Sun slants through the Do Drop Inn's windows, catching the heads of beer and laughter that drift across this roadside bar. The place draws locals, old-timers, and travelers in equal measure, each one with a history or joke to trade over the counter.
What to Expect:
🍺 Draft beer, cheap bottles, cold cans, and pours of whiskey or rum
🎱 Pool table and room for a game with whoever's in town
🎤 Bartenders quick with the pour and the banter
🦅 Animal trophies and bits of Hancock’s past on the walls
🌻 Porch seating in decent weather, plenty of regulars at the bar
Important Information:
✔ No reservations—just walk in and find a seat
✔ Outdoor and indoor seating; wheelchair accessible parking
✔ Service is counter-only; expect quick pours
✔ Beer, cocktails, and some snacks or basic bar food available
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
🎱 Midweek Game: Pool table rarely has a wait on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
🍳 Old-School Snack: Ask about pickled eggs—still a favorite with long-timers.
🦅 Wall Legends: Snake skin in the pool room comes with a story—locals will fill you in if you ask.
🌅 Porch Hour: Nab a porch seat after 4:00 PM for the quietest stretch and a breeze.
What folks are saying
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Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Folks call the Do Drop Inn an honest-to-goodness Hancock bar—the kind where beer stays cold and banter runs long. Regulars and newcomers praise the friendly staff, modest prices, and quirks like animal mounts and a pool table. Bartenders stand out as sharp and welcoming, with a knack for remembering names or tossing back a comeback. Many note the spot’s true locals’ character and easygoing crowd. Crowding isn’t a problem except maybe on prime Saturday nights; some say the place turns quiet midweek. Most agree it’s a place to connect, not pose. Very occasional mentions of limited food options, but no serious complaints in recent years.
Last updated on
October 9th, 2025
