Growlers Taphouse
Growlers Taphouse is a family owned and operated Bar and Grill in Tucson. They serve a variety of ribs, burgers, sandwiches, salads, and a wide selection of alcoholic beverages.
About Growlers Taphouse
Growler's Taphouse is a family owned and operated bar and grill serving the Tucson area, with a stated focus on good food, a broad beverage selection, and a welcoming setting. The establishment describes itself as offering something unique to the Marana area, and its menu and tap list bring together familiar bar and grill fare with a substantial range of beer, wine, and spirits. The business is also designed as a place to gather for sports, with live television coverage of U of A, NBA, and NFL games.
The kitchen serves a variety of ribs, burgers, sandwiches, and salads. The website describes the food as coming from a scratch kitchen and highlights several customer favorites, including Dem Bones, the Bucket Boy Burger, Goons, the Hatchet Lady, and Prohibition Pretzels. The Hatchet Lady is identified as really spicy, giving the menu at least one option for diners who enjoy a stronger level of heat. Together, these offerings reflect the restaurant's role as a casual destination for a full meal, a snack alongside a drink, or a plate to share while watching a game.
Beer is central to the Growler's Taphouse experience. The business lists 30 beer taps, with the beer rotated weekly, as well as craft beers and bottled domestic beer. Guests can also choose from six wines on draft, a full liquor bar, and a selection of growler fills. The website specifically calls attention to its whiskey selection, while its beverage listings include both domestic and craft options. This range allows the taphouse to serve different preferences, from a familiar domestic beer to a rotating draft selection or a glass of wine on tap.
The restaurant's identity is tied to the history behind the word "growler" and to the broader history of alcohol and Prohibition in the United States. According to the business, its initial theme was based on the origin of the growler, but the owners became interested in the history of alcohol and Prohibition, including the 21st Amendment. Growler's Taphouse says it is here to celebrate December 5, 1933, the date it identifies as the repeal of the 21st Amendment. That interest appears throughout the business's presentation, which includes Prohibition era videos and photos, along with menu items such as Prohibition Pretzels.
The taphouse presents itself as family owned, inviting, and oriented toward shared experiences. Its sports programming, rotating beer taps, scratch kitchen, and full bar give it several ways to fit into a Tucson area outing, whether the occasion is a meal, a game, or an exploration of different beverages. The website also notes a 2019 Restaurant Guru recommendation and lists a discount for military members and first responders. Visitors can browse the food menu and beer and liquor offerings before coming in, and the business invites people to check out its Marana area establishment for food, drinks, sports, and its Prohibition inspired atmosphere.