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    Ruben James

    3.4 (124 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    RUBEN JAMES ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Loud
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Leah H.

    We loved it here. Our waitress, Isabel, was super fun and extremely helpful. Everything we ate and drank was appropriately dive-y while also being delicious. I REALLY appreciated all the vegetarian options!!! Usually they are nonexistent in sports bars.

    Ravon H.

    Brought me back to my college dive bar days lol. During my stay in Burlington I asked the hotel staff where I could watch the Sunday football game and they recommended Ruben James. It doesn't look like much from the outside or the inside for that matter. Tables are beat up and chairs are all wobbly. They have no frills bit what they do have is cheap drinks and bar food. They are multiple televisions all around the bar. They have a jute box and a pool table but I didn't see anyone using either they three times I went. The prices are cheap. 3 dollar fireball shots and 3 dollar domestic beers when they run their game day promotions. On Thursday they have karaoke so you will not be able to hear the game. Thursday is also the start of the college night so after about 9 they card at the door and it gets crowded. If you like five bars give them a try.

    Great place to catch a game
    Patti C.

    Friendly bartenders lots of TVs with games and nice selection of beers makes this a great place to watch games French fries crispy and pretzels to accompany a great brew

    Not my best photo, but 2 1/4 lb cheeseburger deluxe basket with fries for $10 on Thursdays.
    Stephanie S.

    If you like excellent service, sports bars that have awesome trivia and karaoke and nightly cheap eats and drink offerings, look no further. Reuben James, aka RJs is a no frills bar and pub that serves delicious pub grub with some of the cheapest prices in the state and definitely in Burlington. It's very good fast food. People rave about their wings, too. It's also very tasty. Last night, when so many other establishments were packed, we grabbed a table quickly at RJs pre-concert at the Flynn. Each night offers specials. Last night, along with a lot of $9 sandwich deals, they had a 2 ¼ pounder cheeseburger deluxe (lettuce, tomato, onion) basket with chips for a mere )9, $1 extra for fries. We split this extremely affordable meal and it came out fast-within 15 minutes. The burgers were perfectly grilled and seared and the buns were toasted. The fries were hot and crispy. What more could you ask for? Karaoke started while we were there and I kid you not, I thought it was a radio-the woman emcee singing Jolene was so good! Behind the bar is a ginormous sports screen and there's pool tables in the back. It's nice to sometimes have a low key meal where you don't need to be dressed up and can save some money. Be sure to generously tip the servers; they do an excellent job and at these prices, tipping at 30% or more is a no brainer.

    Turkey Club Sandwich
    Rachel E.

    Great bar food. I tried the Turkey Club Sandwich and it was good. I enjoyed the live music and the place has a great atmosphere.

    a sandwich and a pickle in a basket
    Samantha M.

    We were in this area for the weekend and had trouble finding a place that could accommodate both gluten free and a nut allergy. So glad we kept trying and found this place. All three of us immensely enjoyed our take out. My husband had the buffalo chicken wrap, my child the burger but mine was the best of all. A grilled cheese with vegetables and a side salad that was so good I could eat it again write now. This place looks like a hole in the wall bar from the outside but don't be put off by that, give it a try!

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    Great little hole in the wall with great specials. Love the Cajun chicken sandwich and the wings. Great beer selection.

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    Hope to see you again, Mieneke!

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    Good food, lots of TVs, great daily deals. Cons, mens room didn't lock nor had a door for the stall for privacy.

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    Great brunch menu... also free wings on Friday can't beat that..dollar beers on Thursdays and kinda turns into a night club after 10pm

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