Drinking and nightlife
Dining out in Tucson is characterized by some classic locally owned
establishments with a large and growing number of corporate chains.
Keatons
Zachary's Pizza
Cottonwood Cafe
Café Terra Cotta
Courtyard Café
Daniel's Restaurant and Trattoria
El Adobe
Vivace
Nightlife in Tucson focuses on Congress Street downtown, with its
gaggle of arty cafés and nightclubs.
The Hotel Congress is one of the best spots in Town for music.
6911 Tanque Verde Road (795-2323)
Upscale Happy Hour with great appetizers and fantastic brew selection make
this a fun and economical place to enjoy a Friday evening.
1012 E. 6th Street (322-6232)
Outstanding Deep Dish Pizza served in a very casual and relaxed University
hangout. Get the Double Whammy for the peak experience. Well known and beloved
for the some of the best selection of draught beers in Tucson.
The BEER TRAVELERS credo: "Do not cease to drink beer, to eat, to intoxicate
thyself, to make love and celebrate the good days."
150 N. Alvernon Way (323-1234)
Fantastically situated in a beautiful southwestern garden, the ourdoor dining
experience is hard to beat. Beneath tremendous palm trees, one can
linger for hours. They serve moderately priced regional specialties and feature
great draught brew along with live music seven nights a week.
4310 N Campbell Ave (577-8100).
Inventive and fairly expensive Southwestern cooking, including pizzas fresh
from a wood-burning oven.
186 N Meyer Ave (622-0351).
Outdoor grill in historic El Presidio adobe courtyard, with good-value salads,
burgers, beer and wine.
4340 N Campbell Ave (742-3200).
Stylish black decor, North Italian specialties, and some delicious breads.
52 W Congress St (628-1322).
Long-standing, although recently relocated, local favourite for large portions
of Mexican food and some of the Southwest's best margaritas.
4811 E Grant Rd (795-7221).
Trendy (for Tucson) and stylish restaurant, serving contemporary Italian
food at moderate prices.
Cushing Street Bar Good live music of all sorts is performed at 343
S Meyer Ave (622-7984)
Cafe Sweetwater, at 340 E Sixth St (622-6464), is a casual,
thirty-something place with regular live jazz.
Rialto Theatre A renovated venue hosting a great variety of local
and regional acts.