Characters Sports Bar & Grill offers a lively American sports bar experience where guests enjoy burgers, steaks, and a wide draft beer selection. The venue features a friendly staff, happy hour specials, a spacious patio, and multiple TVs for watching all your favorite games.
What to Expect:
🍔 Classic American dishes including wings and burgers
🍺 Extensive draft beer and cocktail menu
📺 Sports broadcasts on numerous screens
🌞 Outdoor patio seating available
🕖 Happy hour nearly every weekday until 7 PM
Important Information:
– Wheelchair accessible entrance, seating, restrooms, and parking
– No table reservations available
– Family friendly with group-friendly atmosphere
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
🍗 Wing Wednesday Specials: Wednesdays offer $1 wings, perfect for wing enthusiasts seeking a deal.
🍻 Happy Hour Windows: Weekday happy hours run from 11:30 AM to 7 PM with food and drink specials.
🌤️ Patio Seating: The enclosed patio offers outdoor seating but be aware smoking is allowed, which can affect comfort.
📺 Game Day Atmosphere: TVs are everywhere, ideal for watching Guardians and other sports with active crowds.
Review Sentiment
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Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Characters Sports Bar & Grill is praised for its tasty wings, diverse beer selection, and friendly staff. The sports-centric atmosphere with TVs everywhere is a hit. Some comments note occasional service inconsistencies and the patio allowing smoking, which can impact outdoor comfort.
Last updated on
November 9th, 2025
Accessibility
Fully wheelchair accessible with entrance, seating, restrooms, and parking suited for guests with disabilities.
