Winks Bar

115 E Water St, Richmond
(859) 582-1540

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I'd like to start this review off by being g totally transparent here. This isn't the biggest place, neither is it the quickest place. However, what it is is something by itself, completely making it a truly unique experience to be had by all.

John, the owner, is an interesting cat with his approach as the proprietor, cook, bartender, prep cook, and short order cook. There is only one thing he makes, and that's hamburgers. The varieties available...
Wink's is special. Very special. John Dale has created here the perfect little burger joint, a redneck izakaya, a y'allternative oasis.He is the man that Bruce Lee feared, a man who has practiced one kick ten thousand times, only that kick is a lacy smashed patty, juicy and crunchy and incredibly flavorful.He cooks two burgers at a time, it takes as long as it takes, and no matter how long that is, it's worth it. There's cheap beer while you wait, slightly...
The Fat Man wanted a good burger and the fiancé was out with friends, so I decided to head down to Wink's Bar. Winks serves a limited menu, typically 2-3 burgers and then possibly a 3rd or 4th option. It's a one-man show, he is open 2-3 days a week(Thursday-Saturday) and closes when he sells out. @johndale_winksbarky I decided to try a couple of burgers. I started with the Bacon Bleu, made with bacon, Bleu cheese crumbles, sautéed onions and house made mustard. The...

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