If you are considering hosting an event here, perhaps pause and reconsider. This establishment does not know how to professionally handle common issues that might come up in a bar atmosphere during an event where alcohol is being served. I was the matron of honor for a wedding that held their reception here this past weekend. Early on in the night, one of the guests was allegedly inappropriate toward one of the bartenders because they would not serve him shots. This interaction between one guest and one bartender shaped the rest of the night. From then on, the bar tenders remained tense, sensitive, judgmental, and suspicious toward all wedding guests, which escalated and culminated in the owner asking the bride and groom to end their reception early because the staff thought a second guest had brought in an outside drink (folks were drinking for free, it was an open bar, so not sure why someone would have done that) and that a third individual had served a minor (after speaking with him, he said he jokingly poured beer foam in an empty cup, teasing his young relative, who had asked him if he could have a beer, and apologized for the joke that was in poor judgement). I ask this: What would the bar owner have done during a regular night in a college town where three people out of ~75 or so had acted out of pocket? Removed the trouble makers, right? Because otherwise she would be losing out on hours of profit. That’s not what she did in this situation. Instead, the owner approached the bride and said “I’m sorry, we need to wrap it up,” a couple times. Unsure what to do, the bride agreed to a last call. They announced last call around 10:30 p.m. when the couple had paid for the venue and staff until midnight. Within ten minutes of announcing last call and serving ADDITIONAL FRESH DRINKS the owner was screaming, getting in guests’ faces, including screaming at a minor, slamming chairs, whipping a towel on a table in a threatening way, and telling the entire reception to get out of her bar. Once everyone was out, I had to calmly ask her to please stop screaming at the bride and groom. It was incredibly unprofessional and frightening. This woman clearly has trouble managing her emotions in a healthy way. As the bride and groom were approaching the bar because they still had to settle the bill, the owner had the audacity to suddenly back track, saying the bride and groom were nothing but respectful, it was just some of the guests that were the problem. I can’t help but feel like the bar owner felt comfortable shutting the reception down early because she knew she’d get paid either way. The contract the couple had signed had a 20% gratuity built in — so she didn’t have to worry about her staff not getting tipped — and it meant she didn’t have to pay her staff for the rest of the night. They could all go home early. In my opinion, she owes this couple a DEEP apology for causing their special day to end this way.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Alison Freemyer
If you are considering hosting an event here, perhaps pause and reconsider. This establishment does not know how to professionally handle common issues that might come up in a bar atmosphere during an event where alcohol is being served. I was the matron of honor for a wedding that held their reception here this past weekend. Early on in the night, one of the guests was allegedly inappropriate toward one of the bartenders because they would not serve him shots. This interaction between one guest and one bartender shaped the rest of the night. From then on, the bar tenders remained tense, sensitive, judgmental, and suspicious toward all wedding guests, which escalated and culminated in the owner asking the bride and groom to end their reception early because the staff thought a second guest had brought in an outside drink (folks were drinking for free, it was an open bar, so not sure why someone would have done that) and that a third individual had served a minor (after speaking with him, he said he jokingly poured beer foam from the dregs of his beer into an empty cup, teasing his young relative, who had asked him if he could have a beer, and apologized for the joke that was in poor judgement). I ask this: What would the bar owner have done during a regular night in a college town where three people out of ~75 or so had acted out of pocket? Removed the trouble makers, right? Because otherwise she would be losing out on hours of profit. That’s not what she did in this situation. Instead, the owner approached the bride and said “I’m sorry, we need to wrap it up,” a couple times. Unsure what to do, the bride agreed to a last call. The bar staff announced last call around 10:30 p.m. when the couple had paid for the venue and staff until midnight. Within ten minutes of announcing last call and serving ADDITIONAL FRESH DRINKS the owner was screaming, getting in guests’ faces, including screaming at a minor, slamming chairs, whipping a towel on a table in a threatening way, and telling the entire reception to get out of her bar. Once everyone was out, I had to calmly ask her to please stop screaming at the bride and groom. It was incredibly unprofessional and frightening. This woman clearly has trouble managing her emotions. As the bride and groom were approaching the bar because they still had to settle the bill, the owner had the audacity to suddenly back track, saying the bride and groom were nothing but respectful, it was just some of the guests that were the problem. I can’t help but feel like the bar owner felt comfortable shutting the reception down early because she knew she’d get paid either way. The contract the couple had signed had a 20% gratuity built in — so she didn’t have to worry about her staff not getting tipped — and it meant she didn’t have to pay her staff for the rest of the night. They could all go home early. In my opinion, she owes this couple a DEEP apology for causing their special day to end this way.
Marissa Petsch
This place was ridiculous. We were there for a private party- a wedding reception. The bartenders were fine at first. Then the owner showed up. She yelled at us multiple times for being too loud and that we were “too much” while we celebrated our friend. My husband tried to order shots and she told us “this is a wedding reception, not a frat party”. He then went to relay to us that they wouldn’t serve him shots, and she immediately called him back to the bar and SCREAMED at him for “talking sh*t on her and her bar” (??)
She later apparently accused someone of bringing in a drink (we were drinking for free, why would we do that?) and kicked out the ENTIRE party of guests with no explanation. I sure hope our friends got their money back that wasn’t spent at the open bar. I feel so terrible for them as they were trying to celebrate their day. We will not be returning.
Tyler Smith
Absolutely horrible place. Staff were rude and ignorant. Tried to have fun for a wedding and they started handing out water instead of drinks. Owner cussed out multiple people whilst i was there. Don’t waste your time or money.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Billy bob25
Place wasn’t the best, alright service, would not recommend.Don’t come here for a good atmosphere, owner was very rude, not coming back.
Mike Webber
The worst place i have ever been. Tried to have fun and the person running the place got mad and kick everyone out. Never go to this place
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Michelle Fink
No food. But people and options for beer was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Jaime Abarca (Chewy)
I can't here too play in a darts tournament. The place looks really nice inside and out. Very friendly bartenders, good drinks. I believe the owner played with us, he's a very friendly guy and great at darts.
Errika Zwicky
Dog friendly patio, was a nice place to stop on our road trip.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Brandt
Great place! Love the staff! Everyone is so fun and friendly! Think I’ll make Platte Valley my go to place!
Stopped in tonight with a buddy to have a drink. When we came in and sat down we were unaware we had to order food and drinks at the bar. A lady that was working the bar stopped and said " you need to order everything at the bar". We said ok and walked up there. Asked her how the pretzels were and if they were homemade. Apparently that was the wrong question to ask! She replied "well someone made them". She said they were "very good" so I ordered one with my drink. This whole time her demeanor was very rude. I shrugged it off as she was having a bad day. No worries. When she brought the pretzel out it looked as though it was freezer burnt and several years old and shriveled. Tasted like cardboard mixed with rubber. No taste. When this "waitress" returned with my buddies food i mentioned the pretzel was not good. she immediately snatched it off the table, said "Perfect!", walked back to the cash register, grabbed our credit cards we had for our tabs, walked back to our table and said, " i took the pretzel off and im closing both tabs". I've never been treated like this, and if i ever treated a customer like this it wouldn't end well for me! very sad!
If you are considering hosting an event here, perhaps pause and reconsider. This establishment does not know how to professionally handle common issues that might come up in a bar atmosphere during an event where alcohol is being served. I was the matron of honor for a wedding that held their reception here this past weekend. Early on in the night, one of the guests was allegedly inappropriate toward one of the bartenders because they would not serve him shots. This interaction between one guest and one bartender shaped the rest of the night. From then on, the bar tenders remained tense, sensitive, judgmental, and suspicious toward all wedding guests, which escalated and culminated in the owner asking the bride and groom to end their reception early because the staff thought a second guest had brought in an outside drink (folks were drinking for free, it was an open bar, so not sure why someone would have done that) and that a third individual had served a minor (after speaking with him, he said he jokingly poured beer foam in an empty cup, teasing his young relative, who had asked him if he could have a beer, and apologized for the joke that was in poor judgement). I ask this: What would the bar owner have done during a regular night in a college town where three people out of ~75 or so had acted out of pocket? Removed the trouble makers, right? Because otherwise she would be losing out on hours of profit. That’s not what she did in this situation. Instead, the owner approached the bride and said “I’m sorry, we need to wrap it up,” a couple times. Unsure what to do, the bride agreed to a last call. They announced last call around 10:30 p.m. when the couple had paid for the venue and staff until midnight. Within ten minutes of announcing last call and serving ADDITIONAL FRESH DRINKS the owner was screaming, getting in guests’ faces, including screaming at a minor, slamming chairs, whipping a towel on a table in a threatening way, and telling the entire reception to get out of her bar. Once everyone was out, I had to calmly ask her to please stop screaming at the bride and groom. It was incredibly unprofessional and frightening. This woman clearly has trouble managing her emotions in a healthy way. As the bride and groom were approaching the bar because they still had to settle the bill, the owner had the audacity to suddenly back track, saying the bride and groom were nothing but respectful, it was just some of the guests that were the problem. I can’t help but feel like the bar owner felt comfortable shutting the reception down early because she knew she’d get paid either way. The contract the couple had signed had a 20% gratuity built in — so she didn’t have to worry about her staff not getting tipped — and it meant she didn’t have to pay her staff for the rest of the night. They could all go home early. In my opinion, she owes this couple a DEEP apology for causing their special day to end this way.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
If you are considering hosting an event here, perhaps pause and reconsider. This establishment does not know how to professionally handle common issues that might come up in a bar atmosphere during an event where alcohol is being served. I was the matron of honor for a wedding that held their reception here this past weekend. Early on in the night, one of the guests was allegedly inappropriate toward one of the bartenders because they would not serve him shots. This interaction between one guest and one bartender shaped the rest of the night. From then on, the bar tenders remained tense, sensitive, judgmental, and suspicious toward all wedding guests, which escalated and culminated in the owner asking the bride and groom to end their reception early because the staff thought a second guest had brought in an outside drink (folks were drinking for free, it was an open bar, so not sure why someone would have done that) and that a third individual had served a minor (after speaking with him, he said he jokingly poured beer foam from the dregs of his beer into an empty cup, teasing his young relative, who had asked him if he could have a beer, and apologized for the joke that was in poor judgement). I ask this: What would the bar owner have done during a regular night in a college town where three people out of ~75 or so had acted out of pocket? Removed the trouble makers, right? Because otherwise she would be losing out on hours of profit. That’s not what she did in this situation. Instead, the owner approached the bride and said “I’m sorry, we need to wrap it up,” a couple times. Unsure what to do, the bride agreed to a last call. The bar staff announced last call around 10:30 p.m. when the couple had paid for the venue and staff until midnight. Within ten minutes of announcing last call and serving ADDITIONAL FRESH DRINKS the owner was screaming, getting in guests’ faces, including screaming at a minor, slamming chairs, whipping a towel on a table in a threatening way, and telling the entire reception to get out of her bar. Once everyone was out, I had to calmly ask her to please stop screaming at the bride and groom. It was incredibly unprofessional and frightening. This woman clearly has trouble managing her emotions. As the bride and groom were approaching the bar because they still had to settle the bill, the owner had the audacity to suddenly back track, saying the bride and groom were nothing but respectful, it was just some of the guests that were the problem. I can’t help but feel like the bar owner felt comfortable shutting the reception down early because she knew she’d get paid either way. The contract the couple had signed had a 20% gratuity built in — so she didn’t have to worry about her staff not getting tipped — and it meant she didn’t have to pay her staff for the rest of the night. They could all go home early. In my opinion, she owes this couple a DEEP apology for causing their special day to end this way.
This place was ridiculous. We were there for a private party- a wedding reception. The bartenders were fine at first. Then the owner showed up. She yelled at us multiple times for being too loud and that we were “too much” while we celebrated our friend. My husband tried to order shots and she told us “this is a wedding reception, not a frat party”. He then went to relay to us that they wouldn’t serve him shots, and she immediately called him back to the bar and SCREAMED at him for “talking sh*t on her and her bar” (??) She later apparently accused someone of bringing in a drink (we were drinking for free, why would we do that?) and kicked out the ENTIRE party of guests with no explanation. I sure hope our friends got their money back that wasn’t spent at the open bar. I feel so terrible for them as they were trying to celebrate their day. We will not be returning.
Absolutely horrible place. Staff were rude and ignorant. Tried to have fun for a wedding and they started handing out water instead of drinks. Owner cussed out multiple people whilst i was there. Don’t waste your time or money.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Place wasn’t the best, alright service, would not recommend.Don’t come here for a good atmosphere, owner was very rude, not coming back.
The worst place i have ever been. Tried to have fun and the person running the place got mad and kick everyone out. Never go to this place
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
No food. But people and options for beer was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
I can't here too play in a darts tournament. The place looks really nice inside and out. Very friendly bartenders, good drinks. I believe the owner played with us, he's a very friendly guy and great at darts.
Dog friendly patio, was a nice place to stop on our road trip.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place! Love the staff! Everyone is so fun and friendly! Think I’ll make Platte Valley my go to place!
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Stopped in tonight with a buddy to have a drink. When we came in and sat down we were unaware we had to order food and drinks at the bar. A lady that was working the bar stopped and said " you need to order everything at the bar". We said ok and walked up there. Asked her how the pretzels were and if they were homemade. Apparently that was the wrong question to ask! She replied "well someone made them". She said they were "very good" so I ordered one with my drink. This whole time her demeanor was very rude. I shrugged it off as she was having a bad day. No worries. When she brought the pretzel out it looked as though it was freezer burnt and several years old and shriveled. Tasted like cardboard mixed with rubber. No taste. When this "waitress" returned with my buddies food i mentioned the pretzel was not good. she immediately snatched it off the table, said "Perfect!", walked back to the cash register, grabbed our credit cards we had for our tabs, walked back to our table and said, " i took the pretzel off and im closing both tabs". I've never been treated like this, and if i ever treated a customer like this it wouldn't end well for me! very sad!
Awesome beers and great people!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Just a fun night out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pretzel, Buffalo Chicken Pizza, Giant Pretzel
Beautiful outdoor space!
Dog friendly. Fun music.
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