Had amazing shrimp in the restaurant. Food was delicious. Chris, the waiter and barman, was top notch. Loved the ambience, especially the 1920's vibe. Also it's so cool that they are playing really chill Italian music on the speakers in the background. We were here in June '25 for a Shakespeare reading and it was awesome. read more

This was such a disappointing meal and a waste of a 30 mine drive. It's advertised as a Brunch Buffet at the Roar with advanced and door reservations and you had an hour limit for the buffet. It started at 12, which we were already in the building. At 12 we were told to get some appetizers and then the buffet food would be out shortly. We had the appetizers and then sat and waited for the rest of the food. At 12:25 the I guess Manager asked were we waiting for anything else, so I said the buffet. I was then told that the food was cooked to order and needed to tell them what we wanted from the smallest buffet list I've ever seen. I decided to order some dry rub wings and eggs. The wings were okay but the eggs were not good at all. My son got some eggs, bacon and wings. He only ate the wings and then we left highly disappointed and went somewhere else to actually eat. read more

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This place had high hopes but left us disappointed. The arcade is now moved to the second floor with minimal games and some didn't even work. Overall the place kinda sucks all around. Maybe the beer is good. read more

I have tried the variety of food options. We have bowled and played virtual golfed. Listen to live music. Drank from the Tap bar. This place offers just about everything in one place. Definitely a must if you're in Downtown Winston Salem. Service was great, servers were very attentive. read more

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Enjoyed that smaller balls are used for bowling and good music was played. My daughters also liked the arcade!

Horrible food! Service was bad as well. Avoid! Food was reheated and bland. Others in the restaurant were visibly disappointed as well.

We attended a private event upstairs at Roar. This was for admitted students to a university in the NC system. I had never heard of the venue, but it was very cool! All sorts of games, bays with virtual sports, bowling, table games, and lots of food upstairs near our event. Downstairs was more of a bar area plus some more games. The food was catered by roar and this is why I'm giving it 4 stars. It could have been the selection available, or cost savings by the planner, but it was very lack luster. Put it this way, fudge rounds were in a shading dish. The staff was very nice! They encouraged us enjoy ourselves and refilled the trays. I would like to return on a weekend night during a non-sponsored event and try it again. I would describe it as Greensboro's bourbon bowl meets Dave and busters. read more

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When Roar first opened, I was so geeked about going and it doesn't disappoint! It's like something out of a large fast paced city. There is always live music on the main level and there are so many different places to get delicious food from. Upstairs there is bowling and games. There is also a nice bar. There are all these comfy, cozy chairs and couches as well. The place is very loud, which is part of its ambience if that makes any sense. I have gotten food from several of the locations and it was all very tasty. It was a little on the expensive side, but that is part of the vibe of the location. I'm sure they're doing that to keep the riffraff out. There is also live music on the roof, which usually has a cover charge. The last time I went, they had these little private tents set up. It is a very cool spot for date night hanging out with friends or hanging out with family. By family I do mean adults because it's not really a kid friendly spot. The service at the kiosks for food was also very good. There were a couple of restaurants that were on the higher end which I did not try. At some point, they put the sixth street country store/fruit stand in there which of course didn't last. It's not the kind of place for a fruit stand/country store. that's just not its vibe. I have had fun every time I've gone! read more

This place went downhill quick. We wanted to love it in the beginning but it just never got up to par. Food even though several choices was always thrown together and lacked flavor. I don't know that I've ever left satisfied with a meal, The quality is just not there for the price point. Drinks are also just horrible, cheap alcohol and cheap mixers. Bowling and virtual gold use to be fun but over time this place has evolved into a madhouse arcade for kids. What use to be a space for live music now holds arcade games and vending machines... about the only thing this place has going for it is that you can bring young kids. read more

I want to like roar because they have great ideas but man does it all fall flat. We recently went for twisted putter and it was fun but the lights were on so it wasn't really glow in the dark. They changed the upstairs food hall (wasn't really a food hall) and made it into an arcade. It seems like they have limited staff so it took people a while to get drinks. Overall, I'd go back for the bull pin bowling and the twisted putter but that's about it. read more

Roar - Seafood Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

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This place is so freaking fun! For like $20/pop, you can get an hour of unlimited arcade games, or play a round of mini golf, or go for an hour of bowling, or play in a driving range/batting cage/etc! They also carry Nowadays, which is fantastic, and their French fries are fried to perfection. The employees were also all super kind and caring. I didn't catch her name, but the bartender downstairs took my friend's alcohol preferences into account and made her a custom drink, the dude working the mini golf course was so kind, and Amber who was working the food service counter did a great job handling sooooo many food orders. 10/10 love this place. Take your family, take your friends, go have fun! read more

I love a good food hall! This place doesn't stay quite as packed as I would like to see, but I love it here and I hope it survives finicky Winston-Salem. 3 levels and a rooftop, very spacious. Let's get into the food and drinks. I love margaritas and the bartender at Tequila never disappoints, so while my to go order is being prepared I enjoyed a Strawberry Pineapple Texas Style Margarita. Another fav for me here is the grilled shrimp, OMG so, so good, make sure to try the elote corner as a side with cilantro lime rice. read more

Roar - Strawberry Pineapple Texas Style Margarita, you gotta try it and you'll thank me later! - Seafood Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

I love food halls because you can have so many choices in one However the choices and food quality at Roar left me lacking on dinner last night. I went with the fam-bam to an almost empty food hall, but Wednesday evening in WS sometimes is slow. I got a single patty mushroom Blue cheeseburger for $11 and his $4 side of fries from Joey Corrells American. It was okay, but not $15 okay when there are so many other restaurants for less. My wife ordered the Margherita pizza at Est Est Est. It was a cheese pizza and not a Margherita so be aware of that if you know what a Margarita pizza is and what to expect. For a cheese oily individual $12 pizza it was overpriced and underwhelming. The beer wall was good, but yeah...not really that impressed to have me come back. read more

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We keep giving it a chance. I truly have tried to give Ford's Food Hall the benefit of the doubt on many occasions, and after 4 attempts to come here, I simply can't fathom making an effort to come back until the operations are significantly improved. We have been here when it has been slammed, and we've been here when we could hear a pin drop in the building. No matter the capacity, something has always gone wrong. Whether it's being out of certain ingredients, entire meals on the menu, staffing shortages... we have yet to have a seamless visit. My most recent visit: we brought in-laws for their birthday. Nobody was staffing the windows to order - you had to order at the bar. However, the food stall we all wanted - Dragon Fruit - was "not in the computer" at the bar. We had to spend 10 minutes creating an account on their website to order our food. I can tell a lot of passion was put into the concept and the renovation of the building - however the execution is subpar. Ultimately, Ford's Food Hall is a cafeteria masquerading as a food hall. Actual food halls (see Charlotte and Raleigh) have internal competition by different businesses to incentivize quality food and service. Not so here. Roar's duckpin bowling, on the second floor, is the only redeeming factor for us. However, even that is arguably overpriced at $60 per hour. For us, it's only worth it when discounted. I would love to have a great food hall in Winston-Salem. Still waiting on it. read more

Good: The mini-bowling was awesome, staff was really friendly and available. For 4 of us it took about 40 minutes for a game. It was clean. Mixture of kids and classy date nights... the ambiance was odd, like they couldn't decide to be a speak easy or a chucky cheese. Disappointing: The food ... is low level cafeteria level pizza and same for the nachos. I really was expecting a higher level of food options. The simulator area was missing so much, I wish there was an archery option. I'd suggest for 4 of you, 1hr is plenty here. Bar area, they really need a menu, good quality options but no cocktail menu. No food or beverage delivery; you just have to "guess" when the food is ready and go get it, and for drinks, if you are on another floor with the bowling and simulator, you will need to find a bar, versus delivery or close bar options. read more

Roar - Chicken Nachos - dry & little meat Pizza - all toppings slide right off - Seafood Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

I attended what I thought would be a fun Margarita package afternoon at Roar 4/11. There were not a lot of people there but Sadly the evening was ruined by extremely slow lines to claim our drinks included in the package (small drinks packed with ice and very sugary) and 45 - hour wait for the tacos included. (needed to stand by the counter to be sure to get your food as they only had one person checking in everyone to the venue, taking food orders and bringing it out). No number system/name to know whose order was coming out for the taco package food. People waiting missed out talking with the groups they came with, one missed most of a party they were attending and one finally left as they were told they were "last" on the list for their order after 45 minutes And food was handed to people who admitted they ordered after this person. (we had a lot of time to chat while waiting) . Music on the roof top was so loud, people were crowded at the far end of the space to hear each other speak. How could have been so poorly planned with tickets ordered in advance? read more

Went to Roar for the food hall. I felt like pizza so ordered the margherita pizza at Est Est Est. It should have just been called a "cheese" pizza. The dough was light and airy but when I order a Margherita pizza, I expect a mozzarella melt in your mouth pizza with a light marinera sauce and basil. This was just a cheese oily individual $12 pizza. My husband was underwhelmed by his $11 mushroom Blue cheese burger and his $4 side of fries from Joey Corrells American St food. I did try his fries though and thought they were kinda amazing. My son ordered biria tacos at Centenario and was very pleased. We did the beer wall which had a lot of options and the beer was nice and cold. Upstairs was entertainment such as music and bowling. I did not go upstairs so I'm reviewing based on our food experience only. Would we come back?....mehhhhh...maaaybe. Really not sure, I wasn't blown away. read more

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The ambiance is great, I love the whole concept. I live right outside of Charlotte and wish they had something like this near me. The food was ok and the service was good. I think for what it was it is a little too pricey. Would I go back, the answer is yes if I'm in the area. read more

First off, this place is pretty cool. Even though it was a Wednesday and nobody here, Brian Ross and Dela were awesome to deal with. Great time. Wings were good (although I'd stay away from the bbq). Enjoy! read more

My husband and I spent the day Saturday with my brother and SIL at what is quickly becoming our favorite hangout spot, ROAR. Since we were going to a family dinner that evening, we opted for small bites at Fords Food Hall (which always become bigger bites after looking at their vast menus). This go round we went with the Paloma for me and the Spicy Margarita for my SIL at the bar. My husband and my brother enjoyed using their fobs for the beer wall. Food wise, my husband got the roasted oysters, blackened shrimp tacos, and she crab soup from Blue Crab and my SIL ordered the nashville hot fish sandwich with an elote corn side from there as well. My brother and I both ordered from JC American Street Food - he got the cheesy western burger w/ hand cut fries and I got the Carolina classic fair burger w/ sweet potato wedges and an order of the Nashville hot wings. Y'all have no idea how fun it is to try different drinks at the bar and distinct eats in the food hall each time we visit. Plus, who doesn't enjoy a roaring 20's theme/atmosphere? We have yet to play any of the games on the second floor but we know our time is coming because we can't stop popping in! They even have zombie dodgeball - we are all in! The only downside we have found to playing the games is it's a little pricey - $95 an hour for the simulator and $50-$65 for bowling depending on when you play. But if you go with a group and split the cost it could be worth it! And the rooftop just can't be beat. Seriously one of the best chill spots I've found in the Triad. If you haven't made your way to ROAR yet for a bomb atmosphere, yummy drinks, and delicious eats at one of their 5 different eateries, we promise you are missing out!! read more

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Twisted Putter: Prepare to level up your mini-golf game like never before at The Twisted Putter located in the basement of ROAR! Step into a world where traditional mini-golf meets cutting-edge technology for an unforgettable gaming experience. The Twisted Putter takes mini-golf to a whole new level with their state-of-the-art electronic courses. Say goodbye to the traditional windmills and obstacles--here, you'll find interactive challenges, stunning visuals, and immersive gameplay that will keep you on your toes. Whether you're a seasoned mini-golf pro or a beginner looking for a unique gaming adventure, The Twisted Putter has you covered. Bring your friends, challenge each other to epic battles, and see who can conquer the electronic courses and claim victory. So, grab your putter, unleash your competitive spirit, and embark on a mini-golf journey like no other at The Twisted Putter in Winston-Salem. Get ready for a gaming experience that will leave you craving more! Each course will cost you $15, and there are 7 holes per course. The courses are interesting because rather than counting strokes, it's based on how fast you can putt the golf ball in the hole, which makes sense since their goal is to expedite the players and have groups move through each hole quickly. I spent about 20 minutes per course in a party of 3 people. There is a full service bar there but it wasn't in service when I visited. There was also a beer wall where you can get draft beer. Overall a unique experience! FOLLOW @zackaryeats for more Winston-Salem foodie finds read more

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New food hall on Google it's called the "Roar". More shops will be open in the future including a golf simulator. Prices are higher but expected. We tried the Italian place and Blue Crab both were good. The catfish was recommended and the elote was creamy delicious. This place will get better give them time. read more

The first floor arcade and bar are now open, so I decided to give this place another try over the weekend. Sad to say, I don't think I will give it a third chance...There is so much potential with this space, concept, and everything, but their execution is just BAD. Service is still subpar, this place will not survive with its current quality hospitality. I sat at the Visualiner bar and asked if they had a drink menu and the bartender just shrugged No at me and then it felt like she was actively avoiding me so I couldn't just order a canned wine. It's also really annoying that food has to be ordered through the app - I understand having that as an option, but I really think there needs to be someone/somewhere taking orders in person - call me old fashioned, but I do appreciate that basic level of human/social interaction. The food still took a long time to come out (15+ mins) and the pick up counter is as confusing and congested as ever. The waitstaff/servers behind the counter kept asking for names and ticket numbers associated with the order; Also they were shouting at us from the kitchen doorway instead of walking up to the counter to speak to us...just not a good experience. The wings were good, the burger was alright, but the aiolis definitely were a home run at least. Unfortunately, seating was so limited we ended up sitting in a party room; and a couple people poked their heads in at us, but there just wasnt space anywhere else- we saw someone eating their food while sitting down at one of the car-driver-games, so that should be good indication...After we ate our food, we actually just left and didn't even end up playing any games because we were just so disappointed with the experience. Like I said, this place has all the potential and could be SO fun, but right now I'd rather go to Dave n Busters... read more

So happy that the triad is getting a new new food halls! Roar is one of may favorites in the area compared to Stock + Grain and a few others in the Piedmont. Roar has a few different floors with many different vibes which is why it's so great! On the first floor you have the true food hall which includes Asian, Mexican, seafood, cocktails, and a few sit down Italian options. All of their food is top notch but I especially love the seafood + Asian spot. Pro tip - go when a live band is playing for some extra entertainment! On the second floor is JL Casper's which is a 1920s steakhouse! Food is on the pricier side but the atmosphere is great. Also check out the bowling alley for some more weekend fun! One of my favorite spots is the roof top bar purely for the amazing views of Winston! Definitely add Roar to your list of places to check out when downtown! read more

Roar has so much potential but every time I visit, I get more and more disappointed in the lack of.... well really everything. We had a bowling reservation with our kids for 5PM. We got to Roar and as we walked in, saw that the entire first floor was under construction. Okay fine, no biggie, HOWEVER, all the food counters were closed and this was not advertised anywhere on their website prior to us booking a $45 bowling lane. We got to the floor with the bowling, no one was there to help us for a few minutes so we were just standing around until someone finally arrived to start our hour of bowling. We also had an issue with our game and no one was around to help us for at least 8-10 minutes. The bowling ended up being fine and the guy helping us out with setting up the game gave us some extra time, so that was nice. During bowling, I sent my husband downstairs to get a glass of wine. He comes back with some terrible rose in a plastic cup. Wine was advertised as half off on Mondays, and he paid full price. We came back downstairs after bowling and now the whole room including the bar was roped off. Just an overall disappointing experience. False advertising on their website regarding what they offer. Highly recommend updating your site to address the food counter and bar closure. read more

I've been to Roar twice now and probably will never go back. this most recent time we went on a Saturday night, and the place was dead. Thought with the announced changes things would be different this time around but it wasn't. The bars were dirty, empty glasses and cans everywhere. Drinks were TERRIBLE tasted like their products had gone bad. Bartenders didn't know what they were doing, service was slow, and it was just an uncomfortable, awkward vibe. 3 floors in there and none of them were well executed. The place felt cheap and run down. The club/dance floor portion was weird. Literally it felt like a bunch of 50 years olds dancing at a family reunion. No young crowd - the bowling lanes were empty and the twisted putter idea was cool but because the bar down there was so bad, no point in staying to play cause we couldn't drink the drinks! Also the drinks are way overpriced. My advice: focus on 1-2 floors that you can execute really well. They're doing too much and are unorganized and cheap and it shows. read more

This review has more to do do with the food windows on the main floor. Have been here a few times with larger groups. We've tried every food window, and it's been a huge let down. Fried rice was flavorless, 1/2 lb of shrimp looked pathetic and not half a pound. Fish and chips, maybe if it wasn't ONE chunk of overly fried piece of fish. Birria tacos require more than a sauce container of consome to enjoy. Chips and salsa look like store bought chunky tostitos salsa and even the store bought are stepping up their game by amping up their spice. All around most of the food seems to be "how can we get it out the quickest" very pride less and minimal. read more

Roar - Seafood Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

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Hmm, where should I start. The beer on tap is affordable with plenty of choices. However, the liquor is expensive. The rooftop is nice, especially when there is a band playing. Be prepared to pay for parking unless you get fortunate to find a place to park on the street. Good luck with that as you have a better chance of winning the lottery than finding a free place to park. You might as well pay to park in one of the many lots or parking garages. The food has plenty of opportunities to improve taste wise, and the prices are outrageous for what you get. I'm not sure how a family could afford to eat there, as they would be better off dining somewhere else before visiting the Roar. Also, it is self-service when it comes to ordering the food and finding a table to dine at. You will need the money you saved on dining elsewhere for the games at the Roar. Yes, the place is very nice, however it's not a cheap place for a date or family night. read more

We finally had the opportunity to visit Roar a few weeks back during our Winston foodie day. We quickly ordered a strawberry lemon drop and a glass of riesling at the open bar before browsing around. The beer wall is one of my favorite concepts, simply open a tab and help yourself to over 20 taps of beer, cider and wine. Very convenient making this accessible on both the main and second floor. We ventured to the second level-- this is where the fun begins. Numerous bays to enjoy simulation games such as golf, dodgeball, home run derby and so much more. There are several bowling lanes that are boutique-style; shorter lanes, smaller balls, and heavier pins. Definitely an experience! We made our way to the top floor to the really awesome rooftop bar. Littered with chic outdoor furniture and a mini-bar, this is the place to be when mingling and hanging with a group. Really sweet views. Then it was time to grub! Three options were available at the time. We narrowed it down to two. My selections were a Lobster roll with old bay fries, fried okra with Alabama dipping sauce and a helping of She Crab soup from Blue Crab Seafood Bar. We rounded off our lunch with some offerings from Joey Correll's American Street Food. We came in hot with the Coney Islander with Sweet potato wedges and of course we had to order the dry-rub wings. Roar is just simply a neat place. We came early on a Friday, so really couldn't get a feel for the vibe. However, it was nice to be one of the few there.. no rush, no stress and no crowd allowed us to enjoy every moment. We'll be back! read more

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We spent Saturday afternoon at Roar. They did a good job of renovating the space to make it a fun place. Families were enjoying the food hall so we plan to bring our son in the furure. We started on the first floor where the food hall and Italian restaurant are. We tried to go on the roof but it was too windy. We enjoyed drinks and live music. I had a glass of rose and a lemon drop cocktail. Both were very good. I also had oysters from the seafood food restaurant. They were fresh and cold. I really enjoyed the cocktail sauce. Next, we tried bowling. We reserved our lane ahead of time and I can see that as the best option as Roar becomes more popular. The lane is on a one-hour timer and you do not need special shoes. You can order drinks while you bowl and someone brings them to you. I like that they were different drinks than what was downstairs. I had a peach bourbon cocktail and it was really good. Next, we ate at the Italian restaurant. It was amazing. I wish they had valet parking all day on Saturdays. Also, it can get loud if they are busy. read more

Great place for family fun in Winston. We had a birthday party there for our son and he loved it. Safe environment where they can have fun without being a little kid party. For adults, love all of the drink options that you can self serve. Parking can be hit or miss depending on how busy downtown is when you go. Plenty of food options for picky eaters. If anyone in your crowd gets overwhelmed by noise, though, this isn't the place for them. Definitely a top choice for family night or a couples night. read more

Bar tenders are not educated. Please teach them how to make simple drinks. This place needs a better lifting.

The building and potential of this space is great. The product is disappointing. The food is pricey, portions small, and quality was gross... I had to ask for my food 20 min after ordered only to be met with a "you said your ordered what?!" and then the others in my party had to come up and list off their orders too so they could be made. What I got was flavorless, greasy, and a lot of mayonnaise. My elote was literally microwaved canned corn with a splat of Mayo on top. The wait staff in general was a mixture of some unprofessional, some kind. There were some questionable sanitary practices in the kitchen from what was seen. The games were neat but the unappealing cafeteria quality food that left me with a stomach ache really pulled the experience down. My husband was charged $16 for a small, simple mule cocktail. Menus had half of their products missing, including the beer wall. I've been twice now and it just seems that this place can't recover from a downward spiral. We won't be back unless some major changes happen. I hope they can turn things around. read more

Roar - Fish and chips with elote - Seafood Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Really fun spot, good atmosphere. Great spot for a date or hanging out with your friends. 10/10

Wow, this place is cool and has so much potential! Gatsby themed from head to toe, 3 floors of things to do, and great food! Entry level is the food hall. There is a handful of restaurants with a variety of food, a full bar, and a serve yourself tap wall. Bottom floor is mini golf with 2 half courses. Its not your average mini golf! Your putters hold your information and some of the holes are interactive. 2nd floor is bowling and virtual reality sports boxes. There are only a handful of each but both are fun! The virtual reality boxes let you play a wide variety of games from golf to zombie dodgeball. My only bad comment is that some of the games require more accuracy than can be picked up. The top floor is a rooftop lounge but that was temporarily closed. Each floor has its own beer self service tap wall and full bar. All the employees are super friendly and very willing to help. read more

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We've went a couple of times and played the games. We do have fun and the beer wall is something we think is a great idea so you don't have to stand in a line waiting for a drink. read more

This is such a fun place, we always have a good time. From the multi floor layout to the golf, bowling and all sorts of other fun things to do, to (most importantly) the many food kiosks and the wall of over 50 beers. This place is a good place to hangout with friends or to come and meet people. The people who work here are always friendly and the food is relatively quick but always delicious. A definite must try for Winston Salem. read more

Roar - Seafood Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

I was at this new venue in downtown Winston for my friends' band, Hawthorne Curve. It was the third time I had been here but it was earlier in the evening on a Friday night and not as crowded as my previous visits so I was able to explore the restaurants and building. It is kind of like a food court set up with Mexican, Asian, a Seafood place and an American/burger style place. There was also an Italian sit-down place on the right just inside the entrance but I just browsed the menu and saw pastas, salads, pizza's etc. There is a large bar at the end and after ordering a Gin & Tonic and a ginger ale the bill came to $18.42, including tax and 20% gratuity added. I was going to give three stars for the $$ but it was my fault for not catching the auto-tip being added. I can't speak to the food because I was just there for the music but the pizzas and nachos/fries I saw on other tables looked like the standard fare, albeit on the expensive side. But hey, they gotta pay for the amazing renovation they did on what I assume used to be some sort of automotive building warehouse right in the heart of old Downtown Winston. They have an upstairs featuring bowling, golf and other fun games but I stayed down in the live music area in a comfortable living room/lounge area right beside the stage. Not really my kind of place for the money and the open hall type dining (at least for the food court part) but I am glad to see downtown progressing and growing. It was boarded up and in desperate need of a revitalization when I moved down here from Boone NC just a few short years ago. I'd say check it out...especially if there is a killer band like Hawthorne Curve playing! Worth a night out and an high end cocktail or three! read more

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I came to this new venue. Great if you want games. I had the State Fair burger. It was delicious. Lots of activities for kids. There is some kind of golf, bowling and games. There is a wall of taps for beer and ales. Loud, but can be fun place. read more

The bartender asked me whats difference between rose and moscato.Red flag. Wine served in plastic cup. The bus lady told me I had to tip her. Super awkward. Cool idea but the staff isn't the vibe. read more