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    Rainbow Tavern

    4.0 (2 reviews)
    InexpensiveDive Bars, Pool Halls, Pubs

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    14 years ago

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    10 years ago

    _(I love this bar) it has good cheap food and the is cheap and atmosphere is assume..Very lovable owners (Smokers r welcome)

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    J.R. Neighbors - Spicy Fried Pickles

    J.R. Neighbors

    4.2(150 reviews)
    12.5 mi
    $$

    This is my second time having lunch here…read more Today, I was in town for a business lunch. I had the En Fuego Burger and Seasoned Fries. My client had The Newberry Single Burger and Tots. Service was fast and the food was excellent. Next time, I will try to check out their Speakeasy, the Cavern Club.

    Sunday, 18 January 2026…read more Met friends at J.R. Neighbors for lunch. According to my friend, the have the best burgers in Etown! ‍ There are a few parking spaces directly in front of the restaurant (maybe 5, with 2-3 slots being reserved for handicap). There are nearby parking lots with plenty more parking. As it was a Sunday, we had no trouble finding parking. There were a few people ahead of us, maybe three different parties. My partner and I did not have to wait to be seated since the friends we were meeting had already arrived and got a table. We greeted our friends then reviewed the menu. Since it was around 12ish on a Sunday, only the brunch menu was available. Not long after, our waitress arrived to take drink orders. Shortly after that, and after the drinks arrived - pineapple mimosas, apple juice, and water, we ordered our food...mostly everyone had a burger. I had the Texan burger/sandwich which came on a Texas toast, hence the name, and my partner had the Newberry Smash burger (double). Each came with a choice of "regular" fries or tots. I wanted sweet potato fries, but again, since it was Sunday, only the brunch menu and what was displayed was available. So, I settled for regular fries. My burger was good albeit a bit messy with the sunny side egg running everywhere! The bacon topping the burger was perfectly done with the right crispy/crunchy consistency. My mimosas was refreshing except I did not get much of a pineapple taste. The fries were fresh and appropriately seasoned, not too salty and not too bland, just right. We were all full from our meals so we did not even consider dessert! The restaurant was busy but not overly crowded, so the atmosphere was quite. We sat by the windows and were not even distracted by the outside vehicles passing by. Overall, we had a pleasant experience and would recommend J.R. Neighbors to anyone looking for good burgers in a good atmosphere in Etown.

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    Pub By Novo - Brisket Taco, Nashville hot taco and blackened mahi taco

    Pub By Novo

    4.4(335 reviews)
    64.2 mi
    $$

    On Friday March 21, 2025, my wife an I were passing through Bowling Green on our way to Florida for…read moreSpring Break. It was lunch time and we worked up an appetite on our drive. Thankfully my wife suggested Pub By Novo. It was the first Friday of March Madness, but we were there early so we had no problem snagging a table. When you walk in it feels like a sports bar. It is a clean space with lots of metal and concrete. I like the look. When you peruse the menu you quickly realize this ain't no typical sports bar. The menu offers upscale bar food and has something for everyone. We started with the Pimento Cheese Dip, which comes with a generous portion of dip and lightly toasted bread. It was very good. My wife ordered the Kentucky Hot Brown (although here it is simply called Hot Brown). It was on point and excellent. I had the Chicken and Waffle, mine was very good but the Hot Brown was the star of the day. Service was extremely friendly and dripping in Southern Hospitality. Prices are reasonable. I'm not sure I'll ever be back to Bowling Green Kentucky, but if I am I'll certainly stop at Pub By Novo!

    I was surprised by the cocktail menu, which is much more creative than your average pub, and stands…read morein contrast to the vibe of the pub in general, which is super industrial, bright, and a true sports bar. I couldn't believe how crowded it was, even on a Saturday-- almost everyone who came in had a super long wait! Every table was full, and I was only lucky enough to be seated because I had a table of one. I had a cocktail that was excellent (can't find which one on the menu online, but I think it was something with blackberry?), and the parmesan salmon which was also great. The portions were a little smaller than I expected, but still satisfying. I can see why this place is so popular, especially amid all the chains on the same street!

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