40 Best Bars in Evansville

“It was a little vacation without leaving the city....❤❤ Left feeling fabulous....❤❤“

“Good food. Nice atmosphere. Friendly people.“

“Very cool bar, with nice comfy patio. Open Mic Sundays 6-9p is very groovy!“

“My mom and I visited for the first time today. I have recently been diagnosed with alpha gal and was nervous eating out, but the waitress and kitchen were extremely accommodating. they took time to listen and write down my allergies as well as deliver exceptionally good food. Will definitely be back!“

“Grape cigar bar!

This place is like taking a step back in time. I love going there there's a small area for a singer or a dj. Nothing crazy or too loud to speak over.

A nice game of pool with friends while giving a nice drink at the same time.

All drinks are made to order.“

“I'm gonna tell you something right now if you haven't had breakfast at Ricks your missing out on one of the best country breakfasts around everything cooked to perfection and I'm a lil picky everything fresh and delish you really should try em“

“Spent March 5, 2022 at Shorty's bar AKA my second home with Tom. Tom Thomas was Iron Monkee Band which Gary & Trish gave them their first break. Tom passed away 1 year ago, it seemed right to have him there. Tracey was awesome as usual & I loved being back. Thank you Shorty's for being our family“

“The best burger in town! They understand what extra pickles mean! The server Lea are always prompt and the food made by Zach was fresh and quick when ordered! Hands down my favorite Friday…I mean how can you pass up fresh cut fries and flame grilled burger!“

“I absolutely love it here. The service is incredible. The food is amazing. Traditional bar food. You can get wings, pizza, onion rings, loaded fries, it's all good. The drinks are affordable, and they don't skimp on the liquor. Watching the live shows, and staying for karaoke, or watching sports games on the tv. It's always a good time.“

“The staff are the best 🤩 Everyone is welcoming to any newbies. Great selection of craft and domestic beers as well as liquor. You can't beat a nice sunny day sitting on the porch of Horstketter's watching the world go by....“

“This is a small hole in the wall bar that sits on the corner slot of a large shopping area. We went in, not knowing what to expect, and we were pleasantly pleased. With inflation causing price rises everywhere, this place said to hell with that and kept their prices nice and affordable. I got the chicken tenders, and for 6.50, I got a huge portion of tenders. We had a party of 4 and the food and drinks cost us around 35 dollars. It's insane to think about considering a trip to mcdonalds or other chains that will cost the same amount, and the food quality won't be near as good. The fried pickles were great. The tenders were nice sized, hot, and juicy. The onion rings were excellent. When we are back in the Evansville area, we will for sure be back!“

“Fun for all! Had a great time“

“I have eaten their daily lunch special on a number of occasions (everything I've tried has been very good!). But, today I went in to try the Marigold Burger which I have heard great things about. It was amazing!! Such a thick, tender burger and at a great price!“

“Great authentic Thai food! One of the only places in Evansville that totes true dishes from Thailand. Highly recommend the drunken noodles.“

“Service is great and very personable! Food is good. Just be careful with the jello shots! 😉😆“

“Good food, Good people, nice place to hang out“

“Went for the first time today. The food was plentiful and delicious. The service was friendly and excellent. I will definitely go again. I can’t wait to try another dish. The menu is full of delicious sounding food.“

“It's under new management and food go's from high end with stake to bar food and dessert and pizza

Kid-friendliness: It's kid friendly till 8:30 pm

Wheelchair accessibility: The back door is open“

“If you visit, ask for Amanda. Amazing server, very friendly. She was on top of our drinks all night.
Don't expect your food to show up in any sense of normal timing. The kitchen is beyond slow. While I write this review, we've been waiting an hour for food. Maybe by the time you read this, we'll have finally eaten...“

“Fun time. Friends having a great time.“

“Great food, great atmosphere, and excellent service.“

“Food was delicious! Peyton was an awesome waitress. We will be back!“

“Great place to go to great service“

“I cannot say enough good things about this place. We used STP Inn for our wedding catering and alcohol and from start to finish, Mary and Steven and their crew took such good care of us. They remembered all of the little details. Mary even remembered that I’m obsessed with Chex mix and saved me a bag for after the wedding. These guys are who you need to use for your events. Amazing food too. From the cocktail hour snacks, to the buffet, to the late night taco bar.. it was all a hit. They helped make our wedding the best day ever. Thank you STP Inn!“

“go before he neighborhood wakes up and its a great place to eat and drink. LOVE IT early on the weekends.“

“The best nachos I’ve ever had. Tiki nachos and awesome service“

“Miranda was absolutely amazing. Absolutely recommend and ask for her.“

“Absolutely great food and experience. Out waiter Joe was the best“

“I had my baby shower here in their private room and it turned out beautifully! We had so much help from the staff and they helped with everything! Everyone was super accommodating and kind!! Plus the food was great! The venue is gorgeous and such a versatile space! The service was wonderful too!“

“Food is delicious and plentiful! Service was ok, could've paid a little more attention to our needs. Indoor/outdoor setting is nice but the flies caused us to have to leave early and finish our food later in the day. Nachos are absolutely humongous!“

“Awesome place. Angel is one of the best bar managers in the industry. Franklin Street Tavern is lucky to have her. Great bartenders. Owners are engaged to ensure customers are well cared for, and the place is always looking good.

Absolutely the best old school tavern on the Westside of Evansville. Always have a beer special running. Pizzas are about the best tavern pizza you'll ever have.
Mike Woodall“

“I came from South Carolina to perform here and Coco Deville was an AMAZING host. Made me feel at home instantly. I would definitely come back to one of her shows! Amazing experience 💜“

“The food and service has always been excellent.“

“I have never had a bad meal,great food ,fast and very friendly service!“

“I went here a few weeks ago and I was wanting a taco salad without the lettuces but I wanted peppers and the veggies like with the Fajitos. The manager there was so nice in helping me get what I wanted and she wasn't rude about me being so picky on my order.“

“Smokers unite✊🏽🚬😁
Say what ya want, but us whom are users of tobacco.... Enjoy it w our tasty alcoholic beverages!! Hahaha.
Rick's ...THANK YOU for keeping it.
Staff (that I've encountered) are all awesome & do great, I Love the quality of drinks & food & I've never had any issues; whatever hour I seem to make it down there! (If it's too much for me, I just come back later) ... Pool tables good too. Low key, mixed crowds.
And .... It's just so close to home base.
Y'all just can't be beat.“

“It was lush. People were super nice. I enjoyed it!“

“Although the “private” dining room isn’t actually private, yet doable for a party a total of 14. My food delicious and I didn’t hear complaints from others. My only disappointment was the ladies’ room. Certainly not updated since the 50s, 60s, perhaps the 70s. The latch on door wasn’t easy to lock or unlocked…. No longer as vintage within as other areas. A little sad.“

“I've been a patron of Hacienda on First Avenue in Evansville IN for43 years! This restaurant is as close to authentic Mexican cuisine in Evansville, in my opinion.
The only reason for the 4-star rating for the atmosphere is that I prefer smaller or cozy dining areas. Being older in age, dining with families with children is difficult for my husband and I to have a conversation.
We usually start our meal with a fountain drink and chili con queso. The chips are thin and lightly salted. They are sturdy enough for the cheese dip, however. They offer two sizes of dip, a cup, or a bowl. This is nice based on what your entree will be.
We are creatures of habit with regard to our meal choices, but we always look at the wide variety of appetizers, salads, and entrées. Hacienda offers new menu items often, which our daughter enjoys trying. She has never been dissaentrée.
I highly recommend this restaurant on First Avenue as well as the east side location

Wheelchair accessibility: The spacing of the doors will accommodate standard wheelchairs. Neither location needs ramps.“

“We go to The Roof Top before big events and before concerts at the Ford Center. The food is always amazing and the drinks are quick! 10/10 everytime!“