Stopped in for a beer while in the area. Walked in and was immediately hit by a wave of smoke…read more Nothing on the front that indicated it was a smoking bar. We saw the fireball dispenser so immediately decided to just do a shot and leave. Well that didn't go well. Two other patrons heard and said they'd also do shots. Bartender poured our cold shots and let them sit. Poured the other patrons shots and took them to them. Took my $20 and was back 10 mins later because she didn't know how to use the cash register. How was she planning on taking payments the rest of the day? Meanwhile our cold, tiny expensive shots were sitting the whole time. Did I mention she gave the other people their shots? Front of the building said cheap drinks which they were not. But didn't mention smoking but there was. Dump, not Dive!!

Looking for a spot to hang out, have a drink or few, and enjoy a no judgment environment- this is…read morethe spot. Tucked back in the corner of a strip mall - this spot is a regular's dream! Great staff. Hot music on the weekends. Mixed crowd.

Cute little tavern nestled in a small town. A couple of pool tables and small tables as well as bar…read moreseating. The food is pretty good and the service is nice as well

Great hometown bar. Awesome place to meet friends, watch the game, just hang out. Good food. Great…read morestaff. Friday is taco day. Great tacos. They have Facebook page with menu, specials every day. Just a small place where everybody knows your name

For being so far from anything -- or perhaps BECAUSE it is so far from anything, this is a pretty…read morebusy and popular little bar! There is one pool table, a standard long bar, and a moderate amount of table seating. I didn't see what kind of food was offerend but it looked like probably autofryer fare. Usually at dives like this draft beer comes in 10z or 12oz sizes. But here they are full pints -- surprisingly unusual. J (Jodie) is all that's left of the D & J, the couple split up a few years back and D left town.

The Traphouse is a hard place to find. You can circle around the entire block and not find it…read more The trick is to realize that it is not actually located on any street, it is instead located in the dead center of the block and hidden by trees and buildings on all sides. So when you see that gravel alleyway that looks the the driveway of a mobile home, that's where you need to turn in. Inside is a big open area with a square-shaped bar in the center. The walls are covered in hundreds of photos of the bar's loyal patrons. The bartender lamented to me about how the bar business is really hurting in Chillicothe because so many of the town's young people have been moving away. "We have really low overhead, though, so we'll be fine," she added. She's probably right. Most of the other bars in town have either recently closed or changed hands. But the Traphouse has been going strong for years. A big part of that is that of those that have survived, it's the most "real".

The best place in town to relax and enjoy a nice cold adult beverage. Laid back and unpretentious,…read morea place where everyone is friendly and all are welcome! Drinks prices are lowest in town and you get a healthy pour. Play pool, enjoy darts or just shoot the breeze... This place is good for all of the above. A big plus is the outdoor covered smoking area.

We stopped in for a Bloody Mary yesterday and left four hours later. Chatted with a group of locals…read moreand had a great time. We even had one of their "famous" shots called the Gum Boot . The bartender Melissa was great and made it a great day. Thanks and we will definitely be back.

This place is legit sketchy. Been there 3 times. First time we just walked in this chick tried to…read morestart a fight with my wife. Second dude tried to start a fight with me. Third guy fell out of his barstool in front of me because he was so drunk. But hey, I hear the music jam is fun.

While visiting a friend in Ottawa, KS, we had dinner at Brand N Iron Bar and Grill (now named Brand…read moreN Iron Country Grill), a local favorite. We went on Saturday night and it was packed! We had to wait until guests left, but they are so quick in bussing tables that flow of guests were continuous. The ambiance was somewhat country/western style, the wall of "Brandings" of local Ranchers in the area was amazing, as if it was a tribute to them. Love the vibe, it was apparent to me that this was a very supporting community. Every customer that came in was known to the owners, if not, they were treated with very hospitable service. It wasn't too long that we are finally seated. We started off with drinks. While others had beer and fountain drinks, I had the Kansas Sunset Cocktail and it was very refreshing for the Hot Humid Kansas weather! Seeing that portions were huge, we passed on appetizers and went straight to the Main entrees. Ordered the Prime Rib Sandwich, Chicken Friend Steak Dinner, and the Barnyard Battle Dinner. Each came with 2 sides, their side salad was big, also came with 2 servings of crackers. We also got Mac & Cheese, and loaded baked potatoes as sides. Very generous with the butter for the baked potatoes, I also liked that the sour cream was Daisy, and it was individually wrapped too (my first time ever seeing sour cream like this)! Food was abundant and delicious! The Barnyard Battle is an excellent choice if you want to try both Roast Beef and Chicken Fried Steak. The Prime Rib was tender for the sandwich. I was so bummed that Prime Rib was only served on Thursdays. Hope the owners would consider making it a regular item on their daily menu. After that hearty meal, we were treated to slices of homemade apple pie (a la mode and served warn) and chocolate peanut butter pie which was shared by all of us. Those pies was a delicious way to top our dining experience. I was told it was the owner's mom's recipe, and it's a MUST have! Highly recommend if ever you find yourself on HWY 59 in Ottawa, KS! The restaurant may be easily missed from the highway because it's behind the Shell Gas Station. The parking lot is gravel but plenty. It also appears they are expanding the front outwards that you just have to go through it to get to the entrance. Special shout out to owners Aaron and Lindsay Nichols for their hospitality and keeping Brand N Iron Bar & Grill a great place for locals and non-locals to dine. :)

Can't beat locally sourced beef straight from the farm! Not a fancy over priced steak joint you…read morefind in the big city. This is a right priced steak joint with all that down homemade cooking. The way it should be. Menu has enough options to satisfy the whole family but the star of the show is steak and why mess around with other cut... get the ribeye. But... save room for dessert. Much of which is made by a grandma!!! Owner has been the couple of times I've been and make a point to remember you and make sure everything was excellent!

They have a great story, are part of their community and make wonderful bourbon and rum! There's…read morenothing to not like! We stopped on our way back from St Louis and will try to make this a regular stop. They make a very good old fashioned and their $5 tasting is fun as well. Their hours are limited because this is their passion but they have full time jobs as well. The tasting room is comfortable and friendly.

After years of passing by on the interstate when they weren't open, we finally got the chance to…read morevisit, and it was well worth the stop! The bartender was very knowledgeable and friendly, the whiskey was good, and especially enjoyed the smoked old fashioned!

My husband and I enjoy this little small town bar for the food as well as the drinks. We often will…read moreorder takeout more than we go in and sit down but both means of service have been great. The food is reasonably priced and very quick to come out of the kitchen. We have brought our out of town friends to this bar, and just enjoyed a night to ourselves here. We do wish they delivered, but it's worth getting out and picking up. Southside will continue to receive our business. P.S. we definitely recommend the cheese curds!

The map here on yelp is pretty accurate, but the GPS unit in our car had the location completely…read morewrong. It kept leading us to an empty building in downtown Gallatin. We found the bar on our own as we headed on south out of town. "Did this place used to be further north?" we asked the bartender. "Nope, it's been here as long as I can remember," she said. "Actually it used to be down on the square," chimed a customer sitting at a nearby table. "About 3 years ago I think it was." So if you try to get here via GPS, make sure its database is up-to-date. :) Anyway, I'm usually not a fan of bars located in manufactured buildings because, as a general rule, they rarely have any character. But this bar has a few things that make up for the bland building it's in. For instance, since it also serves as a diner, it opens at 6:00am so you can get your drink on early. :) Also, their beer coasters cut from carpet samples are pretty clever and are a good example of the little details I look for in local mom-and-pop dives.

10/10, immaculate vibes for the World Cup. Bar is beautiful and the drinks are top tier…read more Started with a Paloma and followed w a couple margs (Jade Jaguar and classic, both incredible). Rounded out with El Chango which was by far my fav - highly recommend if you like mezcal. Bro tried both the regular and verde michelada and loved both, but especially the green. The bartenders were all so nice and bevs came out quick. Would prob consider moving back to KC solely for this bar lols.

Trivia: In what surprising way are the cocktails similar to ordering a beer?…read more Everything was tasty without being extraordinary. An à la carte style situation. I found the chips, salsa, and burger was a little too much. Service was good, but it was confusing who to ask about drinks, orders, etc. A smaller space with an exuberant atmosphere.