Bad Medicine offers expertly crafted cocktails alongside mindfully flavored small plates like fried brussel sprouts and their famous chicken sandwich. The venue embraces a retro, vinyl-themed atmosphere with a red and black color scheme, where friendly and knowledgeable bartenders provide personable, attentive service.
What to Expect:
🍸 Creative cocktails including classics and unique bartender selections
🍽️ Flavorful small plates and standout dishes such as the fried chicken sandwich and lamb sliders
🎶 Vinyl DJ sets adding a distinctive musical backdrop
🅿️ Free street and lot parking, though sometimes somewhat difficult to find
Important Information:
– Hours: 5 PM to 12 AM Mon–Sat; Closed Sunday
– Reservations: Walk-ins only
– Entry: No formal dress code or cover charge
– Service: Fully wheelchair accessible entry and restrooms
Haley's Pick 🍽️
You probably know her as @milehighandhungry. Each week, Haley shares the one place she’s obsessed with right now. From hidden gems to hot new openings, if she picks it, it’s worth the hype.
Haley's Review of Riot BBQ
Riot BBQ on South Delaware feels like a backyard cookout run by a Top Chef, because it is. Chef Manny Barella and pitmaster Patrick Klaiber have teamed up to blend Monterrey flavors with Texas-style smoke, and the results are seriously craveable.
The brisket steals the show: tender, deeply smoky, and finished with Barella’s bold spice rub. Get it solo or wrapped in buttery Raquelita tortillas. The pulled pork brings heat with ancho, guajillo, and morita chiles, and the al pastor ribs are sticky, sweet, and slightly charred in all the right ways.
Even the sides are insanely good! Think crunchy pepita-macha slaw and banana pudding served in a jar that tastes just like childhood (but better). Every bite feels intentional.
It’s barbecue with heart, history, and just the right amount of heat. Riot BBQ isn’t just a meal, it’s a moment worth lining up for.
– Haley @milehighandhungry
📍 Local Insights
🍹 Bartender's Choice: Ask for the bartender's selection or off-menu cocktails for expertly crafted surprises.
🎶 Vinyl Sessions: Music lovers will appreciate that DJs spin vinyl records, enriching the venue's retro vibe.
⏰ Arrival Timing: Arriving between 5 PM and 7 PM offers a quieter experience before peak busyness hits.
🅿️ Parking Tips: Free parking is available in both lot and street spaces, but it can get tight—plan ahead for weekends.
Review Sentiment
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Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Bad Medicine receives near-universal praise for its excellently crafted cocktails, flavorful food especially the chicken sandwich, and a standout vinyl music ambiance. Reviewers highlight attentive, friendly staff and a unique retro atmosphere. Some mention occasional difficulty finding parking and sparse negative feedback centers on isolated service mishaps, though guests appreciate how these are handled.
Last updated on
November 9th, 2025
