Uptown Bar & Grill

They dont serve drinks after 1 am! Also, their bathroom trashcan was overflowing to the point of spilling out of the bathroom door, into the bar. This grime hole needs a good cleaning and maybe some barmaids that poor beer properly as well. ¹⁄₁₀. Would not frequent again.

I was having some beers with my friends a couple years ago at this bar and we met the «drummer for Steely Dan» (supposedly), he was cool, but after awhile he got 86’d for asking everyone in the bar for drugs that were «illegal» back then. That was funny.
Anyways, this bar is usually THE bar in Richland to go to if you’re around the Uptown area! Nice dark dive bar setting. Anytime you can find a dark dive bar, it’s usually the spot to be!

Great dive bar. Nothing fancy. The serves are very sweet. The crowd is friendly. I look forward to coming back again.

I first drank and ate here way before the days of Unilocal.I loved this place then for the fair priced drinks, the friendly local crowd, and the simple and delish menu
. Through some fortune I’m back here and I spent Sunday afternoon in a place that has not changed

This is a fun spot and I will return on my returns to Richland for work. I never played a pull tab gamble before, and I won 20 bucks then broke even. I prefer to get there around 5pm and wait and watch the regulars and stumblers waltz in. I can sit at the bar, play some tabs, drink stupid cheap drinks, and get warmed up for an interesting night. There is not a whole lot in the Richland area and this is your divey bar with local flavor and entertaining characters.
I came here for karaōke for two nights straight. I am not sure one of the nights karaōke was advertised but it was happening which was fine by me! The karaōke dude plays the local circuit so he is well known as the karaōke dude in Richland. He does need to update his catalog a bit, but he uses somewhat older equipment which limits his ability to get whatever in the internet. I tried doing some Motley Crue, not much to choose from, same thing for Neil Young and GNR. Those are popular bands so not sure why, except the limitation on equipment. You are the dude! Get the Mac and do it big.

Get:
Basic Burger and fries ($ 8.25)
Works Burger and fries ($ 10.95)
The Uptown Bar & Grill is a plunge into the pool from the highest of elevations, but somehow manages to charm and impress, despite the shortcomings inherant in this style bar. Certainly amongst its divey peers, it is a shiny star because of the food, the attentive service, the fine selection of beers, and the thin crust of history that envelops it.
I believe we’re clear that this is a local dive bar, so don’t worry yourself over the rusted grates on the bathroom floor or the exposed coaxial cables nesting around an unused computer monitor in the corner. The Uptown isn’t trying to win the beauty pagent. Although there is nice metal artwork in the patio area and a very cool mid-​century neon sign that dates back to I would say the 50s or 60s (the bar was in operation in 1952). The interior is dark and has a few blackeyes, but there is plenty of seating for small to medium groups, a pair of pool tables, and a computer jukebox with a wide range of songs.
I can’t speak to the spirits, but the beer on tap is diverse enough to satisfy casual and snooty beer drinkers. You can also walk away with a growler-​full if you’d like.
And finally: the burgers. How is it that they are so tasty? It defies all logic. But, by God, they are good burgers. Mind you, the buns may be disolved into nothingness by the time you are half-​way through, but your stomach will coach you through such trepidation. From the basic to the Works, the waitresses will make a great meal for you on their small flattop grill and fryer.
So say what you will about the genre of bar, but this lil’ guy is a gem and worth a stop.

Mules were good food was not great. I got the BLT and my boyfriend got the chicken blt. We were both not impressed.

This place is entertaining. Pull tabs, karaōke, strong drinks, pool, darts. It’s a dive but it is fun and whenever I go I have a great time.

I visited the Uptown for the first time 35 years ago. Moved back to town recently and decided to visit again. I was pleased to find that it still maintains the local bar feel. Decent food, good service and pleasant atmosphere.

I happened to come here for lunch one day when all the places around town were full of high school punks.
Best burger I’ve had in the Tri-​Cities area. Potato salad is better than average as well.
It is not a «fancy pants or gag me with pretentiousness» bar. If you want that kind of place then move to Portland!!!
The patrons and employees are real people. Go ahead… Touch em! Not fake at all!!!
Did I mention a punch card for burgers…

It was pretty early this morning when I had a huge need for a burger and fries. It was probably about 30 min before close, and I thought I might be wasting my time by calling to see if I could place an order to-​go. I was surprised to hear the eager bartender on the other end of the phone relaying the menu to me. I highly recommend the Jalapeño burger and fries. Best late night meal for under $ 10. :) Now I’m dying to work it off this morning ;)

Fun local pub. Football is on. Servers pay attention and ask in advance if you want a refill. Great place to hang

Not my favorite bar. It’s really hit and miss on service, some days they really make sure I’m taken care of, and some days I leave before I can get a drink because I’m ignored. I usually come here because of friends that don’t want to go to far away. It’s the same usual weirdo bar types, the horny drunk old men, the high as a kite loser guys in their 20s and 30s with no job trying to get you to take them home. Yuck. I do like the pool tables there, and that usually where I hide. The food is typical bar food. Nothing special but it works. The bartenders have a reputation that may be earned or may just because of where they work, it’s one that brings the boys in and makes the ladies want to get out of there. If I have a choice this isn’t where I want to be

Love the burgers, best in town. Great atmosphere and music. Always at least 7 people in there at any time of the day.

Corey dragged me here and it was Surprisingly Good. The mix when you walk in looks like 30 percent baseball caps and it looks a bit rough, but everyone’s pleasant enough and there are two pool tables in the back. we were not swooned over nor ignored by the wait staff. maybe a juke box causes a bit of ear pain but did not when i went, maybe i’m lucky. they have several tequilas and they have pineapple juice. The bartenders (both female) were dancing behind the bar, which was awesome. the bar itself looked old and like it could hold me up if i drank to much. the fries i had were good, and they seem to have a lot of options for food. you could go here. you probably wouldn’t want to meet anyone, but you could eat something, play pool or play songs.

Really enjoyed a few games of pool here. Kind of tight quarters, but totally a good time! Easily made conversations with people sitting back by the pool tables. The bartenders there were super friendly and made some pretty good concoctions! Definitely the kind of place to kick back and relax.

Once I’m back, I’ll be back. Went there Monday night and being a fan of dive bars felt right at home. Wondered right on to the back to an empty pool table, there wasn’t a lot of people there but no where near feeling empty. Our waitress took very good care of us, didn’t feel neglected by any means. Was the perfect place to have a few beers and chat. The locals (don’t judge me, I’m from seattle) didn’t seem to mind us, no uneasy out of towner vibes here. Other than needing a few more hefeweizen’s on tap thoroughly enjoyed it, if it wasn’t for my friends fear of me making him sing karaōke we’d have stuck out the night.

shitty music and shitty service always.
Had enough of the bitchy bartenders. Will not be back.

ohh help me help me help me… ooohhh I got helped. In a time of living here, I came in to fill out an applicatoin for work. I do know how to do bar work. YYYIIII! I was so struck by the poor service; the acres of beer signs and th eoverall dive-​ness … AAHHGGG I lost my nerve and ran out and cried in the parking lot.
EEGGGGEEEEEGGGGGHHHUHUHUHU

This is a dive bar just a few blocks (well maybe a 5−10min walk) from my place. I’ve lived in the Tri-​Cities for 11+ years and have always drove by this bar and noticed a crowd of cars and people here, and secretly wondered what it was like inside its doors. The other night, the mystery was unveiled.
It was Open Mic Night, and after we plowed through the smokers huddled around the entrance, we walked past a guitarist and stand-​up bassist. And yes, this place was fairly hoppin’. We couldn’t find a table in the bar area, so we walked cool-​ly to the back and managed to find a table near the pool tables.
The bartender/​grill-​woman/​bouncer approached us, «Can I see your IDs?» She had a barbell piercing through the bridge of her nose, and had either a Betty Page or Betty Boop style going on — in other words, I liked her style (especially for the conservative Tri-​Cities).
We had a pitcher and enjoyed the frat boy, adrenalin-​filled, screams of the guys playing pool – I could have done without this soundtrack, so I found myself walking to the bar and listening to the music a few times (surprisingly, the musical performances were pretty good). The guy/​girl ratio was definitely weighted more toward dudes – so no potential for falling in love here.
All in all, Uptown Bar & Grill was all I thought it would be. It was a nice place to find some local flavor.