Horse shoe Curve Restaurant

Lived here 3 years and just discovered this place?
I FAIL.
At first blush, the conditioned yuppie eye will exclaim "DIVE BAR!"
It's not at all fair to call this a dive bar:
The owners are not divey people, quite the opposite!
Nor is the clientele.
Nor is the music.
Nor are the drinks ...
Solid standard bar food.
Better beer selection that a chain restaurant.
Epic bar decor.
Outstanding music

My boyfriend and I were staying at Rosemont Manor in Berryville, and according to Yelp, this was only bar closer than 10 miles away.  Sweet.  Had to check it out on the way back from some wine tasting so we didn't go to bed at 9:30 pm again.  

Struck up an immediate conversation with the bar owners (one of which turned out to have gone to my school and had a fascinating life story), made friends with the dogs, enjoyed being in the "local" scene.  

Absolutely perfect for that evening.  Obviously not swanky or super pretty - and no liquor - but a great place to stop.  Don't skip it.

Is there any better way to spend a Friday night than enjoying a cheeseburger and glass of wine at the Curve, while Guido the boxer eyes your handcut fries as you're distracted by the incredible music of whatever world-class musicians are playing that night? I think not.