Late Night Little Rock Restaurant Guide
Downtown Argenta After Dark
Everyone eventually finds themselves out after dark looking to end a night of revelry with a good meal. While we respect our fast food and standard chain late-night restaurants, local dives and kitchens open late are a cut above. Unfortunately, COVID wreaked havoc on many of Little Rock’s local after-hours joints, but the following places have been able to navigate the changing times. While our parents may have said nothing good happens after midnight, this guide will help you find the very best Little Rock Late-Night Restaurants. To be considered for this list, kitchens must stay open on the weekends until at least midnight.
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Four Quarter Bar
415 Main Street
North Little Rock, AR 72114
501-313-4704
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Argenta’s premier dive bar serves up extremely well-done bar food. It’s as close as you will find to gourmet food after midnight, as the kitchen is open until 1:30 AM every night. The bar allows smoking but has a fantastic air filtration system and a patio for the non-smokers. Everyone will be welcome at this bar, the bartenders are great, and you will find a great live band scene all year long. We recommend the smoked meatloaf, smoked wings, or a midnight spam and egg sandwich. Also, veggie lovers rejoice, as they serve a veggie burger and excellent veggie hash.
Midtown Billiards
1316 Main Street
Little Rock, AR 72202
501-372-9990
Midtown is a Little Rock institution, and has been since it opened in 1940. Everyone will have a story of being at Midtown in SoMa. The burger is arguably the best in town at any time of day, but when the kitchen is open until 4 AM, it tastes even better in the middle of the night. This smoker-friendly dive bar is lined with pool tables and is worth visiting at least once. Be sure to check out the traditional bottle toss game on Thursday evenings for a unique night of fun.
Stickyz Rock ‘N’ Roll Chicken Shack
107 River Market Avenue
Little Rock, AR 72201
501-372-7707
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When you need an amazing late-night meal in a funky dive bar in the heart of the River Market, head to Stickyz. The kitchen is open until midnight on the weekends, and the boneless chicken fingers are worth every penny. Choose from a dozen styles and pair them with one of a dozen house sauces. There is a good appetizer menu with fried green tomatoes or tater tots, and cauliflower plant-based wings that are the best in town. A meal here makes for a lovely ending to a local concert or a nightly meal before settling in at one of the nearby downtown hotels.
Dugan’s Pub
401 E. 3rd Street
Little Rock, AR 72201
501-244-0542
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Don Dugan’s namesake Irish Pub has been a long-time popular bar in the River Market. The menu contains classic dishes like bangers and mash, shepherd’s pie, and corned beef. Inventive appetizers such as Irish Poutine or duck wings are great shareables. An extensive menu of pub burgers and sandwiches is also a great nightcap meal. Whatever you choose, everything pairs nicely with a Jameson or draft Guinness beer at this lively local bar, where the kitchen stays open until Midnight on Friday and Saturday.
