Anyone that hasn't eaten any of the smoked meats or sides at the Reagle is totally missing out. It's the definition of soul food. The dude runnin the recipes has a hell of a pallet. The pool tables are in good shape and APA regulation size also.
If you love dive bars like I do, this is the place for you. Fun staff, pool, keno and they have live music 1-2 times a month. You can get bbq that is smoked on site. We had the brisket sandwich and ribs. Both were great. Be advised that you pay for the food separately from drinks and they are both cash only.
The DEFINITION of a dive bar. Terrible upkeep over the years. But the staff was rad as hell. We showed up amongst a gutter punk show and drank the cheep beers. But they smoke there own meats! End of the night they had too much and they sold me a whole hot slab of fresh smoked ribs. We took it home and ate it like animals starving over a friend's kitchen sink and it was amazing. The pit master knows his stuff. ........but don't go to the bathrooms here.....smell as bad as the carpet did.
I have seen the smokers outside and have heard great things for months now. I've seen friends and acquaintances post about the Regal Beagle in recent times more then ever also. I myself had been chatting it up for others to try; but I still hadn't been myself. I changed that all last night.I was feeling a little shy going into a bar by myself late on a Friday night. But if I knew someone I wanted to say "hi" and finally see for myself what the whole expirence was about. I sat and drank a few brews, got rib tips to go and they were freaking awesome! Like Sch-moky lip smaking deliciousness awesome!!!I'm now excited to go back... maybe during the day sometime and hopefully get me some of that brisket or other hot and saucy meats for the mouth. Cheap beers slosh it down just right, a perfect BBQ buddy in my opinion.Everyone at the Regal Beagle was welcoming and super cool. I picked up conversation with some regulars and had a grand ol' time. The bathrooms were clean and I was impressed by how little graffiti was trashing the stall wall. I thought maybe it was fresh paint but there was a tag dated 2019 so maybe not. Kinda impressive, especially for a dive!Business seems well there, way better than before I was told. That makes me happy. It's killer that locals have a beefed up watering hole to dive in and congregate. I'm a local too and down with the Regal Beagle any day.
The BBQ here is great! Some of the best Lamb Chops I've had! Highly recommend!
This place gets 5 stars because of the outstanding BBQ that's been smoked in that luxury smoker outside in front of the bar. When I saw the smoker outside the bar I became very curious. I thought anyone with a smoker like that cooking on site is probably serving some good BBQ. So, I did some research hmmm! The regal beagle has new ownership, come on and stop by for a drink and some great food by Matteo BBQ!!!!!!!! ✋ wait did it Just say Matteo barbecue. The former westside BBQ pitmaster omg!! So, I looked at the menu then I saw ribs, brisket, dirty rice, pulled pork and chicken. Sounds good so far. Then I saw the one item I knew was going to seal the deal, cheesy potatoes. I knew right then it was the westside BBQ in Ypsilanti. The next day around 6:30 walked into the bar and the very friendly bartender said how can I help you? I said I'm here for some BBQ and she pointed me to the back and said” yep! Mateo is hear”. I ordered a brisket meal and a pulled pork meal. Both came with a side choice of cheesy potatoes, dirty rice and coleslaw. I chose the potatoes of course. You can also get sandwiches if you don’t want the meal. When I took my first bite of brisket I knew this was the one. It brought back so many good memories. The brisket was juicy, nice smoke (not overpowering) and the bark was so tasty and flavorful. If you want a taste of some real Texas bbq you gotta stop at the regal beagle and give them a try.
Great food period. Ribs and pork off the charts. EAT.
I came in to watch the rams 49ers game today and the service? ? the food? ? the drinks were cheap so that means ? they had pool tables, darts, and a vending machine ? From the look of the outside had my doubts but on the inside? The bartenders were friendly and asking me my name. They are under new management with a good owner and a staff that cares. They also have regular live music! Always a plus in my book
Food is deliciously smoked. Atmosphere is welcoming and open. Very view environments that are so welcoming.
Bar has changed ALOT since it was Arthur's! The BBQ there is AMAZING and highly recommend trying it. Mateo is a bbq pit master and smoker!