Celebrated my birthday at this speakeasy and what a vibe! Authentic, vintage and really intimate…read more We were greeted with a citrusy welcome shot that was delicious. The cocktails take a little time because they're created based on your mood. I told our server I wanted warm winter vibes with earthy tones, and the drink they made was incredible, exotic and exactly what I described. Ordering with our server was honestly the highlight of the evening. Happy birthday to me! Perfect spot for a special night or date night if you want something unique. One note, the bathroom could use a little attention.

Intimate seating, fun atmosphere. Great drinks and friendly staff. Hidden and reservations…read morerequired. Definitely a fun hideaway to share with a friend.

Shelter is one of those places that is worth visiting for the setting alone. Housed in an…read moreincredible repurposed fallout shelter, the interior is packed with intricate Americana-inspired and vintage details that give the whole place a wonderfully offbeat, retro atmosphere. There's a circular bar at the center, along with tables, a billiards room and a separate arcade room, so there's plenty to explore beyond just grabbing a drink. The cocktail selection is extensive, and while my drink was just okay, the space itself more than made up for it. Definitely a must-see for anyone visiting Tucson, especially if you like unusual bars with real character.

Bar was clean but still had an old feel. Staff was kind and quick with service. Drinks are around…read more$5-6 each, with a fair pour. They have a pool table for $1 plays in good condition. They have plenty of non alcoholic options for the designated driver to still have something fun. Looks like a travel back in time, and music is a good volume that you can still hear conversation.

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.

I just wanna give a shoutout to this beautiful, spacious and upgraded covered patio area I saw…read morerecently when I was there. The whole bar has had a glow up over time but the patio is now really striking. I love this place for happy hour cuz they offer free "bar snacks" (chips, nuts, Girkins) to go with your drinks. I've always had great service, friendly bartenders at least during happy hour. Great vibes overall, solid parking lot , definitely a favorite spot !

Karaoke here is fun and I love their specialty drinks that change on a fairly frequent (maybe…read moreseasonal?) basis. They have happy hour specials as well, and the bartenders are consistently friendly and accommodating -- if you want them to suggest a cocktail they will. Different nights will give you different results, just depending on the event or DJ involved. I've had some really great times dancing here and then other times when it was so crowded I couldn't move a step so there was kind of no point in being there. Maybe just try it out on different nights of the week and also pay attention to the happy hour times and prices to get great deals on fun drinks when it's not so crowded.

Great place to enjoy a cold beverage. Staff is excellent and plenty of space for a relaxing setting…read moreor large group.

I have been looking forward to coming to the establishment since it's switched over from Hop…read moreStreet. I will admit, when I walked in, I was immediately looking up for the menu of on tap beverages that Hop Street had, and then the array of beverages they had in the coolers on the side. The on 30+on tap isn't there and the coolers are limited, but I like the changes! It's now a full bar and a smaller scale cooler selection (which still seemed to be a good selection). The bartender was very nice. She seemed to be the perfect bartender for this type of establishment that appeared to have an array of regulars. I went to the bingo on Thursday which was fun. They have it on Thursday and Sundays. The only issue was the music was a little too loud or the mc's mic wasn't on loud enough to hear. They do sell some food and also have various food trucks outside as well. I'm certainly looking forward to going back.

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

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'd give The Owls Club 10 stars if I could…read more This is a true gem in Tucson. Historic, moody, sophisticated vibes with live music and a setting that feels like you stepped into another era. Fun fact, it used to be a mortuary which honestly adds to the whole slightly eerie, beautifully atmospheric charm in the best way. Why did it take me so long to get here?! Drinks aren't cheap but they are absolutely worth it. I had a non alcoholic drink that was divine and honestly didn't feel like an afterthought at all. So many little nooks to explore, but the courtyard under the palm trees was my favorite. On this visit, with moonlight, vintage architecture, and soft ambient lighting, it just felt unreal. All I could think was this is the perfect place for events, gatherings, or just lingering a little too long because you don't want the night to end.

*Visiting the Owls Club is an experience... for one it's in a former funeral home. Equally…read moreimportant, stellar drink menu. * Expect a intimate and macabre-ish vibe indoors- pews for seats, long corridors and party vibes outdoors with live music at times *Excellently curated drink menu and even more impressive bartenders who not only makes these drinks from memory but also are able to keep the orders and drinks flowing * Order at the bar and seat yourself indoors or outdoors... it gets busy and so you will need to speak up to get the attention of the very busy bartenders... also speaking up doesn't mean being rude to others also patiently waiting for their drinks *Gets super busy as the night progresses * Tip well and return... too many cool cocktails to not try

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.

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.

Nerdz rejoice! Short Rest Tavern is the go to for a fancy cocktail, board games, D&D or karaoke…read more This place is magical. Hidden in the Tucson Mall nestled deep within the Tucson Games and Gadgets store. There is a $5 minimum on food and beverage and you can play to your hearts content or until closing time at least.

We have frequented this establishment more than a few times. It is a nice place for weary…read moretravelers, tired from their day to day purchasing, to come and grab drink and a small bite. The Pretzels are really good there. We like to come for trivia nights or other fun events on weekends. There is something for everyone throughout the week. Jayden is our favorite bartender. She seems to always there everytime we come and is on top of everything we need. We will be back!