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Lots of beer choices and the bartender helped explain local beers on tap. First time in Arizona and…read morea good experience. Beautiful day to sit outside.

My significant other cashed out Said "thank you, until next…read moretime..it will be awhile (because we live midtown) and the tender said "I hope so." Rude. We have come here religiously since they opened. Know your staff. Make sure they know your customers.

Couple of beauties

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Deliciously good

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Open seating, plenty of room

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1.9 mi

I came here for a retirement party and was really impressed. They had a nice little area reserved…read morefor us in the back, which made it feel private and perfect for the occasion. Even though they sell pizza, they were kind enough to let us bring in our own food -- that flexibility was definitely appreciated. The atmosphere is great with cork dart boards lit up with LED lights, pool tables, and large flat-screen TVs. The bartenders were cute, the staff was friendly, and everything was clean and well kept. Overall, a fantastic place to host a gathering!

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My wife and I visited the Liquor Barrel Saloon while in Tucson for my birthday. We had a few hours…read morebefore a show at the music hall across the street. It was a very warm day and I was thirsty for some cold beer and a cool place to sit. I entered the saloon and bellied up to the bar. I was greeted by Jessica, the bar tender who served me a mini pitcher of beer. The beer was cold and refreshing. My wife had a vodka drink which was made exactly how she ordered it. The saloon was alive with people who were playing pool and flinging darts. Country and Western.music was playing on the touch tunes jukebox. Wow! Was a great little honky tonk! There is no food, but you can buy a bag of chips. When I am back in Tucson, this place is on my list. It's a great place with a good vibe.

This place....is interesting. Feels ok when you walk in...and my friends and I sat at the bar…read more We all noticed the layers of dust on the items displayed behind the bar......hmmm. My friends and I looked at the draft beers. Not much other than the usual dive bar brands. We ordered bottled beer, and sat down to get a vibe. Several people that walked in were greeted by the bar tender, and she did not pay much attention to us once we got our beer. Seemed the people that were regulars got most of the attention. I get that...but there was an opportunity to have three more regulars, and I feel like that opportunity was missed. We drank our beer, and left. I may try this place again at some point...but there are a lot of other dive bars that embrace new customers.

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Monkey Bar

4.4(8 reviews)

2.6 mi•Colonia Del Valle

What a great place to go. Hugh, is probably one of the best men I've ever met? He is literally a…read moresubstantial bartender, and works so incredibly hard, he takes Pride in what he does. I think the monkey bar, serves the most incredible PBR, maybe even in the world? ha, I got a chilled glass even! I think when you look at any map of Tucson, it needs to have a monkey bar on it. Because the monkey bar is definitely part of Tucson worth seeing. And I must go, tonight.

I have been sitting on this review for a bit because I actually hate leaving bad reviews. But maybe…read morethis will help save someone else the trouble/disappointment of going to this bar.. We came here because we wanted to play pool one night and Pockets had a tournament going on. We were originally 3 out of the 5 people in the bar (one bartender and one other dude who may or may not have worked there- but kept going into the back room). It was SO quiet which I found oddly unsettling lol. The only way there would be any sound other than our voices was to pay money to play music ourselves and I dropped way too much money to keep it going while we were there. Next, the bartender was odd to us...In some weirdly pretentious way. To be fair, we all do look young and people tend to treat us as such when we go out. However, he was so condescending about everything. I asked for a drink and he corrected me on how to order it-but not in a helpful way? More like he was annoyed with me. I turned 21 almost 15 years ago. I order the same drinks and have never been told that a bartender doesn't understand what I'm asking for- even if I don't use the proper bartending terminology. My roommate asked for a vodka redbull and the bartender made some weird comment about this not being one of our "hipster bars" like ??? I drink vodka red bulls in literal biker bars. We prefer smaller, low-key bars. It was such a strange and judgmental thing to say. He basically talked to US as if we thought we were too good for that place? Idk it's really hard to explain. But it left a horrible taste in our mouths. A couple came in a while before we left and seemed to be friends of the bartender- which somehow made the vibe even more uncomfortable. It's as if they all wanted us to leave. It's so weird to make your literal ONLY paying patrons feel so awkward and unwelcome. Dude needs a serious attitude adjustment. The a-hole bartender theme is out dated. That's just bad business. It's one thing to be busy and short with people when you're serving a full bar; that's usually expected, but you don't have to be a jerk to the only three people in the place lol.

Giant Connect Four!

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21 foot shuffleboard table

Kolb Road Lounge

4.4(17 reviews)

2.7 mi

All of the bartenders are friendly and pour great drinks. One of the only bars that opens at 6am…read morefor us night shift workers on the east side. You're bound to make a new friend there every time. They have karaoke, pool, darts and plenty of TVs to watch your favorite game and don't forget the bar snacks!

The bartenders are amazing so are the owners, music great folks and then there's Lisa…read more God bless

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Future's so bright...

Louie’s Cantina

3.9(20 reviews)

3.3 mi

Louie's Cantina has become one of my favorite weekly traditions…read more Once upon a time, my boyfriend and I only had one car, so I had an hour and a half to kill before it was time to pick him up. That's how I found Louie's Cantina, and I'm so glad I did. We have two cars now, but I still make the Thursday drive every single week to celebrate the end of my work week since I'm off Friday and Saturday. There is just something about ending the week with a cold beer and a Mexican Candy shot with bartender Vinnie that makes life a little better. I can't say enough good things about this place. Louie, the owner, comes in from time to time, and you always know when he arrives because you hear his voice as he walks in. He says hello to everyone, is genuinely friendly, and clearly takes a lot of pride in his bar. And the Mexican Candy shots? So good. They come in all kinds of delicious flavors, and I still can't decide whether I like cucumber or mango better. I especially love that mine comes in a little snifter glass so I can sip it along with my beer. Speaking of beer, it is always cold, which matters! Vinnie is one of those bartenders who can talk about just about anything, from food to music, and he is just an all-around great person. The music is good, and they also have an AMI digital jukebox, so you can play songs right from the app, which makes it even more fun. Louie's Cantina is friendly, welcoming, and just a great place to unwind. What started as a way to kill time turned into one of my favorite spots of the week.

Found this great little chill spot perfect for friends to hang out have some drinks and listen to…read moresome really good old school music. The crowd was a nice crowd. Everyone was really enjoying themselves and the drinks were strong so it doesn't take much which is good I like being able to go in to a bar scene and have a good time until relaxed. The restrooms are also clean which is a plus looking forward to returning.

4.6 mi•Broadmoor-Broadway Village

Prickly Pear Margarita

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Sidecar

4.3(231 reviews)

I came by here one afternoon after work. As someone who mostly enjoys beer, I was excited to see a…read moredecent verity on such a small better list instead of the usually3 IPA and a PBR. I also got one of the pizza from Flora, and devoured it in no time. We were let known there would be a hour wait for the pizza but that was no issue. We sat on their cozy patio. I also did enjoy the no under 18 policy with how small the space is. While I imagine this is something that may upset some folks, it was nice to see that with the limited spaces they have to work with it would be reserved for those wanting a drink.

Came here to grab a drink on a Friday night and was surprised by how busy it was. We arrived around…read more5:30 and there was already very little seating room. We managed to snag a couple of seats in a communal lounge area. I think it's the kind of place where many people come early for happy hour. It was also raining which made it impossible to sit outside, meaning the indoor seating area was pretty packed. We decided to lean into the sidecar of it all and order a classic prohibition sidecar. I don't think this was a traditional sidecar, which was surprising, but it was tasty. It's small, but it packs a punch. The bartenders here are very talented. Overall, I wish the space was a little bit bigger, but it's a great spot to grab a quick drink and enjoy some pizza from the spot next pdoor.

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Hot toddy

Your Mom's House Bar & Grill

3.7(20 reviews)

3.2 mi

This was a place close to my friend's house and we decided to stop in for drinks and a light snack…read more There was plenty of parking and I love that they have both and outside and inside bar. The inside is huge and you would not realize this when driving by. They have pool tables and plenty of TVs to watch sports. We happy to come in on a Friday when they had 75 cent wings so we ordered those. Beer prices were good and not too crazy. I did have a few issues. It seems to be extremely difficult for the bartenders to look around and check up on their customers. Several times I tried to get the attention of the bartenders with no luck. I would say excuse me, wave my hands, they just don't look up at their customers. We got our wings and they were good size wings but the BBQ sauce was just ok. Reminded me of that cheap stuff you can get from Kraft. We got one little tray to discard the bones and we had gotten maybe halfway through and the bartender threw it away and didn't replace with a new one. I ended going to the popcorn machine and grabbing a tray so I can discard the rest of the bones. So yeah mediocre service inside. We finally moved to the outside bar and that's really where it is living and so many TVs. My favorite spot in the evoke bar and the bartenders are much more attentive. I like this place and I want to go back as I had a good time for the most part. It's a nice little neighborhood bar.

I've been going to this place since before it was changed to the current name & my family and I…read moredecided to watch the final four game. We made reservations which they accommodated for. I would had hoped that by them knowing that there would be a good amount of people watching the game they would have been prepared. They were not. I really felt bad for the servers in the back dining room. And an hour and a half food wait? After getting our food that was obviously already cold & probably waiting at expo, I just stopped with expectations. I understand that it gets busy but, this was poorly planned. I think after some time the server just gave up and never came back. We just started going up to the bar ourselves. Maybe, next time... there would be better planning for events such as this.

Barrio Rojo from a can

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Public Taphouse

4.0(1 review)

0.5 mi

We stumbled upon Public Taphouse after a write up in Tucson Foodie and could not wait to give it a…read moreshot. First off, they certainly specialize in wine at this location more than they do beer. They had a small selection of craft beer in their fridge and two that were on tap (In addition to a hard seltzer). While initially worried, I had no problem finding a beer to enjoy. While the selection was limited, it was very well thought out and I found a new hazy IPA to enjoy. While we did not try any on this visit, they did have a large selection of wines and I would be that they would meet your "vino" expecations. What a cool place! The quant and intimate atmosphere was definitely the highlight. The room is no bigger than a living room and that provided a chance for the bar tender to mingle and get to know the patrons. Personally, it was a refreshing look when compared to other bars around town. Go here because you want a "different" experience. If you are looking for walls of beer and taps, TV's on the wall, or food trucks... this isn't the spot (although there is always a time and place for that!). What they lack in volume & selection they make up for in thought & care. I'll be back for sure.

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Seating area at Public Taphouse

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Michelle S.

169

2

1

7 years ago

I can't tell you how disgusted I am with this place ... my heart ways super heavy this morning ... my son and I made this bar our last stop of the night ... only been there once and my son never had been there ... from the start I felt like they didn't like us ... as the night went on I could feel the vibe changing ... before I knew it ... they distracted me with a fight inside on the dance floor .. while 4 to 5 guys or more pulled my son outside to gang up on him punching him in the head etc... He is 22 years old and doesn't have a mean bone in his body and is extremely successful... when I realized he was gone I went looking for him and found him outside shirt ripped almost off and head bloody... as all this is happening the douche bag of a bar owner was inside partying with everyone inside the bar ... and some of the girls were trying to blame it on my son ... I did call the cops but unfortunately my son didn't want anymore drama so he decided not to press charges and unfortunately because of that this will happen again and again therefore they know they can get away with it , they need to be stopped ... but, Thank God it could of been a lot worse ... I can't believe how disgusting people can be ... please beware of this place .... a bunch of cowardly men that feel the need to gang up on a 22 year old just because we were new to this place.... I absolutely will never ever go back!!! I can't even rate this place it's the lowest of lowest places ... it doesn't even deserve a 1 Star !! Only way to post this !!! read more

Joe U.

0

1

0

12 years ago

I was there for 30 mins and a regular there had a problem with me for whatever reason. He was trashed n tryin to fight me then the funny thing was the bouncers told me I had to leave because I was starting a problem and I better leave before something bad happens! That place is the dumbest place ever!!! I will never go again!! The maverick is just down the way and they know how to treat their customers with respect! Cow ponys staff is a joke and they don't protect their customers! I will never go again!!!!!! read more

Megan M.

Elite 16

30

73

62

13 years ago

My best friend and I went to this bar and spent about ten minutes there. We couldn't walk two feet without being groped by a trashed college douchebag. We did have a drink in the ten minutes we were there which is amazing I thought for a dump like this but the drinks were just okay. I guess you get what you pay for. I've never visited the bathroom but from reading other reviews, i guess I'm lucky I never went. Bottom line, this place is trashy, so if that's what you like you will love it there. read more

Eagle H.

0

1

0

6 years ago

Senator Kyrsten & Sinema Senator Mark Kelly: if Covid 19 is real and infecting alot of us then why a Navy Veteran like I was the only one required to wear a mask at a full crowded bar last night @ COWPONY in Tucson AZ??? I have a police number case. I was harassed by the Bouncer, another co-worker and very drunk customers there. I called 911 on the business. Respectfully, Navy Veteran read more

brad w.

0

1

0

17 years ago

don't forget to add the fact you could get shot and killed there.....this was waiting to happen....the place was always sketchy as hell, but never was bad until the ban on smoking happened.....the last time I went there I had some guy with little man's disease try to pick a fight with me....the place is garbage and with this latest killing there I hope the place gets closed down read more

Tim W.

0

2

0

11 years ago

I didn't even get to the front door when a drunk guy wanted to fight me. The security at the front door did nothing but sit on his but and watch. This is not a bar you want to go to unless you want to spend the night in jail. If ownership does not read this and respond, they are irresponsible. Don't go to this bar. read more

Kris L.

0

5

0

9 years ago

Beware of the bouncer David Cole!! The JUICED UPED hot headed bouncer will even get in/hit a woman's face. Heaven forbid you try and protect a friend... all he hears is his own misguided thoughts. Seriously... argue and go face to face to a woman?!?! David Cole who are you? read more

Trey L.

0

1

0

9 years ago

Fuckin racist bar in tucson they will give you your money back if your black and ask you to leave politely and I know a few people who got jumped by bikers on a couple occasions and the owner didn't do anything but watch! read more

Tony G.

0

8

1

9 years ago

I really like this place. Small, casual neighborhood bar. My wife was there with a few friends and I literally had to pull her off the dance floor. I would recommend to anyone looking for cheap drink and a lot of fun. read more

Cody W.

0

4

1

14 years ago

freakin hate this place! just walk up the street a bit south and go to saddle horn. everything there is better

Mitchell S.

8

6

0

4 years ago

Drugs sold in parking lot, most of the staff are high, intimidate and rude to customers that aren't like them

Luna D.

0

3

0

1 month ago

Got drugged here, very scary. Not a vibe. Absolutely awful. Very scary man drugged my drink. Not a vibe.

Nate C.

0

7

0

9 years ago

I love this place! We went after a business meeting and enjoyed a few beers with co-workers. Fun spot.

Pat K.

2

8

0

7 years ago

When you think upon 1 star Cowpony is your Bar

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