Water Street Tavern

I am sitting in the Water Street Tavern and they are definitely NOT closed. They are open and serving food, drinks and DORA drinks. I haven't eaten here but will update my review when I do. Great local place, give it a chance.

My band comes here regularly after our practices. This is my first time being in since the new food place went in (I'm an out of town player). It's always been a decent place. The 2.50 draft happy hour is nice (especially since it includes long islands), but the other drafts are a little pricey. That being said I did discover a new cider which I liked a lot (virtue cherry)Foodwise- I liked the last place better. I feel a few of my chicken tenders were a little pink, or not the usual tender meat. I also initially expected a little more coleslaw for the price of the added fries and coleslaw. The chicken was served very hot. The fries were a little cool, but still warm. The fresh doughnut is a nice touch, you don't get to have one of those too often.That being said, jt wasn't bad, but I feel like there is definitely room to be better.

If you are headed to this place after the game turn around, go somewhere else. The food is horrible, the service is non existent. The stunad at the door just stood there on his phone when people walked in, no hello, no seat yourself, no you have to order and pay for the food at the bar. An hour and forty five minutes later the most disgusting food was brought over to the table by the stunad standing at the door. We didn't get napkins, two little packets of ketchup for a big basket fries that were still partially frozen. We actually left most of the food sitting on the table. We asked for our money back and were told they only give gift cards. Bitch please! I will never be back. This was the recommended place to go after the game for the parent family weekend. So why didn't the owner or manager have more staff working to accommodate the influx of people coming in. I warned people that were walking in as I was walking out to go somewhere else that this place is absolutely horrible, they'll take your money, make you wait over an hour and then when you complain about the food to bad you don't get your money back. I even warned people that were down the street, "if you are headed to Water Strret Tavern turn around go somewhere else". McDonalds is way better! I gave it one star because the glass of water I had was cold and icy.

All I can say is WOW how cool the ginger a** of a bouncer must think he is for being a complete d*** for no reason. The first experience I had with this bouncer was when I was sitting at a table and he asked for our ID's. I gave it to him with no problem and continued to talk to my friends/family since he so rudely interrupted. In a very aggressive rude manner told me to "look me in the eyes". Dude I'm sitting there with my parents enjoying my sisters graduation celebration.. no need to be rude. I get it's your job but seriously no need to be a prick about it. Not how you should be treating customers who are spending money to pay for your subpar hourly job. Then, he told me to leave for literally no reason! Standing by the door with my parents getting ready to leave when we ran into a friend. This prick of a bouncer overheard my PERSONAL conversation and then came over to me in my face and said "miss do we have a problem" as I proceeded to tell him "no we don't" he told me I had to leave. I called him an a** hat after that (he deserved it). After reading the reviews the morning after I am not even slightly surprised these are the types of people they have working here. Thank god my sister is graduated and I never have to come back and see that loser of a bouncer again. On a side note I was there the night before and had a GREAT experience with the couple bartenders working there. Very attentive and friendly. GINGER BOUNCER TAKE SOME NOTES YOU A** HAT!!Sincerely,The Twat

Just a quick one. Road trip to Kent to see what we could see. Just your average "I live in Youngstown, so need to travel" kind of things. Bar was dead on the afternoon we went, the wifey and I, and we was thirsty and hungry.After some reflection on the choices, went with Water Street Tavern. Was not disappointed at all. Bonus, it is attached to Mr. Zubs subs (see their reviews on Yelp) who serve really great sammys and assorted what not subs and such.AND... a rooftop patio. Was a perfect day for it, had a couple of 2 dollar Labatt 16 oz drafts, and a pretty good reuben (wife had a something-or-other that she said was good) from Zub's. Zubs is worth a trip, nice menu. And a few vegan options that did tempt me. I do like me some sprouts and cukes every now and then, and Zub's menu had those options as well as meat type stuff.Was good. Left happy. Am going to search out this place again when they have their bands on Wednesday and Friday. Looks like a good time.And Downtown Kent Ohio is definitely worth the drive. I would go out of my way to come here if I lived in Pitt or Cleveland. On a festival night, or whatever. So, not just the bar, and the sandwich, but a really nice park and walking environment.A lot better than I remember it being ten years ago...

Asked for a beer on tap and a Manhattan. Beer was 100% dead flat and warm. I was told that they couldn't make a Manhattan because they didn't have the ingredients. You are a bar without vermouth & bitters, without cold, carbonated beer? I can't understand. Really. Warm beer and no mixed drinks. Sigh. The reasoning, "We're a college bar." Lesson learned.

This is your stereotypical college bar. While I like all of the people who work there he's the real deal about this place:First, the bouncer might as well be a federal judge. They will be investigating your ID (especially if it's out state) like Trump with a middle eastern visa. I'm 27 and they called the cops on my out of state ID in the middle of winter. So I had to endure the bitter cold blast of Kent until they arrived. Next, getting to the bar is like pushing your way to the front of a group of teenage girls at a Justin Bieber concert. PRO TIP: if you are a girl, never let your boyfriend go to get the drinks... it's takes men at the water street tavern an average of 45 minutes longer than girls to get a drink (see attached excel file containing data...jk)Then, when it's time to pee... ugh. You will have to push past giant groups of friends screaming their conversations to one another. Next, when you enter the soaking wet, two-stall bathroom, both stalls will be out of toilet paper and there will be a drunk girl balling her eyes out. Fortunately however, there will be another drunk girl who totally loves your outfit and wants to be BFF. You might be able to convince her to barge into the men's bathroom and ask for some TP. But--- the people who work there are pretty nice and when it's not crowded (say on a Wednesday at noon) it's not too terrible.

We came here on a Wednesday to hear the live acoustic guitar players. We enjoyed the atmosphere, the music, and most of all the food! The staff are great. The chicken tenders and donuts are fantastic, and the prices are a bargain!!!

Always was my favorite bar in Kent!!! Can't wait to visit and take my boyfriend there!! Oh the Mongolian Mofos are the best drinks hahah!!!

This is the best bar in Kent. It is not fancy so don't think you're walking into an upscale restaurant and don't go late because that's when all the students come out. However, if you want good bar food, a great selection of drinks, and a nice bar to sit at and chat with the bartenders or watch sports, this is the place. Live music on Friday night and game nights other days, what more could you want? It's also a great people watching spot. Hope you enjoy it like we do.