The old bones of the train station creak under laughter, music, and drifting voices. Neon glows soft against the bar, while outside, friends gather around mismatched tables under Catalpas and string lights.
What to Expect:
🎱 Two pool tables, darts, and classic bar games keep evenings lively
🍻 Rotating taps with local beer, cider, and spirits—solid happy hour pours
🎶 Regular live music, jam sessions, and a jukebox when the bands aren’t playing
🌻 Expansive, dog-friendly outdoor yard for group hangs and sunset drinks
🥪 Short menu of bar snacks and grilled cheese, or bring in your own bite
Important Information:
✔ Walk-up bar service, friendly regulars and staff on most nights
✔ Fully wheelchair accessible: entrance, seating, restroom, patio, low tables
✔ Reservations welcomed but almost never needed; standing room after 9 PM weekends
✔ Full draft and cocktail list; food is limited, but outside food welcomed
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
🎶 Live Music Watch: New bands and jam sessions pop up several nights a week—check their Instagram the afternoon of for updates.
🌄 Outdoor Sweet Spot: Early evenings on the patio mean a better shot at a table and soft mountain light through the trees.
🍻 Monday Magic: Mondays are slowest—ideal if you want a quiet pint and time at the pool table without a crowd.
🐕 All the Dogs: Dogs are welcome inside and out, but leash up for music nights and be ready for a crowd when the weather’s good.
What folks are saying
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Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Station Bar & Curio is prized by locals and curious visitors for its lived-in energy, laid-back setting, and steady live music calendar. Guests love the unusual mix of pool, darts, and conversation in both the flickering interior and broad outdoor yard. The rotating beer and cider taps and solid cocktails win praise, as do the chance meetings between Woodstock old-timers and newcomers. Most staff are described as friendly; however, several reviews mention slow or blunt service on crowded nights and rare discomfort from certain crowd behaviors late in the evening. The simple food menu keeps expectations low, but the spirit and pacing of the place bring regulars back.
Last updated on
October 9th, 2025
Accessibility
Entrance, restrooms, seating, and yard are fully wheelchair accessible. Main bar has low tables for mobility devices and paved patio access. Assistance available at the bar if needed.
