Surly Wench Pub — Restaurant in Tucson

The best place in Tucson quite literally for techno and Industrial Music. If you go on a night where you can catch DJ plastic disease, you're in for a treat. Highly recommend going if DJ Noir Tech or Mjito are also spinning. and last but certainly not least, if you go on a Saturday night make sure you asked for Jasmine at the bar, she has experience as a New York City bartender and she makes the best Hemingway Sidecar in the city, bar none. If you're not sure what a Hemingway sidecar is, don't worry she knows, as well as knowing many other eclectic and unusual drinks that most bartenders even if they've been tending for a while have to look up. The other bartenders are great too, but she has really mad skills. As I move from Tucson to Washington DC now, I can honestly say she's the only bartender in the city that I will miss. All around a great bar to meet friends at or to dance to EBM, Darkwave, Synth, techno, 80s night, and they also do karaoke one night a week. You'll also find an older crowd here though a few college students do stop in from time to time, this is mostly 30 and 40 somethings and up. This is where you'll find the crowd that waxes nostalgic for the 80s and 90s and where you'll find the goths, the closet goths, the over-read and under-fed, and the blissfully odd and eclectic personalities of the Tucson Alt...

The Surly Wench is always a blast, but Chelsey takes the experience to a whole new level. From the moment you sit down, she makes you feel like you’re exactly where you’re supposed to be—whether you’re a regular or just wandering in for the first time.

Chelsey is everything you want in a bartender: quick, attentive, hilarious, and totally in control even on a packed night. She mixes a killer drink (seriously, her pours are perfect), and somehow still finds time to crack a joke or give a genuine smile. Her energy keeps the place buzzing, and you can tell she’s a big part of why the vibe is so electric.

The Surly Wench is known for being bold, wild, and unforgettable—and Chelsey fits that spirit perfectly. If you’re looking for a fun night out with strong drinks, great music, and a bartender who absolutely gets it, look no further.

Chelsey is a rockstar. Don’t miss your chance to grab a drink from one of the best...

A long time favorite among Tucson locals, this niche pub is home to a colorful cast of regulars, a welcoming atmosphere for first time guests, an unparalleled staff for both customer service and making your food and beverage better than anywhere else, as well as the wackiest amalgam of decor ever assembled. You will never regret a trip to the Wench whether you're grabbing a quick bite, having a relaxing post-work drink with colleagues, settling in for an evening with friends, or enjoying one of the many live shows the venue has skillfully produced for 16 glorious years. So much more than just another bar on the avenue, Surly Wench Pub is a safe, welcoming, home away from home where even the worst days feel better just by entering the building. Do yourself and the Tucson community a favor and support this amazing small business so that they can continue to bring joy for many...