Hot Spot — Restaurant in High Ridge Township

Went there with my girlfriend and her friend last Tuesday for Karaoke as soon as I sat down at a table I noticed a man slinging the entry door open then trying to slam it shut then repeated that several times then he came back inside shaking his fist and growling some words as he pointed at someone. He continued to do this off and on for a couple hours and at some point he accosted me while I was in the bathroom by hitting the door several times and yelled something at me I couldn’t understand. When I exited the restroom he was red in the face pointing at me growling something that again I couldn’t tell what he was talking about but by the look and facial expressions he had and his fist shaking at me I could tell he was wanting to fight. I hadn’t said a word nor interacted with this guy at all until this point, I told him to leave me alone but he continued yelling and shaking his fist at me so I told the owner who then replied “oh that’s just the way he is” and the owner then justified him not doing anything because the guy allegedly died a dozen times and the owner again further justified him not removing him because the crazy man had been a regular for twenty years. I then told the owner “so this guy has been running off customers for twenty years”. The owner replied “ he hasn’t run me off”. I have been going to this bar off and on for 26 years and currently have plans for karaoke weekly with friends for the rest of this year however with this low level management and lack of respect for non violent customers to enjoy the night we will be finding another place where owners do not allow someone with apparent violent mental issues to threaten customers then act like it’s okay. I have noticed that crowds in this bar have dwindled over the years and I am sure this owner is clueless as to his modus operandi being the cause, he probably blames people like me who want to have a good time without being threatened with violence. Atmosphere is everything, Bar Rescue’s Jon Taffer would flip out if he had seen some garbage excuse such as this and lack of action from an incompetent owner like this place has. I don’t mind dive bars but this is level of ineptitude is unacceptable. You get what you put into something so just keep on keeping on dude, not my problem,...

Great little bar that's been open for 24 years! What an accomplishment! Mike French's band always puts on a great show! Always entertaining & rocking! I believe they host other bands, too...saw a flyer in the restroom. They get patrons up dancing! The dance floor is a decent enough size. The people are friendly, colorful, & a great blend. Tables are scarce as they are mostly venue style seating, but you just ask to join someone else. They have pool tables & other games. Bathrooms are clean & comfortable, and I love that the womens is private. Oh, and drinks are super reasonably priced!

But...Can't stand the smoke that you are hit with the second you open the door,...& I am ready to leave within 20 minutes, max! I always pay for it the next day. (I call it my "smoke-hangover!") I "get" that many bar patrons smoke, but sheesh! Have you not got the memo about smoking & cancer?! I am a stickler for having outdoor smoking areas... you can make them covered & heated...KTs in Oakville is a good example. The smell does come back in, but not the...

I want to take a moment to share how truly grateful I am for the people at this bar. One night, I found myself in a situation where I no longer felt safe with the group I was with. Trusting my gut, I reached out to a few of the regulars at the bar and asked for help — and they didn’t hesitate.

They took me seriously, went straight to the person in charge, and made sure I wasn’t left alone or unheard. The staff also stepped in and made me feel completely safe and comfortable while everything was being handled. I never felt judged or brushed off — only supported and protected.

The men I was with were asked to leave, and the regulars helped make sure I got home safely. That kind of care and community is rare, and it meant the world to me.

This bar isn’t just a place to grab a drink — it’s a place where people still look out for each other. I’ll always remember the way they showed up for...