38 Tucson bars you'll never drink at again
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These bars and nightclubs have ridden off into the sunset. To be perfectly accurate, you may drink at these locations again, but the establishments' names will have changed.
Auld Dubliner
A sign has been posted on the door stating the landlord terminated Auld Dubliner's lease and took possession of the premises.Â
Andi Berlin | This Is TucsonRusty Nail
The Rusty Nail Tavern on North Flowing Wells Road will close Friday at midnight.
Courtesy The Rusty NailYe Olde Lantern
Ye Olde Lantern restaurant at 1800 N. Oracle Rd. is closing Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006. Closed in 2006.
Jeffry Scott/ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAVUnplugged
Artist Lauri Kaye talks to son Lance during a party at Unplugged wine bar at 118 E. Congress St. It closed in December of 2015.Â
Kelly Presnell / ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAVArmitage
Armitage bartender Chris Corbaley laughs with patrons Erica Nannini, left, and Kelly Leehey. The wine bar at La Encantada closed in 2015.
David Sanders / ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAVVaudeville
Patrons dance and mingle as DJs spin records at Vaudeville Cabaret located at 110 E. Congress Street. Closed in 2012.Â
Will Seberger for the ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV, 2007The Red Room at Grill
Carrie Hony mops up as she closes down the Red Room at Grill along Congress Street. Closed in 2011.Â
Greg Bryan / ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV 2006The District Tavern
Jonathan Mentzer, left, and Brian McGrath peruse through the collection of songs on a jukebox Friday May 13, 2005 at The District Tavern. Closed in 2015.
Mamta Popat/ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV.Saint House
Saint House, restaurant and rum bar, on 256 East Congress Street closed in 2014.
Mamta Popat / ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV 2014Asylum Nightclub
Colored lights and music fill the dance floor at the Asylum Nightclub along Congress Street at 11:06 p.m. in Tucson, Ariz., Friday Sept. 29, 2006. Closed in 2008.
Greg Bryan/ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAVBarrio Grill
Ken Hosking, facing camera, and Tom West enjoy an evening meal at the Barrio Grill as the sun sets over downtown Tucson at right. Closed in 2010.
David Sanders/ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAVBig A Restaurant
The Big A Restaurant, 1818 E. Speedway. Closed in 2001.
Jim Davis / ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAVThe Bum Steer
Cory Borst walks up the stairs toward the dueling pianos at The Bum Steer on April 19, 2008 in Tucson, Ariz. Closed in 2006; reopened and closed in 2010.
Dean Knuth/ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAVCoconuts
From left: Kelli Reid, Amanda Ramion and Kristen Bare dance at Coconuts at 296 N. Stone Ave. Closed in 2006.
Jeffry Scott/ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAVCactus Moon
This is the exterior of the nightclub Cactus Moon on the corner of East Broadway Boulevard and North Craycroft Road on Tuesday, July 31, 2012, in Tucson, Ariz. Closed in 2012.
A.E. Araiza/ ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAVJackson Tavern
The tavern area at Brian Metzger's short-lived Jackson Tavern at 2900 N. Swan, which closed in 2015.
Kelly Presnell / ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV 2014DV8
The outside of the DV8 nightclub photographed Tuesday August 12, 2003. Closed in 2013.
Aaron J. Latham / ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAVAnthony's in the Catalinas
Anthony's in the Catalinas restaurant guests can enjoy the outstanding view from the foothills establishment, as well as elegant dining and a choice of over 2,000 different wines. Jeffry Scott/ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV. Oct. 20, 2005. Closed in 2013.
Jeffry Scott / ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAVEl Parador
Dave, left, and Bett Francis toast one another as they prepare to dine at John Jacob's El Parador Tuesday, December 18, 2007. Closed in 2013.
Jeffry Scott/ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAVEnvy
Neighbors say they've complained about disturbances from the Envy nightclub. April 30, 2007. Closed in 2008.
Andrea Kelly / ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAVGotham New West
6-year-old Liza Granger Tucson is dipped by LEAP assistant Jessica White at Gotham New West nightclub during a field trip June 29, 2000. Closed in 2002. The building housed many bars and nightclubs with different names and is now a bowling alley.
Ben Kirkby / ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAVHeart 5
Local filmaker Scott Hellon holds on to a microphone to help provide sound for the movie, "Armas .45" which is being made at the Heart 5 nightclub in downtown Tucson, Ariz., on Thursday, Feb 27, 2003. Closed in 2007.
A.E. Araiza / ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAVHidden Valley Inn
Hidden Valley Inn, known for its barbecue, is a landmark on North Sabino Canyon Road, rebuilt after a 1995 fire. Founder and owner Larry Colligan reopened his Hidden Valley Inn restaurant in November of 1996, after a fire on August 7, 1995. The 25,000 square foot restaurant seats more than 600 guests. Colligan currently has over 150 employees. Closed in 2006.
Val Cañez / Tucson CitizenThe Home Den Lounge
Patrons at The Home Den Lounge, converse and watch the University of Arizona basketball game on one of the many televisions set up throughout the bar on Wednesday, November 29, 2007, in Tucson, Ariz. Closed in 2008.
A. E. Araiza/ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAVJ-Bar
Diners enjoy themselves during the Primavera Cooks summer dining event at J-Bar Wednesday, May 19, 2010. Closed in 2012.
Jill Torrance/ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAVSharks
Drummer for the band "Poulain," Todd Wisenbaker from Hollywood, Calif., walks down the sidewalk in front of Sharks Bar on Congress St. in downtown Tucson, ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV on Friday Sept. 12, 2003. Closed in 2012.
Max Becherer / ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAVLevel Bar/Lounge
Jason Henning, left, Sylvia Strigén, center and Gitane Versakos hang out near a lighted wall on the dance floor of Level Bar/Lounge in St. Philip's Plaza, 4280 North Campbell Avenue, Suite 37, in Tucson, Ariz., Friday Nov. 24, 2006. Closed in 2012.
Greg Bryan/ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAVMcMahon's Steakhouse
Smoke Cigar Patio & Bar at McMahon's Steakhouse, Tucson, AZ., Thur. Oct. 25, 2007. Closed in 2015.
KELLY PRESNELL/ARIZONA DAILY STARPalomino
Jim and Mary Gekas will turn their building and grounds over to another local restaurant family. Palomino shuts after operating for 27 years. ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV file photo taken April 25, 1994. Closed in 1994.
Brian Winter / ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAVPearl
Pearl, features an oxygen bar with a range of scents to eliven or calm. Photo taken Friday, June 1, 2007. Closed in 2011.
Chris Richards / ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAVWildcat House
Wildcat House. Closed in 2012.
ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAVPlush
Sean Bradian, bartender at Plush, on 4th Ave, makes a martini, Thursday evening, March 4, 2004. Closed in 2014.
Chris Richards / ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAVSeven Black Cats
Al Perry and his band perform at Seven Black Cats Saturday January 2nd, 1999, on Congress Street in downtown Tucson. Closed in 2005.
Ben Kirkby/ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAVTiki Bob's
Women dancing on the bar is not uncommon at Tiki Bob's. It closed in 2004.
Francisco Medina / Tucson CitizenBobby McGee's
Employee's of Bobby McGee's dressed in costume. Photo taken July 1, 1980. Closed in 1995.
Joe Vitti / ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAV 1980Chances
New disco and restaurant Chances, 6542 E. Tanque Verde Road, was started by Richard Harrison and Peter Bushhauser. Photo taken Nov. 9, 1978. Closed in 1985 when the building was condemned after an arson fire.
ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñAVThe Solarium
The Solarium, 6444 E. Tanque Verde Road in 1982. Closed following a fire in 1999.
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