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    On The Rocks

    3.3 (17 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Casual
    Outdoor seating

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    The crowned peach
    Yvette R.

    I wanted to shine a light on this establishment. Interestingly enough, I had suggested this place to someone some time back and they said "look at the reviews." I did, and went along with their opinion but something told me to circle back a different time and give on the rocks a chance with my own experience. Boy oh boy, I'm so glad I did. I guess this would be considered the neighborhood bar. When my friend and I went into the bar area, It was a standard bar but what caught my eye (and does while driving by) is the pretty lighted outside area. I went ahead and started with Aguavamosa which was the perfect drink to start off on a warm Summer night, it was the perfect combination of refreshing and a hint of sweet. For my second drink as the sun was further setting I went ahead and a Crowned Peach which I'm not really a Peach fan but I'm so glad I ordered this drink. I absolutely loved it. From time to time I think about these drinks and the temptation of going more frequently. During our outside seating there were some regulars that seem to go to On the Rocks as they stated. The bartender was very sweet and would come out and check on us often. My friend wanted a snack so ordered the pretzel with cheese, the pretzels was a little overheated but other than that was pretty tasty. I'm thinking I need to make it over there really soon to take in some great drinks and beautiful skies.

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    Autumn R.

    Recently refurbished and rebranded On the Rocks is a neighborhood bar located in Sparks on the corner of Los Altos and Vista. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly and the newly remodeled inside is bright and welcoming. Outside you can find a spacious patio with plenty of seating for parties of any size and views of the surrounding mountains.

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    Casual bar , lots of fabulous conversations , great place to unwind a busy day over brews , music , sports .

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    Great neighborhood bar!! The staff, prices , food and happy hour with live music is the best!!

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    2 years ago

    Well, it's a bar. Lol. No atmosphere, no vibe. Stop in for a quick drink. And only if you don't feel like driving to another decent bar.

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    2 years ago

    Josh's bloody Mary's on Sundays are the best! Great neighborhood bar and awesome and funny bartender! Highly recommended!

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    Recently refurbished and rebranded On the Rocks is a neighborhood bar located in Sparks on the corner of Los Altos and Vista.

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    Sparks Lounge

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    3.3(3 reviews)
    2.2 mi
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    Sparks Lounge used to be Sidelines…read more Sidelines had a real bad reputation for fighting and many other not so swell nighttime activities. I am a professional bar fly and I wouldn't step foot in that place. It went from a grungy bar to a biker bar to an ECV bar. It is currently under new ownership and looking to change that reputation a bit. My husband and I ventured in this weekend to see if it is turning around and it does appear to be doing so, slowly but surely. The entire place seems cleaner and the lighting seemed brighter although still appropriate for a bar. The demographic of the clientele is improving and the bar staff as friendly and attentive. They had a country bad playing when we went and the sound quality was great. Not to quiet yet not overpowering. Drink prices are not bad. They have two pool tables that were in use and quiet a few tables with chairs facing the stage most of which were also in use. The bar itself is pretty long with what I would guess is about 15 seats or so. My biggest gripe about the place is and always has been that they don't have any windows. It feels like you are drinking in a closed up room which you are but it makes it really easy to loose track of time, but I guess that really boils down to personal responsibility. We did notice that the front door as a window now, which is nice. I think new ownership can continue to turn the place around and I look forward to popping in every once and awhile and checking out the changes and increasing stars!

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    4.7(3 reviews)
    4.5 mi

    I really enjoyed my Friday night venture out in Sparks with one of my favorite drink spots-…read moreTipsy's. A friend and I had discussed venturing somewhere for drinks and Tipsys was what popped in my head. Low and behold it was ladies night even better. I had saw a cotton candy drink and showed it to my friend and that was all the convincing that was needed! It was the perfect chill and relaxing vibe after a long and busy week. I love the glow of the place and the music was good. There was even security on site which is always good. We were fortunate enough to have Valerie the owner behind the counter, during my very first time to Tipsy's she was behind the counter. Most of the drinks for ladies night were $10, there were some really fun ones that were outside of that that are on my list for next time including a ducky in a bathtub, and even having a cocktail in a purse. I enjoyed chatting and commending Valerie for her and her families' creative business ventures. I loved learning about a new business soon to open- the Social Club which will be on Victorian. I love how more nightlife is coming to downtown Sparks to revitalize the area down there. I had been in the area and saw the signage and got super excited. I even learned that Señor Tequila's was a family member's business wow- so cool! I thought the drink- which was a special - Daydreaming which consisted of mango, passionfruit and prosecco. It was a beautifully served drink and tasted amazing. My friend even asked Valerie for some extra cotton candy and she was sweet enough to serve us extra in cups. Totally would have stayed to try more cocktails but my friend wanted to venture. Can't wait to come back to venture the ducky drink and some other cutesy ones.

    Cute little spot. Had no idea this place even existed till…read moreFriday evening. Drink was tasty, but I was sad it didn't come in the mushroom glass! (Although I get why they don't serve em up after certain hours) Cute, fun spot! Staff was kind as well.

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    4.0(24 reviews)
    3.7 mi
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    Quiet, out of the way spot to enjoy some adult beverages and watch football. Bartender was pretty…read moregood, cute, not much of a personality. Always interesting conversation to be had with the truckers and other patrons. Would definitely drink beer and watch football here again.

    This is my favorite watering hole for a few reasons. First, it happens to be close to where I live…read morebecause second, they drinks are free flowing and I can walk home if I must. Third, I just like playing nickel video poker in a relaxed environment and when it's at the bar, even better. Drinks come faster that way. Speaking of drinks, they have the well stuff for the rookies who just order a rum and coke or gin and tonic. But for those in the know, all you have to do is ask for the good stuff and they will pour it for you, and they do have the good stuff. Full disclosure, they are a whiskey bar first and foremost, so they have more of that than anything else, but just to name a few others, they do have DonQ rum and Don Julio tequila so unless you are a high maintenance drinker, you can find what you are looking for. It is also worth noting that they bill themselves as a craft cocktail bar, which means they can and will make you a very nice mixed drink, speaking of the high maintenance among us. There are pool tables and leagues are a regular thing here as well as a nice little William Hill sportsbook in the corner. It closes early though, so keep that in mind. There are no less than a dozen beers on tap at any given time as well as several bottle and can options. Plenty of TV's above the bar and Direct TV, so they get almost anything you are looking for. The bar slots seem to be pretty loose most of the time and although I rarely play video Keno, I have seen many people cash out hundreds of dollars on a fairly regular basis playing it. Now for the bad...It is a truck stop bar and that in itself is not a bad thing, but sometimes, well...Truckers can be a lot to take in. Also, you will come home smelling like smoke. Otherwise, stop by if you are in the 'hood and take a look for yourself. Good place to pregame. If nothing else, check out the gun collection throughout the casino and bar, it is worth the trip alone.

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    3.9(639 reviews)
    3.6 mi
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    Even when things go no expected - a positive customer service experience can still make it a 10/10…read more Our server Thomas & manager Eric went above and beyond to turn our situation around. The most exceptional service.

    Where to begin? Odd check-in process & there was some confusion at the front desk, although to be…read morefair it was Easter and busy and we were eventually seated as requested. I made the reservation on Opentable which asked if we wanted the brunch menu or the regular menu, except that It was a buffet and the regular menu was not available. This restaurant is too cramped for a bunch of food stations. Customers and staff walking back and forth to the deck and in some cases into each other, no room to wait in lines or to walk around looking at the food stations while looking for the little signs to tell you what was where. Then the most disappointing part: the plates were really hot but the food was not. Lukewarm eggs benedict (ick) and potatoes and breakfast meats. Some of the non-breakfast dishes were flavorful like the chicken (very flabby skin but easy to take off) and the pork, but again, not hot and the rice that came with the chicken was crunchy as though it had been sitting on a counter top and not under the chicken in a chafing dish. Our check showed two buffets, one coffee and one iced tea and each of us paid 87.59, plus tip. Never again.

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