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    Short Rest Tavern

    4.6 (17 reviews)
    ModerateWine Bars
    Open 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Danielle B.

    Definitely a cozy little nook for those who enjoy that D&D vibe. There's plenty of provided games which is great! And plenty of tables for room for friends to play. Would definitely come back!

    Amanda Q.

    This place is so cool. I love the vibe inside. This bar is hidden inside the back of the game shop. They have very fun weekly activities like trivia nights. Everytime I'm in the area I always stop here for a visit. I always park near the Dillard's entrance It's the closest to the game shop.

    Pretzel & rose
    Britt R.

    This is the cutest little hidden speakeasy type bar tucked away in the back of the game store at the Tucson Mall. Its fun, spooky and almost Harry Potter vibes they snacks are pbj for the kids, warmed pretzels with nacho cheese, popcorn and several other yummy snacks. The tavern is wine and beer with a mixed cocktail list- but know this is wine based due to their license. I had the rose which was great! They have board games you can play so kids are welcome in this back area. I will be returning!

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    Melissa M.

    Took an out of state friend here to shop and found a tavern! Awesome idea and cool place to hang out and play games for hours without being bothered. "Barkeep" wasn't super friendly, but NPCs are rarely social...this is the place we all wished existed as kids/teens, and a well keep secret in the mall! Food is decent, no gourmet chef here, just game night basics like frozen pizza, ramen noodles and other tasty snacks. The drinks did not disappoint!

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    Nice little place to drink and chill out. Staff are always nice people and the service is pretty great.

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    3 years ago

    Went to trivia last night and it was super fun! Great selection of drinks, good service, fun crowd and cool concept for a bar.

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    Great place to have a nice drink and play some awesome board games with friends. Very relaxing and chill environment.

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    4.6(700 reviews)
    3.6 miBlenman-Elm
    $$
    Happy hour specials
    Catering service

    I'm Glad I found this spot. Seen it pop up on my IG and seen this on Yelp. We came on a Monday…read morenight, and they have an amazing deal on a bottle of wine a bruschetta board for $25 after 8pm. You get to choose your 4 toppings for the bruschetta and bottle. The place was packed but were seated promptly in their patio. It was a beautiful night out so we preferred it. Our server checked in on us which was nice. We place an order for a chicken sandwich with salad and she offered to split it for us to share it. Overall great service, great value, beautiful aesthetic restaurant and great vibe! I recommend this spot when in Tucson!

    Soooooo, yup, took us this long to visit this very cool spot! Geez, the heck is wrong with us?!…read more It was happy hour on a Monday, and man did it make Monday one of my fav days now!!! Caleb (maybe with a K) was simply amazing! He was sooo helpful, patient and wonderful all rolled up in a great human! The wine list was phenomenal, the beer on tap was such a great deal, an ice cold two pint pitcher for $6! And the food, guys....the food was outstanding! We shared the albacore tuna samich on focaccia and the best chips with a chefs charcuterie board! I did not want to leave! What a great deal! We were full for the rest of the day!!! There were a few other people at the bar and a few of the booths were taken. We were certainly able to carry our conversation as well as chat with folks around us! Everyone was chill enjoying their day. WHAT A FIND! Thank you baby Jesus!

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    Arizona Wine Collective - Beautiful evening on the patio of one of my favorite places! And a Queen of Cups, Tempranillo in my hand!

    Arizona Wine Collective

    4.7(77 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    What an adorable place! I enjoyed a candle making class…read morelast week. They provide wine, snacks and everything you need to make a candle. If you don't drink wine you pay a discounted price and still enjoy the experience. Employees are super friendly. I ended up buying mesquite smoked caramel popcorn for $10.00 to take home. It wasn't good, caramel sticks to your teeth making it a very unpleasant experience

    I really try not to drag local businesses; times are tough for everyone, but people deserve to know…read morewhat an absolute rip-off this place is. We live in the neighborhood and have stopped in before (more on that later), so the other day we swung by to grab a bottle of our go-to white, Dos Cabezas. It's an inexpensive, easy-to-find Arizona bottle that literally every wine bar, bottle shop, and grocery store in town sells for $25 or less. AZ Wine Collective's price? $40. For a to-go bottle. Not opened, not enjoyed there, just handed over in a bag. It's $22 across the street at Trader Joe's, and at other local wine bars/bottle shops, it's never over $25. Honestly, I should've known better after our first visit. We initially stopped in for a glass of wine because we love Arizona wines and were excited to support a neighborhood spot. Then we met the owner, who explained he bought the business after following his daughter to U of A while she attends college from the Midwest. He openly admitted he "thought it would be a fun business to have, but doesn't know much about wine." That checks out. One look at the tasting menu and it's painfully clear no one here is curating anything. If the owner doesn't know much about wine, who is training the staff? No one. It's clear they can only recite the tasting notes supplied by the wineries. And the charcuterie board? Imagine paying premium prices for the same cheese you could toss into your cart at Fry's. Nothing wrong with grocery store cheese, but if I'm paying wine bar prices, I hope for something a little more inspiring than pepper jack cubes. The vibe? Picture sipping wine... in a HomeGoods. Everything about this place screams "mustard is too spicy": the décor, the wine selection, the food, all of it. Ambiance? Haven't seen her. I'm sure there's a "It's wine o'clock somewhere" sign lurking about. Do yourself a favor and go literally anywhere else. Tucson has several fantastic wine bars that know what they're doing and won't charge you 40 bucks for a $22 bottle.

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    Arizona Wine Collective - One of our favorite spots in Tucson! All the delicious local wines and we so appreciate it!

    One of our favorite spots in Tucson! All the delicious local wines and we so appreciate it!

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    Unicorn Zebra - Black Cathedral (L) and Girl Dinner (R) each $16 (from the new May 2026 menu)

    Unicorn Zebra

    4.4(29 reviews)
    4.7 mi

    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

    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

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    Sunshine Wine

    Sunshine Wine

    4.5(32 reviews)
    4.8 miRincon Heights

    UPDATE: I originally had a negative experience due to service from one staff member, but I want to…read moreupdate this after speaking with the owner, Rebecca, and the manager, Ashley. They were both incredibly kind, took the time to really listen, and genuinely understood my concerns. That meant a lot to me, and it's clear they truly care about their guests and their business. I also appreciated how personable Rebecca was, she was very present, empathetic, kind, and understanding, acknowledging that the situation had been handled very poorly. I've always loved the food here, you can taste the quality, creativity, and mindfulness in everything. Every other staff member I've encountered has been wonderful as well. The atmosphere is warm, inviting, and honestly a great little getaway. Because of how this was handled and the consistency in everything else, I'm updating this to 5 stars. It's the kind of place where you can slow down, unwind from life's demands, share an impressive bite, and enjoy a glass of rosé while taking in the ambiance. I definitely recommend supporting this local business. Rebecca is a genuine, savvy businesswoman, and I really respect the care and intention behind what she has built. Cheers to letting the sunshine in and the dark cloud fade away. (Original review below for context) Very disappointing experience. Our server, Bryce, was dismissive, rude and inattentive from the start. He wasn't checking on our table at all, and we had to flag him down just to get drinks. We were still eating and planning to order more food and drinks, but service never improved. After waiting with empty glasses, I went inside to order another glass of rosé for myself and a second gin and tonic for my friend. That's when he told me he was "closing us out" and that we needed to leave. This was completely unprovoked and said in front of the bartender and other staff, which made the situation uncomfortable and unprofessional. We were not intoxicated or disruptive in any way. I had only had two glasses of rosé and was trying to order a third, and my friend had one cocktail and was ordering her second. The third glass I did receive appeared under-poured, which added to the overall discomfort, but at that point we were just trying to enjoy our time and catch up. It was surprising that a server would take it upon himself to cut off and remove guests under these circumstances, especially when basic service had not even been provided. Because of this, we chose not to order additional food or drinks. I've been here before with friends and clients and had good experiences, which makes this even more disappointing. This experience completely changed my impression, and I will not be returning

    Our friend highly recomended we go to Sunshine Wine last night, and the location was lovely and the…read moreservice was fine. My concern is with the food--none of the dishes we ordered tasted good, and the price was high for the portions we received. The ceasar salad, for example, was bland, and the dressing was salty and bitter. When compared to the salad at a restaurant just down to road, I found this one inedible. I rarely write reviews and I don't do this in a mean-spirited way--I would love to see a local restaurant and bar succeed. It is just that we paid $83 for two drinks and 4 small plates, and couldn't eat two of them and left hungry. I hope the food can improve!

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    Great, bright comfortable interior space!

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    Main room area

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