Fred&#x27;s Arena Bar &amp; Steakhouse

First of all the bar tender was simply delightful! We could have sat and visited with her for…read morehours. This charming little spot has so much history and charm, and outside the bathroom (behind the bar) there are some fun articles and photos that must be read to appreciate this place.

Cool place. Friendly and helpful barmaid. Margarita was very good. Nothing fancy here, just your…read morebasic bar.

Margarita

Abe

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Prema Lounge

4.7(6 reviews)

10.5 mi

The Prema Lounge is located in the lobby of the Casino Del Sol Resort. I would come to this lounge…read moreeven if I wasn't staying at the hotel. The ambiance is wonderful with super cool large chairs, a large fireplace and overall beautiful decor. The Happy Hour Special is AWESOME. On weekdays from 4p-7p, all drinks and cheeseburgers are available at excellent prices. The cheeseburger we ordered was the 'Prema Burger ' was HUGE and dei

For some reason I always gravitate to this lounge. I don't know if it's because the ambience, or…read morebecause the bartenders make fantastic cocktails. Must be both. Stop and say hi to Adrienne and she'll make you the BEST Cosmo. They Also have a really good burger.

21.5 mi•Broadmoor-Broadway Village

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Sidecar

4.3(232 reviews)

Visited for my bday evening for a cocktail and drink date while admiring a gorgeous sunset. The…read moreservice was great! So attentive and present. We love the space, I always do. It's an elegant artistic and earthy 'darker' vibe. Sleek and beautiful. The drinks were wonderful. I loved the bartender tears 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.

Honeymoon Suite

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The Arena Bar

4.3(24 reviews)

55.4 mi

I went and competed in a barrel race there, good ground. Nice staff too. The food was overpriced…read morebut also... bar food. It's a really fun vibe and I love how you can watch the rodeo from the bar. Fun place. Also had cool wild rag scarves for first place prize. I love running at their rodeos and jackpots!

Love this bar on our way home from Tombstone. Lovely bartenders and great food. Rosa is the…read moresweetest! Love the pulled pork sandwiches.

The rustic inside

The Arena for events

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Cowgirl Ugly

4.4(26 reviews)

34.2 mi

This place is odd. I asked the bartender a question and he looked at my beautiful daughter and…read morespoke the response to her?!? I guess I'm invisible or he doesn't care about tips. Then after we ordered a beer and asked for menus, we were provided with one from an Italian restaurant and one from another place that doesn't open until 4 pm. We were in Tubac for lunch and shopping. No food onsite and the restrooms are outside. I asked where the restroom was as I could not find one indoors, I walked around looking and no one said anything until one of the locals said "they are outside" so out I went, tried to open the door. It was locked. I walked back to the restaurant and that same regular THEN AND ONLY THEN handed me the key?!? So strange. A little twilight zone in the desert. I won't be back. It was not a good first impression for my visiting daughter either. Luckily Soto's was open and amazing as usual.

We always pop in here for a drink whenever we're nearby, picnicking & hiking at Madera Canyon or…read morejust visiting Tubac! Bartender is just delightful & the drinks great! Love the atmosphere and how the cater to the locals! If you're ever in the area you must stop by!

Entry door!

Tito's vodka & club soda with fresh muddled lime! Delish and refreshing!

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Lazy V Bar

4.8(5 reviews)

14.1 mi

For over two decades I have gone to the Lazy V and this place is a great neighborhood bar were you…read morecan spend time with friends as well as make new ones.

Lazy V is a dive bar, but the good kind that everyone is looking for. The staff when we visited was…read moreextremely inviting and interactive with us. The drinks are cheap and they have a few pool tables to pass the time. On top of all of that they have a bar cat. Her name is Myla and she is a super friendly cat that seems to have a keen sense for who wants to interact with her and who doesn't. The only caution I will give is that Lazy V is a CASH ONLY bar. They do have an ATM, but something to be aware of before ordering a drink.

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Myla the bar cat

La Gitana Cantina

4.3(28 reviews)

34.8 mi

It has been several years since we last visited La Gitana so on a recent drive to Arivaca we…read morestopped in for a beer. The establishment is classic old bar with great atmosphere. They happened to be packed this time because it was deer season. Drinking undoubtedly saved some deer that day. The service was excellent. Since we only ordered a draft beer each we will have to return to try the food. What passed us by, all looked good.

Incredible unique and historical place. The carrot cake is Incredible. The saloon bar is so…read morecowboy cool for a cantina. Every person working and eating there were so genuine. Cute little town and very cheap. That famous Jackelope carrots cake was made with love.

Happy Hour

Another Deal

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1/2 of Dos Equis drafts

Pub 1922

3.1(352 reviews)

17.6 mi

I've eaten at a lot of places around here, and Pub 1922 never disappoints. Their fish and chips are…read moreeasily the best in town. Crispy, fresh, and packed with flavor every single time. Their burgers are HUGE, and packed with flavor! You can tell they take pride in what they serve. The staff is always friendly, attentive, and makes you feel like a regular, even if it's your first visit. The beer is always ice cold, the restrooms are clean, and the whole place has a welcoming, laidback atmosphere that's hard to beat. If you're looking for great food, cold drinks, and genuinely good service, Pub 1922 is the place to go. I'll definitely keep coming back.

We visited Pub 22 for dinner after not having been there in a long time…read more After being seated, we waited approximately 20 minutes before anyone came to the table to greet us or take our drink and food order. During that time, other guests who arrived after us appeared to receive service before we did. I ordered the steak and cheese sandwich, and my wife ordered the chipotle chicken Alfredo. The food arrived about 15 minutes after we ordered. My sandwich was acceptable, but the chipotle chicken Alfredo was not prepared well. The chicken was overcooked, and the sauce had thickened to the point that it affected the texture of the dish. My wife was unable to finish it. We were also there during happy hour, which was supposed to include $2 off all drinks. After reviewing the bill, the drink discount did not appear to be applied. Because of the amount of time we had already spent waiting, we chose not to raise the issue at the restaurant. After asking for the bill, we waited about 10 minutes and had to call the waitress over again to request it. Based on this visit, we do not plan to return to Pub 22. We try to support local businesses, especially since there are limited dining options nearby, but the service, food quality, and billing accuracy during this visit did not meet expectations.

Barrels hanging from ceiling

Carne Asada Fries

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Unicorn Zebra

4.4(31 reviews)

19.3 mi

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.

I'm happy to have finally gotten a chance to visit Unicorn Zebra since it's been on my list from…read morethe time they opened. It's a fun and also elegant atmosphere with the zebra theme clearly exemplified across the space. I would have to say this is one of the coziest bars I've been to, the furniture and seating is really supportive of a long-term visit. There are other levels, lower and an upper level besides the main space, but be aware that if there are parties, they can typically take up different areas. Our bartender, Sarah was fantastic! The way that she handled all of the guests and the busy field was incredible, so calm and collected, and furthermore making some really incredible drinks. Heads up that the online drink menu is not the current drink menu, I couldn't remember all the names of our drinks and put those in the photo captions, so when I checked on the website, the menu was showing something different other than what I saw at the bar. Out of several places I've been to, I'd say the mixture of flavors and details in the drinks are quite unique. I'll be back for more one day

Inside seating

The interior of the bar

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Hilda's International Sports Bar

5.0(3 reviews)

44.2 mi

Great local bar. Cinco de Mayo is an absolute MUST! Adrianna makes everyone feel at home and is…read moreso warm and kind.

This is a great local hangout with beautiful mixologists and friendly customers…read more They have pool and lots of televisions with the NFL Ticket, PAC 12 and many other sports events. Plus you can order food from any of the surrounding restaurants. The best thing about this place is that they are open every day even holidays.

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Becky A.

9 years ago

best night at Fred's ever! super busy! wait staff handled it like pros! can't wait to try the steaks next time! ordered the supreme pizza and beer special! can't beat that price!!!!! read more

Richard B.

11 months ago

After Fred passed away a few years ago his daughter is raping his vision. So sad. It used to be a wonderful place but she only cares about the money read more

K D.

4 years ago

Wonderful restaurant and bar! Staff is always friendly!

Michael M.

8 years ago

Unique, funky, fun and wonderful!

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