The Ding

While Kendall S.’ review is accurate about a few things I’d have to say their expectations are way off when walking into the ding. If you want a fancy sports bar this is not the place for you. If you want to get dressed up fancy and have a fancy night out, this is not the place for you. Hell, if you want to feel totally comfortable using their restrooms, then this is not the place for you.
But…But…But…If you are like me and you are looking for a bar where you can win a raw, uncooked pork chop or shelf vodka once a month, you have found your place. Oh and then throw in pull tabs, pool table, darts, analog TV, organ recitals, quarter plinko, Tuesday Burger night, video poker, animal crane, bar dice, Sunday Dinner oh and did I mention the meat raffle? D.o. N.o.t. M.i.s.s.
If you want to just wear whatever you have on and spend $ 9 on 4 cocktails, then you’ve found your destination. Hopefully I’ll see you overlooking the river next time I stop in.

I wish I could give this place a «0» star rating. The owner of this bar is very rude and inconsiderate. Upon ordering our drinks the bartender immediately referred to us as flat-​landers (we are from WI) and after spending quite a bit of money one of the bar «regulars» picked a fight with us and my husband and I were asked to leave the bar by the owner. This is not the first time we have been to this place and been treated poorly by the bartender or the owner. We will not be returning.

I second the other reviewer that I wish I could give The Ding a 0… We have been occasional visitors because our weekend place is not far from The Ding. When with a crowd it is usually requested that we head over to the Ding since we can walk home from there. But honestly I’d rather not drink and be the designated driver from ANY other bar in the area than spend my precious weekends and $$ here. Not only are the bartenders and owner exceedingly rude and unwelcoming, the atmosphere is horrible. The place is dark and dingy and I would never dream of eating anything from that kitchen. I plan to revolt on any plans to return there in the future.