Veggas Pub

One of the best dive bars in the city, without a doubt. Definitely not everyone's flavor but if you're down with a healthy dose of degeneracy and a good crusty atmosphere you'll absolutely love it here. It certainly doesn't look like it on the surface, but this is the only bar in the city that I've never once felt unsafe in - everyone looks out for everyone else and anyone who decides to cause trouble is promptly handled. Update: several years later and this place is still my favorite spot in the city. Very low threshold for bullshit and troublemakers are handled promptly. They're hosting more shows nowadays too and the daily specials are pretty great.

I rated it high because it was my kind of place, I immediately felt at home. Got a drink and hit the pinball tables. Next time I'm in town, I know where I'll be going.

Veggas Pub is my favorite bar in RiverWest. A lot of the usual patrons and staff have become good friends to me. And as an openly queer person, I feel safe and comfortable here. This is a safe space and for anyone LGBTQ+.

Got some attitude from the bartender for spending money on the touch tunes? Apparently their friends were waiting on a song and we skipped them. No idea how we were supposed to know that. And then, for the rest of the night, whenever a song came on they didn't like, the bartender would look across the bar at us and complain about it. We didn't play those songs, bud 😂 I only live a few blocks away, but every time I come here it's a crap shoot whether it will be a good time or just uncomfortable.

Went there consistently for the 5+ years that I lived in Riverwest. It's a truly amazing and accepting place. The owner is really chill and down to earth as well!!!