My Other Place — Restaurant in Gladstone

Buckle up buttercups, because I'm about to let you in on Gladstone's best-kept secret, a place that redefines "dive bar chic": My Other Place. Now, let's be honest, if you're expecting gleaming chrome and artisanal cocktails served by suspender-clad mixologists, you can stop reading now. My Other Place is more like that comfy, slightly stained recliner your grandpa refuses to get rid of – it’s not pretty, but man, is it good for the soul.

But let's get down to brass tacks, the real reason My Other Place holds a cherished spot in our hearts: the trifecta of cheap beer, fantastic company, and real, human bartenders who are always up for a laugh and have a knack for pouring a perfect pint. And I gotta give a special shoutout to Stanton and Nikki. Stanton makes you at home from the moment you walk in, and Nikki could charm the socks off a grumpy grizzly. They remember your name, your usual, and probably that embarrassing story you drunkenly confessed last Tuesday.

Beyond the stellar service, My Other Place offers the essentials for a top-tier evening of questionable decision-making. We're talking scratchers for those moments when you're feeling lucky (spoiler alert: you're probably not), and a culinary experience that peaks with a surprisingly satisfying hotdog or a bag of your favorite salty crisps. And let's not forget the electronic jukebox, allowing for a seamless transition from a heartfelt country ballad to a head-banging metal anthem, much to the amusement (or annoyance) of your fellow patrons.

So, if you're looking for a pretentious, overpriced cocktail lounge, keep moving. But if you crave genuine company, ridiculously affordable beer, and bartenders who make you feel like family, then visit My Other Place, which will never apologize for being itself and won't ask...

We've been there several times and enjoyed the food and atmosphere. The last 3 times the quality of the food wasn't as great but worse than that the bathrooms were filthy. Extremely nasty floors and walls with mouse droppings. The toilet bowl brush was sitting in brown nasty dirty water in the womens. Extremely disappointed. It's a close friendly place for us. Also took a look in the kitchen and it wasn't much better. Unfortunately we probably won't be back...

The people who run this place are really nice and work hard and the prices are unbeatable when it comes to the bar scene. My main issue is with the people who come to this bar. Some of the people are really trashy and try to pick fights and stir up trouble, it's been a problem the last 3 times I went. It's to the point that despite the good prices and employees that I just don't come here anymore because it isn't worth the...