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.

We stumbled upon this. We wanted bbq and saw the smokers out front…read more We were greeted with shots when we walked in (great idea on their part) we ended up staying for 3 hours, playing pool (free up until 6 p.m.) had several of those yummy drinks. The food was amazing. Smoked Mac n cheese was out of this world delicious. Can't wait to take friends when they come to visit

This bar/bar food place is always a great place to get your eats and swirl on! Fun atmosphere…read more Very good food. And they've expanded their smoked meats selections. And the place always has a lot of live music; later in the night. Cheeky Monkey Bar...in the bar of choice in Branson.

It has been a few years since our last visit to a college bar but with our youngest son's 21 first…read morebirthday it was time to find a Mo State bar. His friends recommended the Flea. We arrived at the stroke of midnight and entered a nearly packed and fun venue. The bartenders were efficient and friendly. The indoor and outdoor spaces were much better than our late 80s early 90s college dive bars. The beer flowed in pitchers. Forgot about pitchers. The family tradition of 21st birthday Kamikaze shots was fulfilled. Last call and closing time was well managed. All in all a fun and enjoyable experience!

No they don't have food.... Been coming here forever. Just…read morebecause the name changed doesn't mean the prices or atmosphere did. Usually live music through out the week. Great drink prices; including pitchers under $6. Although don't expect to get waited on. If you sit at a table; you'll be sitting there until you get up to get your own drinks. "Which makes me wonder why they have a no tip bell?" Still the staff is friendly, the regulars are moody, and it's a Springfield traditional dive bar. Yeah; you'll see me here a lot.

Honestly love this bar it's a lot of fun, but don't say that you close at 130 and then be screaming…read moreat 110 to get out. I get it. Drunk people are no fun to deal with, but it's still not a way to treat paying customers. We couldn't even finish our pool game that we were about done with. I understand that y'all want out at a decent time as someone in food service myself I would still never be yelling at customers to get out like the way they.

No food here. Just drinks and poorly executed at that. Some of the worst drinks we have ever had…read more That said, karaoke night is a blast anyway. The place is packed wall to wall with people enjoying their horrible drinks lol.

Good local watering hole! Great happy hour prices, decent food and lots of outdoor space. Very…read morefriendly servers too.

I went to Gunny's Mill the last two nights expecting to relax, play some pool, and have a few…read moredrinks, but the experience was extremely disappointing. We were only allowed to have one drink, and the bartender barely acknowledged us because they were already trying to push everyone out by 1:00 AM. Not 1:15 or 1:30 -- right at 1:00 they stopped serving beer and wouldn't even give us quarters for the pool tables. I've honestly never seen a bar operate this way. The atmosphere felt unwelcoming, and it seemed like they cared more about getting customers out the door than actually providing good service. I don't understand how they stay in business treating paying customers like this. Unfortunately, I won't be returning to this poorly run establishment. They clearly don't appreciate their patrons or their business.

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

My favorite place to eat in Kimberling City. Great service, lots of fun, good mix or regulars and…read morevisitors, best wings! Try that ham and cheese and have them throw an egg on it. Delish!

Food was amazing!! Best burger I have had in a very long time!!! Definitely recommend you stopping…read morein!

Atmosphere: really cool smaller dive bar that doesn't have a lot of fancy new bling! the bar is…read moreequipped lots of beverages & a great sort of liquor. The bathrooms were decent & had hand soap & paper so that was a plus!! 1 pool table & completely setup for karaoke!! We went two nights in a row & had fun each time!!

The step child is such a homey place It almost feels like being in your Gramma's living room…read more But it's so much more than that. The staff is top notch, and they do not suffer fools. It's not a meat market , and pepes that act that way are politely informed that it's not appropriate Those that don't comply are given a one way ticket to Kearny street lol It should also be noted that Step child is a very friendly place , and it's a great place to shoot pool Although there are many high caliber players there , they are always respectful and never try to make you get bag of they beat you And if you beat them ? They treat you like Elvis

Crazy Craig's Treehouse absolutely delivers, but the real standout is the hospitality. It's getting…read moreharder to find places that truly care about the customer experience, and this is one of them. Huge shoutout to John, Hillary, and Pope--they're a big reason this place feels so welcoming. You can tell they genuinely care and it shows in every interaction. Everything is extremely well priced, the food is excellent, and the atmosphere is laid back, fun, and unique. Highly recommend.

Crazy Craig's gets alot of hype online which is why we decided to check it out. It's a cool place,…read moregood, laid back vibe. The staff were friendly and attentive. Food was good. Drinks were ok, they were way too sweet and hardly any alcohol. I'd say if you decide to go, great but if you can't squeeze it into your vacation, you're not missing out.