Tinker Street Tavern hums with the sound of banter, jukebox tunes, and pint glasses hitting the wood. The low-lit barroom stays lively through the seasons, while the outdoor fire draws folks out even on chilly nights.
What to Expect:
🍔 High-caliber bar food from Tinker Street Bites, with burgers, wings, shishitos, and kitchen specials
🍺 Strong tap list, local cans, and a cocktail board where classics get a confident pour
🎶 Live music several nights a week (including Celtic sessions on Mondays and karaoke on Thursdays)
🔥 Outdoor patio and fire pit popular with groups and dogs alike
🎱 Bar games, free pool table, and plenty of regulars—everyone’s got a seat if they want it
Important Information:
✔ Order food at the window outside; bar is walk-up service only—no table service inside
✔ Wheelchair access is partial—small steps at entry, patio is more accessible than the bar area
✔ No phone—questions about music, hours, or events? Check their updated website and Instagram
✔ Bar is dog-friendly; big groups should expect to mingle on busy nights, especially during live bands
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
🎻 Celtic Mondays: The place fills up for traditional Irish and Celtic jam sessions every Monday at 8 PM—arrive early for a seat up close.
🔥 Fire Pit Ritual: Even on cold nights locals gather around the outdoor fire—bring a jacket and a story, dogs welcome.
🎤 Karaoke Thursdays: Karaoke gets wild and draws a late-night crowd; Thursdays after 9 PM are standing room only inside.
🥃 Off-Menu Specials: Bartenders are happy to riff—ask for whiskey recommendations or bar bites not listed up front.
What folks are saying
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Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Locals and out-of-towners mix across the battered bar and backyard fire pit, calling out friendly staff, robust beer and cocktail lists, and kitchen plates that punch above standard pub fare. Music nights and a rotating cast of regulars can drive lively crowds, at times making it loud and elbow-to-elbow inside—but people keep coming for the live Celtic, approachable prices, and the dog-friendly patio. A handful note rushed or blunt service on rare occasions and some confusion about where to order, but most rave about the brisk, no-nonsense bartending and a kitchen that churns out burgers, wings, and specials with real care.
Last updated on
October 9th, 2025
Best TimeS TO visit
Arrive before 7 PM for a mellow pace and a seat near the fire. Mondays for Celtic, Thursdays after 9 PM for karaoke, or aim for Sunday afternoons for a quieter pint.
