quickly. I'd give the place another shot because the atmosphere is fun and has a lot of potential, but hopefully with a different bartender behind the bar.

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    The Broadway Beer & Wine Bar

    The Broadway Beer & Wine Bar

    4.7
    (22 reviews)
    5.2 mi

    This place has been on my must-visit list for new Tucson beer bar. I finally made it here on a…read moreTuesday night with less than an hour before closing. My first impression is the outdoor-friendly design, with a bar that is half al fresco and the other half inside. Shutters can close the al fresco section out during inclement weather. It was a quiet evening, with a few diehard clients at the bar. I walked in, studied the rotating menu, and settled for the one wheat beer on the list: #18 Enegren Schoener Tag Hefeweizen (5%ABV) from Moorpark, CA. It was quite flavorful with good mouth feel. I sat al fresco at the bar looking in. I enjoyed the ambiance. The inside is designed for groups to sit together and talk while sampling beer or wine. Four TVs were on the wall as an afterthought. The beertender was busy cleaning equipment before closing, but he explained to me that while the beer list rotates, the first five are staples, dominated by sours and IPAs although several lagers are also available. There is plenty of parking in the rear although I noticed that lighting is only toward the strip mall. The rear spaces are dark. I asked about dogs. Only service dogs are allowed.

    So not being a drinker, they could do a little better with their selection of nonalcoholic…read morebeverages. First of all I don't need a mocktail I just need regular non alcoholic drinks. I'm just not a fan of 99 % of nonalcoholic beers, there is something off with the taste and I just don't like them. The ambience is good it's a good place to hang with the outside patio and the inside is a decent size. I'll definitely go back.

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    Sunshine Wine

    Sunshine Wine

    4.6
    (34 reviews)
    4.8 mi

    UPDATE: I originally had a negative experience due to service from one staff member, but I want to…read moreupdate this after speaking with the owner, Rebecca, and the manager, Ashley. They were both incredibly kind, took the time to really listen, and genuinely understood my concerns. That meant a lot to me, and it's clear they truly care about their guests and their business. I also appreciated how personable Rebecca was, she was very present, empathetic, kind, and understanding, acknowledging that the situation had been handled very poorly. I've always loved the food here, you can taste the quality, creativity, and mindfulness in everything. Every other staff member I've encountered has been wonderful as well. The atmosphere is warm, inviting, and honestly a great little getaway. Because of how this was handled and the consistency in everything else, I'm updating this to 5 stars. It's the kind of place where you can slow down, unwind from life's demands, share an impressive bite, and enjoy a glass of rosé while taking in the ambiance. I definitely recommend supporting this local business. Rebecca is a genuine, savvy businesswoman, and I really respect the care and intention behind what she has built. Cheers to letting the sunshine in and the dark cloud fade away. (Original review below for context) Very disappointing experience. Our server, Bryce, was dismissive, rude and inattentive from the start. He wasn't checking on our table at all, and we had to flag him down just to get drinks. We were still eating and planning to order more food and drinks, but service never improved. After waiting with empty glasses, I went inside to order another glass of rosé for myself and a second gin and tonic for my friend. That's when he told me he was "closing us out" and that we needed to leave. This was completely unprovoked and said in front of the bartender and other staff, which made the situation uncomfortable and unprofessional. We were not intoxicated or disruptive in any way. I had only had two glasses of rosé and was trying to order a third, and my friend had one cocktail and was ordering her second. The third glass I did receive appeared under-poured, which added to the overall discomfort, but at that point we were just trying to enjoy our time and catch up. It was surprising that a server would take it upon himself to cut off and remove guests under these circumstances, especially when basic service had not even been provided. Because of this, we chose not to order additional food or drinks. I've been here before with friends and clients and had good experiences, which makes this even more disappointing. This experience completely changed my impression, and I will not be returning

    Our friend highly recomended we go to Sunshine Wine last night, and the location was lovely and the…read moreservice was fine. My concern is with the food--none of the dishes we ordered tasted good, and the price was high for the portions we received. The ceasar salad, for example, was bland, and the dressing was salty and bitter. When compared to the salad at a restaurant just down to road, I found this one inedible. I rarely write reviews and I don't do this in a mean-spirited way--I would love to see a local restaurant and bar succeed. It is just that we paid $83 for two drinks and 4 small plates, and couldn't eat two of them and left hungry. I hope the food can improve!

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    Great, bright comfortable interior space!
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    Main room area
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