Renee is an amazing bartender. She's knows what I want when I walk in. It's nice to be welcomed…read morewith her smiling face. It's a great bar, find during the week and weekends. Two pool tables and three dart machines for your gaming pleasure. Check it out! Closed on Mondays.

Yes the female owner is welcoming . I didn't feel safe here. Questionable things going on in…read morebathrooms. Rough. Many unsavory things are allowed to go on.

Came to the grog on Thanksgiving Day and the bartender was so sweet ! She said as long as she had…read morepeople in she would be opened and she was! It was a good time, a chill vibe. Only thing is there were some drunk people that were being too loud and needed to go home, but it didn't seem like they wanted to.

Loved the atmosphere! Trea was outstanding and a great bar tender! Recommended the best drinks!…read moreHands down one of the best local joints to just relax at after work and head home or go out for a few drinks! Gotta try it ! Ask for Trea to make your drinks!

First time in here, new owners. Full bar seating, pool table, some games. Pizza is the top food…read morehere. Very laid back , review will change as I will return.

Venturing out to try somewhere new, I found this old lounge up in Riverside. "Lounge" reminds of…read moresomething from the '70s, and this bar is definitely from then, if not before!! Dive bar might be another term applied to this location.....but it has its charms!! When first arriving, it seems small, until you realize that there is a completely other room that has the pool tables and such. I found the drinks and prices were comparable to other places around town, and the crowd **very friendly and welcoming**! Now, if you're looking for karaoke on the level of "American Idol" types such as Carrie Underwood or David Cook......you're in the wrong place! If your tastes run more towards William Hung or "Pants on the Ground", you've found your home!! Either my ears were completely out of tune, or their voices were.....but it was fun nonetheless. Not sure about the food, as the only two things I asked for were unavailable. The drink specials did seem pretty good. A couple of times, the servers/bartenders even made their way around to offer drinks. I would say it seemed like mostly a 30 or so and up crowd, although there were a few younger people there. Smoking is allowed here in Riverside, but I didn't seem to leave smelling like an ashtray like at some places. I had a nice time, and look forward to visiting again!!

Best dive bar around! Cheap drinks and great people! Great…read moreatmosphere! The bar owner is a great guy as well! He's 6 foot 7 and loud, you won't miss him.

My favorite pub in Wyandotte County. Johnnie's is a sports bar that embraces all sports and is a…read moremecca for NFL, MLB, NCAA, MLS, European league soccer.... but I love Johnnie's for its unique decor with thousands of christmas lights and stuff to look at on every wall and the ceiling too. Cheap prices, nice folks behind the bar and a welcoming and diverse clientele. That's a big win for me!

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.

Bob is AWESOME!!!! He easily and willingly accommodated 30…read morepeople for my wife's surprise birthday party. Not only did he reserve tables for my group on a Saturday evening, but he made sure we had pizzas delivered so we had food. Great prices on drinks, and his bar staff is beyond incredible. Do yourself a favor, grab a drink at this hidden gem. Ask for Bob, and if he's there, he'll gladly chat with you. Count me as a fan.

Dropped in after playing some Pickleball for a cocktail. Noticed the full stocked bar and grab the…read moretable. The bartender/hose greeted us and asked what we wanted to drink, but didn't know how to make a few simple drinks that I was wanting to order she ended up making, her version of a gimlet which was OK, but not really what I had asked for. Assuming that if you want a beer and just a simple well drink, this is the place for you if you get the same bartender

Holy moly... there are dive bars and then there are DIVE bars. This is a true DIVE bar. It's…read moreabsolutely what I expected and then some. My friends and I stopped in here on a Thursday evening. There wasn't exactly a record screeching to a stop, but some pool players definitely called us out and asked where we are from (we all live in the metro area). Anyway, I'm pretty sure we were the ONLY people not smoking in this fine establishment. This place is not for anyone who despises anything less than sparkly and shiny, nor for anyone with reactive airway disease. They're also fazing out their bar food menu, and I had what were possibly the worst bar tater tots ever (the bar tender DID warn me) and didn't charge for them. That said, the service here was fast, the drinks were hella cheap, the pours were strong and everyone was friendly... even if we did get a couple of side eyes. I actually had a great time here, but I definitely had to shower the smoke out of my hair immediately when I got home!

My Mom used to always talk about The Hangout. The first time I went to the place, the bartender…read moretold me who my Mom was. I was like, wow... the Hangout. My mother probably hasn't stopped in there since the 80s, so that... in a nutshell, tells you how long this place has been around and that the clientele doesn't change much. I like the Hangout, why? Because nobody from Westport goes there, the juke box (if that's what the music comes off of) is not loud, beers are cheap, and the bartenders are usually cool and down to earth. The clients mind their manners and you only get an occasional creepy glance from the old dudes who hang out there. Mr. C does not like the Hangout. He doesn't like to be around people who are just bumbling through life. And to his credit, they kind of are. Although I think it is hard to judge people by their looks. I mean, he and I both wear fairly new fashions, and our hairstyles reflect the time we live in, but that doesn't necessarily mean people are just like pinballs bouncing off each other like the world is a big bumper. Mr. C and I go out to enjoy a drink outside of our home. I cannot be so haughty to say that I haven't gone to a bar to drink to "forget about life for awhile." (Billy Joel) I think people sometimes get stuck in their ruts and their misery, that the bar becomes the place to go to forget it all. The Hangout is offering this as every other bar on the planet. It just so happens it is in Raytown and the clientele look funny. I don't need a certain ambiance to go out and have a beer. I do like to go out to more modern places, but not every occasion calls for fancy. The Hangout is a get out of the house place. I like it. There is however one drawback. It is in Raytown and no-smoking ordinances have not been passed here. To avoid the smoke, sit in the corner away from the main crowd at a low table. Do not sit at the bar if smoke offends you. My review: Food: N/A Service: Friendly, friendly, friendly Would I go back? I wish my fiance was down for our wedding reception to be held here. Not gonna happen.

We had a fabulous time tonight. It was everyone's first time in for our party of 13. We have family…read morevisiting from out of town, and we were looking for a place that could accommodate a large, multi-generational group, with good drinks and cheap eats. We had originally planned on heading out to the Brick, but they're closed on Monday, so my spouse googled Brick alternative options (highlighting the need for vegan menu options) and Gambal's came up. Our crew ranged, literally, from 6 years old to 60, and everyone had a really great time. The vibe is casual, with games that kept the younger kids occupied, and the environment allowed the adults to converse and catch up. The food was absolutely wonderful - everyone loved what they got, and were very satisfied. Mark, who helped us all evening long, was AMAZING - we had such a great time. We WILL be back, w/out a doubt. Thank you! The Brick's going to have to do something major to bring us back LOL.

Rude service staff. The bartender attempted to embarrass me while on a first date by commenting on…read moremy laugh in front of several other patrons. Safe to say I will NOT be returning.