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    The Hive Bar & Bistro

    4.5 (180 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    Classy
    Juke Box
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    This is a picture of the place!
    Stefan P.

    This is the best bar I have ever seen and the outside has graffiti of a hive which makes sense because the name of the place is the hive after all

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    Roberto C.

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    Garlic Parmesan  Wings
    Jayson I.

    Drinks were good and food was pretty good but our service was just not great. Ordered wings and it came with sour cream instead of ranch. Had to ask her like 3 times for some ranch and all the food came out separately. Ranch came out about 40 minutes later with 1 wing left haha but 20% included tip felt steep especially with the service.

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    Sheila G.

    I always end up at this bar. The drinks are strong, the food is delicious and the music is always on point. It's a party. I got the chicken tacos but with shrimp, soo good! Always hits the spot. I recommend the tequila or vodka lemonade for drinks. It's small but quint, everyone seems to come back. Recommend for a good time with friends.

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    Ivette V.

    Came here with a few friends to celebrate a friend. We had apps and drinks. This is a cute place, great for friends or a simple date night. The later it gets they have a DJ but during the day it's regular music on the speakers. I went in a Thursday at about 6:30pm. Drinks: I had the bay breeze which was pretty good. Not very strong. I had two. Food: we ordered several small plates and shared everything which was just enough food for the four of us. It was a cute spot to meet up for happy hour and the prices are pretty inexpensive. Food was really good. Atmosphere: the music was a mix between hip hop/pop/top hits which was nice. The crowd was diverse- both in ages and in races which was also nice. This seems like a hole in the wall place but definitely a little hidden gem. Customer service: The waitress came over numerous times to clear the empty plates, ask if we needed anything, and to get us more drinks. She was friendly, knowledgeable of the menu, and very attentive. I will definitely be back!

    Crispy chicken tacos Thai tacos Filet steak tacos
    Dena H.

    Taco Tuesday at the Hive is where you want to be! But I'm sure any day will be just as great. They have happy hour specials as well as daily specials. Todays specials were perfect for Taco Tuesday! I highly recommend the crispy chicken tacos, Thai chicken tacos, and filet steak tacos. Aside from the tacos the beef & cheese empanadas were delicious! The vibes are also great and they have DJs on certain nights. I definitely can't wait to come back now that the weather is warmer! Staff is great and super friendly!

    a variety of drinks
    Andrea M.

    The Hive is definitely one of the bars I like to come to. I first visited them back in the summer of 2020. Even during pandemic this bar has always done very well handling COVID. Their outdoor patio is cozy and relaxing. The indoor is super cute and cozy too. Not too big, which is perfect for a chill vibe. I want to say this is now my 4th or 5th time coming and haven't been disappointed. Cocktails are delicious and strong. Their food is also quite tasty too. If you're looking for a great bar with strong drinks and mouthwatering food? Then you going to the hive is definitely the spot.

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    Alexis M.

    I love their shrimp tacos! All the food I've had from their seems to be fresh. We celebrated my friends birthday. Definitely recommend reserving a table if you have a group going. They have one bathroom per gender which was very inconvenient. The line for the ladies room held 10+ people at one point. If you don't care about that, their food and drinks are very good - music was on point too. On the weekend night, their parking lot gets filled so please be sure to get their early. 4 stars because of the bathroom situation.

    Noel S.

    They have shady billing so make sure to check your bill carefully!! My friend and I ordered sliders which were $10.95, fries $3.95, and 4 Long Island iced teas $11-$12 each. The bill should have been $62.85, and the mandatory 20% added tip $12.57. For a total of $75.42. Yet I was charged $82.26. AND...they still leave the tip line on the receipt so if you are the type of person who just signs the receipt and leaves a tip based on the total, you're tipping over 40%. The OG sliders were just ok, slightly over cooked and they only give you two. The fries were decent. The drinks were the best thing about this place. If you decide to go, just check your receipt!

    Desiree F.

    I met up with a friend of mine to get drinks and a little bite. When I arrived I parked in their driveway. I walked into a small, cute bar and grill. I found my friend sitting towards a back table. Jaleen was our server and she was very nice and attentive. They have a good happy hour and I got the red sangria and my friend got a beer and empanadas. The sangria was good and my friend said the empanadas were ok. For my second drink I got the lemon drop martini and it was a bit sour but it wasn't bad. The bill was very reasonable and we did have a good time and will return.

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    Latia C.

    Came here for the first time on Friday for happy hour and truly enjoyed myself. Looks older on the outside but completely modern & hip on the inside. My friend and I sat at the bar and took full advantage of their happy hour specials. The Food Here Is Amazing! Order their beef empanadas and chicken tacos; the ingredients made the flavors come together so well. The bartenders were friendly and attentive. We were told Tuesday and Friday nights are their most popular nights when they have a DJ spinning the tunes. I will definitely go back to check it out.

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    Marta T.

    This place has great fresh food. Every ingredient screams delicious. They do not cheap on the Quality of proteins. Yes you will pay a bit more than you like for a taco, but it's delicious and fresh and worth every penny. Make reservations. They get packed.

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    Chill atmosphere... love the Caprese salad here! Will visit again soon! - Monica the barber

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    Food is amazing and the service is great! I have been there many times and it never disappoints.

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