CLUB
LOCATION
DESCRIPTION
PHONE/WEBSITE
JOUBERT’S TAVERN
7303 W. 12th St.
Local beer and wine haunt that serves Polish sausage and other bar foods. Nightly happy hour, pool tables and dart boards for an evening of fun.
664-9953
JUANITA’S CANTINA BALLROOM
614 Clinton Ave.
Juanita’s is the city’s granddaddy of live-music venues, hosting a spectrum that spans a variety of genres, including blues, rock, funk, reggae, folk and more. While one side of Juanita’s is devoted to music, the other side serves up terrific TexMex.
372-1228 www.juanitas.com
THE LOBBY BAR
3 Statehouse Plaza
Inside the Peabody Hotel, the Lobby Bar is the perfect place for a café au lait and croissant in the morning, lunchtime aperitif, afternoon tea, pre-dinner cocktail or afterdinner brandy and liqueur. This is the place to see and be seen.
906-4000 www.peabodylittlerock.com
LOONY BIN COMEDY CLUB
10301 N. Rodney Parham Road
This Breckenridge Village club doesn’t offer live music, but the giggles are plentiful. You can catch up-and-coming comedians Wednesday through Saturday, with low cover charges.
228-5555 www.loonybincomedy.com
MACDADDY’S BAR & GRILL
314 N. Maple St., North Little Rock
This is the place for those who are serious about pool or darts. This bar serves appetizers, pizza, burgers and nachos.
374-7665
MALLARD’S BAR
3 Statehouse Plaza
Located inside the Peabody Hotel, this is the perfect place for a relaxing drink. The clublike atmosphere is enhanced by the antique duck decoys and rich décor.
906-4000 www.peabodylittlerock.com
MARKHAM STREET GRILL & PUB
11321 W. Markham St.
The menu at this restaurant has something for everyone, but we recommend the burgers, which are juicy, big and fine. This is one of the last smoking bars in west Little Rock. Join them for live music (no cover) every Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
224-2010 www.markhamst.com.
MIDTOWN BILLIARDS
1316 Main St.
A local downtown dive with lots of character that serves up live music on the weekends and one of the best burgers in town. This downtown private club/pool hall – which stays open until 5 a.m. – draws a large after-hours crowd.
372-9990 www.midtownar.com
MISS KITTY’S SALOON
307 W. 7th St.
Casual downtown bar with a friendly, laid-back vibe, open Friday and Saturday nights from 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
374-4699
OYSTER BAR
3003 W. Markham St.
A friendly neighborhood seafood joint that serves up fresh shrimp and fish entrees in a relaxed setting. Have some peel-them-and-eat-them shrimp while enjoying a cold brew.
666-7100 www.lroysterbar.com
PIZZA D’ACTION
2919 W. Markham St.
This is the place for a tasty slice of pizza, cold beer, dark corner and good dart game. Known by locals as “Pizza D’s,” it’s a little off the beaten path but it’s a great local hangout.
666-5403
PORTER’S JAZZ CAFÉ
315 Main St.
A swank Little Rock café and jazz bar, featuring local and out-of-town performers, comedians and more.
324-1900 www.portersjazzcafe.com
PROST
120 Ottenheimer Plaza
Live music and poetry in an artistic setting.
244-9550 www.willydspianobar.com
RENO’S ARGENTA CAFÉ
312 Main St., North Little Rock
A favorite after-hours spot with the downtown crowd, Reno’s dishes up juicy burgers and a number of beers on tap—often served with a side order of live music.
376-2900 www.renosargentacafe.com
ROCKS
Corner of Markham and Shackleford
Inside the Crowne Plaza Hotel, the Rocks bar and its sleek, modern surroundings has a pizzazz all its own. Whether you gather with friends around a flat-screen, high-definition television or celebrate a great business deal, it’s easy to relax after a hard day’s work.
223-3000 www.crowneplazalittlerock. com
RUMBA! REVOLUTION ROOM
300 President Clinton Ave.
This restaurant/club combo is open for lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. The Revolution Music Room is a visually enticing multi-purpose facility that hosts national touring acts and provides a dance club experience on certain nights.
823-0090 www.rumbarevolution.com
SIX TEN CENTER STREET BAR
610 Center St.
A martini lounge in downtown Little Rock that’s open nightly.
374-4678
STICKYZ ROCK ’N’ ROLL CHICKEN SHACK
107 S. Commerce St.
Stickyz has become one of the city’s most popular live-music venues with touring and local bands.
372-7707 www.stickyfingerz.com
SWAY
412 S. Louisiana St.
Sway has a high-energy vibe that attracts a diverse crowd. Elevated seating surrounds an expertly lit dance floor in a non-smoking environment. An outdoor private patio offers a great view of the Little Rock skyline.
907-2582
THE TAVERN SPORTS GRILL
17815 Chenal Parkway
This west Little Rock sports bar located in the Promenade at Chenal has all your needs covered: great wings, lots of beer on tap, plenty of TVs and live music Wednesday through Saturday.
830-2100 www.thetavernsportsgrill. com
THIRST N’ HOWL
14710 Cantrell Road
A casual west Little Rock joint that offers great lunch and dinner specials, happy hours Monday through Friday, live music from Thursday through Saturday and special events such as crawfish boils.
379-8189 www.thirst-n-howl.com
THE TOWN PUMP
1321 Rebsamen Park Road
Very casual neighborhood bar, with two patios, shuffleboard, reliable pub grub, karaoke and live music.
663-9802
TRAX
415 Main St., North Little Rock
Located in the heart of Argenta, this bar is a favorite gathering place. In addition to happy hour, this hot spot is humored to be haunted by friendly ghosts—Maxwell and his lover Anastasia.
244-0444 www.traxnlr.com
TRINITI NIGHT CLUB
1021 Jessie Road
Triniti is a premier dance club that will keep you entertained all night. Open every Friday night, located next to Discovery.
664-4784
TWELVE MODERN LOUNGE
1900 W. 3rd St.
Classy Capitol View-area bar caters to a sophisticated and discerning crowd, with live music, DJs, parties and more.
301-1200 www.twelveloungelr.com
VINO’S BREW PUB & BREWERY
923 W. Seventh St.
Just about everyone from politicos to punkers are drawn to the city’s original brewpub that serves up some of the best pizza in town, as well as live music.
375-8466 www.vinosbrewpub.com
WEST END SMOKEHOUSE AND TAVERN
215 N. Shackleford Road
A private club catering to the sports enthusiasts. Watch your team on televisions located throughout the bar and munch on great burgers, catfish or steak.
224-7665 www.westendsmokehouse. net
WHITE WATER TAVERN
2500 W. Seventh St.
The White Water has been in the live-music business for years and favors rock and country sounds. Hear local bands and touring groups, too, at this favorite local hangout.
375-8400 www.whitewatertavern.com
WILLY D’S DUELING PIANO BAR
322 President Clinton Ave.
Doubling as a restaurant and a piano bar, Willy D’s serves lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday before the nightly sing-along, which includes everything from rock ‘n’ roll from the ‘50s to current songs you’ll hear on today’s radio.
244-9550 www.willydspianobar.com
ZIN URBAN WINE & BEER BAR
300 River Market Ave.
This is the perfect place to spend an evening with someone special or meet friends for a fun, casual night out. Zin offers a variety of wines, beers and appetizers. Open nightly.
246.4876 www.zinlr.com
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