The Bay Horse Tavern in midtown Tucson has been a local fixture since 1948.
Just a few months ago, it was sold and then reopened under new ownership. The interior has been polished up a bit, the occasional food truck parks out front, they’re serving pizza slices from Upper Crust Pizza, local beers have a spot in the fridge, and there’s something extra special happening up on the roof.
That’s right — the iconic neon sign is about to get lit and so can you.
Bay Horse Tavern invites you to a special lighting celebration on Friday, November 15, at 5 p.m. Watch as the team flips the switch on their newly restored neon sign, beautifully brought back to life by Ignite Sign Museum.
This is the first time the neon sign has worked in more than 40 years!
“Come help us christen this beautiful piece of Tucson history.”
Open every day from 3 p.m. – 1 a.m. and known for its welcoming dive bar atmosphere, Bay Horse offers a mix of classic features like a jukebox, dartboard, shuffleboard, and a patio, making it a favorite gathering spot for the community
Party on, Tucson!
The Bay Horse Tavern is located at 2802 E. Grant Rd. For more information, follow the Bay Horse on Instagram.
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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.
If you’re in the mood for strange stories, head over to his pride and joy, wonkytimes.com. And in case you’re curious — yes, after all of this time, he still manages to roll a killer burrito.
