Rainbow Inn - Stephens

This restaurant is a lovely spot to unwind and savor a game of billiards.

I frequently visit this restaurant with my friends. It's a great spot to relax, have a cold drink, enjoy good music, and play pool.

The last pure American public house. Arkansas is in danger of losing their last great treasure from police pressure and changes in alcohol laws. From a time where alcohol was not the exception, and rowdy was something you had to leave town for; the Rainbow Inn is a county line honkytonk that is an exception to today 's drinking culture, and not to be overlooked. There was a time in history where the locals knew the pub owner by name and called them friend (hell a pub was the second thing built when the pilgrims landed); but now in our current information age there are few places that remain that contain the amount of local charm and good times that that are to be had like the Rainbow Inn. As a Dallas, Tx native that moved to Arkansas the first chance he got, I was happily greeted by the great atmosphere and down-home charm that the Rainbow Inn provides. Although graced (or bastardized) by 1 large 55 screen with satellite TV and an electronic jukebox system that is the standard in places like Fayetteville (or Austin), I never felt detached from the country charm. I had a conversation with the owner and the long-time bartender like it was nothing that a streange face walked in the front doors, and that it had been that way there in Ogenaw, AR for years. 1932 is the year i was quoted, and while some of the Southern religionists have tried to run them out, they maintain their thumbs up to operate under grandfather clauses in county law. This is really the last place in Arkansas that operates like a frontier Inn (similar to the fairview inn in Talkeetna, AK) and that, in it 's self, deserves a visit. Keep this historic place open!

I tried them for the first time on the local food truck Tuesday. I had those with the steak and heap tomatoes that were delicious. the penang brisket taco will change her life. I'll be back next week.

This is a wonderful neighborhood bar where everyone is friendly and welcoming. It has a cozy atmosphere where you feel like you're part of the community. Great drinks and good food.