The Avalon Lounge crackles with stage lights and laughter. Drag karaoke echoes upstairs, while the kitchen pushes out plates of bibimbap and scallion pancakes below.
What to Expect:
🎶 Live music, DJs, and open mics spanning indie, house, and jazz
🥢 Full Korean menu with bimbap, kimchi pancakes, and tofu bowls
🍶 Big sake and soju selection plus rotating craft taps and NA options
🎱 Game room with billiards and lounge seating on the second floor
🦄 Drag shows, movie nights, and offbeat dance parties
Important Information:
✔ Walk-in friendly, but events (especially live shows) can fill up fast
✔ The main entrance, seating, and restroom are wheelchair accessible
✔ Hosts all-ages shows, but 21+ required after 9:00 PM or at select events
✔ Event calendar updates often—check the website and Instagram for details
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
🎤 Karaoke Secrets: Karaoke alternates Wednesdays upstairs—arrive before 8:30 PM for a solid spot on the songlist.
🍶 Kimchi Back: Ask for a kimchi back—the spicy soju chaser keeps regulars loyal year-round.
🎱 Chill Loft: The upstairs billiards room is a quiet retreat even on packed DJ nights.
🍚 Vegan Nosh: Tofu bowls and veggie pancakes win high marks with plant-based locals; mention if you want extra heat.
What folks are saying
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Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Avalon Lounge draws praise for its welcoming energy, genre-spanning music, and generous Korean plates. Staff are celebrated as friendly and attentive, and the drink selection (especially soju and sake) stands out. Sound is strong for live shows; upstairs offers a quieter hangout away from the action. Most guests rave about the food, but a few mention inconsistency or underseasoned dumplings. Crowds swell on weekends and during dance parties, but regulars still find room to linger late.
Last updated on
October 9th, 2025
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance, seating, and restroom. Bar has standard height with some low tables. Main floor is flat; upstairs accessible by stairs only.
