About Thirsty Lion

Thirsty Lion is a restaurant at 2000 E Rio Salado Pkwy #1041, Tempe, AZ, open 7 days a week, and rated 4.4 out of 5 from 5,395 Google reviews.

Category
Restaurant
Address
2000 E Rio Salado Pkwy #1041, Tempe, AZ
Phone
(480) 968-2920
Hours
7 days a week
Rating
4.4★ (5,395 reviews)
Price
$$

Thirsty Lion is listed as a restaurant, and is also categorized under sports bar, brunch restaurant and bar. Prices are typically $$. It’s one of 233 restaurants in Tempe listed on GOTYOU.

Hours vary by day — the earliest opening is 10 AM and the latest close is 11 PM. It’s open seven days a week. Open until 11 PM on its latest night, it’s a good late-night option. Accessibility: wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking lot, restroom and seating.

On Google, Thirsty Lion has a 4.4-star average across 5,395 reviews, with 86% of reviewers giving it 4 or 5 stars. There are 26 other restaurants within a mile.

Sports barBrunch restaurantBarAmerican restaurant

Hours

Monday –
Tuesday –
Wednesday –
Thursday –
Friday –
Saturday –
Sunday –

Hours from Google, last checked September 22, 2026; holidays may differ.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Location

2000 E Rio Salado Pkwy #1041, Tempe, AZ 85281
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Questions about Thirsty Lion

Is Thirsty Lion open on Sunday?

Yes. On Sundays Thirsty Lion is open 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

What time does Thirsty Lion close on Saturday?

On Saturdays Thirsty Lion is open 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

How late is Thirsty Lion open?

Thirsty Lion’s latest closing time is 11 PM.

Where is Thirsty Lion located?

Thirsty Lion is at 2000 E Rio Salado Pkwy #1041, Tempe, AZ 85281.

What is Thirsty Lion’s phone number?

You can call Thirsty Lion at (480) 968-2920.

Is Thirsty Lion wheelchair accessible?

Yes — it has a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking lot, restroom and seating.

Is Thirsty Lion any good?

Thirsty Lion averages 4.4 stars from 5,395 Google reviews; 86% of reviewers rate it 4 or 5 stars.

What are some restaurants near Thirsty Lion?

Nearby restaurants include King's Fish House (next door), Churroholic (next door) and Dave & Buster's Tempe (next door).

Listing details last updated September 22, 2026. Own this business? Claim it to keep it accurate.

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