The good: lots of draft beers to choose from, excellent fish & chips, delicious burgers... In fact everything I've tasted was pretty good. Not sure why this place serves anything sushi-like though when it's right next to a sushi restaurant.
The bad: I don't like the fancy sports pub atmosphere. The music is always entirely too loud. It's kind of tolerable if you sit outside but no one wants to be outside during the Arizona summer. I actually went back a few times with my husband and friends and I always find myself wishing they would turn the music down so it wasn't so hard to have a conversation with the people at my table.
Overall, the food, drinks and service are all good. But if you're looking for a quiet fine dining experience Thirsty Lion is not it.