Sidebar is a posh cocktail place that's in downtown South Bend. Quite different from all the lowkey…read moreplaces, it's one of the few places that you can be transported to a completely different scene to relax and enjoy a curated drink. I wouldn't say that anything was overly creative but sometimes you just need a solid cocktail in an elevated space. I'd rate it a 4/5.

We went for the Holiday Pop-Up and the vibes here are immaculate! We did go on a Friday night so it…read morewas busy, but honestly the service left a bit to be desired. I do understand that they serve specialty cocktails, so maybe that's why everything took so long and we were in a large group. However, when my drink was empty, the server took orders of the people sitting next to me at my table and then walked away without asking me if I wanted anything. I had to flag her down later for another drink, which I usually feel rude for doing. Overall, it just felt like the servers weren't very attentive, but the drinks were good and the people that had food liked it so I would come back!

Thank you to some great South Bend firefighters at this weekend's Purdue-Notre Dame game. My wife…read moreis pepping for hip surgery and was in need of a ride back to our tailgate. Apparently golf cart assistance is not a priority at ND. South Bend's finest to the rescue. Didn't hesitate when we asked them for help. I know it's not surprising that firefighters would be the first to step up...but it was really appreciated. Thank you for your kindness...and for your continued service!

Yesterday, we had a birthday party at the FIre Fighters Hall. Being my first time there, I was…read morepleasantly surprised by the cheap drink prices. I was drinking a tall absolute, madori, and orange juice which ended up being only $4. Wow!!! I'm in love. Not only were the prices cheap, but they served perch which was out of this world. The fish was moist and perfectly flaky with a salty batter which gave the fish a delicious flavor. Then, I saw the pull tabs and the fun began. Our party was at least 100 people and there was plenty of room in the hall for all of us. I enjoyed my time there.

Great service. A little on the noisy side but great overall atmosphere. Not a bad meal or…read moreappetizer to be found at our ttable. Had a nice specialty cocktail list that was seasonal.

Due to a Yelp event hosted here, my friends and I visited Fire Rock for pizza, beer and bingo. The…read moreplace is small and cozy with a fun staff and decent pizza. The highlight of the night was the weekly bingo with "never have I..." drink rounds OFTEN during bingo. Although the Bingo gods were not finding favor with me, we had a fun time. As far as the food, the pizza toppings and cheese were good, the crust was not bad but I tried three different pizzas and their was no consistency in the cooking. I tried to cut the pizza with a regular knife but gave up and ate it like it was made to be eaten... with my hands. The sausage mushroom was my favorite and by adding a little red pepper it gave it a nice flavor profile. If you visit expect to be surrounded by a hometown crowd that loves this place, a little bit of smoke (this is one of the few bars that allows smoking) and a friendly staff.

Was staying nearby and I was kinda hungry and it was pretty late and just asked the receptionist…read morewhat good food was open at hour. She told me about this place. Will say this def gave a young fun vibe in the inside. They were definitely playing some bangers!! If I'm honest I was blind so I couldn't see much but the vibes were amazing!! If I was able to see I would probably def enjoy the ambience more. Honestly I came for the food and not the bar itself lolz. Double cheeseburger 8/10 idk how you can mess up a cheeseburger but it tasted like a cheeseburger. The people were pretty nice and very helpful. Kinda sad that they had to still ID me for just food but hey it's bar so it's understandable lolz. If it was just food I would gladly east outside to not get ID'd lolz. But no complaints lolz.

Great atmosphere and friendly staff. The pizza, burgers, and fries were all delicious. We left…read moreFilling Station to come here and are glad we did!

Everyhing !! The Ambiance, Service and Cocktails were amazing. Spending time with family that I…read moredon't get to see very often since we live out of town. I'm so glad that they brought us to your establishment

Excellent drinks and fantastic service. Nice upscale place to relax and enjoy a craft cocktail!read more

Well if you have never been here, you need to go. Best burgers without question. Not much…read moreatmosphere, but it's a bar so accept it. Bartenders are fantastic.

First, this a bar so if you bring your family you'll be disappointed. It's a quintessential dive…read morebar...so it looks like a bar inside. I ordered a cheeseburger and fries. The burger was great. The fries were awesome. The service was really friendly and quick.

Always our go to spot. The new jays is much better for sports viewing, but still has the great bar…read morefeel, food, and service. They take great care of our family and our two little girls love going for live music on Fridays. The wait staff always makes them feel special!

I came here to use one of the three $25 gift cards I have. I won the gift cards. They were…read moreincluded in a package at a fundraiser for a local pet shelter. I ordered wings (decent size oddly two of them weren't sauced), fries and cheese curds. Ok, not great overall. Went to pay my bill and leave a nicer than warranted tip ($25 card and $10 in cash). Server came back and said the gift card "could not be honored at this time". The reason was they "weren't set up yet for those". I will not be returning. Oh, and I called the pet shelter to let them know what kind of donor they had worked with.

Went here with some friends the other night and had a great time! The bar area has plenty of cozy…read moreseating and a touchscreen music player on the wall! There is a door on the side of the bar that leads to a covered back patio with seating and a large table for people to sit around! Then stepping off the deck leads you into the fire pit seating area where you can sit back laugh and have a drink! The owners are amazing people very friendly and funny! Loved it will be back for sure!

Had a great time when I came here. Really wasn't too busy when we got there but the people there…read morewere awesome! Interesting bunch but it made the night more entertaining. :) Danny the owner and Anna the bartender were great (hope I got those names right). Everyone made us feel welcomed. Danny even took my partner for a tour of the place. Drinks were cheap and the whole atmosphere there was great. I would definitely go back.

Everything was delicious. EVERYTHING. They even made melted…read morecheese on toast taste great (welsh ratebit). The steak & Guinness pie was also delicious but the star of the show was the bread pudding. The sauce was creamy and the perfect amount of sweetness , not too sweet where you feel a little disgusting after eating it.

This review is for their South Bend Restaurant Week for the winter of 2026 where you could get…read morethree courses for $33. Last night was my first visit to Fiddler's Hearth, despite wanting to check this place out ever since I started dating my boyfriend, who lives in South Bend, a year and a half ago! Their regular menu looks sooooo good and their restaurant week menu also looked good! Just a note - only 2 of the items on their restaurant week menu appear on the regular menu, so get these unique dishes while you can these next two weeks! Like I said, I have been wanting to check out this SB institution for ages! Inside is adorable and absolutely maximalist. My minimalist mom would have a heart attack coming in here. So despite it being -5 degrees out, Fiddler's Hearth was packed and we were glad we made reservations. It was the first day they had the special restaurant week so it did take 2 hours for us to get through and finish everything because the kitchen had to make all these new items but I won't fault the restaurant for that in my review today. I am sure it is normally a well-oiled machine. My bf and I both got different things off of the menu but ended up splitting so we could try lots of different Irish foods. We started off sipping in some unique alcoholic drinks. I got the shamrock coffee which had Baileys and mocha. He got the restaurant week special of a pear and allspice old fashioned. His drink was very strong. Mine was delightful and I was a happy camper sipping mine. Round one goes to me for choosing the best drink. The drinks were about $9 for the old fashioned and $7 for the spiked coffee. Next round was our first course, the appetizer. He got the steak pie (a mini version of the Guiness Steak Pie on the normal menu) for the appetizer which was ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC and seasoned to perfection with lots of onions. I got the potato and leek colcannon cakes for the appetizer which were very leek heavy on the taste. I liked it but agreed his appetizer was the winner. Next up to the plate were our entrees. He paid $3 additional dollars for their take on a salmon wellington. It came with a side of brussel sprouts and potatoes. I chose to be a fatty and get the patty melt with medium rare prime rib, stone ground mustard, grilled onions, and a side of pretty yummy chips (ie French fries). It was a very wet sandwich haha. I personally think mine was the better one, while my bf thought his was the best. Sometimes, you just need a really wet and juicy sandwich!! Haha! Last but not least was our desserts. He was the winner here but just barely. His bread pudding was a calorie heavy delight, smothered in a white chocolate sauce. Mine was a cute little classic Irish dessert, a cranachan, which was sort of like a trifle. On top was a moist and chewy gingerbread cookie. In total, our bill was a little over $100 for tax and tip. A little expensive, sure, but we had a great time and came home very full! I will be back!

Go ask for Grant, at the bar. He is the best bartender, ever!! Finnies bleeds blue & gold... it's a…read morepopular Irish, late night, hangout

My friends and I go here almost every weekend! It can get pretty crowded and hot but it's still a…read moregreat time. Great music. There's an upstairs with games and pool tables, on the main floor there's a dance floor, outside area, cup pong, etc.