Rockaway Beach MO. - After
hearing that a good friend of mine had just started working at the
Dockside Pub & Grub located in the center of Rockaway
Beach at 2718 State Hwy 176, I decided to stop in and check the place
out. (After all, it had been a number of years since I'd last been in
the area). And, back then, the venue had a less than savory reputation... Well, that's changed big time!
Ever since August of this year, it has been under
the new ownership. Fred Hoffman, a local entrepreneur has assumed
control, and I had to admit I was rather impressed when I entered the
establishment and ordered a beer. Clean, warm and friendly were my very
first impressions! My friend Brandy was also working that afternoon
along with another professional named Brenda. The establishment, (which
can seat about 80 customers), was well appointed with a well laid out
arrangement of bar stools and tables where hungry customers could
enjoy a variety of prepared foods (including a signature 1/3 pound
hamburger and French fries)! There were also two pool tables, a
jukebox and a stage with a dance floor. Very cool indeed!
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| Menu as of Oct 2017! |
Brenda filled me in on a few of the
almost daily happenings that included Friday ladies night, upcoming
pumpkin carving contest and a Halloween contest that offers cash
money to the top costume. I had the impression that this was really
nice venue that was well run and would be a good hangout for anyone
at any time. I was also told that the Rockaway police looked kindly
towards it patrons as long as they behaved in a responsible manner
and obeyed all traffic laws. Well, perhaps things are changing for
the better in Rockaway Beach and we may have new owners like Mr.
Hoffman to thank for that! Oh, and at Happy Hour - (2PM?) draft beer is only $1.75!
I plan to make the Dockside Pub &
Grub a frequent destination!
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