Best & Cool Bars in Lake Ouachita

"Located on a winding road on the edge of Hot Springs National Park, Rolando’s Restaurante was established by Ecuador native Rolando Cuzco. The restaurant is housed in a historic building dating back to the 1800s and features a warm and welcoming interior and a patio area illuminated by twinkling tree lights. Specializing in traditional Latin American fare, the house specialty is quesadillas de chivo, which is grilled flour tortillas stuffed with goat’s cheese and green onion, topped with Argentinian mango sauce and available with either chicken or pork, with the option of additional shrimp."

"You will love their bean and corn-based salsa (different than the tomato based salsas that I’ve been used to). I tried my first mojito. They created this minty mixture with a blackberry compote which was delicious and refreshing!"

"Not only is Maxine's a local landmark and historic building in Hot Springs - it is one of the best places, if not the best, in town for live music.…"

"Address: 528 Central Ave, Hot SpringsMore:bubbabrewsbrewingco.com. Bubba Brew’s Brewing Co. opened in December 2014 about twenty miles west of Hot Springs in the whistle-stop community of Bonnerdale. The brewery was the brainchild of local attorney Jonathan Martin, who currently serves as the president of the Arkansas Brewers Guild."

"What is better than sitting on the lake and having a drink and food... We rode to HS just to do that on a Sunday. We waited on our table for maybe 15 min..."

"Back in the day, the Fordyce Bathhouse was one of the town’s swankiest. It’s now a museum and visitor’s center that would be a great place to stop not long after you’ve gotten into town. The building has been restored to near original condition and includes many of the amenities that it featured in years past, like interesting, antiquated exercise equipment and therapy devices that purportedly relieved symptoms from a long list of ailments."

"As previously mentioned, Hot Springs is known for its amazing mineral baths. This bathhouse is lined with stained-glass, statues, and large fixtures, and, of course, spacious tubs for everyone to soak and enjoy with complimentary spa services. This is the perfect escape for someone who needs to recharge their batteries."

"Known one hundred years ago as the best bathhouse in Hot Springs, The Fordyce is now open to tours where guests can see its splendor. You’ll get personal insight into the most luxurious bathhouse on the row. The building also serves as Hot Springs National Park’s Visitor Center and Historical Museum."