R Bar in South Bend, Indiana has consistently treated their performers, employees, and customers with disrespect. Drag is an art form that should be celebrated and to enjoy that art form means that PERFORMERS need to be paid and treated properly. We should be striving to provide a safe space for them to exist, and this is not it. This is not the first time I have heard about issues with this establishment paying their performers a fair wage/treating them well. Additionally, there have been many other problems that I and my community have experienced first hand. $10 cover just to get in the door, overpriced drinks, $10 minimum on card...all Amy cares about is profit. I don't take my business here anymore, and I won't ever again. We have created our own safe space elsewhere and let me tell you, we are having a TIME. Come to Vickie's in South Bend where ALL are welcomed and treated fairly. R bar is also hiding their rating on facebook after recent events. If you go to Facebook, search "R Bar" and filter by "Posts" and you can publicly see all who have spoken out against what's going on there!

Seriously??? Don’t waste your time and money. I have never been so appalled in my entire life. How many rude people can be employed at one establishment?? The service was terrible, I actually thought they forgot we were there. A $10 cover, a $10 minimum on a card for watery drinks, blah food and being ignored. When I asked for the owner I was told she was busy! Later I saw the service speaking to a woman I found out was the owner, Amy. They both looked over at my table, Amy shrugged her shoulders and walked away, which is what I should’ve done when they charged me the outrageous cover. The couple at the next table leaned over and told me she treats her entertainments like dirt, pays them pocket change and expects more and more of them. Never again. I will never set foot in that hovel again and I have A LOT of friends who won’t either.

I was going to this bar to watch my friends perform drag, but neither me nor my friends will be back after hearing/experiencing the disrespect the owner has for just about everyone that visits the bar. The owner shows no signs of improving their character or working to create a supportive and inclusive space. It's really disappointing for the local community. Performers are worth more than $75/day and don't deserve to be mocked for their dedication and effort.

We always have a wonderful experience at the R Bar. It's one of the few places in the michiana area where all kinds of people can come and have a good time and mingle with no drama. The drag shows are amazing. We are here tonight for the burlesque show. I do recommend crying hair too it is surprisingly good as well. Particularly the mushrooms and fried pickles. I see this little bar doing great things and will probably soon out grow their current space.

I love the r bar. I'm a little younger, but they have 13+ drag shows for teens which is epic. I came here with my mom a couple weeks ago and yesterday. A couple weeks ago, they were having a drag show and we were like the only people there, but they still have us a show. It was great!!! Atmosphere is amazing, *chefs kiss* and the food is great! I don't know what they put on those fries, but they are to die for! Overall great place to go for dinner, it's not really a just a bar. Drag queens and kings are super nice and friendly

This place is amazing!! I absolutely love coming here! The bartenders are amazing!! Great food and drinks! The owner always goes out of her way to make sure everyone is having a great time and enjoying themselves!! Every time I go, it is very evident they care about the health and safety of everyone. They are on top of making sure people keep their masks on, social distancing, and consistently sanitizing. I can’t recommend this place enough!!

R Bar is a welcome and wonderful addition to River Park. Everyone there is incredibly friendly, and I will absolutely be back soon. Make sure to stop by for lunch too, always a fun environment.

Came here for the first time to celebrate my best friends 30th birthday! We had the BEST time! The service was great, the crowd was awesome and the owner was OUTSTANDING. I’d recommend this place a million times over! Also, I can’t leave a review without mentioning that they make their own ranch dressing?! If I could order shots of that instead of whiskey, I would 😂

R Bar is by far my favorite bar in all of Michiana- The owners, Amy and Dawn, go above and beyond to give EVERYONE a safe place. The food is good, the drinks are perfect and the atmosphere is unmatched in our area. If you’re reading this wondering if this is the right choice for your evening out, it absolutely is!

I stopped in on a friend’s recommendation and I did not regret it. It was a Saturday night and there was a great drag show. I was pleasantly surprised by the diversity of the crowd. I was lucky enough to get a pizza before the kitchen closed and event that was spectacular. I definitely recommend if you’re in the area.

We had come in as a group for the very first time on July 18th and saw our very first Drag Review show and it was AMAZING!!!! I have always wanted to go see a show and we ALL had a SUPER FUN time!!! Looking forward to the next time so we can come back to another one of your shows. Everyone was so great and very friendly and the MC was hilarious! YOU GUYS AND GALS ROCK!! :)

We don't go out much, but when we do, we love going to R Bar. The owner is always there making sure everyone is having a fun and safe time. The staff is great and the shows are always absolutely entertaining! If you want great food, great music, great entertainment and just a great time, I recommend going to R Bar!

Giving this spot 5 stars just for the experience. Use to come here before they began doing shows every weekend. The atmosphere is right and the drinks are decently priced. All the bartenders are super attentive and look out for the patrons. The owners seem cool as well and will come up to talk to folks which is rare but nice. Can’t wait for them to be done with their hiatus and open up their new location, need more memories here.

This is such a beautiful place. I was so comfortable here. It is has been one of the best places and atmosphere I've ever been. The most happy people in one place. The most smiles I've ever seen! I just loved it here! If I lived close by I'd want to visit every day!

Just had lunch in the new R Bar on Mishawaka Avenue! It was phenomenal! Food was great and the service was amazing! I will be back!

Great service, great music. Great bar! If you want to have some nice drinks and listen to fun music. This your place!

Really liked R bar but my friend just got refused entry because they showed a federally issued tribal ID card. Been in R bar before many times. Not very inclusive if you don't include people of native american heritage.

I absolutely love this bar , the owner is so kind and everyone is so kind. It’s like a little family for the lgbtq community and they welcome you with open arms !! The entertainment is amazing , their always supporting our drag queens and kings !! I got to experience a burlesque show and of course it was amazing . Always good time at Rbar

Visited for the first time recently for dinner. Dinner and service were great, highly recommend the R Burger. It makes me so happy to know that we have a great place with such a nice and welcoming atmosphere for LGBTQ+ community in South Bend. I am excited to come back at night and experience one of the drag shows!

To call the "R Bar" just a "Bar" is a disservice, it is so much more. I experienced this as a restaurant with a warm, welcoming, and exceptional service. The food was phenomenal; the burger was cooked to perfection, the brioche bun was toasted just right, and the fries were crisp and well seasoned. I also indulged in their wings which had a great crunch, the chicken was juicy, it was consistent throughout, and the sauces brought everything together. My group also tried their deep fried sushi rolls which they loved and made me jealous (unfortunately i have a shellfish allergy). I for one will return and I can't wait to bring my family and try their brunch as well as explore everything else they have to offer.

Only bad thing I would say was thought the cover was a little high. The food was great. The vibe was great. The lady bartender was amazing and when eplained what I like she had a suggestion right away, also was very pleasant. The staff all very well dressed. The drag show was great. Was great to meet Amy for the first time and she how muck she and her wife put into this place. If in area again will definitely go back.

My wife Christine and I attended Sunday Bruch today and had an absolute blast!! The food was outstanding, with such a delicious variety, the drag performers were phenomenal and soo entertaining and the service was amazing!! Everyone was sooo friendly, including Amy and Dawn, the owners who talked with us after the show!! The R bar is a priceless treasure in this area as there are not many other business who are inclusive to us!! We felt safe, loved and appreciated and absolutely cannot wait until the next drag brunch!! Thank you Amy, Dawn and staff for such a great time today!!