Bridge and Tunnel Brewery pours a different sort of energy into Liberty, NY. Sunlight spills over chunky wood tables, hop and malt mingle in the air, and the din rises with each game and board pulled from the shelf.
What to Expect:
🍺 Twenty taps featuring house IPAs, stouts, sours, and local oddities
🃏 Board games, cornhole, darts, and a stage for regional music
🐶 Pet-friendly taproom—dogs wander underfoot as often as regulars
🎤 Occasional live acts and open mics—check the schedule for details
🍽️ Bring your own food or order in from nearby spots
Important Information:
✔ Taproom service; order at the bar and find a spot among the communal tables
✔ Fully wheelchair accessible entrance, seating, and restrooms
✔ No kitchen onsite; outside food encouraged, diner delivery available
✔ Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, plus rotating guest seltzers
Haley's Pick 🍽️
You probably know her as @milehighandhungry. Each week, Haley shares the one place she’s obsessed with right now. From hidden gems to hot new openings, if she picks it, it’s worth the hype.
Haley's Review of Riot BBQ
Riot BBQ on South Delaware feels like a backyard cookout run by a Top Chef, because it is. Chef Manny Barella and pitmaster Patrick Klaiber have teamed up to blend Monterrey flavors with Texas-style smoke, and the results are seriously craveable.
The brisket steals the show: tender, deeply smoky, and finished with Barella’s bold spice rub. Get it solo or wrapped in buttery Raquelita tortillas. The pulled pork brings heat with ancho, guajillo, and morita chiles, and the al pastor ribs are sticky, sweet, and slightly charred in all the right ways.
Even the sides are insanely good! Think crunchy pepita-macha slaw and banana pudding served in a jar that tastes just like childhood (but better). Every bite feels intentional.
It’s barbecue with heart, history, and just the right amount of heat. Riot BBQ isn’t just a meal, it’s a moment worth lining up for.
– Haley @milehighandhungry
Local Insights
🍻 Mug Club Mondays: On Mondays, ask about special discounts and first pours for mug clubbers.
🎲 Game Night Thursdays: Board games and darts ramp up Thursdays, usually quieter before 7:00 PM.
🌞 Best Sunlight: Snag a window table mid-afternoon—perfect light spills across the bar until sunset.
🍽️ BYO Eats: Bring your own snacks or have the diner next door deliver—makes it easy to linger after a long hike.
What folks are saying
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Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Locals and visitors praise the huge and inventive tap list—everything poured by the friendly, knowledgeable staff behind chunky reclaimed-wood bars. Dogs and families fit right in, and regulars call out the relaxed, lively atmosphere for group events and casual nights. The absence of a kitchen isn't a downside; guests love the easy outside food policy and recommend the neighborly mix of music, games, and long conversations over flights. It can get boisterous when music is on, but the open, easygoing feel of the space draws many back.
Last updated on
October 9th, 2025
