38 Tucson bars you'll never drink at again
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
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A sign has been posted on the door stating the landlord terminated Auld Dubliner's lease and took possession of the premises.
Rusty Nail
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The Rusty Nail Tavern on North Flowing Wells Road will close Friday at midnight.
Ye Olde Lantern
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Ye Olde Lantern restaurant at 1800 N. Oracle Rd. is closing Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006. Closed in 2006.
Unplugged
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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.
Armitage
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Armitage bartender Chris Corbaley laughs with patrons Erica Nannini, left, and Kelly Leehey. The wine bar at La Encantada closed in 2015.
Vaudeville
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Patrons dance and mingle as DJs spin records at Vaudeville Cabaret located at 110 E. Congress Street. Closed in 2012.
The Red Room at Grill
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Carrie Hony mops up as she closes down the Red Room at Grill along Congress Street. Closed in 2011.
The District Tavern
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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.
Saint House
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Saint House, restaurant and rum bar, on 256 East Congress Street closed in 2014.
Asylum Nightclub
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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.
Barrio Grill
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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.
Big A Restaurant
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The Big A Restaurant, 1818 E. Speedway. Closed in 2001.
The Bum Steer
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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.
Coconuts
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From left: Kelli Reid, Amanda Ramion and Kristen Bare dance at Coconuts at 296 N. Stone Ave. Closed in 2006.
Cactus Moon
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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.
Jackson Tavern
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The tavern area at Brian Metzger's short-lived Jackson Tavern at 2900 N. Swan, which closed in 2015.
DV8
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The outside of the DV8 nightclub photographed Tuesday August 12, 2003. Closed in 2013.
Anthony's in the Catalinas
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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/Arizona Daily Star. Oct. 20, 2005. Closed in 2013.
El Parador
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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.
Envy
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Neighbors say they've complained about disturbances from the Envy nightclub. April 30, 2007. Closed in 2008.
Gotham New West
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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.
Heart 5
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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.
Hidden Valley Inn
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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.
The Home Den Lounge
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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.
J-Bar
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Diners enjoy themselves during the Primavera Cooks summer dining event at J-Bar Wednesday, May 19, 2010. Closed in 2012.
Sharks
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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, Arizona on Friday Sept. 12, 2003. Closed in 2012.
Level Bar/Lounge
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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.
McMahon's Steakhouse
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Smoke Cigar Patio & Bar at McMahon's Steakhouse, Tucson, AZ., Thur. Oct. 25, 2007. Closed in 2015.
Palomino
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Jim and Mary Gekas will turn their building and grounds over to another local restaurant family. Palomino shuts after operating for 27 years. Arizona Daily Star file photo taken April 25, 1994. Closed in 1994.
Pearl
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Pearl, features an oxygen bar with a range of scents to eliven or calm. Photo taken Friday, June 1, 2007. Closed in 2011.
Wildcat House
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Wildcat House. Closed in 2012.
Plush
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Sean Bradian, bartender at Plush, on 4th Ave, makes a martini, Thursday evening, March 4, 2004. Closed in 2014.
Seven Black Cats
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Al Perry and his band perform at Seven Black Cats Saturday January 2nd, 1999, on Congress Street in downtown Tucson. Closed in 2005.
Tiki Bob's
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Women dancing on the bar is not uncommon at Tiki Bob's. It closed in 2004.
Bobby McGee's
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Employee's of Bobby McGee's dressed in costume. Photo taken July 1, 1980. Closed in 1995.
Chances
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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.
The Solarium
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The Solarium, 6444 E. Tanque Verde Road in 1982. Closed following a fire in 1999.
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