Tucson
Gentle Ben's

Gentle Ben's

Bars & Breweries in Tucson

4.3 1,425 Google reviews$10–20

+1 520 624 41 77865 E University Blvd, Tucson, Arizona 85719 · West University

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Where to find them

865 E University Blvd, Tucson, Arizona 85719

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About

Perfectly located on University Boulevard, in the heart of the University of Arizona, Gentle Ben's has been serving up local beer, refreshing cocktails, and award winning food since 1971. Offering two stories of spacious patios and cozy inside seating, we are the perfect place for any event. Delicious food and relaxing atmospheres await you and friends on our downstairs level. As you make your way upstairs, we turn things up a notch. We have enormous projectors for any sporting event, a huge dance floor with a newly remodeled DJ booth for late night shows, and VIP bottle service for you and your friends to enjoy. Whether it's Monday or Friday, there is something for everyone at Gentle Ben's.

Amenities

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Bar games
  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Live music
  • Live performances

Popular for

  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Dancing
  • Food
  • Food at bar
  • Hard liquor
  • Private dining room

Dining options

  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Hours

Wednesday
11 AM to 11 PM
Thursday
11 AM to 1 AM
Friday
11 AM to 2 AM
Saturday
9 AM to 1 AM
Sunday
9 AM to 11 PM
Monday
11 AM to 11 PM
Tuesday
11 AM to 1 AM
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