Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort

The bar at The Bugler restaurant inside Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort offers upscale spirits, upscale dining and picturesque racetrack views.

After you spend a day on Lake Hamilton or an afternoon soaking in a natural spring, you can wrap up your day with a bang at one of Hot Springs’ happening night spots. Go dancing at a nightclub, relax with a cocktail set to live music or just enjoy a unique hot spot in the company of family and friends.

Bar / lounge / Sports Bar

Martini’s on the Bay
4810 Central Ave., Hot Springs
(501) 525-0885 | backporchgrill.com
Overlooking Lake Hamilton, Martini’s on the Bay specializes in select martinis and features a dance floor and TVs tuned to spectator sports. Open 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Th-Sa.
COVID-19 Safety: Proper sanitizing before and after every night open.

Silks Bar & Grill - Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort
2705 Central Ave., Hot Springs
(501) 623-4411 | oaklawn.com/dining
Hot Springs’ favorite spot for great food and great fun! With more than 30 TVs throughout, it’s the perfect place to grab the best food in town and watch the big game. The Silks menu features all the popular favorites such as hot wings, burgers and Oaklawn’s classic Reuben sandwiches as well as other delicious mainstays. Restaurant open Su-Th 11 a.m-10 p.m. and F-Sa 11 a.m.-midnight. Bar open daily 8 a.m-4 p.m.

Splash Wine Bar
325 Ouachita Ave., Hot Springs
(501) 701-4544 | splashwinebar.com
Unique wines. Delicious cocktails. Fun encounters. Endless occasions. Open 4-10 p.m. W-Th, 4-midnight F, 12-midnight Sa and 4-9 p.m. Su.
COVID-19 Safety: Masks encouraged, not required.

Restaurant Bar

501 Prime
215 E. Grand Ave., Hot Springs
(501) 623-0202 | 501prime.com
501 Prime features live entertainment Thursday-Saturday, a casual dining experience, cigar-friendly outdoor seating and central Arkansas’ largest selection of whiskeys and premier cocktails. Open 4-10 p.m. Tu-Su.
Live music: Thursday-Saturday
COVID-19 Safety: We are staying up to date with the AR Department of Health guidelines.

Bleu Monkey Grill
4263 Central Ave., Hot Springs
(501) 520-4800 | bleumonkeygrill.com
We have one of the hottest sports bars in Hot Springs where you can watch your favorite game or play trivia with people all around the country. We also have a happy hour, which we call “Monkey Business” held from 3-7 p.m. on weekends. Open 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Tu, W, Th and 11 a.m.-9 p.m. F, Sa.
COVID-19 Safety: Masks are recommended and have limited capacity. We’re staying up to date with the AR Department of Health guidelines.

Copper Penny Pub
711 Central Ave., Hot Springs
(501) 622-2570 | copperpennypub.com
In historic downtown Hot Springs, Copper Penny Pub provides a traditional Irish pub experience featuring live music, Irish pub fare and nightlife. Just one block from historical Bathhouse Row, Copper Penny Pub is a downtown restaurant by day and a hot spot for live bands on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights; with eight TVs to catch your favorite sports. You’re sure to find a variety of drink specials, with local brews on tap. The Copper Penny Pub has the best Irish food along with traditional bar fare and a Sunday brunch every week. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. W, 11 a.m.-midnight Th, 11 a.m.-2 a.m. F-Sa and noon-10 p.m. Su (brunch served 11 a.m.-3 p.m.). Closed M and Tu.
Live music: Thursday-Saturday
COVID-19 Safety: Observing CDC guidelines.

The Lobby Bar at The Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa
239 Central Ave., Hot Springs
(501) 623-7771 | arlingtonhotel.com
The perfect place to spend the evening or relax in the afternoon with friends. Live entertainment on weekends. Food service (lite menu) offered most evenings. Please call for open days and hours of operation.

Ohio Club
336 Central Ave., Hot Springs
(501) 627-0702 | theohioclub.com
Arkansas’ oldest bar, The Ohio Club has been in business since 1905, when its patrons included the likes of Al Capone and Mae West. The club is open seven days a week and features live music Thursday-Sunday. Thursday is jazz night 7-10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday’s band features music from the ’60s to current day 8 p.m.-midnight; Sunday is a solo artist 6-9 p.m. Open 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Su-W, 11 a.m.-midnight Th, 11 a.m.-1 a.m. F, Sa. Call for current operating hours.
Live music: Thursday-Sunday

Pop’s Lounge - Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort
2705 Central Ave., Hot Springs
(501) 623-4411 | oaklawn.com/dining
Whether you want to wind down after a busy race day or take a break from all the gaming action, Pop’s Lounge is your spot. With comfortable seating and a casual atmosphere, there’s no better place at Oaklawn to simply grab your favorite cocktail and relax. Now open!

The Porterhouse
707 Central Ave., Hot Springs
(501) 321-8282 | theporterhousehotsprings.com
Steak and seafood complemented by an extensive wine list. Great bar atmosphere. Open 5-8:30 p.m. Su-Th and 5-9:30p.m. F-Sa. Closed on W.
COVID-19 Safety: Currently following guidelines set by CDC, state and local agencies.

Rolando’s Speakeasy
210 Central Ave., Hot Springs
(501) 318-6054 | rolandosrestaurante.com
Step back in time with downtown’s newest and most elegant bar and dining in the historic downtown district. This 1920s-themed bar is the perfect place for a quiet refreshing beverage along with award-winning dining. Enjoy your experience here at Rolando’s Speakeasy. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Su-Th and 11 a.m.-10 p.m. F-Sa.
Live music: Thursday-Sunday

The Trough Bar and Grill
833 Central Ave., Hot Springs
(501) 701-4390 | facebook.com/thetroughbg
The Trough Bar and Grill in downtown Hot Springs is a unique local hangout, with handcrafted items throughout both the food and cocktail menu, the experience is delightful to say the least. The Trough is woman-owned and operated. The Trough is family- and pet-friendly and also has one of the best patios downtown. Open weekdays 3 p.m.-10 p.m., weekends 11 a.m.-12 a.m.
Live music: Friday, Saturday
COVID-19 Safety: Decreased capacity, all state and federal guidelines followed.

Brewery

Superior Bathhouse Brewery
(501) 624-2337 | superiorbathhouse.com
Located in Hot Springs National Park, the historic Superior Bathhouse is home of the world’s only brewery to utilize thermal spring water! Enjoy house-made beers and root beer on tap in our tasting room, or take a 64-ounce growler home with you. We offer 18 taps of our own unique beers—from light to dark, experimental sours to IPAs and everything in between, we’ve got a craft beer for every taste. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Su and M; Closed Tu; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. W and Th; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. F and Sa.
COVID-19 Safety: Masks are required in all federal buildings; when walking around the restaurant. Limited seating available.

Casino/Gaming

Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort
2705 Central Ave., Hot Springs
(800) 625-5296 | oaklawn.com
Play hundreds of new games like live blackjack, live poker, roulette, craps and high limits area. Oaklawn Casino is open 24/7. Enjoy world-class Thoroughbred racing from Dec. 3, 2021 through May 8, 2022. Visit oaklawn.com for post time details.
COVID-19 Safety: No masks are required for guests, but we do encourage non-vaccinated ones to wear them.

Live Music Venue

Vapors Live
315 Park Ave., Hot Springs
(501) 463-4463 | vaporslive.com
Hot Springs’ most iconic entertainment venue. Built for a Las Vegas style showroom in 1960, one of the South’s premier music venues. If you’re looking for a great night out, this is the place. Check out our 2022 website for hours and events.
Live music: Thursday-Saturday
COVID-19 Safety: Sanitized after each performance