Hardwater Cocktail Room — Restaurant in Bentonville

What a fantastic evening! We visited Hardwater for a double date and enjoyed both the Golden Hour Spritz and the margaritas — both were excellent. The Zola mushrooms were absolutely outstanding, and the chicken tenders with spicy honey were an easy 10/10.

The music created a vibrant atmosphere, making it feel like we’d left Arkansas and stepped into a city with exceptional ambience. The friendly staff made us feel genuinely welcome from the moment we arrived.

It was our first visit, but certainly not our last. Whether you’re a Bentonville local or just visiting, Hardwater is a must-try. Highly...

Fantastic experience overall! We went right before the rush around 9:30pm on a Saturday night (there was definitely a line/wait when we were walking out) but we were seated immediately when we got there. Hip, lively vibe. Really friendly server and fast service. Tried a few different cocktails and appetizers and one shared entree (the flatbread), and the cookie skillet dessert and they were all really great. Honestly wasn’t sure what to expect when we saw a new bar around downtown Bentonville but now it’s going to be our go-to spot for drinks and maybe a...

Awesome new cocktail bar! The atmosphere inside is very sophisticated, yet maintains a lively vibe. There’s also an outdoor patio! The drinks are creative and tasty, but the menu doesn’t just stop there. Food is available until 10 pm and ranges from small appetizers to full entrees and desserts. We personally got the Lemon Icebox drink and the Cookie Skillet with a scoop of ice cream on top. Both were fantastic! The service from Claire and JC was also great! Can’t wait to come back to this spot on a...