Old wood bar, sunlight cutting across pool tables, and a jukebox that’s been known to get the crowd singing. The regulars lean in for their usual while newcomers tuck into thick sandwiches and pizza, the sound of laughter and glasses clinking between plays on the TV.
What to Expect:
🍕 Pizza Thursday–Saturday, hot out of the oven
🍔 Classic bar fare: burgers, wings, open-faced steak sandwiches, and baskets of fries
🍻 Bottle beer, standard cocktails, plus a handful of NA choices upon request
🎱 Pool table and bar games, with music from the jukebox most nights
🌤️ Outdoor patio seating in good weather
Important Information:
✔ Walk-ins only; no reservations accepted
✔ Wheelchair accessible entrance and restrooms; indoor and patio tables available
✔ Food service runs open to close; pizza on select days
✔ Cash only, no tabs kept open overnight; must be 21+ to sit at the bar after 9 PM
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
🍕 Pizza Window: Pizza is only made Thursday through Saturday—locals time their visits for a hot pie.
🕒 Quiet Midweek: Afternoons Monday to Wednesday stay slow, especially before the dinner crowd wanders in.
🎶 Jukebox Call: Expect the regulars to take over the song selection when the mood strikes, especially Friday nights.
🌾 Patio Perch: The back patio is open in warm months—bring a jacket if you linger after sunset near the river.
What folks are saying
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Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Locals and regulars say Prattsville Tavern is the spot for a casual pint and a reliably good burger, with Thursdays through Saturdays reserved for pizza that gets folks talking. Staff are called out for quick, no-fuss service and a friendly, unvarnished atmosphere. Some reviews flag cash-only and note that draft beer isn’t available, but most agree you come for the food, pool table, and easy company. Gets lively on pizza nights, while weekdays stay easygoing and neighborly.
Last updated on
October 9th, 2025
