44 Best Bars in Springfield

“Amazing as always! If he’s not too busy ask for Ameto, greatest server on earth - hands down! Had the ribeye and crab cakes and it was phenomenal as usual 10/10“

“Excellent service from Kaylee. She was brand new but was a great waitress. Great hot food“

“Today was our first visit, but will NOT be the last. The food was amazing and unusual. Our server was perfect. It’s a tiny space, so I imagine it’s often hard to get a table. Can’t wait to go back and sample more dishes!“

“Perfect when wanting to go out but not be elbow to elbow (except the busy nights). Friendly staff“

“Southbound Bar and Grill, I salute you, and I thank for providing a stage for American Aquarium to exercise their craft this past Saturday night. They rocked the place loud and hard. They played a fantastic set, and the crowd, obviously very faithful followers, ate it up. I have attended shows at various venues in Springfield, but I have never seen anything like the rock and roll show American Aquarium put on at Southbound Bar and Grill. I drove 365 miles from Fremont, NE to see the show, and I would do it again, so please bring them back soon. Your club is easy to find, offers free and easy parking, great food and drinks with prices that are in line with other venues in Springfield, and a staff that provides excellent service at every level. I highly recommend the Southbound Bar and Grill. They are a great live music venue.“

“Stopped for lunch traveling through. Really enjoyed the place!
Food was good - one of the best Chicago dogs I've had.
Teri was super friendly. Made me feel right at home the minute I walked in.
Met some of the locals as well and everyone just as nice and friendly as could be.
I'll be stopping here any time I'm driving through!!“

“Definitely the best bar in The Ozarks.

Stepchild's sets the standard for great times with you and all your cool friends and family.

If you play pool and want some great and fun games come to Stepchild's where the best pool players in the 417 are at. Come play.“

“Went here with family who are regulars and was immediately impressed with the warm greetings and lively atmosphere this place has. Amanda was incredible, and knew everyone and what they drank, and was quick and eagle eyed on customers and keeping them fed and cold drinks.

Food was giant proportions and delicious. Fried mushrooms were Beer battered and hot, the 13 Seconds burger was great, with a hard sear but juicy on the inside.

Highly recommend if your looking for a location that takes you back to CHEERS!“

“Great food, reasonable prices. Nice atmosphere“

“I work at walmart next to this bar and enjoy a few beers here most nights.

The crowd can be rough around the edges, but if you have some salt in your pockets, it can be fun laughing at the tough guys from the salty spatoon.

There are lots of cool rooms and a smoking patio.

Cheap beers and wells and great bartenders!

Longest and definitely the one of best dive bar in Springfield. 👌

Kid-friendliness: NOOOOOO!!!!!!

Wheelchair accessibility: Fairly.“

“Same day service. Ben arrived when he said he would. Ran into some unexpected complications but he stayed with it until the job was completed. Reasonably priced too.“

“Love this place!! So personable!! I wil come back soooo soon!!!“

“not far from me, great little place to drink“

“Been patronizing for years now and it's just dope. Rob is a good dude, runs a tight ship and cultivates a welcoming vibe. And guaranteed sport on one of a myriad of screens!

Wheelchair accessibility: It's on the ground floor.“

“We visited the rooftop bar for the first time and were definitely impressed. Our server Christian was very friendly and knowledgeable. The drinks were delicious and the atmosphere was very comfortable while still upscale. It was raining when we arrived so we didn't spend much time outside, but once it stopped, the view was amazing! We went at sunset and were not disappointed at all. I highly recommend Vantage roof top to anyone looking for a date night, great view, or just a nice upscale spot for good food and drink.“

“I used to LOVE this place. The vibe was amazing, the KJ had personality, and the songs kept rolling so fast that they had the next singer on deck before the previous song was over. Tonight for my birthday, my husband and I decided to stop in since it had been a while. We walked in to a god-awful song that wasn't fast at all but when I put in Cold for my husband,the KJ refused to even consider it claiming that it wasn't upbeat enough for a Saturday night. I assured her it was a crowd pleaser but no luck. We swapped the song for a faster one and couldn't help noticing as we sat there waiting how much business had fallen off from the last time we were in there. Throughout our wait, we observed as the KJ played full length songs in between each singer and sat and talked with friends, went to get herself a drink, and generally didn't do anything to move the singer list along. After more than an hour waiting when we had been told there were only 16 singers, I went up to check how far we had progressed in the list. She told me that there were still five or six more singers to go before I was up. At that point I asked her if she was even using a list and she assured me she was although I had just watched her go through and check names off willy nilly and not in any kind of order. At that point, I was frustrated enough to let her know that what she was doing was not acceptable for a KJ on a Saturday night. Rather than apologize and work to fix it, she adopted a whining petulant tone that reminded me more of my 7-year-old than a grown adult who had just screamed out "f*ck you" lyrics on the song she made sure she got into the lineup and then proceeded to tell me how it wasn't her fault because she was "trying to fix the sound." The sound was fine. There was nothing wrong with it other than the fact that she clearly didn't know what she was doing. Beyond being a frustrated patron who sat for an hour and wasted my money at an establishment where I didn't get to sing when that's the intended purpose at a karaoke bar, I listened to numerous patrons discuss how things had declined. I listened to staff who have said they don't understand why the owner is letting this go on so long. I heard two different servers state that they will be leaving because they can't make money there anymore since she's been the KJ and the bartenders admitted it's been hurting them too. The purpose of an establishment like that is to make money. I don't know what the deal is behind keeping a KJ that doesn't bring in customers but the logic isn't working for me. She's running off customers and ruining the income for your bartenders and waitstaff. She has taken a place that used to have a 30 to 50 person singer list down to 16 on a Saturday night and still can't manage to figure out what she's doing wrong. All I know is this: if she's not willing to learn and improve and she's driving off customers, and the owner isn't willing to fix the problem, there's no way on this earth I would ever recommend this place again.“

“Great beer and karaoke!!!“

“Great pours! Awesome burger! Fun games!“

“New owners...New drink specials. Had my birthday party there...service was amazing.“

“A truly delightful dining experience from start to finish. The food was exceptional, thoughtfully prepared, flavorful, and beautifully presented. What set this place apart, though, was the patio seating. It offered the perfect balance of ambiance and comfort to enjoy the gorgeous weather. As a pet owner, I especially appreciated their pet-friendly policy. My dogs were welcomed warmly and clearly enjoyed being part of the outing. A rare gem that combines culinary excellence with genuine hospitality, highly recommend!“

“always feel comfortable coming here! Drinks are good and a fair price and vibes are always good!“

“u guys killed ppl bc they were white and straight wow dumb jobs“

“My grandparents own that place! I had no idea they were this popular!“

“Bar tender was amazing and the bloody Marys were amazing! 10/10! Pickle vodka infused Bloody Mary!“

“If you're a pinball player, you'll want to visit. Great mix of 80s, 90s and modern machines that are all in good shape and tuned up right. There's even a nice living room and fireplace setup to sit and relax with a large group.“

“Carson does a great job! ✌🙂“

“My husband and I celebrated our 43rd Anniversary at Char last night. Everything was wonderful, in my opinion!! My steak was cooked as requested since I'm on a low sodium diet. The Char salad was so much better than I expected! Our server, Justin, did over and beyond to make our dinner a great time.“

“First time was breakfast today and twas PHENOMENAL.“

“I love a place that is willing to make their customers happy, I was looking forward to going here for their Neapolitan pizza but the first pizza left a lot to be desired, they said they would bring us out another pie and they did and wow was it night and day to the first one. We really enjoyed our experience here, the bartender was friendly and fast, the food was good and the karaoke was entertaining.“

“My friends and I came here after going to another bar in town. We were after good drinks and some Christmas vibes. The staff here was incredible and the food and drinks were amazing! We got a vegan mushroom pizza and it's probably the best I've ever had. Skip the other places in town. This is the place.“

“everything great...food service...Derek W provided excellent service“

“First off, this place looks like it is straight out of a Wes Anderson movie in an eclectic French bistro. The ambiance is so quaint and beautiful. Second, the lunch is amazing. So simple yet so delicious. A perfect size portion. I have had the Jambon Fromage and the Croutes aux Champignons. The ham sandwhich was perfect. Expect quality ingredients, very fresh and ate every bite. And the open-faced mushroom sandwhich was THE BEST thing I’ve ever had possibly. The mushrooms with the wine flavor and the perfect amount of cheese topping it. I can not express how much I have enjoyed eating here. I also had a bite of the Fromage Grille and it was certainly a top tier grilled cheese. Also the aïoli for dipping is exquisite. Please don’t stop serving lunch. I look forward to returning again and again.“

“I like Lindberg's but they don't always do their best. Went Thursday night for the jam, sat at the bar right in front of one of the bar tenders. She did not acknowledge my presence. It took a good 10 minutes to finely get her attention. And, on a night with live music that started at 8, the kitchen closed at 9!“

“The Roost is our golf league sponsor all summer long. They provide dinner to our winning captain all league. We always go after league to the Roost on Cox Rd and they take great care of us. We are an erratic, lively bunch that shows up all at once, so we can be a real handful. But always do great work!!! Thanks Gene Lofaro!!!!“

“It was a friend’s favorite spot who passed away, so a bunch of us went to chill and talk about him. We felt at home immediately. We were created with kindness. Some of us even talked to people who remembered him. The bar food and vibes are great. We’ll be around again.

Wheelchair accessibility: There were not any steps to the front door or through the front door from the parking lot.“

“Food is always consistent, but the best thing they have going is their service. Emmaline waits on me often and does an absolutely fantastic job. She’s the type of server that almost reads your mind and brings you what you need before you even ask. Great service each and every time I visit by Emmaline.“

“This is one of the best places in springfield to eat!“

“My daughter found this out-of-the-way gem with her college friends, so we had to try it for MSU Family Weekend. She was right - great food, great service! We arrived 10 mins before the kitchen closed, but not a problem. All our food - burgers, hot ham and cheese. pork tenderloin, battered fries - was great, but the tuna steak was AMAZING!! A nice surprise!“

“Came out with some friends on a Saturday night and it was a lot of fun, one of the best run and most fun bars I’ve ever been too. My Bar tender was Great too, I think her name was Kylie but despite having a busy bar she treated us great. We will be back“

“well this Sunday at the Alamo Drafthouse and support your entertainers with your local Talent so please go out and support“

“I visited Civil Kitchen for the 1st time today. I really enjoyed it! The food was very good, big portions, wonderful atmosphere, and Billie our server was wonderful! The next time I’m in Springfield, I’d love to dine here again!“

“The service was great. the food was delicious some of the best food I have had in a while. We were seated very quickly.“

“This is our neighborhood bar and we started coming to the Thursday night concert series. Great atmosphere. The bartender Caroline is super sweet and efficient. The owners took the extra time to create a dish for me that fit my needs based on the ingredients they had!“