Rusty's — Restaurant in Hayden

I love this place. It’s basically an “upscale dive bar” — and I mean that as a compliment. This isn’t a craft cocktail lounge, but it has all the essentials: karaoke, darts, pool, and a few other bar games to keep you entertained. There’s no kitchen, but if you get hungry, a Pizza Hut is just down the strip mall.

The drink specials are a bit of an adventure. Odds are better than even that the bartender will need to check the promo recipe card from the distillery to figure it out — but credit where it’s due, they know the “magic ratios” of a good cocktail, so it usually turns out just fine.

It can get loud, which makes it fantastic for people-watching (and a safe bet if you don’t want your date to overhear you nervously talking about your ex). Lively, colorful crowd, and you don’t have to trek downtown for the atmosphere.

I’m not the most social butterfly, so I can’t vouch for the friendliness factor, but if you’re looking for energy, games, and a fun night out without pretense, this...

*updated Review * We stopped in very late at night a friend was visiting and last minute (1am at night ) decided to look for a place we could go that was nice, clean and has pool tables. The guys loved their beer selection (I don't drink ). I am Not a very good pool player but I won!!! Woo Hoo. Also they had Kareoke (unbeknownst to us ) which was very interacting. They had all types of seating Bar seats, tables with bar stools, Booths (for groups or Dates) the ambiance on the bar side was very nice, romantic and they have tv screens all over with 2 each having the same channel (easier to watch from different angles ) of whatever sport was playing along with highlights. On the other side was the pool tables, Kareoke and pinball with a lot of seating. I would suggest going here to anyone. It's got it all and with Triple Play and Hotel a stones throw away , I could totally see Travelogs utilizing this very nice place....

EDITED: This review has been edited after talks and resolution was made... I love this establishment. At least I used to. Up until tonight they would get a 5 star review. However, tonight I attempted to enter with my wife and we were denied entrance. My wife is disabled. Our lives are amazing and we do everything. However... when we go out and are blatantly denied entrance because my wife had a service dog I get a little upset. My wife's service dog was not allowed... we left after I was told they were going to call the cops because I was being disruptive, and combative.... That was my original review. Because we have spoken directly with management and apologies were made I have changed my review. We still love this place and my wife and I are welcome any time with her service dog also. They have shown great acceptance and cannot be faulted for a single employee. I will return and also recommend to anyone...