Step inside Hector's Inn and catch the spirit of 1969 echoing off battered wood beams, music pouring out over the pool table and a yard dotted with tie-dye stories. Locals and concert pilgrims swap tales over cold pours, with summer twilights stretching across the deck out back.
What to Expect:
🍺 Rotating beer taps, strong pours, and affordable cans
🎱 Pool table and funky wall art from every era
🎶 Regular live music and open-air concerts on the lawn in season
🍔 Classic bar food: burgers, dogs, and fries from the grill in good weather
🌳 Large outdoor area for mingling, relaxing, and Woodstock reunions
Important Information:
✔ No reservations—just walk in and grab a stool inside or outside
✔ Partial wheelchair accessibility (step at door; patio mostly level; indoor restroom standard height)
✔ Classic bar service; cash only
✔ Live music and events most weekends in summer; check social for lineup
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
✌️ Tuesday Nights: Pool tournament—locals and visitors welcome, just sign up at the bar.
🍂 Autumn Deck: The picnic tables out back are best for leaf-peeping and catching late sun; bring a jacket if the breeze kicks up.
🎸 Summer Shows: Outdoor stage attracts traveling bands and surprise Woodstock reunions—arrive early for lawn space on big weekends.
🍔 Food Window: Grilled burgers and dogs available on busy weekend afternoons; otherwise, fuel up before you arrive.
What folks are saying
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Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
People come for the casual, lived-in feel and friendly regulars. The beer is cold and cheap, with bartenders remembered by name and plenty of Woodstock nostalgia lining every wall. Guests praise the pool table, outdoor shows, and cheerful staff. Not a spot for fancy meals, but a favorite for those seeking local flavor, quick service, and an easy crowd. Can get louder during events, but weeknights and afternoons often stay relaxed. A few reviews wish for more food options, but most just settle in for another round.
Last updated on
October 9th, 2025
