Per-Covid this was the only club we would go dancing. It is like a family. Since Covid, they are not able to have club nights but they are serving food. They recently even opened up patio dining with heaters! They are very serious about Covid safety and all seating is respecting social distancing rules. If you are up from your table you will wear your mask. Also may I say that the food is great! Moms tacos are amazing and my new favorite!

Friendly staff. Good beer selection. Great happy hour and drink specials. Casual atmosphere. Good food. What more do you want from a bar?

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 youre 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 years to come.

The Chile Lime Fries here are BOMB I wish there were more stars, the drinks and the service were also great! 10/10!

Great Bar with great service, Great food and Drinks and Good Prices!! Love the tacos and tots and fun drinks!

Great dive bar on historic Tucson 4th Ave, in a somewhat historic building, in the heart of downtown Tucson. Nothing special about this bar to draw in more than the local regulars, but thats what makes this place great! It doesnt get crowded and the drink specials are plentiful! Bars like this charge proper drink prices, not the price surges seen in overly popular bars of today.

Great burger. Delicious drinks.

Really cool atmosphere, fitness exactly what I was looking for. Drinks are pretty well priced and staff were all nice Will definitely being making this my regular spot.

Surly Wench is amazing. I needed a late night burger on a Friday night and it was the only place that pulled through. Very grateful.

Absolutely the best staff and best bar in town.

Best place to relax and have fun in Tucson!!Wonderful owners and a great atmosphere.Good food available also. The #1 spot for the best Burlesque shows. We love it there and will always recommend it!!!!

Excellent atmosphere. Reminds me of Vieles Planet in Springfield IL. Most of the bartenders are great. We had a bad one last night that others picked up the slack for. Excellent drinks.

Kinda divey bar in one of Tucsons trendy area. Food is ordered at a kitchen window, and looked to be of the Im drinking tonight variety. The name is misleading though - the staff were not in the least surly. The bar selection was good, if not exceptional. We were in at a slow time of day, so the seats around the stage were closed off. There were a few pieces of ratty taxidermy on the walls, a couple of pool tables and a combination of booths and tables.

This. Is. The. Greatest. Bar. In. The. World.You will never find a more welcoming environment, regardless of what you are looking for in a night out. Amazing service, great drinks, delicious food, fantastic shows, friendly staff, the list of amazing things about this establishment are too long to fully recognize here. It is my one and only destination whenever I go out for a night on the town.

Its a good bar as bars go. Theres good entertainment in numerous forms. The staff isnt friendly or unfriendly and I appreciate that. They have food, but Im deducting a star because its not very good food....edible yes, enjoyable if not wasted not so much.

I love going to the place! Its one of my favorite spots on Fourth Avenue. Great music and the staff are awesome!

Awesome bar! Awesome service!!!

My fave place to see friends, shows, comedy, pinball, pirates- the place has everything. Awesome staff, great drinks, yummy nachos and pinball to boot. Always welcoming, always awesome.

Went to The Wench on a Friday night for the Pretty Things Peepshow. Go Go Amy and cast put on a great show.The burgers were delicious, the fried cheese (hand breaded sliced mozzarella) was supreme. Drinks were tasty and cold.All in all, a fantastic show and evening.

Fun for friends of every kind. Cheers!

Theres a special event here pretty much every night of the year, the food and drinks are cheap and the dance parties are awesome. Highly recommend

The wench is a great spot to drink and maybe checkout whatever shows are going on. If youre trying to kickstart the night i would recommend you get a few double fisters!

The Surly Wench Pub epitomizes what gives Fourth Avenue so much soul and why I love it. Not only are the food and beverages ridiculously delicious, the Wench has created a safe space for anyone in the Tucson community to connect, make new friendships, or just dance. They regularly host a tempting mix of events including karaoke, comedy and dance nights. And yes, every Thursday there’s a tiki night. And of course I love the people. Everyone who works at the Wench looks out for everyone’s enjoyment and safety—sometimes that means doing things to code. Love the Wench and the owners there who make us all feel like family.

I always my go to place to dance. I love it and very friendly

Been a Burlesque performer here for a number of years and a patron even before that. Steph and Jasmine and the rest of the staff are so accomodating to me every time I perform and I consider this place my family. I cannot express how much I love this place and how tailored it is to my genre of music and people! Its my go to place when I want to go out and listen to old school alternative music and hang with awesome people! I will always be a supporter of this place and my home of First Fridays Burlesque! I love you guys!

The Surly Wench has been one of my all time favorite bars since I first went there in Jan. of 2007. Ive always been welcomed with open arms (literally in almost all cases) and have always been treated fairly, regardless of my state of inebriation. LoL.

Very good service and a great scene for locals and newcomers. Some of the coolest events downtown are here.

Fun local hangout with various events. Only 4 stars because drinks are watered down/dont contain much alcohol.

My first time was not long ago... Not sure why Ive never gone into this establishment before it has been there for 15 years. The events they have going on and bar staff are absolutely phenomenal. I will definitely be returning to this bar a lot.

Fantastic pub for a date, a show, or a casual hangout. Great food, great drinks, superior staff! Hands down, our favorite bar in Tucson, AZ.They live up to the name. ;)

Ive been going to the Wench for several years now and its become my new permanent place since Fly closed down. Ive always loved the diversity that i notice while I people watch and have never felt uncomfortable... even when Im the only one dressed in bright colors on fineline nights. Ive gotten to know both owners and staff over the years and have formed lasting friendships both with staff and strangers Ive meet there. Its my safe place to go when meeting a blind date as well as just going out solo. They dont ever have an issue when i do my sober months and just go out to socialize. While I know surly may not be everyones shot of whiskey but if youve thought about checking them out I say go for it you may find a new favorite place..

Great place strong drinks and great music. Love the vibe in the place too it feels as if youre on an old ship very cool. Would recommend to anyone who asks for a good bar

Great prices, great shows, great people.. only downside.. you have to obey the rules!! Lol love this place and the owners are awesome!!

We had a great time at an 80s themed dance party. The staff was friendly, the bartenders knew their stuff, and the group of six of us enjoyed it thoroughly.

This place is the best bar in Tucson. So much inclusiveness and just a great vibe. Juniper definitely made my day with just her smile and great attitude.

Bartender was friendly and asked if she made my drink sweet enough - never been asked before. However, bar itself was dirty, wet and never wiped down. Whole place looked dingy. Would not return.

Unique bar and the food is pretty darn good as well. Also the regular events make it a go to for a fun night out!

From the UK, love this place. Reminds of some pubs in Camden, in London. Great IPA, but pricy compared to other places.

Last night while in town I went with friends to a Burlesque show. As The show was about to start, someone named Kate stated she was the owner and began literally taking the chairs out from people who were disabled and elderly. She made a scene and ruined the evening. It was absolutely deplorable! I will NEVER recommend this place or visit again!! I would give negative stars x5 if I could! Save yourself a night out you want to forget. Disheartening, support local elsewhere.

I really like the Surly Wench and make sure to stop by when Im in town. They have a pretty good tap selection and the service is always friendly. Bonus: first Friday burlesque shows.

I work a lot, which gives me a mighty thirst. Luckily the Surly Wench Pub, and staff have some of the best drink specials on 4th. With the constant flow of great performers, shows, dancing, live music like the lovely Tropical Beach, and other great musicians. Not to mention or over look all the amazing decor that adorns the walls of the Surly Wench. But all of that is over shadowed by their caring, attentive, positive, and out going staff. They make the Surly Wench a safe place for everyone. You only have to follow three rules. 1 Dont be a disrespectful or rude. 2 Dont be a creep. 3 Tip your Bartender. The only people who dont like The Surly Wench or its World Class Staff usually break one if not all of those rules. And that is too bad, because the Surly is da best. True Story. ....also, have you tried a Double Fister?

The food here is peak bar food

Best bar in downtown Tucson, hands down! Juniper the bartender was so perfect! Friendly, good pour, intelligent and charismatic AF. Love this place so much. Lets not forget about the best jukebox in Tucson.

Love the vibes of this bar, great staff, fun events, The burlesque shows are the best!

Great local bar with events happening darn near every night. also check out their juke box for an extensive collection of classics.

I stumbled onto this place while on a work trip and has THE BEST time!!! Good, cheap drinks, awesome horror themed atmosphere, and there was a burlesque show that evening!

Their cocktails are amazing - Southern Bondage is deadly!

Love the classic wooden bar. Always showing classic movies during happy hour. Great place.

Great atmosphere, decent booze selection, and fantastic staff.

Always a fun place to go. They have live music and burlesque.

This place is absolutely horrible. They discriminate against the disabled community, but only after you spend $100-$200 at their business. Then they will come up to you and publicly humiliate you for asking for a chair to sit down. When you write a bad review they either delete your comment, block you and then they write fake reviews to keep their business looking good. Dont support this place, they dont deserve to be running if they cant even accommodate to all customers needs. If you look at the recent reviews below mine, you can tell that their fake because theyre going against everything this review is saying.

This place is absolutely horrible. They discriminate against the disabled community, but only after you spend $100-$200 at their business. Then they will come up to you and publicly humiliate you for asking for a chair to sit down. When you write a bad review they either delete your comment, block you and then they write fake reviews to keep their business looking good. Dont support this place, they dont deserve to be running if they cant even accommodate to all customers needs. If you look at the recent reviews below mine, you can tell that their fake because theyre going against everything this review is saying

Love this play. If ur a rockabella, rocker, hipster, or goth person. This place can be for you. They have nice events, 2 pool tables, and a few games, with chill Vibe music in the back ground. Dont forget to try their special Burger.

There is nothing i dislike about this place. The drinks are inexpensive and STRONG. The events are fin and inclusive. Playing pool here is a divine testament to ones skill at billiards. The staff are attentive and genuinely care about you and your experience - a quality shared by precious few drinkeries. Even the food will knock your socks off. If you havent found yourself yet at The Wench on a weekend evening, you are simply doing yourself a grave disservice. Fix it. Today is Saturday. Go there, now. Stay til they close.

This weekend going out with family I went with friends to a Burlesque show. After spending hundreds of doars, as it was abig group of us and the show wa about to start, the owner Kate took a barstool from a family member that is disabled and told him to stand. She made a scene screaming and carring on. It was absolutely disgusting! I will NEVER recommend this place or visit again!! Anyone that discriminates against others is a POS. Please be aware and dont support this establishment.

Cool local dive bar with an Alternative feel. They have got Industrial nights so check those out.

Always my first go to! Music is always amazing to dance to, people are beautifully eclectic, and drinks are always on point.

The atmosphere of this place is incredible, if youre into a dark goth theme this is definitely the place for you. The bartenders are quick and friendly and theres always some sort of event going on in here from burlesque, to a local band playing, to karaoke. 5 stars all the way.

Ah, the Surly Wench. Not exactly my scene but I will give them credit for trying. Ive seen them have a cover before which I think is a bit of a stretch for a semi-popular goth/metal scene but hey there are definitely people that like that stuff. I am into dance music and rap but I wont hate on the Surly Wench for going dark I was just thrown off by having to pay a cover. Its maybe more my friends fault actually. My rule for paying cover is it better be poppin with attractive people because Im shallow.

Very neat place! Good price for drinks, has a unique style and vibe. Friendly and nice employees.

Rad dive bar. Come on down. Best watering hole in Tucson.

Amazing cocktails and friendly bartender! If you ever find yourself at the Surly Wench I highly recommend trying the “Metal Maiden” or “Salty Russian”! I will definitely be stopping in again the next time I’m in Tucson!

Great hangout. Monthly burlesque. Awesome ebm and goth nights.

Pool, beer, atmosphere. Great bar.

One of the best bars in town.

Pros:Double fister (shot + PBR) is $4Pool tablesCons:The atmosphere in generalPregaming is cheaper

Love this bar and show house. Had a great time Halloween party weekend!

Great people who know how to have fun! No judgement kinda atmosphere. Good food too!

Awesome Bar to chill and play some pool. Music was pretty cool matching the theme for the night. Im from Austin, TX and was visiting for the weekend and it was a great time!

Very Rude experienceI was on 4th av for trick or treat with my kids this place refused to let me use their restoom because i dont drink alcohol theirfore i wasnt a paying customer they had 1 person in their establishment and i hope this gets them closed down i am also disabled i just dont understand why people are so rude .

Great bar thats been on 4th Ave forever. Great drinks and great service.

Slow day. The bartender was super cool. Had old 80s movies playing. Offered free pool, but I opted for vintage pinball and Tetris instead. Need to go back when things are popping!

I went here on my last day in Tucson, and I wanted to try somewhere I had never heard of before. I picked this place entirely because of the name and I couldnt be happier! It is eclectic as all get out with pirate themes and the bartender was super friendly. Food isnt served till 5 so dont make my mistake and go in at 2 looking for lunch, unless you want a liquid lunch. It was an awesome place and I definitively plan on going back there next time Im in Tucson!

Tasty black bean burger and wonderful lemon, rosemary fries, plus a great juice drink at an outstanding price. Fun atmosphere and great service.

Love it...Sweet cute chics behind the bar are always friendly....good times...great environment...

Relaxed chilled atmosphere with a dj jamming out...come here a enjoy with the locals.

Dont go there alone if youre a person of color. Honestly better off at Mr heads or the buffet.

Excellent atmosphere, great crowd and staff, good drinks!

One of our favorite pubs on 4th ave. Great food, great bartenders, drinks, and entertainment.

This place 86ed me for no reason. They said that I was with people that were stealing even tho I was at the bar alone. I was completely sober (hadnt even ordered a drink yet) and thought the bouncer was being a bit unreasonable so I asked to speak to the owner or manager. They refused and told me Im not allowed back. This is insane. They used to be my favorite place to drink after work. My old review of this place is below so you can see how I reviewed them before being treated so unreasonably. ☆☆☆☆☆The burgers are bomb and the drinks are cheap and strong. Its dark and surly and they have pool tables. Theyve got my vote for 4th Ave bars. They have lost a long time good customer which they obviously dont deserve anyway. Do not give this place business. They are garbage.

A great jukebox, tasty kitchen, amazing atmosphere, some of the best events in town, and a $4 dollsr PBR and a shot make this bar a Tucson staple.

One of my favorite spots to stop and have some drinks at. Nice staff and laid back atmosphere.

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, youre 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 youre not sure what a Hemingway sidecar is, dont worry she knows, as well as knowing many other eclectic and unusual drinks that most bartenders even if theyve 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 shes 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. Youll 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 youll find the crowd that waxes nostalgic for the 80s and 90s and where youll find the goths, the closet goths, the over-read and under-fed, and the blissfully odd and eclectic personalities of the Tucson Alt scene. Enjoy!

Great place to go and have a low key drink while also having good conversation.

Usually a good music plays there live. Local music.

Lovely little bar with good music for people into 80s/goth/industrial.

Love this place! Always great vibes! Phenomenal bloody Mary. Pool tables available. Also they have special events, I was there valentines day which they had comedy open mic. Was hilarious. Bartenders/owners were super nice. Highly recommend.

Fun bar! Great music

This is a fantastic spot. Great staff. Great drinks. Great food. Great prices. Awesome venue for music, dancing, or just enjoying an evening with friends. Very relaxing and open atmosphere. Highly recommend to check it out at least once.

Quirky place to visit. Staff were excellent.

Came here just randomly. Cool set up and vibe when I was there. The bartender was friendly but there is $1 fee for each time you swipe your card so I would just keep the tab opened.

Good bar, good music, better than Congress with less people so you dont feel packed in. Bartenders are great, its the best have a couple drinks and dance bar on 4th...

Neat atmosphere, bigger than I expected. No a/c, but food was good.

Very enjoyable, good prices and friendly staff.

One of my favorite bars in town for 1 drink or more, cool people good music and did I mention air hockey ? ;)

Enjoyed stopping by and watching the high energy band Pigmy Death Ray. Love the atmosphere! Cozy in a way, hanging out in a Surly Wench Pub.

It was 80s night. 5 cover per person deff reasonable, good drinks, good music. Will deff go again.

First time going and we went to see the Jingle Belles Jingle Balls performance, basically a burlesque/manlesque show. It was a $10 cover for about 2 hours of entertainment. The people that performed did such a great job and had a great attitude!!!! It was a show great for everyone men and women and the holiday theme just made it that much better. Only wishes that they would have had some drink specials with the show but its another bar downtown. They do serve food but not a huge selection.

Don’t come here if you don’t want to get hate crimed.

The wench is in a class all its own. Lowbrow dive bar with an awesome owner and the best bartenders, with a huge variety of events every single week. From comedy to karaoke to burlesque and oh so much more, the wench is a one stop shop for anyone looking to have an epic evening. Oh yeah, and they have delicious food, too! I definitely recommend Moms Tacos!