O’Malley’s on Fourth
O’Malley’s is another popular hangout with lots of young UA students and young people from around the city. It’s close to campus, so getting there and stumbling home is a breeze.
247 N. Fourth Ave.
Tucson
(520) 623-8600
Maloney’s on Fourth
Reminder: Fourth Avenue is within walking distance of the UA and is a big hangout place in "the Old Pueblo" on the weekends. Maloney’s is a popular place to go. You’ll always find a crowd of students with drinks in hand here.
213 N. Fourth Ave.
Tucson
(520) 388-9355
Iguana Café & Bar
The Iguana has karaoke nights, so anyone looking to start their road to stardom can start here.
210 E. Congress St.
Tucson
(520) 882-5140
Kon Tiki
This place has really cool '70s decor.
Plush
The furniture here is super. The red lighting and overhead music will keep you relaxed whether you’re by yourself or if you’re with someone. Plush is also a popular venue for bands.
Shelter Cocktail Lounge
4155 E. Grant Rd.
Tucson
(520) 326-1345
The Wildcat House
The Wildcat House has huge screens to watch games, a dance floor in the middle of the facility, a restaurant, pool tables, and a bar. It’s dimly lit and a cool place to go eat or just to relax. They have Top 40 nights, alternative dance nights, and Tejano and Tex-Mex music.
Sharks Bar
A hardwood floor in a vintage building downtown just about sums this place up. There are pool tables in the back. There’s also live music and karaoke.
256 E. Congress St.
Tucson
(520) 791-9869
Sam Hughes' Place
This place has a great casual dining atmosphere.
The Shanty
An old-school bar with brass countertops, heavy bar stools, billiards, foosball, friendly bartenders, and well-mixed drinks.
401 E. Ninth St.
Tucson
(520) 623-2664
Guadalajara Grill
Guadalajara offers a variety of delicious Mexican food, in addition to fresh margaritas.
Cactus Moon Café
Cactus Moon is a yuppie bar. Popular music here is Top 40, hip-hop, and country. Oftentimes, drink specials are accompanied by free appetizers.
Che's Lounge
Nightly specials include $1 PBRs!
Buffet Bar & Crock Pot
This is Tucson's oldest bar!
Ain’t Nobody’s Bizness
Just know that if you go here, you don’t have to tell anybody because it’s none of their business. It’s been voted Tuscon’s best lesbian/gay bar more than five times.
2900 E. Broadway Blvd.
Tucson
(520) 318-4838
Bison Witches Bar & Deli
Bison Witches has four locations, including establishments in Norman, Okla. and Lincoln, Neb.
Chicago Bar
Chicago is near strip clubs and hosts a lot of live bands. It also has mad love for the karaoke machine.
Frog & Firkin
"The Frog" is near campus and is like a restaurant, too, so you can get grub. It’s usually really packed on the weekends. It has a good-sized crowd all week, too. It also has outside seating, which people like. On the weekends, they have live music.
Gentle Ben's Brewing Co.
This place has award-winning microbrews!
Famous Sam’s Restaurant & Bar
Famous Sam’s is a great place to watch a game or get lost in dark rooms. The food is good, and various locations have karaoke and pool tables. There are also locations on West Ruthrauff Road and East Golf Links Road.
Club Congress
Club Congress is a popular spot for cutting-edge bands and live music. The dance floor is a hot spot for students looking to dance the night away.
Dirtbags
This bar is a student favorite for its nightly drink specials and low-priced menu. There’s always something great to try, like the "Sicilian Whore" shot or the famous Dirtburger.