Fort Smith, Arkansas, has an awesome variety of places to grab a drink. Whether you want to watch a game, shoot some pool, hang out with friends, or go on a date night, the city has the perfect venue for you. Here are a few of the best bars in town.
Core Public House
For a great selection of craft beers and a friendly neighborhood vibe, head to the Core Public House on Rogers Avenue. It’s the type of bar where you can walk in as a stranger and leave feeling like a local. You can sit at the tables or grab a spot at the sociable U-shaped bar.
All the beers are from the Core Brewing & Distilling Company, and the friendly and knowledgeable bar tenders are happy to describe the wide variety of different brews for you. They don’t serve food, but you can buy locally-made popcorn or take in your own food.
906 Cocktail and Cigar Lounge
The 906 Cocktail and Cigar Lounge on Garrison Avenue offers an upscale yet relaxed bar experience. The elegant decor and furniture make you feel like you’re in a special place. The bar features a walk-in humidor offering some of the world’s finest cigars. The personable staff will help you with your drink and cigar choices. They also offer a variety of food.
Choose from a variety of expertly mixed cocktails, an extensive range of bourbons, whiskey, and cognacs, and 12 craft beers from around the country. Relax in the comfortable seating and enjoy the sophisticated ambience, have a game of shuffleboard, or enjoy the live jazz music Thursday through Saturday. The bar has excellent ventilation, so it doesn’t get too smoky.
Uncork’d
Located on Phoenix Avenue, Uncork’d is a unique bar with stunning wood decor and a huge wine barrel ceiling that give it a cool modern vibe. You can relax by the fire in the main bar, chill out on the patio, or enjoy the cigar room with its self-serve bourbon taps and a clean air system that keeps it smoke free. Take advantage of happy hour served until 6 p.m. daily.
Enomatic machines enable you to serve yourself from a selection of 32 wines in 1- to 6-ounce pours. More than 30 craft beers are available on tap. The unusual cocktails on offer include hibiscus margarita, blackberry smash, caramel apple cider mimosa, and the dark and stormy, which has dark rum, ginger beer, and lime. To satisfy your appetite, you can order from a choice of tapas dishes or full plates.
Papa’s Pub and Pizzaria
Papa’s Pub and Pizzaria on Garrison Avenue was voted as the best bar and pizza in Fort Smith in 2018. Papa’s is a cool neighborhood dive bar with pool tables and many TVs showing sports. The friendly bar tenders make sure that you’re looked after, even when the place is busy. They even have a cell-free zone where, if your phone rings, you have to buy a round of drinks.
These bars all offer a very different experience, and there’s sure to be one to suit your taste.
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