Take this review with a grain of salt, as I was there at 3:30pm on a weekday. That is the deadest…read moretime of day for any bar, so my review is based upon what this bar is like when you are the only customer in the place. :) Mary's Corral is right on the north side of MO-58 in the center of town, surrounded by a gravel lot. The layout of the bar is kind of strange, when you enter you come through a hallway that wraps around a separate room where the pool tables are. It was a day filled with NCAA basketball tournament games, but our bartender (a very pleasant older woman) welcomed us by turning on the TV to a PBS documentary about working conditions in copper mines in the 1910s. This led to my brother later calling the visit "depressing". Though Coors and Miller were listed on the menu mounted on the north wall, "We don't carry Coors and usually don't have much Miller," the bartender told us. While dropping a deuce in bars is generally considered a serious violation of Bar Law, one would definitely not want to do it here. The sewer system can't handle toilet paper so your wipings all have to be tossed into a basket for all to see.

marys corral has been bought and sold in the last two years and they have good food, at reasonable…read moreprices. mary has retired. i want to respond to the city vistor about the septic in the bottoms of BIg Creek. i lived in the city and now i live up hill from the bottom of big creek, and you too live in the bottom of the joining rivers or up the hill from the joining rivers that make kansas city or kck, and in the area the city was set up along time ago with what is called sewer, and if your in the bottome the sewer is slower, and if you are up the hill the sewer works pretty fast - as the saying goes ____ rolls down hil. lthe country people all have septic. some septic pump up hill (if you are in the bottom it must go up) the septic business in the county - no matter what state of country you are visitng; is busy with pumping the tanks of the relocated city people that put there tissue in the toliet. if you are smart you dont do that you burn it or trash it, so you dont have to pay the septic man to come and pump your tank every other day, because its full of tissue. so next time you crawl from your city sewer, to visit any rural establishment or freind, be a sweetie and not a snob and put your tissue in can or better yet leaving your dumpings in the hood you poor vicitim

Been going there for years. Everyone should go to the glory hole at least once in their Lake of the…read moreOzarks experience. The place hasn't changed in 55 years. I don't like the fact that they covered up the flock wallpaper with dollar bills. Best experience at Christmas time.

Great atmosphere. Service was prompt and attentive. Received great recommendations for entrees…read more Great selection of beverages.

This is a 3.2% bar, meaning it can't serve liquor and can only serve so-called "non-intoxicating"…read morebeer. Which is a bit of a misnomer as you can still get intoxicated, it just takes a lot longer. This is a very old bar, so old that it's heated by a wood-burning stove. In addition to the standard CD jukebox, darts, and pool table, this bar had the only foosball table we saw all day. It took a while for our eyes to adjust, and it was very difficult to find the men's room until that adjustment happened. It's a very tiny restroom, exactly as wide as the toilet itself and just barly enough room to get inside and close the door. The sink is located outside the bathrooms. This is obviously very much a locals hangout. A couple of people said hi but that was the only interaction we had with anyone other than the bartender bringing us our drinks. Incidentally I keep seeing the address listed as "518 Charles" on other web directories, but it's actually "518 Clay".

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.

Dive has great bartenders, a fun atmosphere, and drinks are well priced. Karaoke nights and more.read more

We knew we were in for a treat when we found this to be a neighborhood dive, surrounded by houses…read moreon all sides. We knew we were going to love this place when a neighbor came out to distract his pit bull as we walked by. And when we stepped in to head the bartender explaining to a couple of other customers how terrified she is of clowns, we somehow knew we were going to have more fun here than we'd had all day. It turned out that bartender's name was Becky, and she's 1/2 of the couple who owns the bar. The other half is her husband, Waylan, who showed up later at the end of our visit. "Having a name like Waylan is like having the biggest cock," she said. Or maybe it was B who said that, I don't remember and my notes aren't very clear. :) There is quite a collection of bras on the bar, a recent development. "A while back one of the customers just up and took her bra off, and said she wanted to hang it up. So we did. Then other ladies started doing it," Becky explained. "Now boxer shorts have even started to join the collection." We ended up spending out entire visit chatting with the bartender about their history with the bar. We really enjoyed our time here. In addition to the great personalities, this is a fun-looking bar all around and I'de love to visit again when it's busier. In fact, here's how good a time we had -- when we first arrived we noticed the Silver Strike machine and put a few dollars in it to play. But we never got around to actually doing so! :)

No toilet paper, soap or paper towels in one of the urine smelling unisex bathrooms, swinging door…read morewith huge gap and no lock, after you stumble up an unmarked slight stair to enter. If you are paying by card they up charge you each time. Prices of the drinks are very inconsistent. The vending machine states to put your money in at your own risk. They have no problem taking the money but both the candy bar and chips got stuck and didn't fall. In my opinion the patron's deserve an establishment that is worthy of their hard earned money.

Well, as a visitor to Topeka a bartender from another bar suggested it to me and a friend. After…read morewe left he must of had a good laugh. This is a very dark social clique that if you aren't wearing all black, have at minimum 12 tattoos and 6 piercings you might stick out. Non the less we made our way to the bar after talking our way out of a $20 cover charge for a no name performer. Under the guise of we were only going to have one beer and use the bathroom. I have to admit atmosphere was respectful and bartender seemed amused we were brave enough to even be there. We had our beers, a few laughs with the bartender listened to some local talent opener dj's and then on our way. In my day this group were known as goth, today it's Emo. Bottom line we're all people and with a little mutual respect and humor, it's all good. Enjoy. Humanity shouldn't need a disclaimer, just be a good person. Cheers.

Great local dive bar with great drink prices, way better than the chain bars that are close…read more Exactly how I like my dives -1 star for non friendly staff at times

"Please Don't Feed the Animals" but Please Do enjoy "The Zoo" which I consider the best dive bar in…read moreDowntown KC and the cheapest place to drink for miles. Still cash only, with a handy ATM, but their Mini-beers are famous and they still pour with a heavy hand and have a great selection of canned beer. If you see me there ask me to play pool, I could sure use the practice!

It was hot outside but the moment we walked in it was cold as the arctic. It wasn't from the AC,…read morethe server was like a jilted ex girlfriend. She was at least consistent the whole time. Felt bad for bothering her. The food was alright. The boneless chicken wings were 90% breading and 10% chicken. The wrap was good and the open faced hamburger was actually very good. I can see this place being fun on a weekend night but we must have caught the server at the wrong time.

Had a great time at Luckys tonight. The bartender, Brandon was awesome. He made our night…read morememorable in the Ozarks. A must stop if you are on the main strip.

Best dive bar In the area! We loved the small bar and had a great time! Can't wait to get back!read more

Great place to have drinks and hang out!!! Bartenders are fun and have a good sense of humor.read more

Came here with a group of friends for a night out in Holden. Let's just say come for the good, not…read morethe service. At least don't cuss... You might be put on probation by the old gray haired female owner. I think she was up too late and just ate a lemon. Who knows, must only care about the regulars and locals. My friend who recently moved to Holden area (5-6 years ago) said she has always been a sour puss and need to get some. Dear Lord! As for the food, great burgers and sandwiches; you must try the Reuben for lunch or dinner. And yes they have fried foods. OK, now back to my rant... It is amazing how a place called Cowboy Inn does not like caring for bar patrons. It's a Friday night, busy (at least that is what the bartender said - 10 customers plus our group of 7) and they barely can be bothered. Even the locals left be because off the lack of service. They have a pool table, bowling video game, and TouchTunes music. The bathrooms are a step below a filling station's, minus the key. If I come back, it will be to get take out and head over to Stumble Inn and listen to the trains and good conversation.

This was a nice quiet downtown bar with a small deli counter in the front service a variety of…read moresandwiches and fried foods. I was there towards the end of lunchtime and found the bar atmosphere pretty comfortable and relaxing. I had a tenderloin and fries. The sandwich was nice and crispy, yet tender and juicy on the outside. The fries looked burnt at first but were not overcooked at all and were in fact quite delicious.