They was either racist or hating tonight. The bar tender clearly rolled her eyes and ignored me while I sat and waited to order. They can’t even get 1 star from me
Tony D (Squishy)
Overall, this is a great, if not tiny bar. The staff were all awesome and the KJ had everything I wanted to sing and even a song I'll have to come back and sing at a later time when I'm in town again . There are some complaints, but they're not really the bars fault.
As someone who's just passing through for work, you really feel like an outsider until people have had a few more drinks and some of them loosen up a bit.
On karaoke night (Friday), things start off really slow. It has you thinking that it's gonna be a quiet night. Then 9:15 hits. For the next hour, around 40 people showed up. That doesn't sound like much, but again, this place is tiny AF.
From that point on, every time I went to sing karaoke, it was a struggle to get my seat back. Eventually, two ladies showed up and things were fine.
Then I went up to sing again
When I came back, a third lady had arrived. She had taken my seat. I did my best to work with her and flatter a bit of shuffling I managed to grab the seat next to her, right behind a pole, but she mean mugged me the whole time.
It would be nice if there was something they could do about the seating situation. Or maybe give those doing karaoke something to put on the back of the seat declaring it reserved maybe?
Again, I don't blame the bar for this, so they get nearly 5 stars in all categories. I just wish they could come up with a better setup for karaoke nights
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paul Liutkus
It is a small bar in the middle of the desert. I have visited this bar, several times, while visiting my relatives in High Desert. During my visits, there was ample of space to sit down, and enjoy a drink. Furthermore, the bartenders were helpful and attentive. At the same time, the ambiance inside was ok. The drinks, too, are fairly priced. Of course, I heard that they serve great cocktails. However, the only items, that I was drinking were Heineken and Miller beers. I had good memories, visiting this establishment. Therefore, if anyone wants to spend a good time, especially in the middle of nowhere, I would recommend to visit this bar. The prices, themselves, are worth the visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Trish Edwards
Great place for some locals, cigarette smoke (hence the name, Smoke Wagon), basic bottled beer. Limited seating. Small or no dance floor. Had to squeeze between people sitting at the bar to try and get the bartender's attention to order. Once you get their attention, friendly staff. Karaoke was ok, probably the reason it was crowded. Mainly the regulars and groupies are the only ones that get to sing. Definitely not enjoyable to me, but obviously, based on the crowd, I'm not their targeted audience. There are not a lot of places to go to in the High Desert, but definitely enough other options to enjoy.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Cleyella Bolin (Pepper Fontana)
No food, sometimes they serve bbq on the weekends but never been here at that time.
Parking: An open field for parking
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Cleyella Bolin
No food, sometimes they serve bbq on the weekends but never been here at that time.
Parking: An open field for parking
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
anthony bissonnette
Cool lil spot for locals. Have a drink share a laugh.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 3
Roxanna Vallot
I love going here on Friday night KJ DAVE IS THE BOMB FOR
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bryan Moutray
food was garbage. burgers and fries were ice cold and soggy. ordered onion rings and they gave me fries instead
Dawn
My husband and I love coming here and playing pool and having a few drinks. Plus we just played in the pool tournament last week which was so much fun. We always have a great time
Gators used to be my go to, but I don't like the crowd that is drawn there. So I've happily found this quaint little saloon, close to home as well. Good environment, love the karaoke nights, and the bartender is amazing. (Short blonde hair, tattoos, super adorbs)
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
D H
My husband and I love coming here and playing pool and having a few drinks. Plus we just played in the pool tournament last week which was so much fun. We always have a great time
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dave West
Usually a quiet "hole in the wall" type bar. But Friday and Saturday nights it gets popular with the locals (21-35 in age) Friday they have karaoke and Saturday they have a DJ. Drinks are cheaper than other more "hip" places in the area. There are 2 new pool tables (as of 8/23) that take coin and cash. They have sports on the TV when it's available. TouchTunes is the jukebox brand (you can download an app to play music from your table.) The bartenders are friendly and remember your drinks if you frequent the bar. They have swamp coolers to help beat the desert summers and electric heater for the winters. Occasionally on Saturday nights a catering service comes and has fresh smoked meats and sides for sale. I would definitely recommend as a starting point to your adventurous weekend drinking!
Parking: Parking is on a mostly level dirt lot. Plenty of room for large vehicles.
They was either racist or hating tonight. The bar tender clearly rolled her eyes and ignored me while I sat and waited to order. They can’t even get 1 star from me
Overall, this is a great, if not tiny bar. The staff were all awesome and the KJ had everything I wanted to sing and even a song I'll have to come back and sing at a later time when I'm in town again . There are some complaints, but they're not really the bars fault.
As someone who's just passing through for work, you really feel like an outsider until people have had a few more drinks and some of them loosen up a bit.
On karaoke night (Friday), things start off really slow. It has you thinking that it's gonna be a quiet night. Then 9:15 hits. For the next hour, around 40 people showed up. That doesn't sound like much, but again, this place is tiny AF.
From that point on, every time I went to sing karaoke, it was a struggle to get my seat back. Eventually, two ladies showed up and things were fine.
Then I went up to sing again
When I came back, a third lady had arrived. She had taken my seat. I did my best to work with her and flatter a bit of shuffling I managed to grab the seat next to her, right behind a pole, but she mean mugged me the whole time.
It would be nice if there was something they could do about the seating situation. Or maybe give those doing karaoke something to put on the back of the seat declaring it reserved maybe?
Again, I don't blame the bar for this, so they get nearly 5 stars in all categories. I just wish they could come up with a better setup for karaoke nights
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
It is a small bar in the middle of the desert. I have visited this bar, several times, while visiting my relatives in High Desert. During my visits, there was ample of space to sit down, and enjoy a drink. Furthermore, the bartenders were helpful and attentive. At the same time, the ambiance inside was ok. The drinks, too, are fairly priced. Of course, I heard that they serve great cocktails. However, the only items, that I was drinking were Heineken and Miller beers. I had good memories, visiting this establishment. Therefore, if anyone wants to spend a good time, especially in the middle of nowhere, I would recommend to visit this bar. The prices, themselves, are worth the visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Great place for some locals, cigarette smoke (hence the name, Smoke Wagon), basic bottled beer. Limited seating. Small or no dance floor. Had to squeeze between people sitting at the bar to try and get the bartender's attention to order. Once you get their attention, friendly staff. Karaoke was ok, probably the reason it was crowded. Mainly the regulars and groupies are the only ones that get to sing. Definitely not enjoyable to me, but obviously, based on the crowd, I'm not their targeted audience. There are not a lot of places to go to in the High Desert, but definitely enough other options to enjoy.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
No food, sometimes they serve bbq on the weekends but never been here at that time.
Parking: An open field for parking
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
No food, sometimes they serve bbq on the weekends but never been here at that time.
Parking: An open field for parking
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Cool lil spot for locals. Have a drink share a laugh.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 3
I love going here on Friday night KJ DAVE IS THE BOMB FOR
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
food was garbage. burgers and fries were ice cold and soggy. ordered onion rings and they gave me fries instead
My husband and I love coming here and playing pool and having a few drinks. Plus we just played in the pool tournament last week which was so much fun. We always have a great time
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Gators used to be my go to, but I don't like the crowd that is drawn there. So I've happily found this quaint little saloon, close to home as well. Good environment, love the karaoke nights, and the bartender is amazing. (Short blonde hair, tattoos, super adorbs)
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
My husband and I love coming here and playing pool and having a few drinks. Plus we just played in the pool tournament last week which was so much fun. We always have a great time
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Usually a quiet "hole in the wall" type bar. But Friday and Saturday nights it gets popular with the locals (21-35 in age) Friday they have karaoke and Saturday they have a DJ. Drinks are cheaper than other more "hip" places in the area. There are 2 new pool tables (as of 8/23) that take coin and cash. They have sports on the TV when it's available. TouchTunes is the jukebox brand (you can download an app to play music from your table.) The bartenders are friendly and remember your drinks if you frequent the bar. They have swamp coolers to help beat the desert summers and electric heater for the winters. Occasionally on Saturday nights a catering service comes and has fresh smoked meats and sides for sale. I would definitely recommend as a starting point to your adventurous weekend drinking!
Parking: Parking is on a mostly level dirt lot. Plenty of room for large vehicles.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
Love the karaoke
Great Service
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