Tap & Bottle reminded me so much of our own Bottlecraft back home in San Diego. In fact, the people…read morethere knew Bottlecraft and loved it too, which immediately made us feel right at home. They have great happy hour deals, a solid selection of snacks to enjoy with your drinks, and plenty of bar seating with TVs if you want to catch a game. The beer selection is impressive, with lots of local Arizona beers, beers from around the country, and even some familiar favorites from the San Diego craft beer scene. The bartender was incredibly friendly and gave us some great recommendations for local breweries to check out during our trip. Parking was easy, the atmosphere was relaxed, and it felt like the perfect spot for happy hour, catching up with friends, or any casual hang. A great Tucson stop for craft beer lovers and a place we'd definitely come back to.

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.

Perfect spot for an afternoon drink. Good selection of taps and even more in the fridge. Friendly…read morestaff. Great patio and dog-friendly. Really relaxing spot to read and sip.

I returned to this place yesterday (Wednesday, 10-14-26) with my friend after a hearty Mexican…read moremeal. We were both very full and only had room for one beer each. I read other reviews that dogs are indeed allowed inside and out. We each had one dog. We sat outside at one of the round metal picnic tables. I went in first to look at the tap list and chose a pumpkin beer brewed in Phoenix by Roses by the Stars. It was a new beer to me and one of two beers I can chose from as most beers are IPAs, sours or strong beers. My friend had a Scottish ale but I didn't get the name. We arrived at 4pm and stayed for an hour. We saw a lot of people coming in, so that by 5pm the place was getting packed! By then there were three severs at the bar. Another dog owner came by and sat inside. This is a popular place. Customers aged in range from Millennials to Boomers. The location is right as there is a pizza place next door, and sandwich shop, a coffee shop and a tea house all in the same strip mall. This makes for a crowded parking lot during business hours.

Crooked Tooth offers such a great time to celebrate Oktoberfest. The bartenders are friendly and…read morethe owners are super nice! The beer is good and this year's stein is my favorite. We look forward to coming to this annual event.

Small Bar close to 4th Ave. Parking was inconvenient. Service was good and there were a variety…read moreof choices of draft beers. Unless I was in the area already the parking hassle wouldn't send me back. Too many other craft beer options in Tucson.

This used to be the Dillingers Taproom two years ago. It's a lovely location with a dogfriendly…read morepatio, a good selection of craft beer, and a passionate beertender. We sat outside because of the comfy outdoor wicker couch and our dogs. Pints are $7 or $8

Stopped here on a whim as we were walking around downtown and the business area on 4th. I'm really…read moreglad we stopped in. The bartender was Dean, and he was chatty, and friendly, and quick with the service. We talked beer while I enjoyed one of the great selections on the wall. He knows his beer. Really nice guy. I enjoy the ambiance quite a bit; it has a nostalgic feel for when times in the world were a little less chaotic. The other folks at the bar seemed to be enjoying themselves as well and were friendly and chatty. A top notch experience all the way around and I look forward to going back.

Open and welcoming with bright walls and down to earth vibes. Two pool tables and ample picnic…read moretable seating to bring a large group. Jeremy and Brittany are great hosts, and offer a nice variety of craft and canned beer, wine, and non-alc drinks (snacks, too).

First let's get into the vibes. When you walk through the door, you get an inviting atmosphere…read morethere are pool tables, beautiful art and a place that makes you feel comfortable. I was in on an early day so I opted for a non-alcoholic beverage and it really gave me a genuine IPA taste. Next time I'm here I'll make sure to stay longer so that I can see what else it has to offer.

Such a great find in downtown Tucson. It's a nice big spot with high ceilings and a lot seating…read more We sat at the bar and the bartender was very friendly and helpful. She gave us some taste testers which helped us narrow down our beers. I got the flagship hazy IPA, which was as delicious.

Pueblo Vida fits the profile of the type of brewery everyone loved to make fun of in the 2010s:…read moreBland interior, a menu full of IPAs, and full of millennials. I give them a pass because I like India Pale Ales and all things bitter. And I appreciate their dedication to having distinct varieties: Hazy, West Coast, and if you're lucky, one that's wacky and unfiltered. The descriptions make it easier for intermediate hop fans to distinguish between Citra, Cascade, etc. These are not entry-level brews. The rest of the menu is pretty sparse. There's seltzer, and it's mid. One Stout, one Porter, one Pilsner, and so on. I will often find something I like here, and I will gladly dub it the best place in town to sit somewhere peaceful and pound a couple hoppy beers. But there's just not enough going on for me to really recommend it to the average person.

-JoJo's has had my heart since Bentley's. I LOVE the new location and gorgeous patio areas. So…read morewelcoming and lovely. I was also very pleased to see that the dirt floor had been nicely finished with brick; keeps the feet and shoes cleaner. I was disappointed in the limited menu, however,(hopefully it's still a work and progress?) and I'm pretty disappointed that table service was discontinued. That said, I will ALWAYS come back to JoJo's! It feels like home.

Attended a small get together here and was enchanted with the experience…read more Welcomed by Jojo herself and she was delightful and informative. Lovely patio, encompassing a bar, restaurant, dining patio and a small performance venue. Self service and open seating. A small but inventive menu. The drinks were inspired and lovely to look at. All in all a lovely experience.

While I'm a planner, I recognize the joy of a good dose of spontaneity every now and then. I…read morestopped by Unicorn Zebra on a Tuesday evening. Located downtown, this unique bar is inside a boutique hotel. Since it's downtown, street parking is your best bet (free at night). Ambiance (4.5/5): This is part of where Unicorn Zebra shines. Definite animal theme going with some cool status and decor. It's modern, trendy, and a little out there. Which makes for a cool experience. The main bar is relatively small. 10 seats or so at the bar and a couple of tables. What you won't immediately realize is that if you go up the stairs in the lobby of the hotel, you'll get to a second level of the bar. This is more of a lounge with comfortable seating and board games. I got to enjoy both. Service (4/5): Two bartenders were working, even though it's a small bar, which is always appreciated. I ordered one cocktail. I was greeted promptly, my order was taken quickly, prepared, and she ended up closing me out without me asking since they were closing soon. Solid overall. Food (N/A): I had dinner prior to stopping by. I didn't notice whether they offer food or not. Drinks (5/5): I have a lot of cocktails in my day (typing this with my chest puffed out). After many years of visiting countless watering holes, I will say that Unicorn Zebra has one of the most unique cocktails I've tried in my life. It was so out there that I was unsure whether or not I should try it. I even asked the bartender about it. I'm happy I took the plunge. Let me paint a picture for you. Vodka infused with basil, buffalo mozzarella, and tomatoes. Served with two cherry tomatoes as garnishes... yup! If it sounds disgusting to you, just trust me. It tastes like a Margherita pizza in liquid form. So glad I tried it as it was hands down not only unique, but one of the best cocktails I've ever sipped on. Thank you Unicorn Zebra for a memorable experience!

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.

The location is in an industrial area so you wouldn't think there's even a bar there besides their…read morelarge sign but there's ample parking and it's close to downtown. The bar is small but it makes up for a large window overlooking the brewery inside. Their beer selection is very good, after to talking to someone who had 8 beers during Singles Karaoke night. If you go during karaoke night, they have a great selection of songs to include popular international songs to choose from and the best part is its free, you just need to scan the QR code on the screen and queue for as many song as you like to sing. You even have the option to sing duet or sing as a group. Overall, the service is good and very friendly and since it's near UoA college expect the crowd to be lively.

Glad to see them survive all the changes and pandemic. It's a hidden gem and close enough to…read moredowntown. They're currently serving various locally made beers. Service was fast and friendly. The place is small, but very functional.

I'd give The Owls Club 10 stars if I could…read more This is a true gem in Tucson. Historic, moody, sophisticated vibes with live music and a setting that feels like you stepped into another era. Fun fact, it used to be a mortuary which honestly adds to the whole slightly eerie, beautifully atmospheric charm in the best way. Why did it take me so long to get here?! Drinks aren't cheap but they are absolutely worth it. I had a non alcoholic drink that was divine and honestly didn't feel like an afterthought at all. So many little nooks to explore, but the courtyard under the palm trees was my favorite. On this visit, with moonlight, vintage architecture, and soft ambient lighting, it just felt unreal. All I could think was this is the perfect place for events, gatherings, or just lingering a little too long because you don't want the night to end.

*Visiting the Owls Club is an experience... for one it's in a former funeral home. Equally…read moreimportant, stellar drink menu. * Expect a intimate and macabre-ish vibe indoors- pews for seats, long corridors and party vibes outdoors with live music at times *Excellently curated drink menu and even more impressive bartenders who not only makes these drinks from memory but also are able to keep the orders and drinks flowing * Order at the bar and seat yourself indoors or outdoors... it gets busy and so you will need to speak up to get the attention of the very busy bartenders... also speaking up doesn't mean being rude to others also patiently waiting for their drinks *Gets super busy as the night progresses * Tip well and return... too many cool cocktails to not try