Came in late on a Sunday when we stopped in Springfield for the night, during a long road trip…read more Cozy little place with great vibes and excellent service. The bartender was so friendly and attentive! It's pretty simple, straightforward bar food, but it was hot and exactly what we needed when little else was open. Cold beer, not too noisy, perfect laid-back dive bar. If we lived in town, I'm sure we'd be back! Highly recommended.

You won't find KJ Brewskies on any influencer's list of must-visit spots -- and that's exactly why…read moreit's worth your time. It sits off the main drag, the kind of bar you notice only after you've driven past it a dozen times. But step inside, and you'll realize it's one of those rare places that still knows what a bar is supposed to be. The lights are low, the air is easy, and the bar top -- polished smooth from years of elbows and stories -- gleams under the amber bulbs. The bartender greets you like an old friend, even if you've never been here before. He keeps a clean bar, tight and organized, every glass shining like it's got a reputation to uphold. People don't come to KJ Brewskies for the food. Sure, there's something hot and fried if you need it, but this isn't a place for plating or pretense. You come here for the people, the atmosphere, the simple comfort of a cold beer that doesn't cost you half a paycheck. The jukebox doesn't take quarters anymore -- progress, I suppose -- but the music's still good. Old country. Classic rock. Songs that sound better when they're a little too loud. Over in the corner, someone's lining up a pool shot. Darts whistle through the air. Shuffleboard pucks slide and kiss the end of the table with a satisfying clack. What makes this place special, though, is how it shifts with the seasons. When the weather turns warm, they throw open the doors and roll out the crawfish pots. It's all elbows, laughter, and the unmistakable smell of spice and beer in the air. Fall might bring a chili cook-off, winter maybe a small charity drive -- each one another excuse for the regulars and newcomers alike to gather, eat, drink, and remember what community feels like. KJ Brewskies isn't trying to be anything more than what it is. It's a good bar -- honest, lived-in, alive. A place to forget the headlines, to talk about nothing important, to exist for a few hours without explanation. Places like this are getting harder to find. And maybe that's why, when you walk out into the night -- the jukebox still humming behind you -- you already know you'll be back.

Nice place to hangout at. Good customer service that makes sure you always have a drink in hand…read morewith a smile. The customers are kind.

A fun casual bar with great service. The food rates very good. The service is first class and…read moredrink selection is fun and creat

Good local watering hole! Great happy hour prices, decent food and lots of outdoor space. Very…read morefriendly servers too.

I went to Gunny's Mill the last two nights expecting to relax, play some pool, and have a few…read moredrinks, but the experience was extremely disappointing. We were only allowed to have one drink, and the bartender barely acknowledged us because they were already trying to push everyone out by 1:00 AM. Not 1:15 or 1:30 -- right at 1:00 they stopped serving beer and wouldn't even give us quarters for the pool tables. I've honestly never seen a bar operate this way. The atmosphere felt unwelcoming, and it seemed like they cared more about getting customers out the door than actually providing good service. I don't understand how they stay in business treating paying customers like this. Unfortunately, I won't be returning to this poorly run establishment. They clearly don't appreciate their patrons or their business.

Great atmosphere! Learn something about your wine before you drink it! Great tapas! Make lunch…read moreout them with a glass of wine for lunch!!

If you have never been here you have to go. The tropical mango moscato is so refreshing. The lounge…read moreatmosphere inside and out is prefect. So is the all male staff. Cuties.

It has been a few years since our last visit to a college bar but with our youngest son's 21 first…read morebirthday it was time to find a Mo State bar. His friends recommended the Flea. We arrived at the stroke of midnight and entered a nearly packed and fun venue. The bartenders were efficient and friendly. The indoor and outdoor spaces were much better than our late 80s early 90s college dive bars. The beer flowed in pitchers. Forgot about pitchers. The family tradition of 21st birthday Kamikaze shots was fulfilled. Last call and closing time was well managed. All in all a fun and enjoyable experience!

No they don't have food.... Been coming here forever. Just…read morebecause the name changed doesn't mean the prices or atmosphere did. Usually live music through out the week. Great drink prices; including pitchers under $6. Although don't expect to get waited on. If you sit at a table; you'll be sitting there until you get up to get your own drinks. "Which makes me wonder why they have a no tip bell?" Still the staff is friendly, the regulars are moody, and it's a Springfield traditional dive bar. Yeah; you'll see me here a lot.

Great place for live music. Not just local acts but narionally touring acts. Great food and…read morefriendly staff.

Atmosphere: plenty of room for tables & 3 pool tables but absolutely no room for dancing! We went…read morefor the New Years Eve party to see The Mixtapes. Paid $30 a person & were not given any place to sit, no discount on drinks, no champagne for midnight. Although they are outside of city limits they said they don't have to accommodate the occupancy limit during the pandemic. We waited for almost 20 minutes at the bar to get our credit card & tab out. Overall: too busy & cramped for us.

Cheap drinks and touch tunes!…read more This used to be the bar that my bf and his friends would always co to when they were in college, so they were all pretty excited to relive their old memories.

Grumpy's is a great place for cheap drinks with plenty of alcohol. The bartenders are amazing and…read moreit's an overall fun experience. Great place to frequent as the crowd is mostly regulars.

If you're treating yourself to something 'special', go somewhere special, not here. Dennis' Place…read moreis low key and un-fancy with basic beers and drinks. It's 1970's-dim inside, with outdated decor and local regulars kickin' it with other regulars. Nobody's dressing up or putting on a show to display social status and trendiness. A pretty unassuming Midwest bunch, and they were friendly and glad to speak with us. The bar itself is my favorite kind - a large horseshoe. It makes a lot of room to be seated, and you can see people on the other side in some places, for conversation. Pool tables appear to be in good repair. There's a smoking deck with tables out back which overlooks KY3 next door and a nice lawn - very pleasant out there. I had 3 pints of Bud, with tomato an the side, my daughter had 3 or 4 well vodka-waters with lime and the bill was just over $21 on a Tuesday afternoon. I really liked it because it was so relaxed. Like slipping on an old shoe. Like going to a friends barbeque and there's friends there you just don't know yet. I kind of wish I lived closer.

First off I'm suing the other reviews for false advertising (THEY DEFINITELY ID). I just wanted to…read moreplay pool, it was my one day pass from the mental institution down the street and my one wish was to play pool but NO I JUST HAD TO GET TOLD NO.