Bay Horse Tavern — Restaurant in Tucson

This place is comfortable, cozy and very decently priced . I love the patio , its dog friendly I bring my service dog with me and they give her treats and greet her like she’s tipping 🤣 it’s under new ownership and management so if you’ve had a less than stellar time in the past check it out again ! Pizza is great Karaoke nights with Darian ate getting very very popular and are a blast singing or not , some songs the whole bar sings together lol they’ve made several great improvements , it’s always clean . Bartenders are GREAT . Vikki and Sonia , well all of them are great , but these two are amazing . But like i said they’re all amazing now I just can’t remember the other young ladies name and I’m thinking about it to hard to come to me now lol but all great . Lots of welcoming regulars who become like family . I’ve only been coming regularly for about a year and I walk in and it’s hugs , smiles , warm greetings like that cheers vibe . Such a diverse customer base , college kids , to industry workers . Travelers people of all ages and it’s just nice how so many different people can be in one place and it still feel welcoming and personal . There’s plenty of parking just park on the side of building but next to dispensary. Couple of pool tables lots of great seating and an amazing always clean patio where you’ll get lost in conversation for hours . Only bummer is they close at 1am and it’s such a fun place I’d love to have the extra hour . For real if you need human interaction and are a little shy stop in and strike up a conversation everyone’s great a lot of regulars will make sure you have a good time and are safe . A lot of the bad reviews are from the old owners and disgruntled customers who think it’s ok to trash a business because they simply didn’t like rules or being cut off for their own safety . But come on in on a karaoke night with darian for a high energy fun night or on nights where you can vibe to an extensive jukebox, shoot a game of pool and relax outside for a quieter area for conversation . Cocktails are great and cheaper than most and great selection of beer on tap and bottled . You will have a good time I promise , if you’re shy and see me big tall guy with little black service dog who’s adorable , come say hello ! I’d be glad to talk to you and introduce you to other incredible regulars that will make you feel at home . I’ve made some great friends this year with the direction of the new owners this place is top choice in the neighborhood for me ! Hope this helps shape an honest review of this place instead of the ones where u can obviously tell it’s something personal lol most days you’ll see the owner and manager on site , very hands on and a delight . Great plane for this neighborhood! …….one more thing . Over the winter I had some serious health issues and needed to be hospitalized for a little bit and was holding off . One of the bartenders, who sadly just moved to Portland , volunteered to take my dog in while I was in the hospital and send me pictures and videos to make me happy while I was in there, and I barely knew her at the time just a few friendly conversations and just being a regular at the bar and then when I tried to pay her, she refused to accept any money so I had to leave a large tip to force her to take what she deserves even on her last day she covered my tab that had two drinks on it not that expensive but the gesture which is so kind and that’s the kind of bartenders you’ll find at this bar now that it’s under new management there’s not one bartender that’s like oh don’t go around that night. They are all a delight and welcoming. Just wanted to share that because it meant a lot to me because I’m very attached to my dog and leaving her with somebody that genuinely loved her felt good and I have now made a lifelong friend her and her fiancé are doing great in Portland and I can’t wait to see them...

Such potential. Super cool dive bar vibe with booths and dart machine game and what looks to be a shuffleboard. Bar had plexiglass partitions for social distancing. The staff however... 😳 I don't expect signature cocktails at a dive joint BUT the staff should at least know what kind of alcohol they are selling. I asked the female bartender on a Sat night what types of tequila they had and if they carried añejo. She just said "I don't know. We have Jose Cuervo, Patron, Hornitos and some other one I have no idea what it is." I asked which of those were añejos and she proceeded to give me an attitude and said "I don't even know what you are asking me I told you what I have" Now I was a bartender for 18 years and I thought I'd just let her know that silver, reposado, and añejo were the categories of aged tequila and she proceeded to give me an attitude again about stating she already told me that they have Patron silver. I'm like whoa... Forget it... I ordered my boyfriend's crown on the rocks and I ordered a crown and water bc obviously she is new to this... She can't possibly mess this up. She brings back my crown and water in some weird cocktail glass and puts my bf crown on the rocks in a SHOT glass with a bunch ice then asks him does he want anything to drink with his shot of crown. Wow.

It wasn't worth the battle to correct her as she seemed to act like she was being bothered by us asking her to make us some drinks and then her lack of knowledge was disconcerting... We paid tipped her 2 bucks and took our drinks and drank them in an awfully stuffy smoking area patio that was filthy to the nines.

Dude... This place was recommended to me by a local... The reviews say they are cool local dive joint with FRIENDLY bartenders. I'm going to go with that was pre covid-19 feedback and promise to not set foot there again...

Owners may want to put some better salespeople behind the bar. Tucson pickings are slim as it is but c'mon man... This place has potential and that girl had no business being behind the bar.

Especially if she is not wearing a mask if y'all are going to have plexiglass barriers... What's the point?

2 stars bc the bar itself has potential. 1 for the bartender who didn't know what tequila was or how to pour drinks into proper glasses....

I stumbled upon this hidden gem of a dive bar and couldn't be more thrilled with the experience! From the moment I walked in, I was warmly greeted by the incredible bartender named Sheri. She's an absolute delight, with a vibrant personality that instantly made me feel at home.

And let me tell you, Sheri doesn't just serve drinks—she also cooks up the most mouthwatering pizzas I've ever tasted! The combination of her mixology skills and pizza-making prowess is simply unbeatable. Each bite was a burst of flavors that left me wanting more. I can confidently say that Sheri's pizzas rank among the best I've had in a long time!

The atmosphere in this cozy dive bar is everything you'd expect and hope for. It's not pretentious or fancy, but that's what makes it so charming and inviting. The regulars are friendly and welcoming, and it's clear that this place is a community gathering spot. I found myself striking up conversations with people I'd never met before, all while savoring Sheri's delicious pizza and sipping on my perfectly crafted drink.

The prices here are incredibly reasonable, especially considering the quality of both the food and the drinks. It's refreshing to find a place where you can enjoy yourself without breaking the bank. The music selection adds to the ambiance, and I found myself tapping my foot to the beat while enjoying the wonderful company around me.

If you're looking for a place with character, where the bartender is as great as the pizza, then look no further than this delightful dive bar with Sheri at the helm. Whether you're a local or just passing through, make sure to stop by and experience the magic for yourself. I guarantee you'll be leaving with a smile on your face and a satisfied appetite. Cheers to Sheri and this fabulous dive bar! I'll definitely be...