The Buffet

I really come here for the fishbowls. A Tucson staple with great vibes on their busy nights. Pool…read moretables, indoor /outdoor spaces, shuffle board, and big drinks you can't ask for much more

Always our favorite place to be on an early Saturday night. The music. The community. The service…read more By far our most frequented business in town.

After she was kicked out for dancing on stage we saw other people dancing on stage without a problem

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Che's Lounge

3.4(185 reviews)

0.2 mi•Pie Allen

Centrally located dive bar we stopped by on a Sunday while strolling 4th Avenue. It's not the…read morebest-looking spot, but the interesting artwork on the walls gives it some character. The Pac-Man tables were a fun touch. Bartenders aren't the friendliest, but they get the job done. Music is good on certain days, and the bathrooms were clean.

Great dive bar with a great assortment of shots! I highly recommend the watermelon shots and green…read moretea shots! Great service and friendly bartenders.

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The Shanty

3.0(140 reviews)

0.1 mi•Iron Horse

my fav place. great atmosphere. The staff is amazing and service is top tier. Would recommend for…read moreeveryone.

I didn't expect much when my friends and I decided to go to The Shanty for some St. Patty's day…read moredrinks. I ordered a moscow mule and then we found our way out to the patio. WOW is all I can say after that! Tucked away in the middle of 4th ave is a backyard oasis, complete with twinkly lights, a gurgling fountain, and pretty vines enclosing the space. I felt like I was transported to a drinking terrace in the south of France and was absolutely loving it! I definitely want to come back to The Shanty just for the patio alone! Prime piece of real estate in the bustling streets of Tucson.

Outdoor patio

Inviting neighborhood bar

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Surly Wench Pub

4.1(212 reviews)

0.3 mi•Pie Allen

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.

What a bummer, This place used to be full of life in all…read morethe best and weirdest ways, from the decor to the staff to the old school arcade games. Now it's a busted old bar where everyone from the waitstaff to the uptight Unbelievably stuck up KJ takes themselves way too seriously. If you're going to have a bad attitude at least have a decent voice if karaoke is going to be your vocation, and a good attitude and a compassionate manner if you're going to be a bartender . Especially on a Thursday night. These jobs are a skill, talent and a privilege, one that is terribly lacking at the Surly wench. They have taken the wordmark and instilled it into their personalities. Maybe, sadly it's time for the once mighty and always fun wench to move on and embrace the brave new world. Seriously a bummer!

Stage

Fried chicken sandwich and nachos in back

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Drink menu

Tough Luck Club

4.3(121 reviews)

0.4 mi

Tough Luck club is a little basement bar but has all the personality of your local Midwest dive…read more Their menu offers a great verity of cocktails while also offering a decent beer selection. The Special is the real start a shot of their finest mellow corn and a Coors Banquet. Their staff is extremely knowledgeable and moves quickly in the often packed bar.

I had this former funeral home and morgue converted into a bar and speak easy recommended to me by…read morethe folks at Thunder Bacon Burger down the street. I thought the place was cool looking but on this tuesday night on a hot July night at about 8:30-9 PM there were only about six folks in this basement location and after sitting at the bar for almost 15+ minutes not a sole came over to me to take a drink order. It was quiet, fairly empty and no one seemed to be working at the bar. I eventually left,...unserved. I got a cocktail elsewhere. An establishment staffed with a bartender and who wanted my business. Tough luck club indeed. Now I get the name. Waste of time. Won't be back

Keys of Knowledge

"Free Palestine" behind the bar

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John Henry’s

4.4(17 reviews)

0.4 mi

Visiting from out of town and stumbled upon John Henry's and I'm glad we did. Besides the cheap…read moredrinks , the bartender Matt was great. Great service and great recommendations for local spots and spots around our trip in Phoenix, awesome dude! We loved the dive bar atmosphere!

Nice little hole in the wall bar located downtown across from the bus station good drinks, nice…read moremusic a cool spot to hang out with your friends on the weekends when you want to get out but you don't wanna be in a huge crowd The office, some great drink specials that are very friendly on your pockets

Whiskey sour - $4 happy hour.

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Bison Witches Bar & Deli

3.9(691 reviews)

0.2 mi•Pie Allen

We chose this place as we were passing through Tucson at lunchtime between different morning and…read moreafternoon venues. This place is located in an artsy / entertainment district close to downtown. When we went, there was road construction nearby that made getting here more challenging. Once we located it, the next challenge was parking. We visited around noon on a Saturday. There are no large parking lots, so you have to find something on-street. We ventured a couple of blocks off the main street and found something. However, the signage wasn't really clear on whether you had to pay on weekends or not. We accessed the parking app via a QR code, but it told us that our space 'was not available', despite the fact that we were in the space. A guy leaving the space next to us confirmed that parking *was* free on weekends, so we trusted that and walked to the restaurant. In retrospect, I think the app meant that we did not need to pay, but 'not available' seems a bit vague for that... The restaurant is located on a strip of old storefronts that now house restaurants, record shops, etc. There was a lot of pedestrian traffic out front, including a homeless guy asking for change. The atmosphere was sort of a loud, slightly cramped dive bar. I don't mean that in a bad way, but that was the vibe. The music was loud - none of it was familiar but I didn't hate it. I guess my point is that if you are looking for a quiet spot for lunch, this is probably not it. We initially were offered a table on their covered patio. We left one person there while sorting out parking, but when we came back they had a booth inside so we grabbed that instead. The patio seemed shaded and semi-comfortable, other than a loud barking dog. We browsed the menus and ordered our food. We all got half-and-half combos (soup/salad or sandwich/soup). The only issue was that the soups came in a bread bowl. I was able to finish my soup, but felt bad about not eating more of the bowl. If I'd had the option, I would have gotten a plastic bowl. The salad was pretty big, despite being only half. I finished most of it. We ended up having sufficient leftovers from others such that we took them back to our hotel (a relatively short drive) and finished them the next evening. All the food was tasty. This wasn't what I was expecting, but I'd consider eating here again given the right circumstances / group.

Went here with zero expectations Was so pleasantly…read moresurprised! When first entering it's a very small booths and bar but if you continue down the hall past the bathrooms they have a big open outside/indoor patio seating area! Great if you have kids or pets with you So the food. Honestly some of the best sandwiches I've ever had Their combo with the bread bowl and half a sandwich is hard to beat to be honest. A little bit of both worlds there I recommend eating the bread bowl first because it's more filling that you think and you can take the sandwich home They have a wide range of options for everyone And even offer a picky kid friendly sandwiches like PB & J, might sound boring or normal but that was the best PB & J I've ever had The staff is very nice and helpful They run the bar also and will bounce between the bar and your table So if the bar is busy I'm sure it could take a bit for you to order at your table Great food Great environment And friendly people Highly recommended!

Half of the Green Turkey Sandwich

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Front bar

The Jackrabbit Lounge

4.4(72 reviews)

1.8 mi•Ocatillo-Oracle

We've been coming here since those crazy covid times. Drinks always, always, always amazing. One…read moremight think the food would be not as good. Nope. The food is just as good. Like, why is it so good. We mainly have appetizers and have never been disappointed. Super flavorful and calms it Like a comfort food. Love the vibe of the place. The shows are always fantastic and the place is filled with happy peeps. Quintessentially Tucson!

Great time at the lounge for karaoke Thursdays. The drinks were delicious as always. However the…read moremenu has changed DRASTICALLY FOR THE WORST. Everything is made differently with less flavor and finesse. The lettuce wraps used to be standout now they're dry and under seasoned. It's also presented differently which made for an awkward dining experience. I remember being blown away by the katsu chicken sandwhich the first time. This time it was gross. It was not fried like katsu but more so like a battered chicken breast. It always was not pounded flat into a uniform piece of meat but was more so a badly butchered breast that fell apart when you ate it. It was dry, under seasoned, fried way too hard and was stringy. I'd come for drinks and completely pass on the food all together. Not worth the high price tag associated with it. Karaoke DJ was stellar!!!!! Kept the party going and was so fun!!!!!

Devils on Horseback

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Martini and dirty martini

The Nugget

4.2(95 reviews)

2.1 mi•Keeling

Whooops , walked in this place looking for the infamous Banhdicted and was so sad to find out they…read moreare no longer at this location . The nugget was a vibe however and bartender helped guide us in the right direction . Indoor & outdoor seating options available.

Love the atmosphere and the service is amazing, one of our favorite Sunday funday places.read more

Amazing Drinks!

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Unicorn Zebra

4.4(28 reviews)

0.5 mi

One fateful night in Tucson, we stumbled upon the Unicorn Zebra. We had never heard of this place…read morebut were curious so we went in. We were greeted by a giant statue of a unicorn zebra and of course took a selfie. We then went to the bar area and absolutely loved the dark speakeasy vibes. Burk, the handsome man with a shiny head, was at the bar. He handed us a drink menu that contained fun drink names like Death of a Unicorn. The drinks tasted good and had a lovely presentation. Mine even came in a zebra mug. We also learned that this bar has both an upstairs and downstairs area. We enjoyed a couple of drinks and headed home. This place left such an impression that we have been back two times since. On another occasion we had Nate the bartender. He had a lovely personality and accommodated all of the guests that came in near closing. We enjoyed Santa's Banana Hammock and Unicorn Ski Accident. I would definitely recommend this hidden gem. I look forward to seeing where this place goes. It has a ton of potential for special events with the basement area. P.s. It's also a boutique hotel. You could always book a room and enjoy dreams downstairs without having to drive

It remains a favorite, alas no more a secret. We were hankering for a spontaneous post-ATC-theater…read moredrink and this venue popped back into my head. Same charms, different bartender, and new summer (May) craft cocktails that have become quite substantial (see pic of double-sided menu). Though we arrived at 4:10 (right after their usual 4p opening) on a Saturday, no happy hour, but we were first patrons and grabbed the big bay window. We are both on a mezcal discovery kick and ordered the Black Cathedral ($16) and the Girl Dinner ($16). Each was as described (pic) and delicious. We had dinner plans and needed to leave at 5:15 - just as things were picking up. We'll definitely be back sooner.