I’ve never been to Happy Hour Bar & Grill in my life before tonight, October 19, 2025. I didn’t even know it existed until a high school friend told me to go there. This was my first time ever, and what should’ve been a simple night out turned into one of the most humiliating experiences I’ve ever had.
Today was an especially hard day for me—I found both of my parents deceased. My friend was supposed to connect with me to lift my spirits, to be there for me after such a devastating moment. Instead, he never showed up. I went to this bar hoping to just have a moment of normalcy and maybe a little human connection, and what I got instead was embarrassment and disrespect.
I walked in polite, smiling, and even told my friend on the phone, “She seems nice, she seems cool.” That impression could not have been further from the truth. The bartender, Gabby, looked at me like “what does he want?” She had this sharp, dismissive, almost sneering energy that immediately made me feel unwelcome. It wasn’t just dismissive—it was like she was daring me to make a mistake, like she wanted some kind of drama, maybe even to call the police.
I was polite, calm, and respectful the whole time. I was lost, I didn’t know the place, and I hadn’t been home in years—I’m from Los Angeles, California, I’ve worked with billionaires, and I’m used to navigating all kinds of people—but nothing could prepare me for this level of rudeness and hostility from someone I’ve never even met.
After sitting quietly, minding my business, she called me out loud in front of everyone, scolding me for not paying a $2 minimum while I was drinking water she herself provided. I asked her politely to step aside so we could talk privately, but she refused, keeping the whole interaction loud, public, and humiliating. I left there feeling embarrassed, singled out, and unwelcome, and that’s not how anyone should be treated.
This was my first experience ever at that bar, and it was beyond awful. It felt intentional—like she was trying to provoke me, make me feel small, or create drama. I came in with good energy, trying to survive an extremely painful day, and left hurt, shocked, and disrespected.
— Antone Cook
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
William Brown
Happy Hour Bar & Grill is always great. The atmosphere is good and all the bar tenders are always good.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Marc Massella
Dated older neighborhood bar. Friendly bartenders
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 5
Kim Finley
THE HAPPY HOUR BAR & GRILL
Best damn bar & grill downriver. The Happy Hour House Burger is the best burgers in town. Sam the cook is sure to satisfy your taste buds with her famous "sliders" too and other delicious appetizers. Drinks don't disappoint either. Check them out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burger, Cheese Stix, Wings 6
Kelly Galley
The bartender Morgan is awesome, bringing positive vibes with a big smile 😁 and Sam cooks up a great sandwich. I recommend you try the Super Club sandwich, it's the BEST!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kelly
The bartender Morgan is awesome, bringing positive vibes with a big smile 😁 and Sam cooks up a great sandwich. I recommend you try the Super Club sandwich, it's the BEST!!!
DontWorryAboutIt
Horrible bar, atmosphere, and company. Overpriced drinks. If you're looking for coke hit up Jason Attard
chad stanfield
Didn't eat but enjoyed some great live music and had a blast. Service was excellent!
Great Bar! Always a friendly staff, food is always good, good selection of music, Great drink prices and all around good atmosphere. This bar has been around for decades and is Always a good place for comfort, food, drinks and a good time:)
First Encounter Experience
I’ve never been to Happy Hour Bar & Grill in my life before tonight, October 19, 2025. I didn’t even know it existed until a high school friend told me to go there. This was my first time ever, and what should’ve been a simple night out turned into one of the most humiliating experiences I’ve ever had.
Today was an especially hard day for me—I found both of my parents deceased. My friend was supposed to connect with me to lift my spirits, to be there for me after such a devastating moment. Instead, he never showed up. I went to this bar hoping to just have a moment of normalcy and maybe a little human connection, and what I got instead was embarrassment and disrespect.
I walked in polite, smiling, and even told my friend on the phone, “She seems nice, she seems cool.” That impression could not have been further from the truth. The bartender, Gabby, looked at me like “what does he want?” She had this sharp, dismissive, almost sneering energy that immediately made me feel unwelcome. It wasn’t just dismissive—it was like she was daring me to make a mistake, like she wanted some kind of drama, maybe even to call the police.
I was polite, calm, and respectful the whole time. I was lost, I didn’t know the place, and I hadn’t been home in years—I’m from Los Angeles, California, I’ve worked with billionaires, and I’m used to navigating all kinds of people—but nothing could prepare me for this level of rudeness and hostility from someone I’ve never even met.
After sitting quietly, minding my business, she called me out loud in front of everyone, scolding me for not paying a $2 minimum while I was drinking water she herself provided. I asked her politely to step aside so we could talk privately, but she refused, keeping the whole interaction loud, public, and humiliating. I left there feeling embarrassed, singled out, and unwelcome, and that’s not how anyone should be treated.
This was my first experience ever at that bar, and it was beyond awful. It felt intentional—like she was trying to provoke me, make me feel small, or create drama. I came in with good energy, trying to survive an extremely painful day, and left hurt, shocked, and disrespected.
— Antone Cook
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Happy Hour Bar & Grill is always great. The atmosphere is good and all the bar tenders are always good.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Dated older neighborhood bar.
Friendly bartenders
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 5
THE HAPPY HOUR BAR & GRILL
Best damn bar & grill downriver. The Happy Hour House Burger is the best burgers in town. Sam the cook is sure to satisfy your taste buds with her famous "sliders" too and other delicious appetizers. Drinks don't disappoint either. Check them out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burger, Cheese Stix, Wings 6
The bartender Morgan is awesome, bringing positive vibes with a big smile 😁 and Sam cooks up a great sandwich. I recommend you try the Super Club sandwich, it's the BEST!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The bartender Morgan is awesome, bringing positive vibes with a big smile 😁 and Sam cooks up a great sandwich. I recommend you try the Super Club sandwich, it's the BEST!!!
Horrible bar, atmosphere, and company. Overpriced drinks. If you're looking for coke hit up Jason Attard
Didn't eat but enjoyed some great live music and had a blast. Service was excellent!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Dive bar with Live
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 3
Karaoke was
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
Owner don’t like black people
Owner don’t like black people
Great Bar! Always a friendly staff, food is always good, good selection of music, Great drink prices and all around good atmosphere. This bar has been around for decades and is Always a good place for comfort, food, drinks and a good time:)
Strong drinks for a good
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
I love this Bar!
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