A nice short motorcycle ride from Springfield, just past Willard sets the Shaved Beaver on a hard…read morecurve. Total Dive, and would be my go to bar if i lIved remotely close. It's a very small place with a classic "U" shaped bar. Like most dives the seating revolves around bar seating, with a few tables in the back for a more social setting. Full bar, and some of the coldest beer I've ever had. They also have some decent bar food. Burgers, nachos, pizza, pork sandwiches, and pretzels. The good- drinks are extremely reasonable, and the food was great for bar food. Nice outside seating, plenty of parking. The Bad- Smoking, I know these small towns at till allow it, but yuck especially in a small place. Cell phone service can be nonexistent for some providers, and finally it took over an hour to get my food. I understand there's only one tender who makes drinks and food, but an hour is too long.

Best bar for 34 miles. Went on a motorcycle ride and ended up stopping here because a friend of…read moremine suggested it. This place is my new favorite dive bar. It has great atmosphere and they really know how to treat you. Rick the owner was there and never once mentioned he owned the joint. He just sat there and had a few drinks with me and chatted. Dan the karaoke man is about the friendliest there is. Oh and by the way they have wifi. That's right people a biker bar with a homey feeling to that welcomes everyone has good food, great beer (they will now have Guinness) awesome bar staff. The bar tender never let me sit with an empty beer. If you are on a ride and need a stop this is the place, if you are needing a drink at a place that judges no one and accepts everyone this is the place. If you have just had a long day and need a cold beer and a laugh this is the place. On the weekends they also have the wet tshirt contest and jello wrestling.

My kinda place! Owner/bartender Brian is super nice guy and very accommodating. I love finding…read moreunique off the beaten path places, which sadly, seem to be fewer and farther between then they used to be. It's places like The Bar that give the most unique and memorable experiences and you can meet some good people that are friendly and truly welcoming too- you might come in as a stranger, but you'll leave as a friend:)

This is an amazing Dive bar located just off i44 on Highway 174 just east of Chesapeake. It's such…read morea good time this is my second day in a row. Peeps are open and friendly. The bar itself is a repourposed mobile home, straight off trailer park boys. It's close to my home so I'm sure to become a regular. It's only a beer bar but the beer is ice cold and served by a friendly bartender Bryan.

Laid back place to enjoy a cold beer with friends. The owner makes the place a safe and inviting…read moreplace to relax. Old time music with an old time juke box. No air conditioning in the summer so you have to be tough but it's worth it. Beer bar only with some wine coolers and soft drinks. Occasionlly a nice cup of coffee also.

South side dive bar. This place is barley outside city…read morelimits, so it is a smoking bar. When it's busy you may need to step outside and clear your eyes. It's a beer bar so there is no liquor, prices are reasonable, they have a pool table, jukebox, and a couple TV's for entertainment. The downside is they only take cash "no paper trails." There is a ATM inside if you want to pay a fee for cash. Great spot if you wanna have a smoke and beer outside your house, but if you're not a smoker prepare to walk out smelling like an ashtray.

This place is my new favorite dive bar. Serves Beer only, no liquor, no food. Close knit customers…read morewith open sports discussions, and an all around friendly, welcoming, to the point kind Of place. Love it.

** For those who are neurodivergent, have ASD, social anxiety, etc. **…read moreThe parking is spread out, so it's not overwhelming. There is one entry to the building on the West middle side. They have glass doors, so you can see the volume of people inside first. The bathroom is uniquely placed at the South West corner of the building and, even better, has a half wall so you can quietly retreat out of view, if necessary. You can either order and pay at the bar right at the entry, or there is an outdoor bar as well. I will note, the outdoor bar is more crowded, louder, it is more difficult to hear and be heard by the bartender. I prefer the indoor bar when it is less crowded. The menu is not extensive, so it's simple to order from. There are food trucks available at multiple spots outside, so it is easy to order and not feel too crowded. I've attended twice and the staff are very kind. At the tables in the immediate outdoor space that is enclosed in winter, the patrons are usually extremely loud because it is a small space. This can be problematic for those with sensory issues around noise. However, when it's good weather and open to the outdoors there are extensive options for seating with a variety of types of chairs. One can easily find a spot a bit further from the crowds for a more relaxed and quieter experience. When the outdoors are open to patrons there is another entrance that is a few feet from the main West entrance to the building. This makes for a great secondary option to leave without passing through the thicker crowds seated nearer the bar. However, often a food truck is placed at that entrance which can feel a bit overwhelming. The only change I would make is that they don't provide ice water and there aren't other options to beer if that's not something you are into or you don't drink very much. I think that would be a great improvement to their business model. I highly recommend this location compared to other bar experiences in the Springfield, Battlefield, Republic area.

Such a cool place. Love all the special events they have. Their focus in on having a great time…read morewith food trucks and being outdoors with live music. Yet they do have limited seating indoors (Ac/heat) and about the same limited seating under the patio (heaters only) but most is outdoors, like 1.3 acres worth. Outdoors has two music stages and plenty of seating. Dogs are usually welcomed as long as they behave, except at some special events where ADA dogs are only allowed. Beers are plentiful with more than 8 beers on tap. For those that aren't beer lovers they have a couple frozen drink options that are always tasty. Food trucks vary from day to day but the best way to keep up on trucks is follow their FB page. The owners are super nice and down to earth. They are always doing charity events which is awesome. Don't miss Oktoberfest which is super fun with multiple food trucks! I frequent this establishment about once every two weeks, even more when the weather is nice.

Went in with no expectations and if your somewhere between Branson and Springfield to find yourself…read morein need of wine this place far exceeds what you hope for. Rustic wood wine room with yummy wines for all palates. A fire place room off the back with games and comfy couches. January visit is semi of season but half filled with locals relaxing to live music. Walk up and ordered, delivered on the spot by the nicest humans. Tree house and bed and break fast has me already planning a return visit. Perfect day trip from Kansas City.

On our visit to Branson, I saw this winery on a tik tok. We were curious about the wine slushy…read moreflight as we had not seen it before! The space is clean, airy, yet quaint. Ordering was simple. We had flights of slushy, wine, and beer. Everyone enjoyed their flights and we had a great time. It wasn't busy the time we went to space we plentiful!

Went back and had the Southwest Chicken, grilled veggies and loaded baker. GREAT meal. The chicken…read morewas juicy and tender with pepper jack, mushrooms and peppers. The grilled veggies were tender not soggy- squash, carrots and fresh green beans. The loaded baker was a surprise, butter, sour cream and bacon of course, with tomatoes and diced red onion. I. ATE. IT. ALL. Long Island Iced tea was the best, had 2!

I've been weekending on Pomme for 3 years and now I'm mad that I didn't get to Lucky's sooner!…read more Typical lake bar/grill - nothing spectacular about the decor and there's no ambience but the place is clean and the wait staff are super friendly, fun and very attentive! The menu is not super huge and the food is amazing. I never expected it to be of such high quality. Friday & Saturday they serve Prime Rib with 2 sides and it is spectacular! I ordered Mid-Rare and DH ordered Mid and we got exactly that, cooked perfectly! Juicy and flavorful with some locally made creamy horseradish. Simply divine. As for sides, the grilled vegetables were seasoned well, hints of rosemary and garlic, and perfectly crisp-tender. Baked potato - well, really you can't screw that up, can you? I deducted a star because the salad was bagged shredded lettuce with a handful of shredded cheddar/jack cheese mounded on it. No tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, croutons, etc. Salad dressing was obviously bottled, but at least serving it on the side is standard. You get 2 packages of Club crackers. When that come to the table, I was thoroughly ready to be greatly disappointed. Lucky for Lucky's the meat and vegetables absolutely redeemed them! I definitely will be going back for more Prime or to try some of the other menu items. I would also note that this visit was in mid-March, off-season, we got there about 5:30 pm. on Saturday it was packed with locals by the time we left at 6:30 p.m. I can't imagine what it must be like during the season, but I will definitely be back!

You won't find KJ Brewskies on any influencer's list of must-visit spots -- and that's exactly why…read moreit's worth your time. It sits off the main drag, the kind of bar you notice only after you've driven past it a dozen times. But step inside, and you'll realize it's one of those rare places that still knows what a bar is supposed to be. The lights are low, the air is easy, and the bar top -- polished smooth from years of elbows and stories -- gleams under the amber bulbs. The bartender greets you like an old friend, even if you've never been here before. He keeps a clean bar, tight and organized, every glass shining like it's got a reputation to uphold. People don't come to KJ Brewskies for the food. Sure, there's something hot and fried if you need it, but this isn't a place for plating or pretense. You come here for the people, the atmosphere, the simple comfort of a cold beer that doesn't cost you half a paycheck. The jukebox doesn't take quarters anymore -- progress, I suppose -- but the music's still good. Old country. Classic rock. Songs that sound better when they're a little too loud. Over in the corner, someone's lining up a pool shot. Darts whistle through the air. Shuffleboard pucks slide and kiss the end of the table with a satisfying clack. What makes this place special, though, is how it shifts with the seasons. When the weather turns warm, they throw open the doors and roll out the crawfish pots. It's all elbows, laughter, and the unmistakable smell of spice and beer in the air. Fall might bring a chili cook-off, winter maybe a small charity drive -- each one another excuse for the regulars and newcomers alike to gather, eat, drink, and remember what community feels like. KJ Brewskies isn't trying to be anything more than what it is. It's a good bar -- honest, lived-in, alive. A place to forget the headlines, to talk about nothing important, to exist for a few hours without explanation. Places like this are getting harder to find. And maybe that's why, when you walk out into the night -- the jukebox still humming behind you -- you already know you'll be back.

KJ's is one of Springfields "true" remaining dive bar's. It's what you would expect; extremely…read moredark, a couple pool tables, and a shuffleboard table for entertainment. They have a jukebox when there isn't karaoke running 4 nights a week. It's actually pretty big for a dive, with a huge seating area in the front, as well as the back. They offer two stages; one in the main part of the bar, and the other outside where you may also smoke. Although they don't use them much because they don't have live music often "which I think is a bummer." On a positive note they are still the cheapest place in town. Here you are still able to get a bottle of beer for under $2.50

Great Pizza! They are so nice and easy to order online or call it in. You will get friendly, and…read moregreat service. Always ready on time. My family love the sandwiches, garlic knots. well really their whole menu is excellent. Always hot and with fresh ingredients!

Great pizza close to home. Easy online ordering. Good service and always ready on time.read more