Here the clutter and chatter of Saugerties always seem to drift inside. The drinks are strong, the conversation constant, and the food comes out hot even late into the night.
What to Expect:
🍔 Big burgers, fish and chips, and pub staples done right
🍸 Craft cocktails, martinis, Guinness on tap, with vegan and vegetarian plates
🎳 Board games and lively bar banter every night
🕚 Full menu and drinks poured nearly till midnight, seven days a week
🪑 Bar stools, hightops, and a few booths—no fuss, no frills
Important Information:
✔ Table service and bar service; takeout and delivery also offered
✔ Entrance has a single low step; high bar seating with a couple lower tables, no patio
✔ Reservations accepted, especially for groups; expect waits on weekends after 7 PM
✔ Menu features NA options, strong cocktail list, and guest beers rotating in
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
🕙 Late-Night Eats: The kitchen serves its full menu right up to last call—rare in town and a savior after shows or road trips.
🍸 Martini Parade: The bar staff knows their way around a martini—ask about the rotating flavors or just go classic.
🌱 Vegan Surprise: Plant-based diners will find Buffalo cauliflower and a few tofu specials, but check with your server for off-menu tweaks.
🎲 Game Table: There's a scattering of classic board and bar games tucked near the bar—grab one while you wait or wind down.
What folks are saying
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Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Regulars praise Pig Bar for its generous plates—burgers, fish and chips, and sides that arrive hot well after most kitchens shut down. Drinks, especially martinis and Guinness, get frequent nods, and the staff is usually friendly and attentive, even when things get hectic. The welcoming bar crowd keeps things lively but not rowdy, though Friday evenings can get packed and loud. Some mention less-than-stellar service on rare occasions, or background noise from upstairs, but most leave full and satisfied—especially those out late. Vegan and vegetarian options earn respectful notes from plant-based diners.
Last updated on
October 9th, 2025
