Restaurant
Unclaimed profileTap & Bottle
Tucson, AZ · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Tap & Bottle runs four beverage outposts, each with its own beer, wine, and cocktail angle. T+B North, a two-time Best Beer Bar in Arizona, anchors the operation with a rotating tap list and deep spirits shelf. Westbound adds a dedicated zero-proof section and creative cocktails, while Sunshine Wine focuses on wine and amaro. Expect sharp regional touches, from Arizona Wilderness goses to prickly pear palomas.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Cactus Wren at Westbound: Uruapan charanda rum, Whiskey Del Bac Old Pueblo, Cappelletti, pineapple, and lime. For a classic, the Old Fashioned at T+B North uses Buffalo Trace, black walnut bitters, and demerara. Beer drinkers should check the rotating taps at T+B North, where the Watermelon Gose from Arizona Wilderness is a standout.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Craft beer enthusiasts will appreciate T+B North's rotating taps and the recognition as Best Beer Bar in Arizona. Cocktail drinkers will find distinct menus across locations, with regional ingredients like prickly pear and Whiskey Del Bac. Non-alcoholic drinkers are covered at Westbound with a dedicated NA section and zero-proof spritz options at Sunshine Wine.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $9–$12, with most around $10–$11. Beer by the glass is typically $6–$12. Wine by the glass ranges $8–$15.5. Spirit pours vary widely, from $3 to $30, with premium bottles like Weller 12 Year at $16 per pour.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- Multiple locations offer distinct beverage programs: T+B North has a celebrated beer tap list, Westbound features a dedicated non-alcoholic section and cocktails like the Cactus Wren, and Sunshine Wine focuses on wine and amaro. The availability of cocktails and spirits to-go at T+B North and Westbound adds convenience.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Across T+B North, Westbound, and Sunshine Wine, the cocktail menus are distinct and reasonably priced. Regional ingredients feature prominently, from prickly pear to Whiskey Del Bac. Draft cocktails and to-go options add flexibility.
Menu strengths
- — Each location offers its own cocktail menu, with T+B North, Westbound, and Sunshine Wine listing different selections.
- — Seasonal and regional ingredients appear in drinks like the Prickly Paloma and Cactus Wren.
- — Cocktails are available to-go at T+B North and Westbound.
Standout selections
- — Cactus Wren – Uruapan charanda rum, Whiskey Del Bac Old Pueblo, Cappelletti, pineapple, lime; $10 at Westbound.
- — Old Fashioned – Buffalo Trace, black walnut bitters, demerara; $11 at T+B North.
- — Xila Mezcal Negroni – mezcal, xila licor, sweet & dry vermouth, orange bitters; $12 at Sunshine Wine.
Pricing: $9–$12
Wine
Wine programs span three locations, with Sunshine Wine offering a wide selection and an extensive bottleshop.
Menu strengths
- — Sunshine Wine features a wide selection by the glass and a large bottleshop.
- — Local Arizona wines are poured, including Callaghan Vineyards and Deep Sky.
- — Bottleshops operate at Sunshine Wine, T+B North, and Westbound.
Standout selections
- — Moillard Crémant de Bourgogne Brut – $13 glass / $42 bottle at Sunshine Wine.
- — Callaghan Vineyards 'Barrett's' Sparkling Rosé – $47 at Westbound.
- — Deep Sky 'Aurora' Viognier – $27 at Westbound.
Pricing: $8–$15.5 by the glass
Beer
T+B North's rotating tap list earned the title Best Beer Bar in Arizona in 2018 and 2019, and the list spans local and regional breweries. Westbound and Sunshine Wine add further draft options, including rare lambic.
Menu strengths
- — T+B North's tap list was named Best Beer Bar in Arizona 2018 & 2019.
- — Rotating taps feature many local Arizona breweries, such as Arizona Wilderness and Slow Body.
- — Beer flights are available and praised for value.
Standout selections
- — Watermelon Gose Sour – Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co., $7.50 at T+B North.
- — Slow Body 'Waltz' (T&B Anniversary Collab) – $7 at Westbound.
- — Cantillon Sang Bleu – 750ml, $63 at Sunshine Wine.
Pricing: $6–$12 draft
Nonalcoholic
Westbound carries a dedicated non-alcoholic section with mocktails and NA beers, while Sunshine Wine offers zero-proof spritzes. The range is thoughtful and affordable, with several options under $8.
Menu strengths
- — Westbound has a dedicated non-alcoholic section including mocktails and NA beers.
- — Sunshine Wine offers zero-proof spritz options.; Athletic Brewing Lite provides a non-alcoholic beer for $4.
Standout selections
- — Parch Desert Margarita – infused with desert botanicals and adaptogens; $7.50 at Westbound.
- — St. Agrestis Phony Negroni – $7 at Westbound.
- — Innocent Spritz-Zero Proof – $14 at Sunshine Wine.
Pricing: $4–$14
Spirits
Spirits programs are extensive, especially at T+B North, which carries rare and allocated whiskeys. Westbound adds agave spirits and a 12-year Weller, while Sunshine Wine features amaro. Barrel picks and to-go spirits add value.
Menu strengths
- — T+B North offers a wide selection including rare and allocated whiskeys like Blanton's and Colonel E.H. Taylor.
- — Barrel picks are available, such as the Frey Ranch Single Barrel exclusive to Tap & Bottle and Westbound.
- — Spirits are available to-go at T+B North and Westbound.
Standout selections
- — Blanton's Single Barrel Bourbon – $10 / $20 at T+B North.
- — Weller 12 Year – $16 at Westbound.; Pasubio Italian Amaro – $8 (2 oz) at Sunshine Wine.
Pricing: $3–$30 per pour
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