Thirsty Bantha Thirsty Bantha was a cantina run by the former bounty hunter Robb in the city of Mos Entha on Tatooine , around the time of the Galactic Empire . It was frequented by locals of all sorts , ranging from Imperial stormtroopers to moisture farmers . The cantina itself was named after the non - sentient bantha creature . Robb ' s initial hope for the cantina was to provide himself with a more relaxing life than afforded to him by his previous career choice . This proved difficult , as the cantina did not produce enough revenue to run smoothly . Robb was forced to borrow credits from the Devaronian loan shark Varak ' Cha to keep his business afloat . When Robb failed to pay back the loan , he was given a fifteen - day deadline to produce the money , lest something bad happen to the cantina . Robb was able to enlist the help of his old Human friend , Nia Adea , who handled all customer interaction in Thirsty Bantha , and provided Robb with her recipe for the drink additive flavor syrup . With Adea ' s assistance , Robb was able to significantly boost Thirsty Bantha ' s popularity and made a tidy profit , enough to repay Varak ' Cha . Description . Located in a back alley near the center of the city Mos Entha on Tatooine , Thirsty Bantha was named for the non - sentient Bantha creature . It was a relatively small cantina , and the building itself was built in a style resembling other Mos Enthan structures . It consisted chiefly of two rooms , separated by a short flight of stairs . The outermost room was occupied by the entrance area , where customers waited in line to be seated , and which also held the bar . The inner room contained all the establishment ' s tables and a stage for musical acts . The walls and floor of the cantina were made from a brown stone , and were utterly unembellished . Drinks of several colors were served in Thirsty Bantha : green , purple , blue , orange , and yellow . Although initially somewhat plain and moderately decorated , the cantina received a number of upgrades over time . Customer capacity was increased from two tables to six when Nia Adea began supervision of the cantina , and a number of aesthetic aids and entertainment products were installed to increase customer satisfaction . Two droids were purchased to help mix drinks . With their aid , at least two new drink varieties were added to the cantina ' s repertoire . History . Thirsty Bantha was owned and operated by the Besalisk Robb , who sought a quieter life after making a career as a bounty hunter for several years . His initial business plan of both preparing and serving all drinks on his own made for mediocre revenue , and he was eventually forced to borrow money from the local Devaronian loan shark Varak ' Cha . Unable to pay back the loan , Robb was threatened and physically assaulted by the Devaronian , and was given fifteen days to scrape together the credits . However , unbeknownst to Robb , his old friend , the Human Nia Adea , had witnessed the exchange with the loan shark . She presented herself and offered to help him raise the money needed . They implemented a division of labor : Robb would prepare the drinks , while Adea waited the tables . Additionally , Adea entrusted Robb with her recipe for flavor syrup , intended to make beverages taste better . Adea ' s assistance turned things around financially for Thirsty Bantha . As the cantina grew in popularity , Robb increased the establishment ' s capacity by adding several more tables , as well as implementing several upgrades to increase customer satisfaction and boost efficiency . An air conditioning system and a water cooler were installed , all the tables were replaced with models that enabled patrons to play holochess , potted plants were spread around to enhance the aesthetical aspect of the cantina , and a helper droid was employed to help prepare drinks faster . Six days after Adea ' s arrival , Thirsty Bantha was visited by the local Hutt crime lord Wunda , who demanded to be served large amounts of drinks . After spending the entire day in the cantina , he left without paying . The cantina continued to grow in financial terms , and additional tables were added , along with a lugjack machine , improved lights , and a second helper droid . A Bith band was also hired to play music during opening hours . At the end of the fifteen days , Varak ' Cha returned to the cantina to collect his credits . As Robb handed him the money , Adea made an insulting facial gesture at the loan shark , provoking him enough to push her violently . As the Devaronian was about to exit Thirsty Bantha , he was greeted by Wunda , whom Varak ' Cha owed money . Wunda ' s Gamorrean guards promptly appropriated the funds and gave them to the Hutt . With the cantina back on its feet financially , Adea left to pursue other interests . Inhabitants . Before Nia Adea ' s arrival , the cantina ' s only employee was Robb . The low popularity of Thirsty Bantha meant that it was only frequented by Jawas at first , but thanks to Adea ' s makeover , several other groups of patrons began frequenting the establishment : local moisture farmers , Gamorreans , Twi ' lek smugglers , Rodian bounty hunters , and even Imperial stormtroopers . Regular customers included Wunda , Olaf , Tikkit , Mogrugg , Jac ' Ril , Neelir , and Dave . Behind the scenes . Thirsty Bantha serves as the setting for the THQ Wireless - published game " " . It does not appear and is not mentioned in any other " Star Wars " product . The exact timeline placement of " Star Wars : Cantina " is unclear , but seeing as the game makes veiled references to the first Death Star and Han Solo , this article assumes it is set somewhere in the Rebellion era .