Nightlife in Searcy

The dining room is filled with the sounds of excited chatter, each table encircled by a group of eaters gaping at the surrounding projection screens and HD TVs showing a basketball game. The winning basket is dunked and the room erupts into a jubilant roar of whoops and high-fives before the diners turn their attention back to the feasts dappling their tables. Eager to foster such an atmosphere of camaraderie among their patrons, The Tavern Sports Grill hosts a number of events throughout the week—from live music to trivia nights—designed to keep their guests enthralled. As excitement unfurls in the dining room, the kitchen teems with chefs assembling platefuls of grilled fare, including ground-buffalo-meat patties, smoked pulled pork, and certified Angus beef. To further bolster the facility’s entertainment outlets, The Tavern Sports Grill grants patrons and lonely laptops free WiFi access.

Not content to host simply a coffee shop and bar, the owners of The Joint constructed a 100-seat cabaret theater that hosts shows by in-house improv comedy group The Main Thing, as well as other events. After stopping by to catch a classic film or an art-house puppet show, patrons can sip cappuccinos, quaff craft beers, or spill a flute of champagne onto the laptop they're using to soak up free WiFi.