You just have to understand what this bar is, and what it isn't. On the Rocks is a true local…read morewatering hole. It is neighbors, regulars, and townies packed in by happy hour grabbing a beer after work. It is the kind of place where you run into someone you know and have a couple cold ones. This place is not trying to win awards for food, because the food is not the point. The point is community. It is a place to sit at the bar, talk with familiar faces, and unwind. Some of these reviews seem way off the mark. The bar itself is actually great; clean, well kept, and one of the nicer classic American-style bars around. But if you are passing through town looking for some eclectic bar experience, this probably is not your place. This one belongs to US locals. So out of towners stay away!

Upset it took me a few years after moving here to find this spot on Whalom lake…read more Great local spot w a few bar appetizers and drink selection. Outdoor seating, jukebox, keno and a great vibe.

Visiting Western Massachusetts, we were looking for a fun spot for ladies' night, and this place…read moredid not disappoint. There was no cover charge, the beer was ice cold, and the live band was great. There's also free parking just up the street, which was a nice bonus. The restrooms were clean, and overall, it's a great place to enjoy nightlife for all ages.

My wife and I walk here after a long week and have a few drinks sometimes, good atmosphere, drinks…read morenot too expensive, friendly staff

A dive bar with some of the best music I've ever heard…read more The bartenders are terrific and a lot of fun, the owner is often seen mingling with the crowd (it's always crowded), and the food is good belly filling comfort food. I don't get to go as often as I'd like, but when I do I always make new friends and have a great time.

UPDATE - they just opened a Beer Garden in the back! Dog friendly - HUGE - we went today and there…read morewas easily 50 people out back and there was plenty of room and everyone was getting drinks quickly, and you can get food outside as well. Our Newfies got a great reception!! I didn't snag any photos but these were posted in advance of the opening and it's even better in person!

Steel & Wire is a great classic cocktail bar in Worcester. It does not look like much from the…read moreoutside, but once you step inside, it has a cool, classic feel and a great atmosphere. The bartenders were awesome, the service was excellent, and every drink we tried was well made. Definitely worth a stop during a night out exploring Worcester.

First time here, first time in Worcester!! Went here for a friend's birthday celebration on a…read moreSunday evening and it was quite nice. This place looks deceptively small from the outside and also when you first walk in - there's the long bar area. But there's a whole another side room with a really cool chandelier and tables - this pic is on the website. Plus there's a whole fenced-in patio in the back which also has quite a few tables and also a corn hole game setup. Has some greenery plants and lights. Nice for entertaining - and that is where the party was. It can easily fit about 20-30 people. We had cake for the birthday and people ordered drinks at the bar. The bartender was very friendly. Looks like a neighborhood bar where people know each other. They have some bar food like pretzel, hot dog - the hot dog was only $3 which is unbelievable! Anyway we all had a great time- played some corn-hole too!

Not Friendly at all!!…read more visiting from the south. I'm a VA cigar afficiando and was in area looking for somewhere in walking distance to have a drink and smoke after lunch. I walked in with 1 other patron. checked out the humidor and the bar, to NEVER be acknowledged, thanked for stopping in or asked if we needed help. I made 2 trips through the cigar section, and even stood at the bar pursuing their specials board and liquor offerings.....still, nothing. We left. Victory cigar bar needs to do better!!!

When I visit Worcester, this is where I wind up after dinner. Every Single Time!…read more Great cigars fair pricing and great knowledge. Killer bourbon list and the bartenders and customers are all very welcoming and friendly. Have had some great times here with great people.

Not classy but not divey. Love the fact that they have an outdoor deck covered and you can sit and…read moredrink and smoke there. Inside has a pool table, tables, tv, and an electric fireplace.

Log cabin is a rustic neighborhood bar run by Shannon, a nice, friendly, quiet proprietor. With an…read moreassortment of beers and spirits it is a laid back place to kick back. It does have a pool table and can occasionally get loud. Food is limited, but it looks like a taqueria has recently opened next. Off street parking is out back

For a dive bar this place has really great food! We stop in occasionally to have a drink and play…read moresome keno. The bartenders are always really great. It can get rowdy but everyone is always normally pleasant. Make sure you try whatever specials the cook has, you won't be disappointed!

lunch recently....don't know about it's name but not too busy today though it often seems to…read morebe....nice inside with a smallish outside dining area, we ate at the bar as did everyone else there...moderate size and nice appearance...drinks were good though the morning person was not entirely familiar with some of the fancier drinks here, but they were good...interesting menu and very reasonable prices, we had pancakes, from the breakfast menu, very good, and a philly cheese steak which was great as were the crispy onion rings!! pretty good place, good prices and tasty food!!

I ordered two batches of chicken wings. They were advertised as crunchy. They were soggy. When I…read morecalled to have them replaced, the girl on the phone said I was disrespectful. I'm sorry food costs so much but when you advertise something, you should get what you ordered. Unbelievable how disrespectful they were, including the manager , John, that I spoke with. I will not go there again.

It's a great neighborhood hole in the wall, with plenty of parking in the back. We were met by a…read moreserver, right away, and ordered pizza and drinks. Our table wobbled, significantly, and our cheeseburger pizza didn't have ground beef, and the server didn't return, and we were starving, so we kept eating. Idk why we weren't given a discount. I will give them another chance, and I'll update my review.