Bar in Bentonville, United States
The Big Lieutenant
100Pearl PointsCasual utility
About The Big Lieutenant
The Big Lieutenant is an easy Bentonville pick when convenience matters more than a defined cocktail program or destination dining. It makes sense for a casual group meet-up on the southwest side of town, but readers chasing a stronger drinks identity should compare it with Bar Cleeta, Undercroft, Sunny's, or Bentonville Taco & Tamale Co. first.
The Big Lieutenant is a Bentonville venue with limited verified public detail available here. The confirmed basics are simple: it is casual, closed Monday and Tuesday, open Wednesday through Friday from 5–9 PM, open Saturday from 12–9 PM, and open Sunday from 12–8 PM.
Because no verified cuisine, menu, pricing, booking policy, beverage program, awards, or service format is available in the available data, plan around the facts that are known rather than assuming a more specific experience. Treat it as a casual Bentonville option and confirm any details beyond hours before making firm plans.
Plan around the verified schedule
For a repeat visit, the most grounded way to plan around The Big Lieutenant is by its schedule and casual dress code. It is not open Monday or Tuesday, weekday service is limited to Wednesday through Friday evenings, and the longest verified windows are on Saturday and Sunday.
If you are comparing options in Bentonville, consider The Big Lieutenant alongside Bar Cleeta, Bentonville Taco & Tamale Co. or Sunny's before deciding what best fits the night.
Use the confirmed facts first
The verified record does not include awards, chef detail, cuisine type, pricing, or a published drinks focus. That does not make the venue a bad choice; it simply means the safest recommendation is to keep expectations flexible and base the plan on the confirmed hours and casual dress code.
For a fuller Bentonville plan, pair this kind of casual choice with local guides: bars, restaurants, hotels, wineries, and experiences. Quick reference: choose it when the hours and casual dress code fit your plans; cross-shop if you need a venue with more publicly verified specifics.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Big Lieutenant open late?
Not especially. The latest verified closing time is 9 PM on Wednesday through Saturday. Sunday closes at 8 PM, and Monday and Tuesday are closed.
Do I need a reservation at The Big Lieutenant?
No verified reservation policy is available here. If you are planning around a specific time, confirm directly with The Big Lieutenant in Bentonville before you go.
What's the crowd like at The Big Lieutenant?
The verified dress code is casual. Beyond that, there is not enough confirmed information to describe the crowd or scene with confidence.
Is The Big Lieutenant good for a date?
It may work for a casual plan if the hours fit your schedule. The confirmed service windows are Wednesday through Friday from 5–9 PM, Saturday from 12–9 PM, and Sunday from 12–8 PM.
Is the food good at The Big Lieutenant?
There is not enough verified menu or cuisine detail here to judge the food with confidence. If food is the main reason for going, check current information directly before making plans.
Does The Big Lieutenant have happy hour deals?
There is no verified happy hour information available here, so do not plan around discounts or specials unless you confirm them directly.
What's the best time to go to The Big Lieutenant?
Choose based on the verified hours: Wednesday through Friday from 5–9 PM, Saturday from 12–9 PM, or Sunday from 12–8 PM. It is closed Monday and Tuesday.
Location
600 SW 41st St #8, Bentonville, AR 72712
Bentonville, United States
Compare The Big Lieutenant
Comparison
The Big Lieutenant sits in the easier, lower-pressure lane of Bentonville bars. The Momentary works better when the night needs an event-adjacent setting, while Bentonville Taco & Tamale Co. is easier to choose when food is part of the plan from the start.
Undercroft, Bar Cleeta, and Sunny's are the stronger cross-shops when ambiance or cocktail identity is the reason for going out. Choose The Big Lieutenant when the priority is a simple meet-up rather than a highly specific bar experience.
Where to go if this is not the right fit
Try Undercroft if the night needs a more cocktail-led atmosphere. Try Bentonville Taco & Tamale Co. if the group wants food built into the plan rather than treating drinks as the whole event.
How it compares in Bentonville
The Momentary is the better choice when the night is tied to culture, events, or a larger Bentonville outing. The Big Lieutenant is easier to frame as a casual bar stop, especially when the group is already on the southwest side of town and does not need the venue to anchor the evening.
For food-led value, Bentonville Taco & Tamale Co. is the cleaner recommendation because the format is more obvious before arrival. For a more cocktail-focused or tucked-away bar mood, Undercroft is the stronger cross-shop. Choose The Big Lieutenant when ease matters more than a defined drinks identity.
Bar Cleeta and Sunny's are better fits for readers who want the room and menu to feel more intentional. The Big Lieutenant is the lower-pressure option in this set: useful for groups, casual plans, and a night where booking difficulty should stay low.
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