Best Patio At A Bar
The Shanty
401 E. Ninth St.
READERS' AND STAFF PICK: Maybe it's the real trees canopied over
the patio, instead of umbrellas or an awning, that make The
Shanty's outside ambiance a destination. The time of year
doesn't matter (unless it's during the two weeks out of the year
when it's too cold to sit outside), just kick back and enjoy your
favorite drink. The atmosphere on the patio is intimate and conducive
to good conversation, so you'll want to bring your best friends
or the occasional (hip) business client. The Shanty has become
popular with just about every element in Tucson, including students,
so don't be surprised if you have to wait for a table. The splashing
of the fountain can be mesmerizing, not to mention refreshing,
as the chill droplets splash against your skin--might be good
reason to cuddle up closer with your companion. If you go alone,
the patio is also a nice place to just sit outside in the afternoon,
read a book and listen to the wind rustle through the trees.
READERS' POLL RUNNER-UP: Cushing Street Bar & Restaurant,
343 S. Meyer Ave., and Hours, 3455 E. Grant Road.
