There’s a point in every Tucson afternoon when the workday has gone on long enough. The phone has rung enough. The inbox can wait. And somewhere around 2 o’clock, a cold drink and a seat in front of a game start sounding considerably more important than whatever was on the schedule.
Your afternoon starts here
That’s where Famous Sam’s on River comes in. At 1970 W. River Road in Tucson, the afternoon action starts at 2 PM, giving you four hours to settle in, meet up with friends and enjoy the neighborhood sports-bar atmosphere.
The River Road location advertises Happy Hour from 2–6 PM Monday through Saturday. Sunday’s current listing highlights NFL Ticket from 2–6 PM; call the restaurant to confirm Sunday happy-hour offers before planning around them.
Why wait until 5?
Plenty of people think of happy hour as something that begins when everyone gets off work. We prefer an earlier definition.
Starting at 2 PM makes Famous Sam’s a natural stop for the late-lunch crowd, early game watchers, people getting off an early shift or anyone who simply believes waiting until dinner for a little fun is unnecessary.
And this isn’t a place where you have to stare politely at the person across from you for four straight hours. There are TVs, sports and pool tables to turn an afternoon drink into an actual afternoon out.
Pick your day
Monday: half-price bone-in wings all day for dine-in guests. Tuesday: Country Fried Steak. Wednesday: the Pastrami Special, plus Draft Day’s advertised $3 domestic and $5 specialty drafts.
Thursday: the 1/3-pound hamburger special. Friday: Fish & Chips. Saturday: the current calendar lists $4 kids meals for ages 11 and younger. These food specials accompany the advertised Monday–Saturday 2–6 PM Happy Hour window; they are separate offers.
Sunday: NFL Ticket is listed for the 2–6 PM window. Check the official specials page or call for current game coverage and Sunday drink offers.
Offers can change. Check today’s official specials before visiting, and ask the bartender which drinks qualify for happy-hour pricing.
Come hungry
A happy hour gets a lot happier when there is something next to the drink. From pastrami and wings to burgers and shareable snacks, there are plenty of ways to turn an afternoon stop into a meal.
Grab a table. Catch the game. Split something. Stay for another inning, quarter or conversation. Nobody is keeping score. Well, unless the game is on.
Your Tucson afternoon headquarters
Maybe the workday ended early. Maybe the Wildcats, Cardinals or Diamondbacks are playing. Maybe you’re meeting somebody you haven’t seen in a while. Or maybe it is simply Tuesday and Tuesday has already done enough damage.
Whatever brought you out, Famous Sam’s on River gives you somewhere casual to land. Find us at 1970 W. River Road, Tucson, Arizona. Happy Hour is advertised from 2–6 PM Monday through Saturday.
Come early. Grab a seat. Stay for the game.
