My Bar 161

I don’t know that we ever knew My Bar had food until we found an Entertainment Book coupon. One of my work sites is close by, and we stopped here after a work event.
Definitely a low-​key type of place, at least while we were there. All kinds of sports events on the many TVs, and there is a definite neighborhood sports-​bar/​dive-​bar feel. Our server was initially a bit standoffish, but warmed up as we ordered more drinks and food.
They have a few taps, with one or two local/​Ohio beers. The food — wings, pepperoni rolls, stromboli, calzones, subs, etc. — was decent. We had wings and subs, BBQ wings and an Italian sub for me. The spouse and I were pleasantly surprised, and would certainly come back if we were up in the area and craving subs or wings.

If you are looking for a hole in the wall this is a solid spot when on the road. 10 beers on tap and friendly staff. Was a little unimpressed with a local craft offering and poof a flight of others show up! I will be back

LOVE this spot!!! Some friends meet up here for every Saints game that doesn’t make it on tv. They reserve a corner for us; ever so often we get sound too. It’s always a good time!
The service is usually pretty good. There is usually a crowd without it being crowded… so that might slow the staff down a smidgen.
Food is fantastic. Strombolli and funnel fries with caramel dipping sauce are my favorites. Their burgers are big and juicy. I am satisfied with their beer list… the variety is better than you’d expect. They have a full bar.
Prices are fair, for sure.

We drive by My Bar 161 often and keep meaning to go in; we finally did on a Thursday, mid-​afternoon/​early evening. The happy hour isn’t the best, but the location, atmosphere (low key), and employees are worth going back. The location is accessible, but they aren’t able to have signage by the street so you do have to look for it since it’s in a plaza. The bar is larger inside than it looks on the outside and it has more TVs than you can imagine. Each TV is playing something different, so if you’re looking for a specific game (international or stateside), then they will have it I’m sure!
When we walked into the bar there were only a few people around the bar. They were older, but friendly. The bartender was very nice! She introduced herself and asked if it was our first time there — we said «yes». She welcomed us, asked us our names, and chatted with us for a few minutes. When the father of the owner came into the bar, she brought him over to introduce us and he then chatted with us for a few minutes (found out they’re opening another bar off of Fishinger soon). When another bartender came in for work, they brought her over and introduced us to her! I was so impressed! They remembered our names throughout the time we were there and made sure to make us feel welcomed.
We did get food (appetizers and a meal). They weren’t amazing, but they were good for bar food. They make some of their items in house (e.g., spinach artichoke dip).
As time went by (we spent about 3 hours there), more people started coming in; by the time we left, the bar stools were almost full (not many sitting at the tables throughout the bar though).
In the end, I would certainly go back. The drinks were good (can’t really mess up a whiskey and coke…) and reasonably priced (tall was about $ 3.50) They have different specials each night… Wednesdays are trivia night (7 p.m.?) and Thursdays are Karaōke night (and ½ off appetizers after 10 p.m.).
I would recommend checking it out.

Came here for a few drinks on a Saturday night, I really wanted to like this place because its near where I live. The mixed drinks weren’t great, couldn’t finish the Long Island (tasted DISGUSTING). Waitress was basically nonexistent. Fried pickles and moz sticks were good though.

I’ve been here twice now… Neither time with express intent. However, I have no regrets.
One time I came by on Christmas Eve or something. A friend and I were looking for something ‘close’ and we drove all the way out to 161 from North Arlington before we found a place that was open. The second visit was chosen by the birthday girl.
My Bar might surprise you with the interior. It is nicer than most strip mall bars. But, at the end of the day, it’s still a strip mall bar off Sawmill Road, amirite!?!
Inexpensive drinks, clean, spacious, good service. The waitresses are cute if you’re into that kind of thing.

Mmmmm the thought of a chicken parmesean sandwich from My Bar just warms my buttcheeks. Not to mention it’s nice having somewhere to go if you live in the Sawmill/​161 area, as there is not really any other bars in the immediate area. Nice place.

This place is a hidden Gem. It’s very roomy inside, has flat screens all around the bar and plenty of projectors to show any amount of games you might want to watch. Inside is nicely decorated and the employees are always nice.
They also have a fairly nice (but small) heated smoking patio.
Here is what I don’t understand about this place, I’ve been there twice on weeknights now… and both times it was almost completely empty. I haven’t been able to put my finger on it. The prices are fair for the area, the atmosphere is nicer than some of the hole in the wall’s in the area. It’s not as commercial as franchised places like BW3’s, but a similar feel.
I think with some good advertising, maybe some team sponsorship deals, and concentrating on getting repeat customers, this place could be a really good spot.