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    Abby's Highway 40

    4.5 (68 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    ABBY'S HIGHWAY 40 ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Juke Box
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Casual

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    Mark F.

    Super fun and cool retro bar on 4th St with awesome outdoor patio area. They also have a hidden restaurant- Dumpling Queen- that makes a variety of fresh dumplings and buns out of a converted Airstream trailer. The bartenders are cool, friendly and mix great drinks. The place gets rocking when there's a band or DJ. It's fun during the day too with the spacious outdoor area. After dark, the large screen has cool stuff on it and it takes on a tropical feel. The owners have spent a lot of time, money and care upgrading the outdoor space and making the whole experience super fun. An obvious stop is you're heading to downtown Reno.

    Kimberly C.

    I love a good dive bar, so I've been wanting to check out Abby's for a while. I loved it! Went in with my boyfriend this past Saturday during the snow storm, so it wasn't very busy (it was also fairly early). They didn't have a large draft selection, but I still enjoyed my beer (an IPA). We played some pool which was free, and the table wasn't a wreck (like you wouldn't normally find with a free play). The best part is the outdoor space - it's huge! They have 2 fire pits, lots of adirondack chairs, and heat lamps. Nestled in the back is and Airstream/food truck that serves dumplings (the Dumpling Queen), though we didn't get any food this time. We saw a few people come and go just to pick up dumplings, so they're probably good! I'd like to come back for live music, and we'll bring the pup now that we know they allow dogs :D

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    Donna B.

    I attended the Yelp event at Abby's in the spring. A month later one of my. Clients was looking for a venue to host her organization's fundraiser. The event was a garden party. I immediately told her about Abby's. She met with Kristen and set up the event. So at the end of September I attended The Century Club's Garden Party. It was a fundraiser for a nursing scholarship. The ladies of TCC were thrilled. The day and the back patio were beautiful. The perfect venue for their theme. Kristen had created a couple of special cocktails for the event using botanicals and infusions. Kristen also gave a lecture on the botanicals used in liquor infusions and as additional ingredients to create more flavorful drinks. She then presented a demonstration of the two special cocktails. The group loved it. Dumpling Queen provided snacks of dumplings and noodles for the event. They were a nice pairing with the refreshing beverages. The patio was spacious enough the guests could wander and talk and enjoy the gorgeous weather. There was even a space for them to set up a raffle prize table. Besides popping in here for snacks and adult beverages, I highly recommend you consider Abby's for any of your event needs. Fabulous huge patio. Indoor space with bar. On-site food available. Great staff. And clean restrooms. There's also a large parking lot in the back. Thanks Abby's for helping make The Century Club's event a success.

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    Dara W.

    Such a dive bar with a large outdoor space for relaxing and live music. They also have the Dumpling Queen outside to order fantastic eats while there. The inside is everything you expect a dive bar to be with pool table, some high tops, bar seating, video poker, fun signs on the wall, great bartenders and...their bathrooms are anything but dive-like. They look newly renovated and kind of posh for a dive bar. I love seeing places with more than one bathroom. This place has three available with nice tile work and cool wallpaper. The two on either end are spacious and the middle one is tight but still nice. The outdoor area has both low tables and high tops plus two firepit areas with Adirondack chair seating around them. Bonus if you gone when the Reno Aces have fireworks because you'll have a perfect view from the patio. This was a great find and I highly recommend checking it out.

    Rebecca L.

    Another bar on fourth street! I love options! This bar is not fancy, but it is a fun location for meeting up for drinks, playing pool, or getting some delicious food from Dumpling Queen. I would say this is a classic American bar, with classic bar vibes. The inside was ample, a fully stocked bar, and a huge outside back patio with 2 fire pits. Apparently, you can also reserve the fire pits for large parties. There were "reserved" signs hanging up, when we visited. Dumpling Queens food truck is also located in the back patio of Abby's. My husband and I ordered some dumplings, then grabbed a seat at the bar to enjoy some weekend cocktails. We will be back!

    Steak pepper shot
    Valie K.

    This place is a vibe. I love sitting at the bar with the stellar staff slinging drinks. Had my first steak shot and can't wait for another

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    Maria F.

    This bar has an amazing patio and friendly bartenders. They have 2 fire pits going and a number of tables. They also happen to have Dumpling Queen food truck in their patio. I highly recommend you order some soup dumplings, grab a drink, and take a seat and relax! The atmosphere here is very chill, with a game being projected on their outdoor screen. This has become a frequent place to introduce friends to this great hang out spot and great food! Can I also note that I have never more pleased for a bar bathroom layout and design before? I was so pleased and blown away that I had to take a picture of the ingenuity. Three unisex individual stalls with a communal sink and hand soap that smells delightful. This has been the first time I've ever mentioned a bathroom as part of a review, but my goodness, this bar is just that great!

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    Shawna A.

    Such a great find! From the moment we walked into this place, we felt right at home!! Bartender was super knowledgeable of the area and shared stories. She was very accommodating to our needs and made great drinks! I may've lost 2 of my 3 dart games against my bf but I still walked out a winner having visited this place. Definitely going back again next time I'm in town!!

    Rum And Coke
    Steve A.

    Abby's Hwy 40 is a good dive bar. It doesn't seem like much. Only has drinks but that's enough though. Friendly atmosphere. There's a patio. It has some basic cocktails. Most things are served in a small glass. The popular drinks here include rum and whiskey. It's about $5 to get a typical cocktail. There's nothing fancy, but the drinks are strong. Best part about the bar is the patio in the back. It has some fun stuff like cornhole or some other games. There's usually a friendly bartender or some colorful local hanging out.

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    Lynn D.

    This is a fun dive bar with a great cocktail list. Loved the mall rat-so tropical! Wednesdays are trivia night and Thursday's are karaoke night. The patio is very cool with fire pits and a big screen TV. They don't serve food but Dumpling Queen shares the patio and their dumplings are delicious! Very cool place

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    Fran V.

    We visited Abby's for a burlesque show that was happening. We arrived early and had a drink at the bar. The bartender convinced me to try the signature PB old fashioned. It was mild on the PB so that pleased me, and overall a good cocktail. She even served it was a PB dipped pretzel stick. The bar has not been changed much as it looks like a good ol' dive bar. The outdoor patio however has been revamped into a spacious, comfortable hang out area with fire pits, seating, a large screen tv, and blankets to keep you cozy! A refurbished airstream sits out there as well, holding the food truck business "Dumpling Queen" but that a different review right there! Inside for the show, the space was packed with close seated chairs and stools and slightly cramped but still cozy and full of great energy! There was no stage but the burlesque show was still big enough for the three performers to do there thing and plenty close to the audience for lots of interaction. I'll have to go back strictly for the bar/patio vibe but it was a fun first experience!

    Kick Rocks!
    Dawn G.

    We were travelers who wandered in on a warm summer day and were welcomed by a crowd of locals, what more could we ask for! We are fans of a good local dive bar and this one was a perfect place to grab a cold drink. There were all the typical beverages you would expect beers, wells, and mixers - but this place had a surprising cocktail list too - my favorite was the "Kick Rocks" and raspberry lemonade drink with an explosive candied rim - pop rocks! A trick I will be using at my home bar from now on!

    Charlie B.

    Abby's is a chill Reno bar. It has the "dive bar" feel without being janky, sticky, and gross. It has a fantastic patio area in the back where you can take advantage of the Dumpling Queen food trailer. I suggest getting the pork dumplings! The bar staff are great people, but no one here is a mixologist, so keep your drink expectations simple and you won't be disappointed. We've become a big fan of the vibe here and will be more regularly attending.

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    Super welcoming and cozy dive bar. I always feel welcome here. The drinks are good as well!

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    A perfect dive bar. Abby's hosts bands and events that fit Reno perfectly. The service is always prompt and the prices are great.

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    I used to love going here and having drinks when they used to show the ppv boxing fights.But they haven't showed the last few cards.

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    If Monica is working, make sure you get her margarita. Great back patio with fire pits

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    One of the bartenders called me retarded and continue to say additional commentary about me. Terrible service.

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