Tucson
Short Rest Tavern

Short Rest Tavern

Bars & Breweries in Tucson

4.8 267 Google reviews$10–20

+1 520 460 68 914500 N Oracle Rd #253, Tucson, Arizona 85705 · Tucson Mall

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Where to find them

4500 N Oracle Rd #253, Tucson, Arizona 85705

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About

The Short Rest Tavern is Tucson's Premier Tabletop Gaming Bar. Join us for food, frolic and fun while you drink beer, wine and cocktails while playing tabletop games from our selection of over 500+ games.

Amenities

Service options

  • Onsite services
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Bar games
  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Karaoke
  • Trivia night

Popular for

  • Solo dining

Accessibility

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

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Arcade games
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Dancing
  • Food
  • Food at bar
  • Happy hour drinks

Dining options

  • Seating
  • Table service

Hours

Wednesday
12 to 10 PM
Thursday
12 PM to 12 AM
Friday
12 PM to 12 AM
Saturday
12 PM to 12 AM
Sunday
12 to 10 PM
Monday
12 to 10 PM
Tuesday
12 to 10 PM

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