Shark Week! It’s here and tons of people tune in to the Discovery Channel to learn about sharks, overcome thalassophobia (their fear of the ocean), get their daily dose of John Cena, and witness shark attacks.
You know, shark attacks aren’t very common at all — you’re 15 times more likely to croak by a falling coconut than a shark attack.
Here in Tucson, though, it’s likely you’ll find somewhere to watch Shark Week. The televised event is happening now until Saturday, July 13 and a few local businesses are celebrating by offering shark-themed cocktails, teas, beer specials, and more.
Also, if you’re in the mood to channel your inner shark and chomp down on some seafood, check out our fish tacos guide or fish and chips guide.
Bay Horse Tavern
311 E. Congress St.
The majestic midtown dive bar is offering the following shark-themed shots and drinks. Head in there before the end of the day on Saturday, July 13 to see what these drinks specials are made of.
- Shark Bite Shot ($5)
- Shark Attack ($6)
- Shark on the Beach ($6)
- Shark Bait ($6)
Casa Video & Film Bar
2905 E. Speedway Blvd.
If you search the deep dwellings of Casa Video’s beer fridges, you’ll find at least one shark-themed beer (it’s called Swimming Circles from Vitamin Sea Brewing). Dive even deeper into the bar/video store and you’ll find plenty of scary shark movies to take home — “Jaws,” “Deep Blue Sea,” “The Meg,” the “Sharknado” franchise, etc.
Hotel Congress
311 E. Congress St.
Tiger’s Tap Room inside Hotel Congress is offering the following cocktail specials:
- Tiger ($15) – Bourbon, Velvet Falernum, lemongrass, and lime
- Blue Pointer ($15) – Thyme-infused green tea, white rum, passion fruit liqueur, lemon, lime, pineapple, and whole milk clarified
This cocktail will be available at The Century Room:
- Great White ($15) – Spice rum, macadamia, lime, honey, vermouth, blue spirulina, and egg white
HUB Restaurant & Ice Creamery
266 Congress St.
This week, the downtown restaurant has two specials to sink your teeth into.
• $10 Blue Hawaiian Cocktail topped with (blood) grenadine🩸
• $14 Cod Fish Tacos
Jeff’s Pub
112 S. Camino Seco
The east side sports bar is serving $5 Landshak lagers throughout July. Get on in there during Shark Week to make it extra special.
Scented Leaf Tea House
943 E. University Blvd. #165 • 308 E. Congress St. • 6612 E. Tanque Verde Rd.
The local tea shop is serving the Shark Attack — a Shark Week-themed tea for a limited time. “Dive into the deep blue sea” and grab this concoction before it swims away.
Ziggy’s
9155 E. Tanque Verde Rd. #177
Ziggy’s, the new sports bar and restaurant that moved into the former FireTruck Brewing spot out on Tanque Verde Road, has a Shark Week you need to check out. It has everything you want in a shark-themed drink — plenty of blood (fake blood, of course), tropical flavors, and a little toy shark.
Article written by:
Matt Sterner
More about MattAt a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.
He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.
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