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    The Big Chill

    3.7 (28 reviews)
    InexpensiveMusic Venues, Bars, American
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    Super cute place!!!!
    taylor h.

    Good food &drinks with great prices! Service was fast and efficient! The place itself is remodeled and super cute for a night out with friends.

    Live music most weekends
    Ray F.

    A very cool locals place, with live music and a solid bar with decent tavern food - you will not find many tourists in here other than Harley riders. Music most nights and always a good place to listen to live music on the weekends, this bar has been in town for years, not on the main drag, back down on Higdon Ferry Rd. off the beaten path a bit - and well worth checking out. Usually crowded on the weekends with music upstairs and pool tables down stairs. We come here pretty regularly when in town and its always a good time. A small parking area at the front of the building, there is a huge parking lot in the rear and a back entrance into the gaming area, up the stairs to the main bar and music area. I have seen lots of great local talent over the years here and it is always been a solid venue. Over 21, Biker friendly, locals hang out, good music, cold beer, decent food and good times. A good little bar 4 Stars. 00210

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    Jason P.

    Good drinks and a chill atmosphere. Bartenders are friendly and make you comfortable. Will be back. Live music most nights.

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    28 days ago

    If you wanna go to a bar that reminds you of the cheers settings that's your bar super fun great atmosphere.

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    2 months ago

    very nice place very nice service I really enjoyed my time there lots of drink specials

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    Awesome Music and great service! The new menu is very good. Go try the Brisket sandwich

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    Music was good, food was good, drinks were cold and crowd was minimal so no waiting on the weekend.

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    The drinks were good and a chill atmosphere. Bartenders are friendly and make you comfortable. Will be back. Live music most nights.

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    Great music, great bartenders. You have got to try their homemade chili! Live music five days a week.

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    6 years ago

    Great local place! Have the Big Chill Sandwich! You will not regret it!! So much fun...

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    What we did not expect was a super fun karaoke night and a basement with poker, giant Jenga, and plenty of other fun games.

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    Ohio Club

    Ohio Club

    4.2
    (790 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$

    Goodness Gracious! The Ohio Club may have been the HIGHLIGHT of our trip to Hot Springs! My…read moregirlfriend and I visited all of the bathhouses and other attractions, but kept coming back to our great memories of the Ohio Club! Located across the street from Bathhouse Row, the Ohio Club has had a long history in this town, having served gangsers, famous baseball players, and other celebrities. I can see why...I mean, they like great food and good drinks just as much as everyone else! The atmosphere is off-the-charts incredible and feels as if one is stepping back in time to 1920s America. Combine this with an amazing food menu and incredible drink selection, and you've got one helluva experience! Service was stellar...friendly and prompt. She was also very helpful with menu selections and drink choices, knowing exactly where to steer two virgins of the Ohio Club experience. We chose to share the Reuben, which was a great choice because it was so big. For drinks, we opted for the Ohio Rum Sour and Berry Ohio...never looking back as they were both delicious! WE...WILL...BE...BACK!!!

    This is a great place and we always stop in whenever in Hot Springs. This trip didn't disappoint…read moreand we visited twice. We always strike-up an interesting conversation with people sitting at the bar. Several local beers on tap and we had the Space Force, an IPA, on both visits....very good. We split a Reuben sandwich with fries and it was excellent. I also ordered a side of fried okra, which was delicious and so hot, I had to let it cool before eating. The bartenders are always friendly and will talk if time allows. The whole place has a great vibe. Speaking of the okra, I noticed that on my bill I was charged $13 and change for it. I thought WOW, but gladly paid the bill. The more I thought about it, I figgered it must be an error. On our second trip, I mentioned it to the bartender and asked if it were possibly an error. It was an error and she asked me how to make it right (there was a logical explanation for the error). I made it clear that I was not complaining, just wanting clarification. She asked if a complimentary order of fried okra was OK....certainly! Great place and a Hot Springs icon. Highly recommend and dont skip it.

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    The area for the live band
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    My old fashioned burger with cheese
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    The Rooftop Bar

    The Rooftop Bar

    3.2
    (78 reviews)
    2.8 mi

    Our last visit here the rooftop was closed, so we were happy it was open this trip (we went twice)…read more Great views of the historic downtown Hot Springs area. They have bar and table service, and food offerings available. We only had drinks but the food offerings looked fantastic. We enjoyed that at least on our visit, the volume was minimal which allowed us to converse without yelling. Thank you for providing an enjoyable experience in the heart of town

    I saw this place from a hike up toward one of the peaks, and on a hot summer day all I wanted to do…read morewas sit wherever that lovely rooftop was. We kept it in our sites as we descended, and found it to be on the 6th floor of the Avenue Hotel. Its outdoor seating area was lovely. On one side you're just in the tree tops. The other side looks over an underwhelming cityscape, but that's not Rooftop's fault. It's still just nice to be on a rooftop! It started to rain not long after we arrived. We moved under the patio cover, and that was a lovely way to watch and hear the rain until the wind really picked up and we moved inside. It was only around 4pm so we both ordered the mocktail on the menu. It's the only one and pretty simple, but it was quite delicious -- muddled strawberry and 7up. I bet it would be even better with Ginger Beer! Maybe a little high in price for the small size and no booze, but oh well. As the rain continued, we decided to share an appetizer to wait it out. We ordered an olive hummus which was surprisingly decent (I'm not an olive fan normally) with pita chips. I wasn't a huge fan of the pita chips, but they served as a perfectly fine delivery mechanism for said hummus. The staff there was really nice and seemed to get along and share duties well -- in a small place you notice things like that and it made an impression.

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    Gin and Tonic.
    Outdoor rooftop space.
    Outdoor rooftop space.
    Outdoor rooftop space.

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    Maxine's

    Maxine's

    3.9
    (243 reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $$

    A dark, funky, dive bar playing great music, great drinks, and the food matches the rest of the…read moregreatness. It's the kind of place you could and would want to be a regular at if you lived nearby. I want to be a regular, and I live 500 miles away. But you can bet when I'm heading that way, I'm stopping in again. I had skipped lunch and was really hungry, but didn't want to get something real heavy either, and I though I had "sort of" done that. I was totaly wrong. Blue Crab Ravioli in an artichoke/spinache alfredo sauce, topped with toasted/roasted mozzarella... I know what you're thinking, cream sauce and cheese? How is that light you knucklehead? Well, I was thinking that ravioli, usually served with 4-6 pieces would be just drizzled in this topping. NOPE. Scalding hot cast iron skillet loaded with ravioli, in that heavy, cheese/cream sauce. But here's how good it was. I took half to go, and had 1/4 of that when I got home 2 days later (always carry a cooler bag kids...) Then I had the remainder for lunch one day. Best ravioli I've ever had, and I want to be Italian and have had a lot of pasta in my life. I sat at the bar, and when people sat down around me, we all started talking. It's that kind of place. It's also dark, dank, gritty, and it's character shows in every space. Did I mention the great tunes? Yep... music right up my alley. Food, drinks, music, vibes... Yeah, 10 - 10 would go back again. And again.

    Wow! Okay as a person visiting the town for 2 days... SKIP THIS PLACE!…read moreI'll be the first to admit the food is DELICIOUS. The service? Horrendous. 1.) Had to continuously interrupt the bartender talking with their friend at the bar. 2.) a DOG was behind the bar. Never seen that before. A public place. No pets allowed. And yet, for the 2nd day in a row a dog is running free. Cute and fluffy! But not the place. 3.) made a very specific request, and would've been fine if the answer was no but the bartender said very enthusiastically "SURE!" And then once the bill arrived I was charged double. I explained the situation "oh, my bad, I misheard you and charged you for 2." That was it. So, it's your mistake for not paying attention because your friend is sitting at the bar but now it's my problem? I think not. To make matters worse? I went to pay using the QR code printed on the receipt and she immediately states "sorry, that doesn't work!" I tried it anyways. It worked! Do not recommend. Lots of cool spots, you can skip this one.

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    Superior Bathhouse Brewery

    Superior Bathhouse Brewery

    4.1
    (1.2k reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$

    A really fun spot! My friend and I spent a few hours on their patio eating and drinking. They have…read morebig shady umbrellas and misters along the perimeter, so even if it's hot, it's not miserable. The staff were super friendly and didn't rush us at all. Kid and dog friendly - lots of cute dogs around. :) The beer and root beer are the stars of the show, they're brewed with the geothermal spring water - only brewery in the world to do that! The beer was tasty, and some had interesting ingredients like dill, basil, and jalapeño. I did wish they had a non-pickle flavored sour. I'm happy they offer flights to try different varieties! Food was decent, delicious fries and the elote nuggets were to die for. The bacon on my BLT had a nice peppered flavor. We finished off the afternoon with a root beer float which was lovely! They have a little gift shop (really just a small shelving unit) with goodies you can buy, if you're into that at breweries. We picked up some can cozies for $3 a pop!

    Absolutely incredible! The Superior Bathouse Brewery combines great food, incredible beer…read moreselections, and amazing history and atmosphere. As the only brewhouse located in a national park, the Superior offers its patrons a wide selection of beers. My girlfriend and I opted for the flight so that we could taste the many different flavors. I especially enjoyed the "Killer," "Space Force," and "Northwoods." She fawned over the Jalapeno Ale called "Spicy Ride." Service was friendly and prompt; food was excellent and we tried their salads. Give their Sweet Potato Salad a try as I thought it was incredble! My only complaint was that there was not enough seating room. However, do not let that deter you from trying the Superior Bathhouse Brewery...just get there in time!

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    Seating looking out to the town's main drag.
    Seating looking out to the town's main drag.
    2nd round + corn nuggets
    2nd round + corn nuggets
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