Riverhouse Cigar Bar & Pool Hall

Riverhouse Cigar Bar & Pool Hall is one of those Wenatchee spots that people fall for on the first visit and end up returning to again and again. More than once we've heard about someone stopping in on a whim and coming back the very next night. The heart of it is the walk-in humidor, which locals will tell you holds the best cigar selection in Wenatchee, with fair prices and staff who know how to point you toward the right smoke. If you bring your own, you're welcome to enjoy it here too.

What really sets the mood is the layout. There are three distinct atmospheres under one roof, and regulars love picking their spot depending on the night. Inside is intimate, good for a nicer date. The middle room reads like a mancave and sportsbar rolled into one, with pool tables and a big screen for watching the game.

Then there's the patio and the barn out back, with a fire pit, cornhole boards, and a large covered shelter with heaters for the cold months. When the heaters need a hand, they hand out blankets, which is the kind of touch that keeps people coming back. The food and drinks earn steady praise too. People have been genuinely surprised by the pizza, the bar food gets a nod, and the mojitos are a summer favorite.

Ask anyone who shops here and the crew comes up fast. TJ, Lilly, McKayla, Rob behind the bar, and Gemini all get named for friendly, quick service. There's a real events calendar going, from line dancing on Mondays to trivia nights and Sunday Bloody Mary brunch, plus the occasional New Year's party folks still talk about. A few have mentioned orders running slow on busier nights and wished for a little more back-room seating, but the overall word around Wenatchee is that this place is a gem worth a stop.