We've come a long way from the era where Dave and Buster's was an exotic experience. These days,…read morethe barcade is a staple of cities and college towns, and this trend saved the American arcade from what seemed like certain death. They're usually dependable for a fun, lighthearted night out, but man oh man did Evansville get especially lucky with theirs. You'd be hard-pressed to find an establishment that takes better care of its pinball machines than High Score Saloon. They look sharp, play beautifully and run the gamut from blue-chip favorites like The Addams Family to quirkier machines like The X-Files. Beyond pinball, you'll spot barcade classics like Donkey Kong and Joust as well as some pleasant surprises, like a TV with Duck Hunt behind the bar. (Can't get too up-close and cheat, now!) High Score Saloon is on the compact side and could be overlooked by passersby due to its lower-level location. They get a lot of mileage out of this space, though. The decor is great and I really dig how their atmosphere is nocturnal and comfortable in equal measure. Some additional taps would be nice, but as it stands, they do a solid job selecting eclectic beers from Evansville and beyond. If you're lucky, there will even be a piece of chalk waiting for you in the bathroom so that you can write on the chalkboard walls. ("R.I.P. SIR BEEF" is a personal go-to for this.) If I still lived in Evansville, this would be my primary bar. As it stands, it's one of my most anticipated stops whenever I'm in town. Press the START button on this joint - you won't regret it.

Free video games and craft beers on draft. What more can you ask for? (Pinball machines and prize…read moregames are extra of course. )

I have been going there since before it was Mo's. Thay have done a fabulous job, making it one of…read morethe premiere stops whenever I am in town. They have a pool table, where the old bar used to be. The opening of the space has provided plenty of group seating with comfortable chairs, sofas, and bench seating. They have low and high table and chairs. The back bar is relaxing and it opens up to a beautiful open patio, umbrellas by day, and stars at night. The atmosphere is always warm and friendly and the staff is genuine and warm. It is always good to go there and relax with a friend or two, or even alone, I always have a wonderful time here. The drinks and the ambience can't be beat

All other bars should tremble before the mighty power of Mo's. This is my go-to hangout spot…read morewhenever I visit Evansville and I've never been disappointed. The bartenders are incredibly friendly and true masters of their craft. There's always a delightful array of seasonal cocktails that are worth exploring, but when you're just in the mood for something simple, their classic cocktails are fire. Trust me when I say, you give this place a try, you'll definitely be back for Mo

This is a neat little dive bar in downtown Evansville. They have a nice selection of craft and…read moredomestic beers on draft. The food is classic greasy bar food (good burger and onion rings).

On an unusually sunny and warm March day, I stopped in the Peep Hole with a few colleagues before a…read moreconference reception across the street at the Comfort. It's clear this bar is popular with the locals - in fact, a few of them noted the influx of us visitors who weren't "the regulars." The best part - the drinks are cheap. Our tab included drinks for a few people and the total bill was barely $30.

This is our favorite place for Sunday breakfast and bloody Mary's in Evansville! $3.99 for a GIANT…read morebreakfast - NOT EVEN KIDDING! They open very early on Sunday mornings, a bonus for those of us who like to start the end of the weekend with a bang!! We have never been during the evening, but the morning and early afternoon crowd is calm and quiet! We love the Corner Pocket! We like to head out to Ri Ra's from here and do the $5.00 build your own, bloody Mary there - $9.00 Sunday! Breakfast and bloody Mary's for everyone!!

Clean, friendly staff, well kept bar size pool tables. The prices are excellent and the grub is…read moretoo. I could see myself hanging in there all day.

This is a neat Tiki bar with dirt cheap drinks. It was blazing hot outside this day and they had…read morethe A/C cranked up which was great. They have lots of 1/2 price happy hour specials Mon-Wed before 6 PM too.

I was staying at the local Bally's casino and wanted to grab a bite to eat and some drinks and…read morefound this delightful gem on Yelp. I love Mexican food. I love Tiki spots. The two together should be wonderful, right? Well, the caveat here is that the food is not traditional Mexican fare. It is, for the most part, an elevated Taco Bell. I had the grilled stuffed burrito, and it was a better tasting, better prepared version of its Taco Bell cousin. They also have burgers and other pub style fare. The drinks were cheap. At least the draft beer I was drinking was cheap. Our server was very attentive and super nice. I never had an empty glass in front of me for the three hours or so I was there. What was really cool about this spot was the karaoke. The crowd was very into it, and there were some fantastic singers participating. They seem to have an event every single day, and were even open on Christmas, apparently. I look forward to staying in Evansville again and going to Tiki on Main! Also, the website listed on Yelp seems to be for their previous location. A quick Google search takes you to their current website.

In town from Southern California visiting friends & family. We have two bars we go to when in…read moretown... Leroy's & Lamasco's. After making plans to meet up with my husband's high school friend, he suggested we come here. According to him, a bunch of his fireman friends hang out there & some of their older beloved teachers, from Evansville Mater Dei, which they hoped to run into. As soon as we sat down my husband & his friend found a friend immediately. They hugged & he sat down at our table, which was close to the front entrance. The tables were very cool! They are hinged to the wall & can be made so they are flat & do not take up space. From what I heard, the tables were custom made by a local artisan business. The fridges that housed the beers were commercial refrigerators you'd find at convenient stores, clear with one solid glass door. They were kind of industrial looking being in a bar, which I found aesthetically pleasing, but also smart. They are fully stocked & then can easily be seen when running low. This also allows customers to see what is & is NOT available. BRILLIANT! Drinks are very inexpensive. Bottles of wine can run you $12-16/bottle. Drinks are about $4! My husband's tab was less than $55 & we were there 5 hours! The bar owner is a good friend of our friend who was with us & he bought our pizzas, which were sausage & cheese. Unfortunately, the pizzas are pre-made by another restaurant & could not customize a non-dairy veggie pizza. So, no vegan options, but there are vegetarian options. The bathrooms are towards the back, a straight shot from the front door & designed with a Sailor Jerry themed murals on the doors. The service was great, the vibe was good, and has a mixed crowd, but mostly fire fighters. College night for a younger crowd is on Saturdays. We will definitely come again! My husband already came a 2nd time on our visit. I did not come along as I am feeling under the weather. We are eager to make this a meeting place with friends while in town.

This bar is my favorite in town! Great atmosphere if you want to dance. Excellent place to spend…read moreyour weekend nights! The bartender, Lauren, was especially great, she ran the whole bar by herself. Would recommend to anyone looking for a fun night!

Seating can be limited for the really great acts that perform here - but it's free so come early is…read morethe key. There is a mini dance floor in front of the live stage for those hoosiers who want to shake their tail feathers. It's in the Aztar pavilion, and with Aztar just loosing their gaming license this place could be up for grabs to go in many directions. However it's a great place right now to catch good local and out of state bands for free and let loose all throughout the week.

Great atmosphere and service. Pet friendly! The flights are excellent and a few good bourbons sold…read morehere as well!

"If you tap it they will come." "Is this heaven?"…read more"No, it's Evansville." Ok, not heaven for sure but pretty darn good beer and friendly people. Well, this is brewery #303 for me. I almost didn't find it because apparently as SWPFTD would say I "wasn't looking hard enough". I'm a trained observer don't ya know! Anyway, I did find it obviously. It's a cute little storefront that's a pretty good size once you get in the door. There were about six people seated at the bar when I walked in. It's pretty clearly a good locals hangout. Everyone was super friendly and one of the gents at the bar ordered shots and offered me one. Well ok! A shot of tequila with a pineapple juice chaser is new to me but pretty damn good! I went with four beers tasters: Darkness on the Edge of Town milf. Oops I mean mild! The mild was that with a nice malty flavor. Arriba Arriba deep south lager is pretty non-offensive. Easy drinking and great in a hot day like today. Don Gets to Name It Amber had a flavor to it that was reminiscent of allspice. I'm not sure it was an addition or if it was the yeast. It was pretty pronounced though. SWPFTD would be pleased with this one. Holdens Hangover rye IPA was a good IPA. I got the rye flavor out of it which I like. I enjoyed the beers and the people at this little brewery. If anyone is a glutton for punishment, please, follow my brewery, and distillery, reviews from across the U.S. and beyond! https://www.yelp.com/collection/-8iscFkpiiCI563-FDfwGg and if anyone is wondering who SWPFTD is you will have to check out my review of Black Market Brewing Co in Temecula, CA to understand. Yes, you will need to read into it a little to get the joke but I have confidence in you! I hope my confidence is not misplaced.

Went here about 4 different times when I was out of town for work. They have corn hole tournaments…read morefrom time to time, looked like a great time. Their burgers were good and their steak sliders were amazing. Service was top notch, constantly checking your drinks for refills and making sure you're enjoying your food. They have karaoke nights and a DJ come out. Cool place for some good fun. They also have a Golden Tee and some dart boards.

No. 1, our waitress was awesome. Very nice, checked on us a lot. The food, eh?? My wife had a…read morepizza and said it didn't have much flavor. She added salt to give it some. Something wrong there. I had the beef quesadilla. A lot of grease in the bottom of the basket. Something was making the beef a little sweet. Probably the peppers and onions. Next time I'll get a burger

An Evansville staple for the LGBTQ+ community. Cheap drinks and great entertainment. Stop in and…read moreyou won't be disappointed.

I have been going to this bar for years and even now, I'm not consuming alcohol but I still come…read moreevery week for karaoke on Thursday nights! My sister is the host and a great singer so you can pick a duet to sing with her, a song for yourself, or you can just ask her to sing a song for you if you're too shy! I've known the bartender, Michael, for years and he is amazing. I have never-ending Shirley Temples. There is a very nice smoking area outside that stays warm, even in the winter. They have drag shows upstairs on the weekends but I haven't been in years. Check them out!