The quality of the cocktails and service you get at this establishment is impressively high. I am always impressed by their precision yet approachable list. It's a great place to go to right when they've opened and snag a table before they get busy! read more

Great drinks, great service. Even my salad was amazing! Aaron recommended the Bowed and Tied. They house infuse the white fig rum - it was out of this world! Both Aaron and Sid were lovely and friendly. read more

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Well crafted drinks, inviting patio, lots of interesting people, good energy. Traveled a lot through Europe and reminds us of those quaint outdoor cafes. read more

Being pretentious is not the same as being good. The service here is awful. At least it has been for me the two times I've been here. Note to bartender, if there's a line behind two blonde bimbos, tell them you'll come back to them when they have made a decision, and help the guy who just wants a beer. Instead of standing there like a slack-jawed, yokel, staring at the pretty girl. read more

My friend knocked her glass over ( she tends to talk with her hands ) and cut her hand. They said they'd bring a bandaid but after completely ignoring us for the next twenty minutes, never asked to replace her drink , brought a bandaids or even checked on her. Avoided eye contact as I was trying to get their attention then just put the bill on the table. Literally ignored us while she was sitting there bleeding. Needless to say they need to work on their customer service. read more

I think I'm starting to like this better than the Tough Luck Club as far as old fashioned bars go. I've been once on a busy weekend night with friends and once on a chill weekday night with a date, and even though they were obviously different, I found the vibe pleasant both times. I don't know why I don't go more often. You don't have to dress up or look fancy, nor is it somewhere that feels so casual you may as well have not gone out at all. The drinks are solid and I think the pricing is fair--a little higher than what you'd get at your average bar in town, but also higher quality ingredients, so it makes sense. It's always clean, and the bartender (owner?) seems laid back and friendly without making you feel like you have to hang out forever before going back to your friend/date. The place is clean and comfortable; I wish I had more interesting things to say about it that would make this review funnier or more exciting, but mostly I just have to say that I like this place and would like other people to like it too, but not so much that everybody goes there all the time and ruins it. read more

Fantastic cocktails. Great first date environment. Bartender Mike knew exactly what I wanted when I explained the flavors I liked. He hit that mixer like a daddy tapping a naughty baby. Will come back. So many flavors! Herbs and lots of rinds included! Fancy and totally worth it. read more

I've been to the Side Car Bar many times for business-related happy hour meetings. Now it's a regular stop for my wife and I on our way home from anywhere. A great place to relax with a professionally mixed cocktail. Jim Buchanan read more

Premium bar. Any citrus they use was hand squeezed on site, and it does make a difference. They don't have anything over 11$ on the menu, but they could charge more(though I'm glad they don't). I liked how there were no TVs in the whole place. It made in more comfortable and more of a place to sit and talk with someone. This would be ideal for a place to bring a date. I recommend the "bowed and tied" drink. It was absolutely superb! The bartender was very friendly and recommended relevant drinks for me. I knew I wanted to try green Chartreuse but I knew it is really intense by itself and he was knowledgable enough to know of a mixed drink with that particular ingredient. The restroom was spotless and clean. There is a self serve water container which I thought was nice. read more

What an amazing surprise! Came here for cocktails while visiting Tucson and couldn't have asked for better service, and a more delicious cocktail. Large, diverse menu, and wonderful tunes to boot - don't walk. Run! and grab a cocktail here! read more

Low lighting, mellow music, and great cocktails. Good place to go with a small group of friends or on a date; definitely facilitates close interactions more so than large groups. Limited menu, but what they do, they do well. read more

Ooh, I like it. Sidecar has been on my list of places to check out for awhile and a friend and I recently decided: it's been a long week--a cocktail is much needed. :-) I had the "Prohibition" which was really light and refreshing--delicious, really. I don't find myself saying cocktails are particularly delicious very often, but that's truly what it was. So tasty. The space is small but I think we lucked out by coming at a time when it wasn't so packed, even better. Definitely recommend if you're in the area--I think it has elevated itself to one of my fav spots to grab a drink in town! read more

Dropped in one night after noticing this bar while at the sugar bakery across the street. The vibe is very cool and very laid back. Drinks are well thought out and executed- and pricing is fair. This is the kind of bar to have a good laugh or unwind at. read more

I really liked Sidecar. They make excellent drinks, and it's fun to watch the staff make them. I definitely recommend the Thyme and Tonic. The bartenders are knowledgeable and have great attention to detail. Overall, this place offers a unique experience, and has a good atmosphere. read more

Sidecar - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Having been fans of Scott & Co before their bartenders became too pretentious, we loved our experience at Sidecar. We were greeted warmly & our drinks were delightful & delicious. We LOVE the midtown location & the space itself was beautiful. We are looking forward to many return visits. The quaint patio area will be perfect after a monsoon. read more

Sidecar - 2 Cosmonaut's + a Julep + a Dragoon Saison. Sidecar is a new favorite! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Oh my goodness, all the tiny blue bottles full of bitters and cordials and infusions and whatnot. Not to mention the stacks of fresh fruits and vegetables waiting to become garnish. This place is a visual and olfactory feast as well as a repository of incredible cocktails. (Bonus: they carry my favorite scotch plus a coffee stout on tap) My favorite cocktails so far are the Oaxaca Sour and the Rye Hanky Panky. (omg cardamom rye.) I can wait to try them all. read more

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Great hidden gem! There are some really interesting other restaurants nearby that I'll be wanting to check out soon. This bar is kind of hidden behind whatever is facing broadway and the other hidden yoga studio next to it. It's a great little bar with a variety of drinks, great ambiance and a very clean area. It is a bit small, but there weren't too many people when I went. There is an outside area as well where dogs are allowed which is great on a cool Arizona day/night. They have good specials, it is on the pricey side but if you were to take a date here he/she might be pretty impressed! Definitely recommend checking it out :) read more

Sidecar - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Cool vibes, small bar, playful cocktails, and pro bartenders. I was looking through the menu and noticed one of the cocktails had egg whites. I immediately asked if they could make a Pisco Sour (not on menu), a popular drink in Peru and Chile. The bartender claimed he makes the best Piscos in Tucson. Drinking it immediately brought me back to Chile. It was light and refreshing. It was also at a steep price of $14. The thyme and tonic was also great. read more

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I've been there twice. Each time I've ordered a bourbon drink on the order of an Old Fashioned. I've never had a better cocktail.

Great drinks. Truly amazing drinks. Awful awful service. Last visit here waited 20 minutes for anyone to come to our table. Finally had to go to the bar to ask for anything even water. Nobody ever acknowledged our table. read more

I absolutely love this place! Mike and nick are amazing bartenders and cater to you and your taste. They have just about any liquor you could ever imagine and they are always working on new drink recipes. This place is a hidden gem! They also have a cute little patio. If you want a speciality drink, I highly recommend Sidecar. read more

Fantastic prohibition era inspired cocktails! I've never tasted a drink there that wasn't complex and delicious in some subtle way. The service is consistently good, and the retro set up inside is cool. I'll just say it, Best Bar in Tucson. read more

Just AWESOME. Love the creative cocktails and the super-convenient walkable location. UPDATE after much additional research: Sidecar is the best cocktail bar in Tucson. Only so-so cocktails I've had there happened when I violated my core cocktail ordering rules. Rule #1: no vodka. Vodka is stupid. Rule #2: never order a drink with pineapple juice. Good pineapple juice cocktails exist, but most bars use pineapple juice as a secret code to let serious drinkers know that the drink will taste like a juice box. read more

My go-to weekend afternoon locale. The vibe is laidback, but the cocktails are serious. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. That being said, I could drink the Kentucky in particular all day long. read more

OKAY so this is how you get your own personalized 'PERFECT' drink! Step 1: dont order off the drink list (although those are really great) Step 2: Tell the bartender the flavors you love, foods you like and some other things like your mood or a memory you want to experience. Step 3: Watch them work their magic behind the bar Step 4: Have a wonderful multi-dimensional experience that brings back a good memory or takes you somewhere you want to go or maybe they create an atmosphere. One drink there might be slightly more expensive than the stuff you normally drink, but one drink at Sidecar is worth two (or three...) you might have at another bar. read more

Place is legit, some of the best drinks I've had since moving here. The Kentucky is probably my favorite, and I'm not a fan of drinks with grapefruit in them. The two bartenders know their drinks, and the cocktails are priced decently. Highly recommend if you all you want is an amazing cocktail and possibly some pizza at the pizza place at the corner. read more

Delicious cocktails! Hand crafted by experts. The Kentucky sidecar is a masterful blend of spirits and flavors. Love their artful recipes. Run don't walk here! read more

Atmosphere to be reckoned! A quaint place that requires imagination.Drinks are innovative and creative. Not a place to sit and have a conversation with friends---sound system too loud---- read more

if the devil himself were to sponsor a cocktail bar it, would be this one. the drinks are unnecessarily strong and nasty, no sense of balance. read more

Had a great night out at the Sidebar. Sophia was our server and she was very informative and had great drink selections. Will visit again.

My new favorite bar in Tucson! Found this place on Yelp over the weekend and have been back 3 times this week. Very chill environment with great music. Nicky the bartender is super awesome. read more

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They take great pride in their craftsmanship, as a truly great spot should. Case in point: Garden Shears - a seasonal drink made with housemade strawberry simple syrup. My wife may have had the last two of the season as the bartender showed us the bottle and said it was the very last of it. The notes of basil did not overwhelm. It was a very thoughtful and tasty drink. The Kentucky is one of their signature drinks and it's easy to see why they sell so many of them. Manattanish with a touch of citrus notes; it really hits the spot. The Negroni is your basic mixture of gin, Campari and sweet vermouth, but the bartender says he puts his own special twist on it, which was lost on my plebeian palate. Nonetheless, it was well-executed. Lest I forget the nosh: They seem to switch up the rather limited menu but offer things like chevre and crackers, olives, nuts and, when they don't run out, they have cookies from Sugar Sweet bakery across the street. They have some beers on tap as well as wine, but if you don't order a cocktail here, you are doing yourself a disservice. One of the more unique spots in town. Most of these cool places are going in downtown. It's nice to know we have a midtown spot to have a nice grown-up cocktail. read more

A solid neighborhood bar doing it up, craft cocktail style. It's intimate, cozy with a midcentury modern feel. A small and limited menu of super light bites comprised of mixed nuts and a cheese plate is available too. Service is friendly and fun, but can get a little slow when the place is busy. I don' think they intended to have table service, but I highly recommend they have servers available for that, as the bar can get tied up leaving folks sitting at tables inside and out, with a bit of a wait. Cocktails are high quality and highly creative. Sidecar is a welcome addition to the cocktail scene sans attitude. read more

Ended up here for happy hour on Friday and had a great time. I reserve the fifth star for return trips. The bartender was great. He was helpful with selections, funny to talk with, and overall provided a great experience. I tried the Julip Reyelle and it was very tasty. But then, after figuring out happy our, I switched to the Kentucky on the sidecar menu. It was strong and hit the spot. FYI, happy is 4-6. $1 off draft beer, $2 off wine, $2 off the three items on the "sidecar" page of the menu. They have a rotating tap of four beers from local breweries. They also have a cheese/snack board of sorts. It isn't much, but can take the edge off if you just need some nibbles. The space is beautiful and if I am in the area, I will definitely head back. read more

This place makes me laugh. Very good bartenders. Career bartenders. Sometimes they need to lighten up and stop lying about the Miller Lite in their own fridges at home. Definitely feels like the cool kid table in the high school cafeteria, where everyone is carefully posed just in case another cool kid walks by and glimpses them there. Sarcasm aside, I was very impressed by my cocktail (off-menu.... I asked for something floral and green, with St. Germain in it, but not sweet or fruity--he made me something that was PERFECT for what I'd requested). One other person with me got a cocktail (Moscow Mule, I believe, and she was equally impressed) and the others drank beer. Cool beer. The kind of beer of which only hipsters have heard. Beer with coffee and a goatee and skinny jeans. You probably wouldn't like the beer. Again, this place just makes me laugh. Maybe if they weren't playing jazz to be even cooler, I could take them and their Business IKEA furniture a little more seriously.... Really, though. The cocktails were very good. read more

When you want to go to a bar where everyone knows your name as cheesy as it sounds side car is that local bar where you can chill meet new people and always have a good time. Mike and Niccy are some of the best bartenders to in town you can ask them for the drink to match your mood and they deliver every time . A custom cocktail bar that delivers amazing service and the top drinks in Tucson you can never go wrong. read more

Sidecar - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I'm not really a cocktail person but did enjoy the Vesper at Sidecar. Powerful! Sidecar is a cosy venue in Broadway Village. Proceed to Falora after a pre dinner cocktail. read more

Sidecar - Vespers! Shaken....not stirred. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

We had a quick drink before heading to Falora next door. Ambiance is fresh, open and new (literally smelled like new paint, which will gradually fade with the amount of business I foresee them doing). Their craft cocktails are innovative and fresh. With having only tried two cocktails, another repeat endeavor is in the cards to experiment their other concoctions. Cheers! read more

I've been a regular at 47 Scott almost since it opened, and have been to Sidecar about half-a-dozen times. I regret to say that as it has gotten more popular, the service has gotten progressively worse. To my chagrin, I ignored this growing awareness this evening and arranged for a small group of new east side business owners to meet at Sidecar for a get together. Since it was cooling off, the two of us who arrived first occupied the patio which was empty. I've received table service three or four times here, not always quickly, but always courteously. Since we weren't in a hurry, we figured there wouldn't be a problem. After going inside to make sure our presence was recognized, we grabbed a table on the patio to wait for menus and our other guests. After 10 minutes, we called the menu up on our smart phones, mulled over the choices, and greeted a couple of the new arrivals. After 15 minutes, several members of our party elected to see if one of the other nearby establishments might be more inviting. Shortly after that, a server stepped out and said that if we wanted anything we'd have to come in and order at the bar. No "Welcome to Sidecar. Here are some menus. Sorry about the wait." Just "If you want something, you have to order at the bar inside." When I asked "Do you not do table service outside anymore?" the server responded "Well, it's just that we're pretty busy inside.... You can always bring your drinks with you outside though if you want." She then turned and walked away. And so did we. I texted the rest of the party, changed the meeting spot, and we all had a lovely evening just down the street. I truly appreciate that this small business is doing well and I want it to continue to do so. Mine is not the first Yelp review (nor the only word-of-mouth opinion I've heard) that critiques the service at Sidecar, however. I hope that Ari Shapiro can help his wait staff become more professional. This is a somewhat risky location that people will quickly stop visiting if the experience doesn't make it worth it, especially with all that's happening downtown now. As for the cocktails, they're pricey but excellent. It's just that you might end up so frustrated with the service, that the delicious relaxation a perfect cocktail can evoke may be unfortunately undermined. read more

I love the drinks. I love the atmosphere. I love the bartenders. Occasionally though.... There are identically zero people at your speakeasy who want to have a DJ play MGMT and Fatboy Slim on Friday night, and turn up the volume when you say something, making the speaking part of the speakeasy effectively impossible. Why would you guys do this? Don't be Highwire Lounge.... read more