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    Vista Bar

    3.5 (18 reviews)
    InexpensiveBars, Pizza, Music Venues
    Closed 12:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    VISTA BAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Hipster
    Casual
    DJ
    Live music

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    Heather S.

    What a fantastic "dive" bar. This place has some great energy when you walk in. Vista Bar is a great gathering point as a first stop before your event or just stay and make it an all-nighter. Play some pool, darts, rock some music or watch your favorite sports team. Great prices on drinks! Affordable and well made. Friendly staff, friendly patrons.

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    9 months ago

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    8 months ago

    Great prices, laidback ambience, and bartenders who are both witty and friendly! Big patio out back and live music multiple days a week!

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    7 years ago

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    14 years ago

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    9 years ago

    We werent even allowed in have not started drinking yet. They only care about regulars horriable to new faces.

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    12 years ago

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    8 years ago

    The worst customer service ever, completely unprofessional with horrible management . Dirty even for a dive bar

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