Coffee, Cocktails & Wine in Tucson

Tucson’s coffee houses, cocktail bars, wine bars, and nightlife spots help shape the city’s local rhythm. From morning coffee and neighborhood patios to evening drinks, live music, and late-night stops, these local guides can help you explore Tucson’s social side.

If you are comparing Tucson areas or planning a move, coffee shops, bars, and local gathering places can also help you get a feel for the everyday personality of different parts of town.

Tucson Coffee Houses

Start with Tucson coffee houses, local cafes, patios, and neighborhood gathering spots that help define the city’s everyday rhythm.

Caffe Luce

This is a great place to visit if you are looking for a quiet, comfortable spot to catch up on some work or research. Comfortable, vintage furniture. They make great vegetarian sandwiches and also serve alcohol. The staff is genuine and well trained. Try the banana bread. You won’t be sorry! Tony Ray 🙂 Website: […]

Chocolate Iguana

The service at Chocolate Iguana is second to none. This locally owned shop has wonderful coffee and amazing brownies. It doesn’t stop there. Ice cream, candy, sandwiches and more. It’s a funky little shop with greeting cards, magnets and other take home items. Tony Ray 🙂 Website: https://www.chocolateiguana.com/Phone: 520-798-1211Address: 431 N 4th Ave, Tucson, AZ […]

Decibel Coffee

Fantastic beverages served from an old, converted shipping container! They also offer café de olla, which is a Mexican style espresso. Delicious, with a capital D. It’s a great place to enjoy the Tucson sunshine, sitting outside with your perfectly prepared coffee selection. Don’t forget to try one of their perfect scones! Tony Ray 🙂 […]

Presta Coffee Roasters

Named Best Coffee in Arizona 2019 by Food & Wine Magazine. “Every thing about Presta, from the coffees themselves, to the shops to the typically great service, is essentially where it need to be”. (Food & Wine Magazine). If coffee isn’t your drink of choice, they have a wide variety of teas to try. The […]

Raging Sage Coffee Roasters

Raging Sage is a small micro-roastery. It’s a great place for a delicious cup of joe paired with a soft, tender scone. They also offer some gluten free and vegan options. It’s offers a very welcoming atmosphere. Beautiful day (of course, we’re in Tucson) well enjoy your beverage on the patio. Tony Ray 🙂 Website: […]

Savaya Coffee Market

Enjoy a delightful, fresh, robust cup of joe in a setting making your feel as though you’re are on an international adventure. Melt into the soft, cushy chairs with a hot cup of coffee and your favorite book. For many, it is a second home, or favorite meeting spot with friends. The baristas take pride […]

Bars & Cocktails in Tucson

Explore Tucson bars, cocktail spots, and casual places to meet, unwind, and experience the city’s local nightlife without losing the neighborhood feel.

Iron John’s Brewing Company – 18th Street

Grain, malt, all that gets ground up and put through the top of here. We still have to set up our auger. And then it’s basically in here is like a false bottom kind, like a tea thing. So as the mash forms and creates a bed, basically in the water forms through it. And […]

Sidecar

Sidecar Bar is a cozy little hide out. They have phenomenally craft cocktails. The staff takes their craft very seriously. Each drink is personally crafted, right down to cutting fresh fruit and herbs individually. Tony Ray 🙂 Website: http://www.barsidecar.com/cPhone: 520-795-1819Address: 139 S Eastbourne Ave, Tucson, AZ 85716Map: Open mapReviews: Open reviews Media References https://www.seetucsonhomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/sidecar.jpghttps://www.seetucsonhomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/sidecar.jpg Admin […]

Snake and Barrel Basement Bar

If you’re on the hunt for a cool spot in Tucson where you can kick back with some amazing cocktails, let me introduce you to Snake & Barrel. This place is one of Tucson’s best-kept secrets, and once you visit, you’ll see why I’m so excited to share it with you. Snake & Barrel is […]

Tough Luck Club

Located in the basement of Reilly Pizza, this craft cocktail bar began as a mortuary. Hence the name Tough Luck Club. Now you can go there and get killer drinks and cocktails. If you want to sit outside and enjoy a glass, or three of beer, head upstairs to the Beer Garden where you can […]

Tucson Wine Bars

Browse Tucson wine bars and relaxed evening spots for conversation, tastings, date nights, or a more polished night out.

Arizona Wine Collective

Arizona Wine Collective is an unique experience. Yes, they take you on a journey. They offering tastings on five different wines of your choice. They also offer Arizona-produced beers on tap. The beers are really delicious, so please be sure to try them. Are you the designated driver? No worries, they offer many non-alcoholic options […]

Flying Leap

This venues wine tasting rooms are spacious and well-lit. You can sit at the Mesquite tasting bar or cozy into one of the cushy sofas. It is also an art gallery. They feature pieces from local artists. Flying Leap Vineyards grow a vast portfolio of French, Spanish and Italian winegrapes. They also offer a family […]

Twisted Union Wine Company

Today we’re here with Brett Wagner. This is a special occasion because this is the winemaker for Twisted Union. It is rare that you get to talk to or hang out with the winemaker. Darren and I are really super happy and grateful that you let us come down and play! Tony Ray 🙂 Website: […]

Nightclubs & Tucson Nightlife

Use this section for Tucson nightclubs, music-oriented venues, and late-night places that give the city a more energetic after-dark option.

O’Malley’s Bar & Grill

Looking for sports bars to cheer on all the local teams? Then head to O’Malley’s! O’Malley’s is a sports lover’s dream. All the usual foods for watching your favorite Arizona team, plus many you may not have thought of! I can’t go there without having the savory chili cheese fries and the boneless wings. Do […]

Playground Bar and Restaurant

The Playground is located in the heart of Downtown Tucson, making it the perfect “go to” spot for watching your favorite sporting event. You can sit indoors and watch one of their many TV screens, or outside on their large screen TV, located right behind the outdoor bar, so you won’t have to miss a […]