We just discovered this place a couple weeks ago, and really liked it. They have friendly staff,…read moregood music, good drinks, and hot dogs(!?). We especially enjoyed stopping in for a cocktail before having dinner at one of the nearby restaurants that don't open until 5PM, and sometimes an after dinner drink later in the evening. But now they've inexplicably moved their hours up from 4PM to 5PM. So now we're missing that pleasant beginning to the evening, and they're missing out on that business. What a shame. I hope they'll reconsider this change.

This place is such a vibe! The atmosphere is perfect. Absolutely perfect. The drinks were good too!…read moreThe Photo Booth is $8 and totally worth it. The service was also good and friendly. Definitely worth coming back to.

I loved the entrance to get to the bar! Plus the welcome drinks, a great touch! The decor and…read moreaesthetic inside is so chic. A good variety of drink options as well. The light bites they have were delicious - I highly recommend the ceviche - great touch with the coconut! The service was very nice. I got the Lehu Floral drink - in my opinion it's more tart than fruity; but still enjoyable!

This speakeasy was recommended to us by our tour guide. It is definitely a cool one from when…read moreyou're in an art gallery seemingly alone to checking in, make sure to get a reservation. When they call your name you walk through a painting to the real party We were greeted with drinks and walked to the bar. The bartender gave great recommendations and made the drinks perfectly. The edamame was so flavorful as well

Are you going to have to ask someone how to find the place? Most likely. Is it worth it?…read moreAbsolutely!! What a great addition to the area. Craft cocktails without the super young crowd, great music, a clean atmosphere that was dark yet welcoming. If I lived in any surrounding town I'd be a regular here without a doubt. I didn't try any snacks but only because we had reservations at the secret attached restaurant. (Inquire within because wow!) There is no question that anytime in the NWA area, I'll be having a unique, strong, delicious beverage from Pinky Swear.

My friend and I enjoyed our drinks. Friendly waiter. The cucumber salad was very good. I would go…read moreback just for that. I do think it's funny that a bar is at the top of a very tall flight of concrete stairs. We don't drink too much though.

Been three times. Never once was it enjoyable. The bartenders are rude and snappy, drinks are…read moreexpensive, especially given the experience and the fact that they are all served in plastic cups. Single stall restrooms are directly in front of bar, creating a smelly, unsanitary bar area.

I hate leaving negative reviews, but I feel like I have no other option because I haven't been able…read moreto get in touch with anyone. My husband and I visited The Barber last night - 6/27/26. Our bar tab came to $19.25, and that's exactly what I signed for on the receipt. However, our bank account was charged $37.00, which is $17.75 more than our actual bill. We've tried calling multiple times to get this resolved, but the phone has been busy every time, so we haven't been able to speak with anyone. Mistakes happen, and I understand that, but it's frustrating when you're overcharged and can't reach anyone to fix it. I'm hoping someone from management sees this review and contacts us so this can be resolved.

I was very ready for a drink at the end of the day and with the crowds around the Bentonville…read moreSquare, it was nice to find someplace close but not too close where I could sit with my laptop and a tasty beer. That was The Botanical which is a few blocks from the center of town. Calm and quiet here, they have a full bar of draft beers, wine, spirits, canned and bottled beers. I was pleased to spot something imported and enjoyed my Gaffel Kölsch while posting a review and then figuring out what's for dinner tonight. Friendly, laid-back service here. They have some TVs tuned to sports but it seems like it's more European football than American football that catches the interest at The Botanical. [Review 2330 of 2024 - 380 in Arkansas - 23344 overall]

We went there for dinner, not realizing it is drinks only. Thought about going to watch Thunder…read moregame out on the patio, but tV's only visible on the inside

We visited Undercroft on 5/16/26 while waiting for our reservation at The Preachers Son. (Located…read moreabove it) Coolest underground bar! Feels like a fancy speakeasy. Perfect place to have a before or after dinner drink. We bellied up to the bar and the mixologist was so nice. Amazing drinks as well!

Went for the Christmas pop up Decor was beautiful but you…read morecouldn't really appreciate it with all the tables so crowded. The hot chocolate was good along with the little food plates.

If I could give this 6 stars I would. Best bar in Bentonville. The steak tartare is phenomenal…read more Their cocktails are too. The atmosphere is impeccable, and the service is good. I came here with my friend two nights in a row because we loved it so much.

Everything from the attentiveness of our waiter and the kindness of the General Manager Alicia…read moreAndrews and the fantastic dinner. The GM definitely made this birthday girl from Dallas feel special.

Wow! What an amazing restaurant. We had the arugula salad and little gem salad to start. Amazing…read moreflavors. We then had the lamb ribs fall of the bone delicious! We also had the crab pesto pasta also great. Such great flavors. The service was great and friendly! If in bentonville this is a must try!

One of the best places I have eaten in a long time. Our waitress (Sam) was the best!read more

Back to say I loveeeee the Spring menu offerings. Also got to enjoy a sunny NWA day on the patio…read morefor the first time. Service was fantastic as always, and even got a round from the House for the table in celebration of my birthday. Hardwater is a neighborhood staple in my eyes.

My boyfriend and I were out celebrating his 29th birthday this weekend. We had dinner at a nice…read moreplace downtown, went to 2 other bars, and decided to stop for one last night-cap at Hardwater. They were able to seat us without a reservation, which is always a plus. A girl came over to take our order and asked to see our ID's. We gave them to her, she said she would go get the drinks. However, she went to who I assume was the manager and sent him over to look at ID's again. He said he can not serve us since my boyfriends "ID expires today". It was his birthday. He just moved halfway across the country to be with me (2+ years long distance). I asked "okay, it expires today - so good through midnight?" and they said no. We ended up just leaving. We've been here before and everything is usually good. I understand the law is the law - but do have gone 3 other places downtown without an issue and to be met with the curtness we were, I can't say it was a good experience this time. They could have handled it better.

4/22/26 This family…read moreowned business was highly recommended by a local friend and I had promised to check this place out the next time I was in town. Well Yelpers, I've found my new fave Northwest Arkansas restaurant! TBH, I wasn't sure what to expect when I arrived. It looked like a modernized restaurant with an open kitchen. I opened the door to the restaurant and waited to check in and a handsome young boy asked if I had reservations and I advised I didn't and he asked if I wanted to sit indoor or outdoor. He grabbed a menu and helped me to my table. I was quickly greeted by a staff member and given a glass of water and was told that there isn't an assigned server but that multiple staff members will work together to attend my table. After eating American and Italian food all week on my business travels, I was craving some authentic simple home cooked food and this location brought me virtually home for dinner. For those of you that know me or have been following my review journey, have gotten to know my household ethnicities. When I saw the House 1830 Menu, it was a delightful mix of Vietnamese and Laotian food! The color purple was present from accent walls by the kitchen to my cloth napkin on the plate sets, to the "seasonal" menu font color all tie together with staff uniforms including the outdoor purple umbrella above the outdoor seating space. They even have custom pillows on the bench seating with the House 1830 logos. Susana, one of the owners came to greet me and asked if I've been here before or if it's my first time. She shared that her husband Binh was the head chef today and many patrons typically think it's a fusion restaurant but it's really a family inspired menu that keeps the food as authentic as possible. Binh is Vietnamese and their sister in law Bé is Laotian. I didn't have the pleasure of meeting Bé as she was celebrating her birthday elsewhere as she should. Susana shared that her contribution is the inspired cocktail menu...which had so many yummy options that you don't see anywhere else. They had a Lychee Martini on the menu but I see it often everywhere so I ordered the Longan Martini to try and it was delish! I started with my roots and ordered a Vietnamese House Sampler described as a sampling of the crowd favorite starters. Cha Gio | Mini Banh Xeo | Bo Xien Tam for $21. The eggrolls were crispy and had the right amount of filling well seasoned, the Bite-size Banh Xeo shrimp crepes was light and the flash fried marinated beef skewers were seasoned to perfection with a family marinade. Lettuce, cilantro, mint along with the various nuoc cham (dipping sauces) were great! I didn't want to fill up as I wanted one of my favorite Lao dishes Nam Khao - Crispy red curry seasoned rice combined with small chunks of cured pork, and spices. It comes with lettuce, mint, cilantro where you can eat it like a lettuce wrap or eat it as is like fried rice for $18. This light entree for me hit the spot. The staff was exceptional, occasionally stopping g by to check if my water was ok or if I needed anything. I went to check out the bathroom to wash my hands and thought the wall murals were trendy and happy to see the restrooms were clean. I stopped at the open kitchen and complimented the chef and his staff on my delicious meal. They were very cheery and thankful for the compliment. Went back to my table and contemplated another cocktail or dessert but I was really beyond stuffed and figured I'll be back and to save options for my next visit. Chef Binh stopped by my table and we started talking about a little of everything. The restaurant concept, the seasonally inspired menu and to keep things fun for regular diners, shhhh....you didn't hear it from me...but there's even a secret menu that changes often! You'll have to ask or sign up to get the details! You don't get many seasonal menu options from Asian restaurants so I love that they have a seasonal menu and a secret one that only the special members know about! Come check out House 1830! You will not be disappointed yes, I'll be back to visit Binh, Susana and team! Thanks for the hospitality! Thank you, Zerric for the best recommendation! Xoxo

3.75 stars We went to House 1830 mostly because of Yelp. I…read moredidn't really glean the atmosphere from the Yelp reviews, so we were expecting a bit quieter, cushier setting than it is. Concrete floors, industrial ceiling, metal chairs and tables and an open kitchen. It's very nice, but it just wasn't what I expected. They have team service, and I like the idea of it. But in practice, it was initially bumpy and overwhelming. We got asked for our drink order like 3 times, by 3 different people in less than 5 minutes. The service itself was preventing me from being able to read the menu! There are some unique cocktails, so I actually needed to focus and read about them. Our food was really, really good. We ordered a couple appetizers (wish they had fresh spring rolls in addition to the fried ones), and my husband had the Crying Tiger Steak, which was mouthwatering (though pretty fatty/gristly -- could've used a tad more butchering). Both the appetizers and my husband's steak came with specific instructions from the server of how to eat it properly: first put this on it, then add this, etc. It's not my favorite when chefs tell me HOW to eat their food. Can I just eat it? And figure it out for myself, how I like it? We aren't from Arkansas, and from what I can see, House 1830 is not a typical local restaurant, which is great. The chef was out of the country when we were there (at a food competition?), so not sure how that factored in to our visit. I'd recommend going there -- just wanted to clarify some things from other reviewers.