these earlier reviews sound like paid partnerships. burger was good, i wouldn't say the 'best in town', fries were not satisfying for garlic fries (seemed skinnier than shoe-stringed)- drinks were OK. service was not great. Bartender seemed to hate his job. Oh and i paid with card and he didn't give me my receipt for whatever reason (thought it was maybe busy & he forgot) and found out later from my bank that this guy TIPPED HIMSELF LOL. probably never going back! read more

When I suggested I meet someone here it was only for the convenience of location and to try something new. I was so pleasantly surprised when I came in! It's a very cozy feel when you come in with couches sandwiched along one side of the room and the bar is at the other end. I say "room" because that accurately describes that space, it really is quite small, but it doesn't feel claustrophobic at the same time. They have yummy choices from the restaurant next door that are reasonably priced. The drinks are yummy, also fairly priced and I can't wait to come back during a blustery winter evening to cozy up! read more

Royce - Olive and cheese plate! - Bars Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Look, don't get me wrong. I like this place. The atmosphere is cool. The bartenders are friendly and the Royce refreshers with gin are great. I like the small bites and the burger I ordered was delicious. But the last time I came in the whole place smelled liked pee and urinal cakes....like very badly, it was the first thing I noticed when I came in and was almost unbearable. I'm not sure if they had just cleaned and that's why the stench was so bad, but maybe keep the bathroom doors shut and get some air freshener. Still a great place, but if I go back again and it still smells the same I probably won't go back again. read more

Excellent burger just a bit odd that it's actually chips instead of fries but still good.

Awesome vibes with a great drink selection and without a doubt one of the best burgers in town.

Best burger in town and wings are on point too. The atmosphere is great and the outdoor area is a good time. It also has a newly renovated back dinning area too that's pretty fancy. Highly recommend. read more

Best burger in Reno. Hand down. No debate. Nice beer selection. And their imperial wings go craaazzzyyy

I'm sitting at Royce eating some delectable warm olives paired with a Royce refresher which consist of cucumber, ginger, gin and soda. And im thinking to myself I shouldn't be liking this. the front of the house is all couches and sofa chairs a shelf with a few gameboards and coffee tables. You can also sit along the faux marble counter and eat your food cause certainly nobody would dare try and eat while lazing back on a couch. Behind the bar is filled with bottle beers along with a small collection of liquers and wine. The bar keepers are intentive and very laid back no presurre no force convo. I shouldn't like this place but I do and why not, its homey not all done up and not forced. You don't feel out of place when you step in here the couches are inviting and the atmosphere tells of comfy vibes. Friends can gather around something other than a bar table but a coffee table and eat as if you were at your best friends house. Perfect for a introvert that still likes to have a good drink. read more

Royce - Royce refresher - Bars Near Me - Reno, Nevada

This is the latest venue from the guys behind Imperial, Lincoln Lounge, and Granite Street. This wine bar is situated in the house that's right behind Granite Street, and it's proximity means that they're shuttling over some of the food, namely the small bites and desserts. The big renovation for this house was the large, wrap around deck. They built up some nice walls/planters around it. Sitting the comfortable wicker chairs, you're just below the wall, and you can't see the street, isolating you slightly, and removing you a bit from the city. There are hedges planted, which should eventually grow in, and make it much more isolated. I spoke with one of the owners on my way out, and he mentioned the plan is to put in a roof over most of the deck as well - the framework is already up for this and some planters they'll be hanging. The interior is small and cozy. A bit of a Victorian/smoking parlor feel, dominated by the pink marble bar. I'm not wine drinker, so much of the selection is lost on me, though their whiskey/Scotch selection is solid. Overall, seems like this could be a nice oasis from the surrounding area, especially with the deck being slightly isolated. They had the heat lamps going tonight, though it didn't seem necessary, but the huge deck (I'm guessing there were a half dozen wicker couches, as many seats, and built in seating along the whole wall as well. Add in some small bites from Granite, good company, and it seems like it'll be a perfect venue for low key socializing. read more

Royce describes itself as, "Your neighborhood bar," and that's definitely an accurate descriptor for the place. Tucked away behind the Old Granite Street Eatery, you walk in under a red awning and enter one of the coziest bars I've been to in Reno. There are tons of comfy couches, a fireplace, and a couple well-placed TVs if you're interested in catching a game. But to me, the TVs might as well not be there because it's the rest of the ambiance, not the ability to watch the World Series, that will keep you coming back to Royce. It's the type of bar you come to after a long day at work to sip on a glass of wine and commiserate with your coworkers. It's the type of bar you slink to after a date didn't go as planned to relax and hope for better next time. It's small, intimate, and makes you feel at home from the minute you arrive. The bartenders are friendly, the wine is good, and they have a really nice whisky selection if that's what you're looking for. It closes fairly early, so this isn't going to be where you do your heavy late-night beveraging, but it fits the bill for many other purposes. read more

Visited Royce for the first time last night as part of the Yelp! Whiskey Hunt. It's a very unique spot. Small but cozy with lot's of couches for seating, even some around a fire place. This would be a fantastic spot for groups of 4 to 6 friends to meet to enjoy good Whiskey. Their selection is mostly scotch, with a few bourbons and a lone bottle of Jameson and the Irish offering. Very friendly service. As I left there were three separate folks sitting at the bar eating the Royce burger. It looked extremely good, and was priced at only $7. Can see I need to make a return trip to give the burger a try! Give this place a chance. Highly recommend. read more

I came here before a show at the pioneer center. We were able to grab a couch next to the fire, and I loved it. The atmosphere was warm and cozy (very English pub like, which warms my heart!) The bartenders were good, not overly friendly, but it was busy so I can't slight them for that. I will be back! read more

Swanky little spot - more like a gentleman's lounge than a traditional bar setting, which is a nice addition to the midtown scene. The cocktails are all whiskey based because they serve, well, whiskey. When asked about vodka, they politely said they do not carry it. They have whiskey, wine and beer. I appreciated sitting on a big comfy couch near the fireplace. I ordered an amaretto sour which was perfectly prepared and accompanied by a freshly marinated cherry - YUM! Michael had something called a penicillin which he enjoyed very much as well. I will definitely be back - I really liked the atmosphere and laid back, sophisticated vibe and they made me a believer in whiskey with a delicious amaretto sour! read more

A group of us stopped in here after the Dine the District Food Tour. The inside definitely has a "theme" (I think Ernie describes it well) and doesn't match the outside. The outside screams inviting - big wicker love seats and tables that create nice seating areas throughout the whole patio, heat lamps, and a tall wall that blocks you from nosy people on the street. I'd sit on this patio all day (and did put in several hours on this particular day). The inside is really warm (heat-wise) and made the patio even more inviting. I'm sure this won't be an issue in the Winter, but in the Summer it may be unbearable. The unisex bathrooms are teeny-tiny and the one closest to the door has a window that can let anybody who is out back peer in. They need a shade on this ASAP. Not knowing that this was a wine and whiskey bar, I tried ordering a gin and tonic only to be told they have no gin and no tonic. Well, alrighty then, I'll take the Four Roses and Ginger Beer you're advertising. Oh, you're out of Small Roses even though you've only been open for 2 days? Sigh, ok, choose a whiskey for me and mix it with the ginger beer. So, if you're not a whiskey or wine drinker, this is not the place for you, no matter how great that patio is. If I'm in this part of town again, I might stop in, but I don't think that Royce will be one of my go-to spots. read more

Visited for pre-show drinks. Place is VERY small with maybe 15 seats at the bar and 3 seating areas comprised of a couch and two chairs each. It feels wrong to take the two remain seats in a setting where there are already two others seated. My girlfriend and I were asked to move to a different seating area by a patron who came in about 30 minutes after we did. I thought that was odd...rude. Thankfully, my girlfriend wasn't afraid to say no to the guy. So that group of people ended up taking over an area & running off the couple who was there first. Strange vibe overall. It is a wine bar serving mostly organic wines. I had the Syrah (La Boutanche, Maison), which was delightful. My friend had the Chardonnay (From the Tank, Patience), which she found equally as good. The couple ejected from the seating area behind us ended up sitting in our seating area. They were very sophisticated. Or at least that's how they played themselves. They totally missed the joke we made about their ejection from their first seats. AWKWARD. On a bright note, the bartender was excellent. She knew her stuff & didn't hesitate to share her knowledge of the wines offered. read more

Royce - Wine by the glass menu. - Bars Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Beeest burguers and great ambience too!! We randomly found this spot and we were pleasant surprised! Drinks were great, and the burgers.. omg the burgers! The best!!!! read more

The guys behind Imperial Lounge, Lincoln Lounge and Old Granite Street eatery have opened a wine and whiskey bar called Royce. I'm impressed with their selections of both, although I wonder if Reno is the right market for a place that sells hipsterish wine. Not all the wines are natural, but they skew towards lower alcohol, organically produced wines. The prices are pretty good, too. The conventional wisdom is that you sell a glass of wine for close to what the bottle sells for at retail. They have the Luneau Papin Muscadet for $8 a glass. It retails for $13 to $15 a bottle. Maybe by selling a tasty white at such a low price they are trying to kick start the market for people who have never tried it. (Don't confuse the dry Muscadet from the Loire Valley in France with the grape muscat, often sweet). Teutonic Riesling from Oregon is $12 a glass and is another good value. The tails of natural wine lovers will start wagging when they can get PUR syrah for $8 a glass. Au Bon Climat pinot noir is only $8 a glass too. My only complaint here is that even Clendenen's inexpensive wines need some bottle age to show well and even though it's a 2011 it might be too young. By-the-bottle choices include La Pierre, Broc Cellars, and Clos Rougeard for the reds and two excellent whites, Texier, Occhipinti. Those last two really make those tails wag. But the real coup is Allemand. I don't think it's on many wine bar menus in San Francisco or New York or even restaurant menus. I wonder if the boys scored a case or two and have it on the menu as a trophy. At $160 a bottle, I wonder if they sell much. Part of the problem may be the people in Reno who can afford that are geared more to the ripe, oaky Napa cabs. Allemand can be floral, elegant, sometimes smoky. It is nothing like the typical trophy Napa cab. But it's cool that we have a place in Reno selling Allemand. I just got into whisky this year. They have several good single malt and Japanese whiskies. I could get seriously hammered trying everything they have there that is good. You can order appetizers from Old Granite Street Eatery next door. Those are usually pretty good. I went there for the Beaujolais Nouveau tasting. For the price of a glass of wine they had a nice table of goodies, charcuterie, cheese, crackers and fruit. It was a nice spread. I like the idea of Royce. It joins the West Street Wine Bar as the two best places in Reno to get a glass of wine. I hope the market is here to support it. read more

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I'm really torn on granting the stars for this review - I'm pretty firmly between 3 and 4. More visits may hopefully warrant moving Royce upward into four territory, depending on the quality of the bar staff. On my first visit, there were two servers behind the bar who seemed to have a total of two descriptors for all the wines the served; either light or funky. Neither of which told me much about the wines I was inquiring about. How about if you're going to serve wines at a place selling itself as a wine bar, learn some good descriptive wine words? I saw on the board an advertisement for "bites and flights" on Wednesday nights so decided to try that and came back a week or two later. The food served was delicious, but what perplexed me is that they advertise it as "pairings" of food with wine, but really they give you three glasses of wine with some food and say, "Here, drink some of these with that stuff in whatever order you want. Some mixture of it will taste good." I'm no sommelier, but generally, that's not how pairings work. The chef determines what wine should go with what food and they are *paired*. Also, the three wines were ones that were regularly on the menu. I was expecting some not normally served. But for that night, at least that server was more knowledgable about wines, so that made the evening more pleasant, and the food was definitely good. I think I'll give the bites and flights one more try to see if they have new wines and continue to have knowledgable servers for that event, and just steer clear on other evenings. It would be great to see them make an effort to actually pair the food with the wine. That could get them up to 5 star territory possibly, because the have the ambience totally dialed in. read more

Not so happy, happy hour. I went for their grand opening and was told drinks were on special for happy hour but then when I got my bill it was charged for full priced drinks. When I asked the server about it she said no drinks were on special... Only food. I mentioned to her another staff member had told me they were and she just said 'sorry, they aren't'. The ambiance of the place was nice enough but the inconsistency really got to me. Besides who has happy hour without offering some sort of drink special?? I won't be back and as a long time regular at Imperial (which is run by the same owner), I question taking my business back there as well! read more

don't go to Royce, you won't like it, its dark dreary and super fucking awesome! Its small and divey too. Just my kind of place, stumbled upon the awesomeness whilst perusing Reno; went in and fell in love with the music, the staff is GREAT, but seriously dont go. its for locals really, and I'm definitely not a local but I play one on TV. That rad vodka thingie is fukking epic BTW. I'll be back next time, but I'm not telling anyone about you. Thanks Royce! read more

Stopped by for a cocktail, received the most refreshing and delicious poison! The bartender Gabrielle was the sweetest and most friendly person. I have been wanting to come by here since I moved here a year ago and I'm only sad I didn't come sooner. This is definitely a place a will return to often. Thank you Gabrielle for the greatest experience! read more

Royce - This is the best! - Bars Near Me - Reno, Nevada

The evening started out with drinks and a movie somewhere else then ended with our little group enjoying some more beverages here late into the evening. The men I was with seemed impressed by the whiskey menu and I enjoyed a Royce drink from the board complete with vodka, cucumber and other delicious additives. There were a couple people ahead of us ordering upon our arrival but that gave us plenty of time to look everything over. I chose a drink from the chalkboard and enjoyed every sip of it. While I was waiting for it to be made, I checked out the games, art and decor of the place. It seems super cozy and generally a fun place to spend an evening out. We headed out to the deck which has lots of high tops but all of the stools not currently being sat in had been put away for the evening. No one seemed to mind standing and I managed to grab one when another group left. Overall, I loved the atmosphere, price and taste of the specialty cocktails. I will be back. read more

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I just went here for the first time on a date and it is seriously a hidden gem. Comfy chairs, cozy decor that I would sort of describe as lodge meets home library, and they were playing BBC Earth on TV. Be still my bleeding biologist heart. It wasn't too loud so I could hear the person I was with, the bartender was friendly and the drinks were affordable. Laid back yet sophisticated vibes, definitely a great place to get to know someone or just hang out with friends. read more

I absolutely love this spot. The bar staff there has been consistent for a long time. It's nice going to a spot where they recognize you. The atmosphere is fun, and cozy, and has a really nice patio. The best part are the amazing appetizers, I really enjoy all of them. Highly recommend this spot! read more

This place is great. They don't have a lot of food options but, Their burger is honestly one of the best I've had in Reno and I've lived here for 15 years. Cubs flag out front doesn't hurt either. Go cubs! read more

Knowledgeable staff and awesome patio. The bar is like being in your living room. They also have fantastic burgers! read more

Royce - Like coming home - Bars Near Me - Reno, Nevada

The Royce Burger with bacon was outstanding as was the local draft IPA. Best burger in Reno claim is accurate. Friendly staff and patrons too. Glad a local referred me here. Will be my go-to for future Reno visits. read more

I love this little bar. They serve the best classic cheeseburger in town(seriously, it's amazing), and the beer cheese is also delicious. All the food comes from Granite St. Next door and they do an awesome job! All of their bartenders are amazing an courteous, especially both Joeys. I definitely suggest popping in here for a lowkey dinner and drink after work or for a date night. read more

Royce is a great little hidden gem in downtown Reno. They have a special on Monday's where you can a delicious burger and drink for 10$. You can't beat it. The bartenders are kind, helpful and they even have board games!! read more

I was grumpy and cold and didn't want to cook or go out but I was hungry. My friend brought me to Royce and it was just what the Dr. ordered. Warm cozy couch by the fireplace with a grilled cheese and tomatoe soup. Yummy! That and a couple cocktails and my attitude is duly adjusted. read more

The Royce Burger is sooooo delicious. I can't say enough as to how yummy it is. The beer cheese is sinfully good. Get the deviled eggs, shisito peppers and the sweet bacon chips and you'll be a happy camper. The staff is very friendly and fun. I'm not sure if the patio has heaters, but it would definitely be a plus if they did. The inside is tiny if you have a large group. They have great craft beer and wine selections. The happy hour is well worth a visit. read more

Royce sells themselves as a wine bar, an adjunct to Old Granite next door where they presumably share a kitchen for the appetizers, but it's about as much a wine bar as Vino Jungle, you know, the place where baristas graduate to serve wine not by learning about wine but serving latte's. If you want to know what a real wine bar is all about, I suggest West Street Wine with the owner's encyclopedic knowledge of wine and wine regions or Midtown where you have an extensive wine-by-the-glass list along with flight opportunities. Heck I'd even recommend UnCork'd Eatery at Midtown with an extensive Italian selection and a passionate bartender who actually knows a thing or two about the wines she serves. In fact, go there, and then go to Royce, and tell me what you think. Instead, at Royce, you have to ask what every wine tastes like and be exposed to a rather obtuse, abstract rendering of the taste profile after which you're not entirely sure you were talking about wine or Rene Magritte's philologically interpretation of art. Any which way, you just have to take their suggestions, OMG this is the greatest wine in the world #wineisthenewlemondrop. The menu says they select lighter wines, because they're more into taste than impressing people. Well, that's sort of like opening an ale house and saying you select lighter ales purposefully. As in, say Genesee Ale? I'm not entirely sure you want to be known as the lighter wine bar. Drinking darker wines or heavier wines is not being pretentious. Nobody drinking a Guinness has ever been accused of being a beer snob. It's just a different style, a different palate, no more pretentious or less. I'm not expecting to see Rombauer here, but it's such a straw man argument to say you're better because everyone else is pretentious. Royce has a small bar with nice comfy couches behind the bar and a patio outside. I'll give them credit for egg white cocktails and privately owned liquors as opposed to say a certain Wild Beaver that stocks all their shelves with miscreant corporate labels. Anyone who has Noah's Mill is passable in my book, but the cocktails need improvement. If you encounter any bar that has a shelf full of birthday cake-flavored Smirnoff, run, run fast, run like you're being chased by Brock Hekking and his angry mullet. They also have a selection of cordials and liqueurs to shoot like Fernet so you can be so 16th and Valencia. They also like to drink shots of Angostura bitters, I'm serious, because they're hipsters, and tastes buds are so ironic, they can't be trusted. If they just called themselves a funky bar, I'd rate this place much higher; it's funky, and there is one dude bartender who I think is pretty cool. But let's not kid ourselves claiming not to be a pretentious wine bar and then watering everything down and not really knowing what good wines are. It's not ironic, unless you're not trying to be ironic, in which case, you are pretty ironic. read more

I don't get too excited about new bars opening anymore because there's just SO many and so many that have very redundant themes and offerings. I was pleasantly surprised when I went to Royce and maybe even a little worried as to how often I could see myself there ;) The patio is amazing. Large wicker furniture and tables fill a large L shaped space that wraps around the building with a 4 or 5 ft enclosure to offer just the right amount of privacy. The female bartender was very attentive and brought us water to our table and kept that and our wine full the entire time. The wine menu isn't huge but it's plenty sufficient in offering a good selection at good price points. Snacks and small plates from granite street are offered as well. My only complaint is why there isn't window coverings over the windows in the bathroom? There are windows that face the outside with no blinds or curtains. Granted it faces an alley of some sort, but most would appreciate that security while using the restroom. read more

Best burger in town hands down. Great staff and atmosphere, comfortable environment. The bar is cozy and Fills up fast n bar seating is limited but always worth stopping by. read more

The owners of some of my favorite spots in Reno recently opened Royce and I LOVE it. Wine list seems legit (I'm a novice), ambiance is cozy and a bit old school preppy (perfect for fall and winter--although I can't wait to sit outside next summer!) and you can order delicious bites from Granite Street. I'm sold. read more

Stopped by this swanky spot on Friday evening for a drink with friends. What a great addition to our little community! The atmosphere is awesome. We hung out in two comfy couches and it honestly felt like we were chillin at home, with a bartender and great snacks! The bartender was super friendly and provided great service. We ordered some snacks from the menu- deviled eggs, bacon bites and the charcuterie board - all delicious. The music choice was also fab! I asked the bartender who we were listening to ( Bodus band) and came home and purchased the album :-) great spot, fantastic happy hour. My husband and I will be regulars here. read more

Nice neighborhood bar, great service. Visited here as part of the Reno Whiskey Hunt, and it didn't disappoint. Nice patio out front and comfortable, almost plush living room style furniture inside. Decent whiskey selection. read more

I really liked this establishment. We stopped in for desert and a drink about one week ago on a Friday night around 9 pm. Place was not very busy, but décor was inviting with plenty of outdoor seating. Service was also very good, the bartender took some time to sit with us and review the whiskey-bourbon selections. Though the wine and spirit menu is very good, on this particular night, I was hungering for desert and the Royce delivered! I ordered the Butterscotch Pudding and loved it, the attached picture doesn't really describe how tasty this desert was. Surprisingly not too sweet, with a nice chocolate crumb bottom, a smooth butterscotch pudding, and topped with a very nicely whipped cream. Must say, this dessert was stellar, wish I could make it at home but probably would never come close. Will return the next time in Reno to try a few more items on the menu and their sister property Old Granite Street Eatery. read more

Royce - Butterscotch Pudding, stellar! Kudo's to the pastry chef :) - Bars Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Awesome new wine and bourbon bar! Service was friendly, outdoor patio area is wonderful and they even have great snacks if you get hungry. Will definitely be coming back to this relaxing place. :) read more

Oh boy. Where do I start. Royce is trying to be an upscale dive bar with a very sad bottle offering. You can go to Shea's tavern and find a better liquor selection. I really wanted to try the place out cause I have never been. I also scoped out their happy hour selections via their website prior to going. The bartender changed their prices on the happy hour menu while I was there. I inquired about the change in price and told him their website had a different offer which matched what he had erased. He asked what kind of angle I was trying to "work". I thought to myself how about the angle of your advertised prices. However, I didn't want to make a big deal now that I had already invited two other guests to the bar. The bartender followed his response with the upmost disregard for customer service. He explained he was not a web designer. Bottom line horrible customer service, tight pours, and a limited selection. Save your time and money for an actual dive bar or a place with some class. read more