First time coming and fell in love with the atmosphere!! Bloody Mary is my favorite drink and they definitely delivered!! Will be coming back with the fam and more read more

This place is fantastic. It's been around forever but the new owner has totally reimagined the place. It is full of energy brought about by the attentive staff and the diversity of the people that congregate there. So glad I discovered this gem and will definitely return. They have lots going on there and next up for me is one of their karaoke nights! read more

The Nugget - Sports Bars Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

The Golden Nugget is the most amazing bar in all of Tucson. Possibly the Western coast of the US. Everyone here is friendly (Dave, Dan, and Holly). Actually, friendly is an understatement - they're fam. I miss the Nug, and would recommend it to anyone who likes dive bars with great people, strong drinks, and stellar pool. Also - there is a library. You could basically call the Nug a civic addition. We should lobby for tax-exempt status. the Nugget :) read more

The vibes are amazing at this bar and the drinks are super yummy! The bartenders and owners are super nice too! Great place to grab drinks and have fun in Tucson! read more

First time at the Nuggets, this place has some chill atmosphere. I played pool with my friends and we had an amazing time. Def coming back!!! read more

Bianca makes the best mule in Tucson! I had a great time here. They had karaoke and everyone was having fun with it. Service was fast and friendly I definitely recommend stopping by! read more

The service is speedy! The bar tenders do a great job. I love the option to sit outside and get something to eat from the food truck. It's a great spot to hangout on slower nights, and a great place to party on the busier weekends! Saturday nights there are definitely worth a try read more

Me thinks perhaps the "World Famous" title might be overstepping it a bit but I will say the Golden Nugget Tavern is a solid little dive bar. Drinks were cheap, pours were generous and Kevin the bartender was welcoming and friendly. 75 cent pool tables were empty on Saturday night as was the entire establishment when my friends and I stopped in after a day at the horse races. Someone...anyone....give me a clue on the "World Famous" thing 'cuz I just don't get it. read more

Welcome to the World Famous Golden Nugget, where even the cola-based drinks are clear. I am just slightly ashamed to admit that this is the only establishment where I've had to request my drink be "topped off" because I simply couldn't handle the strength. Think 75% booze, 25% mixer, for lower than average prices. We go to The Golden Nugget, affectionately nicknamed "The Nug" when we feel like cheap drinks and some shuffleboard. It doesn't help that one of my friends lives across the street. A word to the wise though, pace yourself! I've seen many a bar-goer fall victim to The Nug Pour. read more

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I only have positive reviews for this place, especially the bartenders! Bianca was especially helpful and served me well! Would recommend this place to all of my friends and I will be coming here again! read more

The service was amazing, the drinks were on point.. There hasn't been a place where they make every cocktail delicious, but this place. The only complaint that I have is the bartender cut me off way too early. 4 drinks in and i was done apparently. I wanted to try at least a few more drinks. I was minding my own, and still got cut off. ‍ I was here to release and take a load off but it was cut short by some redhead bartender. That didn't happen. The food truck outside was great, Im Hispanic and I can say that that carne Asada burrito was . No joke. read more

Decided to check out this nugget and, in my book, more like a bronze/honorable mention nugget. Good-sized dive bar. Pool tables, shuffleboard, pinball, modern jukebox, disgusting men's bathroom. I must not have been bro/divey enough for the bartender because she didn't seem to want to serve me. I'm aware you can be an aggressive customer to get someone's attention, but to walk past you, look at your empty beer bottle, and keep walking is a little strange. Keeping your patrons thirsty is bad business. This is the only place I felt bad/near guilty for ordering a drink because I didn't deserve it at the Nugget. read more

Best bar ever erica is the best bartender had the time of my life!!!! I will come back every weekend -Evan Ziker read more

The Nugget - Sports Bars Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Coming from New York I was trying to find the best spot in town to have a good time with good vibes and have yummy drinks. This place truly exceeded my expectations. Most places don't have the whole package , but the nugget is truly the spot. If I lived in Arizona This would for sure be my go to!!!! Management and staff was super welcoming and accommodating. Can't wait to come back. read more

I am new to tucson and work up the street from this bar, wondered in one day not knowing what to expect and the bartender Bianca was so friendly and very funny! I was just planing on staying a short while but bc she was so talkative and made me feel welcome I stayed about 3 hours. Money well spent. I'll deff be going back to see my new friend Bianca read more

First i think the name is adorable, second the bar itself is AMAZING! We came from LA looking for something to do tonight and so glad we found this place. So cute inside with such nice bartenders, security, great dj, nice pool tables and free snacks brought to us throughout the night! If i lived here I would be a regular! Can't wait to come back. read more

Great neighborhood bar. The patrons are super diverse and chill, and Holly is one of the best bartenders in Tucson.

Service could be a bit more attentive but with one guy working it all, it's impressive. I always like coming here. The music is a bit loud but always bangers and the people that come through are either fascinating to watch or to speak with. The drinks are always always on point and delicious. I haven't had a drink here yet that I don't like. read more

new owners watched a half season of bar rescue and thought they had what it took to bring golden nugget back to life.. so wrong.. all the things the nug represented , erased.. but at least you can get a cup of pretzels and an olive read more

The Nugget - Sports Bars Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

This is a hidden gem in Tucson. Stopped in for a drink or two and had a great time. Bartender Carrie is something special. Drinks poured to perfection and a look that makes me wish I was 30 years younger. We'll be back. read more

This is a dive bar - opens early stays open late - hard core regulars, but friendly good people. A couple of pool tables. Entrance on either side. I'll go back. read more

Overall a great environment I was helped out by Bianca the bartender and she did not disappoint. Service was A1 and so were the drinks will definitely be returning to this spot!!! read more

Looking for a chill place to have a few drinks, meet some nice people? The Nugget is the place to go. Never a dull moment any night of the week. The bartenders are awesome! Bianca is my favorite. Always greats with a smile and she's very attentive. See ya at the Nugget! read more

i love this place!!!! bartenders & staff are always so sweet and fun to talk too, def the place to go! Bianca has to be my fav

First off they don't serve dessert! What the heck! Who doesn't want a PBR with a freshly made sweet potato pie... Ok whatever I'll be reasonable! But when I open a pie bar I will have lines out of the door! Anyway back to reality... The Nugget was nice! First dive bar so cut me some slack if I sound silly! I'm not a beer person, which I am now learning is a big part of a dive bar! They have cheap PBR cans ( PBR tastes like how I imagine horse pee tastes like), bottles of other beer and pitchers of ShockTop. I did get recommended the Pear Ale which I did enjoy so props for the bartender for helping out a newbie without laughing. I got Malibu and pineapple juice and it was so SO TINY!!! And it was $4 in a tiny 2 shot glass. Guess I need to learn to like beer haha. Other then the bags of chips they don't sell food, but the bartender was sweet and helpful and the place was nice and cleaner then I imagined. Karaoke Wednesday and pool and shuffle board if you get restless! I would go back! read more

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It is an honor and a pleasure to be the first to review the nugget. Those two words, "The Nugget?", magically picked me up so many times for an ill-advised weeknight of heavy drinking when I didn't think I had any gas left in the tank. My favorite dive bar ever. The nugget is a little more roomier and well lit and maintained then your average dive bar, but that just made it better of a regular hangout and a place to meet people and have fun versus just crawling into a pitcher of cheap beer in the corner as i tend to do in other dives. Highlights of the nugget include a shuffleboard table, several pool tables (2 or 3, i can't remember, i was too busy playing shuffleboard all the time), high backed wooden booths with stained glass-esque decorations, and a jukebox stacked with classic rock. And of course the drinks are ultra cheap and alcoholic. The crowd can get a little fratty in there sometime, but it never stopped me from having a good time. Next time you are in tucson and feel like getting trashed for no reason on a weeknight, I highly recommend the nugget. read more

Cheap drinks and shuffleboard! The Nugget is at the top of my dive bar list. Apparently good at shuffleboard, so any place with shuffleboard is officially on my radar. Several pool tables, a juke box and a diverse crowd make for a fun night. read more

A divey little joint! Cheap & potent drinks, shuffleboard, pool tables, and don't forget about the interesting people watching from the older Tucson locals to UofA students... either way you are in for a cheap night of entertainment. read more

The Golden Nugget is amazing. I was visiting Tucson and a friend told me to go there. Had the best time - drinks and staff were amazing - and, the owner was a super host! I highly recommend it! read more

Know it's a dive and you will love it here. Table shuffle board is fun, not the best condition table in Tucson but after a few beers who cares. Claw game is fun and pool is cheap! read more

The golden nugget is an awesome Tucson Dive Bar. The bartender Holly pours reallyyyyy heavy so you never need to buy more than a few drinks. Hooray! Pool league on Tuesday nights and there is a DJ on Wednesday nights. If you want to hear music you have to pay for the juke box other wise the place is silent which is the only down side. Don't be fooled by the "box like" exterior. This place is a hot spot and always has genuine people inside. Cheers! read more

The Nugget - Jäger machine and variety of booze! - Sports Bars Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I wish I could give it more! The staff makes you feel like family! The drinks are amazing and I wish I could tell everyone this is the best tavern I have been to in tuscon! The girl in the glasses and lululemon leggings was amazing! All staff was quick and upbeat! Come here !!!! Her name is Maddy! Best bartender Ever! read more

Best bar in town by far!! Prices are right, drinks are stiff!!! Pool, Shuffle Board, Scratcher Machine...its perfect!!! The Bartender Holly is the best in the business as well read more

Honestly my favorite bar in the world. The "Nug" is like a family and everyone is very friendly. There's tons of pool tables and tons of room so you will never feel too crowded. Karaoke is also very fun. Holly and Kevin are the greatest bartenders in town and they make the best drinks for a very fair price. I love the Nug and is now my go to bar! read more

This is my second time visiting this bar. I like it quite a lot. We live around the corner so we decided to walk over. It's just a cozy friendly neighborhood bar. The bartenders are really nice and the people who frequent the bar strike up conversations with us. There's pool and a pinball machine. The only downside is they don't put on music for patrons. There's a touchscreen jukebox and the only way there's ever music is if you pay for it yourself. I like the jukebox because everyone seems to enjoy my music selection but I don't have money to spend on music for 2 hours. read more

Great bar. Cleaner than most dives, great bartender, Scratchers machine, pinball, so quiet on a Tuesday night I put a few bucks in the jukebox. I'll be back. read more

Went on a dive bar tour- the shelter- the mint- club nugget. I liked it. Although they get one star off for being cash only! seriously fuck that shit. its 2010. but tis fun! and well lit. read more

A tucson classic. The drinks are stiff. The pool tables are level. Holly is awesome. The decor is what you'd hope to see at a dive bar. Bring back the snow leopard! read more

Good bar. Great drinks and really great Bartenders !! 4 pool tables , Pinball, shuffleboard, lots of T.V 's also Lottery & Scratchers ! Can't go wrong here read more

My favorite dive bar in town personally. Started drinking here when i turned 21 and its been in my routine since. Very homey amd he bartenders are quick with drinks. read more