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7 Of The Best Bars In Tucson

Tucson is a young and vibrant city that is notable for having the University of Arizona here. With an influx of younger people in this city, you can probably assume that there are lots of good bars in Tucson.

You’ll have to check out these seven bars in Tucson.

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1. Tap & Bottle

Tap & Bottle is one of the liveliest and friendliest bars in Tucson. Known for their eclectic collection of craft beers, Tap & Bottle sports 21 beers on tap that rotate often and a wide range of bottles of beer as well.

Come here for some great beers and an even greater time at Tap & Bottle.

Tap & Bottle Tucson

2. Buffet Bar & Crockpot

This place screams of a dive bar the second you walk in with its $1 beers and scattered decor. Don’t let that fool you though as this place is a blast to mingle with all sorts of locals.

Your dollar will definitely go a lot further here so take advantage of the dirt cheap drinks here!

Buffet Bar & Crockpot

3. SideCar

One of the more modern and hip cocktail bars in Tucson is SideCar. In this chic bar, they have a variety of cocktails here from creative cocktail creations to your typical blast from the past, classic ones too.

If you’re serious about your cocktails, SideCar is probably the place you want to come to in Tucson.

SideCar Tucson

4. Ermanos Craft Beer & Wine Bar

As the name says, Ermanos serves up some of the best craft beers and wines in Tucson. Their selection of beers and wines are carefully chosen and come from all over the world either on tap or in bottles.

Get $1 off all wines and beers during their 2-6 p.m. happy hours!

Ermanos Craft Beer and Wine Bar

5. Barrio Brewing Co.

For one of the best breweries in Tucson, Barrio Brewing Co. has got all your beer cravings covered. They sell a wide range of beers from lighter ones like the Barrio blonde to something more flavourful like the Mocha Java Stout beer.

Try your favourite kind of beer or opt for a more adventurous tasting one here at Barrio.

Barrio Brewing Co. Tucson

6. Scott & Co.

One of the best speakeasy bars in Tucson is Scott & Co. In this intimate bar that is bursting with character, the bartenders here are some of the best in Arizona and are always willing to push the boundaries of cocktail making to create something new and inventive.

If you want a surprise, go for the Bartender’s Selection where you tell them your liquor and they’ll create a cocktail using that liquor.

Scott & Co. Tucson

7. Che’s Lounge

Che’s Lounge is one of the best places to get together and hang out over some cheap libations. It is one of the more laid back bars in Tucson and has splashes of vintage items here including a jukebox! Its a pretty lively atmosphere here and the drinks will always be flowing thanks to their constant specials.

Come here and relax over a few affordable beverages at Che’s Lounge.

Che's Lounge

James Wan

Born and raised in Vancouver, Canada, James has always had an inquisitive nature and traveling is now his biggest passion. His biggest thrills are visiting places he's never been to and exploring different cultures. James counts Athens, Tokyo, and Rome as the top three places he's visited.

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