865 E University Blvd, Tucson · (520) 624-4177 · Free garage parking
Homecoming Friday · Oct 23 · 4–8pm · Bear Down Beer Garden on University, before the pep rally.
Details
Burgers, tacos, chips and cocktails on a table at Gentle Ben's
On University, at Main Gate · Since 1971

Cold beer. Big patio. Bear Down.

Burgers, tacos, brunch and Arizona craft beer. Game days, happy hours and everything in between.

A Tucson original

The place everybody ends up.

For over fifty years, the meeting spot across from the U of A. First dates, graduations, reunions and a lot of game days.

Two floors, local craft beer, cocktails, and a kitchen turning out burgers, tacos and wings.

A burger with fries and a cocktail at Gentle Ben's
Happy hour chips, salsa and sandwiches
Mon–Fri · 2–5pm

Happy Hour

$5 beers and bites, $8 cocktails. The best deal on University.

See the deals
Eggs benedict with hash browns
Sat & Sun · from 9am

Weekend Brunch

Benedicts, chilaquiles, fried French toast, breakfast burritos, mimosa flights and Ben's Bloody.

Brunch menu
A full table of food and drinks for game day
Every Wildcat game

Game Day

Wildcats football and basketball, college Saturdays and Sunday NFL on every screen.

Game-day plans
Free parking in the Tyndall Avenue Garage after 5pm weekdays and all weekend. We validate.
How it works
A spread of shareable plates for a group
Private Events

Bring the whole crew.

Birthdays, alumni nights, graduations, fundraisers and buyouts. Book a section or the whole place.

Hours & Location

On University, at Main Gate.

Address865 E University BlvdTucson, AZ 85719 · Main Gate Square
ParkingFree in the Tyndall Garage ›After 5pm weekdays & all weekend with validation
DayKitchenBar till
Monday11am – 10pm11pm
Tuesday11am – 10pm1am
Wednesday11am – 10pm11pm
Thursday11am – 10pm1am
Friday11am – 12am2am
Saturday9am – 12am1am
Sunday9am – 10pm11pm

Brunch Sat & Sun from 9am · Happy Hour Mon–Fri 2–5pm · Hours can change on game days and during winter/summer break.

See you on University

Pull up a stool.

Reserve a table, order pickup, or send a gift card to someone who misses the place.

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