The Junction’s low-lit sign flickers over Stewart Avenue most nights—neighbors drifting in for one last round, old regulars chatting at the bar, everyone welcome. Glasses clink, country tunes slip past the door, and conversation always seems to find the right rhythm here.
What to Expect:
🍻 Classic upstate bar with hometown regulars and out-of-town anglers
🎱 Pool table and jukebox, with local banter as background music
🍺 Rotating beers on tap, domestic bottles, and simple mixed drinks
⏲️ Unfussy, quick service and a steady, easy pace
🪑 Booths, low tables, and a casual bar top for groups or solo drop-ins
Important Information:
✔ Walk-in only; no reservations taken
✔ Standard bar entry (step up at threshold)
✔ 21+ after 8:00 PM, ID required at the bar
✔ Drinks only menu—no food served, but outside snacks are welcome
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
🎣 Fisherman’s Start: Early afternoons are quiet—prime for post-river pints when shirts are still wet from wading.
🎱 Pool Table Quickies: Two bucks reserves the table for a while if you get in before the after-work crowd.
🎵 Jukebox Nights: Locals like to commandeer the playlist around 7 PM; expect classics and some country twang.
👻 Bar Stories: Buy a round and ask about the hauntings upstairs—a favorite late-night tale here.
What folks are saying
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Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Locals and visitors alike point to The Junction as a steady, no-nonsense spot for a drink and a chat, appreciated for its unpretentious pours and the neighborly feel of the staff. Some mention the beer list isn’t elaborate and the scene leans boisterous on fishing weekends, but most agree it’s just what a small town bar ought to be.
Last updated on
October 9th, 2025
Best TimeS TO visit
Early afternoons after fishing for peace and conversation; late Fridays and Saturdays are busiest with locals, music, and pool games.
