Light slips through garage doors onto polished concrete, and there’s a clean thrum behind the bar from spirits in-the-making. Glasses clink by the custom counter; stories build over board games and a splash of house-made vodka.
What to Expect:
🍸 Signature cocktails showcasing Wiltwyck's inventive vodka and spirits
🎲 Board games, casual hangouts, and an easygoing crowd
🐾 Pet-friendly patio for spring and summer sessions
🌳 Outdoor seating for sunny weekends and Friday nights
🥡 Outside food is welcomed, with occasional pop-up bites on weekends
Important Information:
✔ Walk-in service — no reservations required
✔ Wheelchair accessible entrance and gender-neutral restroom
✔ Indoor counter seating plus covered outdoor tables
✔ Cocktails, vodka, and spirit flights; limited beer and wine options
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
🍸 Try the Flight: Cocktail and spirit flights are a hit for first-timers—ask what's new behind the bar.
🎲 Game On: Board games are up for grabs most nights; groups tend to linger after the sun goes down.
☀️ Best Patio Hours: The patio fills quickly on warm Saturdays; earlier arrivals snag the best tables outside.
🥡 Bring Food: Outside food is welcome; Lyons Savory Selections pops up with bites on some weekends.
What folks are saying
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Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Guests call out the creative house cocktails, especially vodka drinks, and the attentive, friendly bartenders. Reviews highlight the clean, laid-back feel, and outdoor patio as pluses—board games and outside food are often mentioned. Many note it's a perfect spot for relaxed conversation or working remotely. Drinks are praised as affordable and precise, with staff earning consistent raves. Pop-up food on weekends is welcomed. No serious negatives reported; the crowd stays manageable.
Last updated on
October 9th, 2025
