Eastside Tavern

Great atmosphere, friendly staff. Overall great bar

I recently visited this establishment with my kids, eager for a fun karaoke night. Unfortunately, what transpired turned a family outing into an utterly disheartening experience. Upon arriving, we were greeted by a bouncer who, to their credit, was diligently checking IDs at the door. After getting past that initial checkpoint, we felt excited to enjoy the evening ahead. My group and I had just come from a nearby bar, and we had our drinks in hand—a common practice in most establishments. However, as soon as we approached the bar to order new drinks, we were met with an unfathomable response. Instead of a warm welcome, the staff immediately demanded we leave because we brought our drinks with us. We made every effort to comply. We even offered to dispose of our drinks or to buy new ones right after, but rather than showing any understanding or flexibility, they insisted we exit without hesitation. Despite our kindness and willingness to cooperate, they continued to chase us away, dismissing our polite attempts to resolve the issue. The entire situation felt unprofessional and disheartening, especially when we were a group of nine simply attempting to enjoy a night out together. This establishment's management seems to lack the basic customer service skills needed to handle such scenarios. Instead of accommodating patrons, they chose to alienate us. It baffles me that a business would rather chase away potential customers than have a simple conversation to find a solution. My family and I, along with our friends—who are also locals—are left deeply disappointed. We had hoped for a memorable night filled with laughter and karaoke, but instead, we are left disillusioned and frustrated. In today’s world, where customer service can make or break an establishment, I can hardly comprehend the rationale behind this experience. I can confidently say that I, along with my kids and their friends, will never return to this bar. In fact, we will ensure that our negative experiences are shared far and wide. Save yourself the trouble; there are plenty of places out there that actually appreciate their customers.

Had a BLAST at karaoke last night. Eclectic dive bar and diverse clientele. Today, the morning after, everyone in our group raved about how nice and friendly the staff and patrons were. We weren’t sure about the tavern when we walked in. Within a few minutes, we were like “oh, yeah, this place is vibing.” People seemed to know each other, while also being welcoming to our family of 12. Thank you, Eastside Tavern, for the fun memory.

Had a decent time here. Drinks were nice and the karaoke was fun. Accidentally got double charged and the owner worked with me to make sure everything was taken care of. It has a comforting "hole in a wall" vibe while being on the main street, so if you don't know it's there you may walk passed it. Inside has a low lit ambience which sets the mood for either karaoke or comedy night which they also do. It tends to have moments of wall to wall crowds sandwiching calmer moments in between. The busier moments can make the inside feel as hot as it is outside, but if you don't mind that, it's a great time. If you can find a spot under a vent you're chilling. It's a nice vibe, get a lakewater, i recommend.

Hell yeah! 🚬

Absolutely love this place

Karaoke was average at best. Couldn't hear yourself singing. No monitors. Only 8 singers but had to wait over 2 hours to sing