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The Heist

4.6 (17 reviews)
Closed • 6:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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Kelsey A.

You walk in and your immediately transported into the 20s. Very cool atmosphere which is a good thing because we did have to wait a while before we were greeted. It is very dim throughout the bar but luckily their menus light up. I thought this was kind of a cool feature and it definitely helped with looking at the menu. I ended up ordering an espresso martini, it wasn't sweet whatsoever. The bartender was nice enough to bring me over a little simple syrup to help, but it didn't really change anything. we also were informed that there was an additional tax on the alcohol. We didn't come across this at any other bar in Hot Springs. So expect to spend about $25-$30 per drink here. Very cute place but I do not think I will be back due to the expensive tab.

Sydney F.

This was one of the coolest places we went to in Hot Springs. We popped in after going to dinner at the Vault (which is the restaurant on the first floor of the building.) The ambiance transports you back to a different time with old unique furniture, live music, and cool brick. The drinks were a little pricy but good and we enjoyed just being in the atmosphere. We came here two nights in a row, because we enjoyed it so much the first time. The drinks, service, and music were great. However, we were extremely disappointed in our service the second night. They weren't even that busy but it took us an hour to get service between rounds. We were sitting in one of the private rooms right at the entrance of the bar and this might have been why we were so forgotten about. This second experience honestly left a bad taste in our mouth but I am still giving five stars because of its uniqueness and the fun vibe. Also keep in mind there is an outrageous hard alcohol tax so keep that in mind for when you get your bill lol

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Wendy M.

After having a few drinks at the Vault and talking with one of the bartenders, we learned about the Heist. The Heist is fairly new, having been open for just two months and is directly above the Vault - there's a theme here, lol. The Heist is a gorgeous bar and we enjoyed talking with the bartenders there as well. It's feels a bit out of place in Hot Springs, as the city seems to be earnestly struggling and is quite broken down in many areas. The Heist felt pretentious, particularly as my guy was told he couldn't wear his ball cap into the bar. No food here, this was a bar. And, downstairs where the atmosphere was identical, no issue. The Heist would fit in seamlessly where we're from - a big city but it was a little ridiculous in Hot Springs. That aside, the drinks were good overall. My partner is a whisky connoisseur and requested a traditionally made Old Fashioned after having their version. The bartender, Peter, was very accommodating and kind. I had their Great Gatsby. Also very good. We were in town for the weekend and would likely return, probably still wearing a ball cap. Maybe this "rule" will be relaxed and more in line with the rest of the "Spa City."

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Bjorn B.

This place is phenomenal. The vibe is perfect if you are stressed and need a deep breath. The lighting is perfect. The music is smooth and just the right volume. The bartenders are chill. Drinks are well priced. The Sri Js cost a little more than the pubs in the area, but the ingredients are top notch. $15 is the highest cocktail. Bulleit is the well bourbon. If you are looking for a place to unwind after a long day or a night cap after dinner, this is the best spot in Hot Springs.

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3 years ago

Great service and wonderful cocktails. Nice little cubbies if you want to be alone or lounge areas if you want to be around others.

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This place is a must visit. It has impeccable ambiance, decor, and friendly and accommodating service. I will be back soon. I'm

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3 years ago

Great place! Enjoyed the live music of Emily Slay. Service was wonderful and drinks were good.

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Nice place. Went to a wedding reception and was impressed of the environment and staff.

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Maxine's

3.9(245 reviews)
0.1 mi
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A dark, funky, dive bar playing great music, great drinks, and the food matches the rest of the…read moregreatness. It's the kind of place you could and would want to be a regular at if you lived nearby. I want to be a regular, and I live 500 miles away. But you can bet when I'm heading that way, I'm stopping in again. I had skipped lunch and was really hungry, but didn't want to get something real heavy either, and I though I had "sort of" done that. I was totaly wrong. Blue Crab Ravioli in an artichoke/spinache alfredo sauce, topped with toasted/roasted mozzarella... I know what you're thinking, cream sauce and cheese? How is that light you knucklehead? Well, I was thinking that ravioli, usually served with 4-6 pieces would be just drizzled in this topping. NOPE. Scalding hot cast iron skillet loaded with ravioli, in that heavy, cheese/cream sauce. But here's how good it was. I took half to go, and had 1/4 of that when I got home 2 days later (always carry a cooler bag kids...) Then I had the remainder for lunch one day. Best ravioli I've ever had, and I want to be Italian and have had a lot of pasta in my life. I sat at the bar, and when people sat down around me, we all started talking. It's that kind of place. It's also dark, dank, gritty, and it's character shows in every space. Did I mention the great tunes? Yep... music right up my alley. Food, drinks, music, vibes... Yeah, 10 - 10 would go back again. And again.

Worst service I've experienced here in Hot Springs. Bartender was a jerk, the hostess passed me…read moreover for a couple that walked in behind me and the smoking area is 5 feet from the front door. All in all a terrible experience, wouldn't recommend it to an enemy, except maybe my ex-wife

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The Rooftop Bar - Outdoor rooftop space. Nice ambiance.

The Rooftop Bar

3.2(78 reviews)
0.4 mi

Our last visit here the rooftop was closed, so we were happy it was open this trip (we went twice)…read more Great views of the historic downtown Hot Springs area. They have bar and table service, and food offerings available. We only had drinks but the food offerings looked fantastic. We enjoyed that at least on our visit, the volume was minimal which allowed us to converse without yelling. Thank you for providing an enjoyable experience in the heart of town

I saw this place from a hike up toward one of the peaks, and on a hot summer day all I wanted to do…read morewas sit wherever that lovely rooftop was. We kept it in our sites as we descended, and found it to be on the 6th floor of the Avenue Hotel. Its outdoor seating area was lovely. On one side you're just in the tree tops. The other side looks over an underwhelming cityscape, but that's not Rooftop's fault. It's still just nice to be on a rooftop! It started to rain not long after we arrived. We moved under the patio cover, and that was a lovely way to watch and hear the rain until the wind really picked up and we moved inside. It was only around 4pm so we both ordered the mocktail on the menu. It's the only one and pretty simple, but it was quite delicious -- muddled strawberry and 7up. I bet it would be even better with Ginger Beer! Maybe a little high in price for the small size and no booze, but oh well. As the rain continued, we decided to share an appetizer to wait it out. We ordered an olive hummus which was surprisingly decent (I'm not an olive fan normally) with pita chips. I wasn't a huge fan of the pita chips, but they served as a perfectly fine delivery mechanism for said hummus. The staff there was really nice and seemed to get along and share duties well -- in a small place you notice things like that and it made an impression.

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