They do not serve food here, hence the non rating. Their bartenders are simply the best in town. A big fan of Sher as she is definitely our favorite person at this establishment. The atmosphere is unique and timeless.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Alec Meyer
You have to come see Crystal! She’s the best!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jesse Garrison
Great cold war themed dive in Tucson
Update, years later, still great.
Joe Dempsey
Had a great time last week and have been going on and off for a few years.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Angela Bailey
Always my favorite place to hang out. Very laid back atmosphere, Amber is the best bartender.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Anthony Lowder
Well I was walking my dog one night by the place and asked someone out front smoking for a cigarette they gave me one offered a light and a drink. Then I went in not knowing if my dog was okay to be there then the bartender asked if my dog could have a puppy cup which is whip cream in a plastic cup. D.O.Ge went to town on that cup and have to admit the place is nice and comfortable. Thanks again for the hospitality.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Ayden Springer
Nothing but praises for this place!! The drinks are amazing, incredibly priced, and generous with their alcohol. The decor and the general vibes are excellent, too :). Great place with great people!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bobbing for Poison Apples
Laura Beltran
Bartender thought we were drunk and tried to keep my friends money he paid with a $50 bill and she thought we weren't going to say anything but she realized we were not drunk and gave my friend his $30 back smh it was not $5 or $10 she tried to jack him $30 he paid with a $50 bill smh
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 1
Ryan Brandon
There’s a lot to say about this place. Great staff, Fantastic bar, and eclectic vibe. I’ve been coming here for a little over a decade, and can say hands down the Shelter is one of Tucsons best gems. The staff is knowledge, professional, tentative, and polite. Crystal, who works primarily weekdays (Monday-Wednesday), and Eric (Thursday-Saturday) offer a welcoming and fun atmosphere, and are unbelievably talented at their craft. If you’re in the area, and dig unique and unconventional dive-esq establishments, this is the place to visit. Tip well, and enjoy the genuine Tucson experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
krosenhan krosenhan
I absolutely love this local Tucson place. There are several bartenders that I love and go to see specifically. Especially Crystal and Eric.
Everytime I go crystal either takes 30 mins- 1 hr to serve me and consistently over charges me. Ive been on multiple occasions with other bartenders with the same amount of drinks!! And she over charges!!! Also will just be talking to any man for 20-40 mins faster she looks me in the eye when I walk in then serves me after she spends 30 mins talking to him. Literally don’t know how she has a job here because she is the only bartender that i consistently have this experience with here and I just have stopped coming in when she works
Lilly Q
Pretty chill place. 1$ fee to close out tab. The decorations are pretty cool. Love the sofa seats.
The bartender made my vodka cran pretty good, so this is an alright place. Definitely for an older-than-college-kid crowd (30+).
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Ian Reynolds
Solid, they have my two favorite liquors here.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Jen P
Our bartender Cher was fun, fast, engaging, and full of great local knowledge. Been to all sorts of fancy places and her filthy martini was the best of the lot. Having a kitchen would make this place perfect, but nonetheless it's a Tucson gem that helps make our little city the southwest center of weird.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kyle Joubert
The Shelter is a great place for a 1st date or a 100th. Bring your partner or a group of friends and enjoy the friendly vibes, 60s retro decor, and amazing assortment of house infused vodka drinks. It's a hidden gem in Tucson and one of my favorite places to enjoy a chill night out with others.
They do not serve food here, hence the non rating. Their bartenders are simply the best in town. A big fan of Sher as she is definitely our favorite person at this establishment. The atmosphere is unique and timeless.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
You have to come see Crystal! She’s the best!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great cold war themed dive in Tucson
Update, years later, still great.
Had a great time last week and have been going on and off for a few years.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Always my favorite place to hang out. Very laid back atmosphere, Amber is the best bartender.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Well I was walking my dog one night by the place and asked someone out front smoking for a cigarette they gave me one offered a light and a drink. Then I went in not knowing if my dog was okay to be there then the bartender asked if my dog could have a puppy cup which is whip cream in a plastic cup. D.O.Ge went to town on that cup and have to admit the place is nice and comfortable. Thanks again for the hospitality.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Nothing but praises for this place!! The drinks are amazing, incredibly priced, and generous with their alcohol. The decor and the general vibes are excellent, too :). Great place with great people!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bobbing for Poison Apples
Bartender thought we were drunk and tried to keep my friends money he paid with a $50 bill and she thought we weren't going to say anything but she realized we were not drunk and gave my friend his $30 back smh it was not $5 or $10 she tried to jack him $30 he paid with a $50 bill smh
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 1
There’s a lot to say about this place. Great staff, Fantastic bar, and eclectic vibe. I’ve been coming here for a little over a decade, and can say hands down the Shelter is one of Tucsons best gems. The staff is knowledge, professional, tentative, and polite. Crystal, who works primarily weekdays (Monday-Wednesday), and Eric (Thursday-Saturday) offer a welcoming and fun atmosphere, and are unbelievably talented at their craft. If you’re in the area, and dig unique and unconventional dive-esq establishments, this is the place to visit. Tip well, and enjoy the genuine Tucson experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
I absolutely love this local Tucson place. There are several bartenders that I love and go to see specifically. Especially Crystal and Eric.
They are absolutely awesome!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
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Everytime I go crystal either takes 30 mins- 1 hr to serve me and consistently over charges me. Ive been on multiple occasions with other bartenders with the same amount of drinks!! And she over charges!!! Also will just be talking to any man for 20-40 mins faster she looks me in the eye when I walk in then serves me after she spends 30 mins talking to him. Literally don’t know how she has a job here because she is the only bartender that i consistently have this experience with here and I just have stopped coming in when she works
Pretty chill place. 1$ fee to close out tab. The decorations are pretty cool. Love the sofa seats.
The bartender made my vodka cran pretty good, so this is an alright place. Definitely for an older-than-college-kid crowd (30+).
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Solid, they have my two favorite liquors here.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Our bartender Cher was fun, fast, engaging, and full of great local knowledge. Been to all sorts of fancy places and her filthy martini was the best of the lot. Having a kitchen would make this place perfect, but nonetheless it's a Tucson gem that helps make our little city the southwest center of weird.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Shelter is a great place for a 1st date or a 100th. Bring your partner or a group of friends and enjoy the friendly vibes, 60s retro decor, and amazing assortment of house infused vodka drinks. It's a hidden gem in Tucson and one of my favorite places to enjoy a chill night out with others.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
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