Music Venues
Some good bars to check out local music (maybe closed for covid)
The White Water Tavern
2500 W 7th StGreat dive bar with live bands playing nightly.
Food scene
kBird
600 N Tyler StAmazing local Thai place!
*Called Mockingbird now*
Good South American cuisine, does take out and delivery (through Door Dash)
9 locals recommend
Dos Rocas Beer and Tacos
1220 S Main St*Called Mockingbird now*
Good South American cuisine, does take out and delivery (through Door Dash)
ZAZA Fine Salad & Wood-Oven Pizza Co.
5600 Kavanaugh BlvdBest pizza in Little Rock!
The Root Cafe
1500 Main StAmazing local farm to table eatery! Patio is open.
GREAT ice cream and sweet treats. Also, has maybe my favorite art style of any local business.
38 locals recommend
Loblolly Creamery
1423 Main StGREAT ice cream and sweet treats. Also, has maybe my favorite art style of any local business.
Raduno Brick Oven & Barroom
1318 S Main StGreat pizza and a bit closer than Zaza's
One of the best restaurants in the city, has pan-European food and a good bar.
31 locals recommend
The Pantry Crest
722 N Palm StOne of the best restaurants in the city, has pan-European food and a good bar.
A bit of a drive from the place, but currently open for some upscale dining or bar opportunities. Just remember to bring a mask as it's required until you're at your table.
7 locals recommend
Petit & Keet
1620 Market StA bit of a drive from the place, but currently open for some upscale dining or bar opportunities. Just remember to bring a mask as it's required until you're at your table.
Probably the best chef in Arkansas, definitely high end, but unique and delicious. I'm willing to go on record saying the owner of the hotel is an actual garbage person, but the chef is so good I still have to recommend it for upscale, interesting food.
Table 28
1501 Merrill DrProbably the best chef in Arkansas, definitely high end, but unique and delicious. I'm willing to go on record saying the owner of the hotel is an actual garbage person, but the chef is so good I still have to recommend it for upscale, interesting food.
Favorite coffee spot in LR right now, located downtown near Heifer International
15 locals recommend
Fidel & Co Coffee
500 Shall AveFavorite coffee spot in LR right now, located downtown near Heifer International
Neighborhoods
Great neighborhood with both upscale and dive bars, cafes, a grocery store, and lots of little shops. There's also a great park if you want to take a small hike or walk a pet.
22 locals recommend
Hillcrest
Great neighborhood with both upscale and dive bars, cafes, a grocery store, and lots of little shops. There's also a great park if you want to take a small hike or walk a pet.
Tons to do downtown both during the day and at night. Easy to catch a bus downtown, or even take a 30 min walk to get there. Finding parking can sometimes be difficult, and if you're planning on going to a bar then I'd recommend an Uber. It will likely be around the same price you'd pay for parking if you can't find free street parking.
13 locals recommend
Downtown
Tons to do downtown both during the day and at night. Easy to catch a bus downtown, or even take a 30 min walk to get there. Finding parking can sometimes be difficult, and if you're planning on going to a bar then I'd recommend an Uber. It will likely be around the same price you'd pay for parking if you can't find free street parking.
Specifically, you'll want to go to the Argenta neighborhood located on Main St. in North Little Rock. It's a short drive over the Broadway bridge to get there, take a right and go to Main Street (or take the Main Street bridge, but there's more traffic). Great little stretch of street with wine bars, cafes, shops, and local things to do. Street parking is pretty easy to find, unlike downtown Little Rock.
North Little Rock
Specifically, you'll want to go to the Argenta neighborhood located on Main St. in North Little Rock. It's a short drive over the Broadway bridge to get there, take a right and go to Main Street (or take the Main Street bridge, but there's more traffic). Great little stretch of street with wine bars, cafes, shops, and local things to do. Street parking is pretty easy to find, unlike downtown Little Rock.
SoMa, or South Main, is a great up-and coming neighborhood. Right now they have a parking lot blocked off for outdoor dining, I recommend getting some food from the great restaurants around and eating outside if the weather is good! Don't forget some ice cream from Loblolly after.
7 locals recommend
South Main Street
South Main StreetSoMa, or South Main, is a great up-and coming neighborhood. Right now they have a parking lot blocked off for outdoor dining, I recommend getting some food from the great restaurants around and eating outside if the weather is good! Don't forget some ice cream from Loblolly after.
Sightseeing
Great place to walk around, eat lots of different ethnic food, and relax. The restaurants could have weird hours due to covid.
69 locals recommend
River Market
Great place to walk around, eat lots of different ethnic food, and relax. The restaurants could have weird hours due to covid.
Presidental library for President Clinton, great walking and biking paths around as well
105 locals recommend
William J. Clinton Library and Museum
1200 President Clinton AvePresidental library for President Clinton, great walking and biking paths around as well