A Night at O'Malleys Will Have You Saying, "Kiss Me, I'm Irish"

O'Malleys on Fourth, 247 N. Fourth Ave. , has the atmosphere and bargains that college students seek! Every Thursday night this bar is filled to its limit with people looking to have a good time. It is definitely one of the "it" places every Thursday night in Tucson. The two-for-one drink special is cause for immediate celebration. It's an easy excuse to meet that person you've been eyeing all night by giving them your second drink; better yet, it's an easy excuse to get yourself heavily intoxicated at a faster pace.

The bar is separated into three main areas: the downstairs bar inside, the patio with a bar outside, and the upstairs bar that surrounds the music. I usually find myself wandering around the bar just to change the scenery every so often, though I do tend to spend most of my time in the room with the band.

Depending on the time you arrive and what people decide to do that night, your wait for getting into O'Malleys can range from less than a minute to 45 minutes. Sometimes the line wraps around to the northeast corner of the building. My advice: get there before 10pm or after 12am.

The band that typically plays on Thursday nights is a band whose name is very popular in Tucson, the MockingBirds. They cover rock hits of the past, including songs like "Blister in the Sun," "The Boys of Summer," "Shook Me All Night Long," and "Don't Stop Believing." Check out the four band members at: Mockingbirdsmusic.com . Toward the beginning of the night the band is the center of attention. As the night progresses, girls flock to jump on stage and dance to the sounds of the MockingBirds. I actually tried to go up on stage and less than five seconds later I was booted off. It really was a shot to my ego. Before I let it get to me the guy explained that no one can have alcohol on stage; if I put my drink down, I was welcome to go back on the floor. I declined. I was adamant on finishing my half-price drink.

From what I've noticed, O'Malleys seems to be filled solely with college students on Thursday nights. It might appear that way because that is the crowd I am actively seeking; however, the average age seems to be the lower 20's.

Whether you're craving a draft beer or a mixed drink, the two-for-one price still stands. Have a tequilla shot, a "red-headed slut," a Long Island Iced Tea, a bottle of Corona, or whatever your heart desires. Just be sure not to mix all those in one night. Believe me, I made that mistake.

You may have to wait around the bar for a little while until you can even get the attention of the bartender. Though there are multiple bars, each one is extremely crowded. So if you don't like crowds or loud music, O'Malleys is not for you.



Here is a recipes of one of the drinks mentioned in this blog:

Red Headed Slut


Check out other reviews of O'Malleys:

City Search Review

Google Review


While on Fourth Avenue, here are some other bars you may want to visit:

4th Avenue Nightlife