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Step Into The 1960s At The Shelter, A Fallout Shelter-Themed Cocktail Lounge In Arizona

Published Jun 7, 2024

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In 1961, a fallout shelter-themed cocktail lounge in Arizona opened. Oddly enough, it was during the time of the Cold War which started in 1945 and ended in 1991. The Shelter Bar is a step back into the 1960s as it hasn't changed much at all since then. It's the only one of its kind in Tucson, and if you live there or you're a tourist, I urge you to check it out.

The Shelter Bar is a local favorite watering hole that first opened in the '60s...and it still looks like it's from that era when you enter its doors. It is located at 4155 E Grant Rd. in Tucson.

alt — The Shelter Cocktail Lounge/Facebook

With its funky decor that includes lava lamps, retro light fixtures, and JFK memorabilia, this place is an absolute time warp.

The bar's interior looks like a Cold War-era fallout shelter, and that is certainly a large part of its appeal. Furthermore the space is small and intimate and ideal for a unique date night or grabbing drinks with friends.

The Shelter's friendly and expert mixologists can make a wide range of both classic and modern cocktails. The also have a list of signature martinis, if that's something you're interested in.

You can also order a pint of beer from a local microbrew if you're not feeling like a cocktail.

alt — CYPRESS “Cypress” F./Google Reviews

You don't have to just sit and talk and have cocktails with those you came here with. There's also a pool table and live music on certain nights. If you've never been here before, it may become your favorite place to go for drinks!

alt — The Shelter Cocktail Lounge/Facebook

Have you ever been to The Shelter Bar, a fallout shelter-themed cocktail lounge in Arizona? Let us know! For up-to-date information, head to The Shelter Bar's Facebook page.

If you happen to be visiting the Tucson area, you must check out the Titan Missile Museum. I've been to this Cold War-era museum before and it is absolutely fascinating!

https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/arizona/cold-war-missile-museum-az/

Looking for a place to stay in Tucson? Check out the ultra-hip Hotel McCoy.

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Published Apr 22, 2024

This Speakeasy Hidden In An Office Building In Arizona Is Perfect For A Date Night

Published Apr 22, 2024

Written by

Melissa Mahoney

Want to take your special person out on the town in Phoenix? With so many amazing restaurants and bars, the options seem endless. However, if you want to do something a bit different, how about a speakeasy? Located in an office building in downtown Phoenix is the Trophy Room -- it's one speakeasy in Arizona that's perfect for a date night!

There are so many incredible establishments hidden in the most unassuming places. One such place is a speakeasy that would make a great date night destination if that's what you're after.

To discover the Trophy Room, you must make your way to Renaissance Square, a high-rise office building located at 2 N. Central Ave. in Phoenix, AZ. Once you find it, you'll discover a stunning intimate space that only serves cocktails.

When you arrive at the Trophy Room, there are rules to follow. For one, no phones or cameras are allowed inside. Locked storage is provided so no one is tempted to take photos.

I happen to love the no-phones-allowed idea because it prevents us from looking at our devices and, instead, take in the ambiance, enjoy cocktails, and converse with your date without the distraction. The disconnection from our phones truly allows us to connect with those we came here with.

The speakeasy offers a selection of creative hand-crafted cocktails, and each one is like a work of art, just like the space itself.

Looking around the Trophy Room, you'll notice chandeliers made of bullets and rifles which just add to the unique ambiance.

Trophy Room reservations are limited to 90 minutes. Upon your reservation, a pre-payment of $25 per person is required and will go towards the purchase of beverages during your visit.

As the Trophy Room only offers cocktails and no food, it is suggested you make a dinner reservation at Wren & Wolf beforehand. Wren & Wolf is located in the same office building and you can actually access the speakeasy from here.

Have you ever been to this speakeasy in Arizona? Have you dined at Wren & Wolf yet? Let us know! To learn more about the speakeasy hidden away in an office building in downtown Phoenix, visit the Trophy Room website and follow the Trophy Room Facebook page.

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