The First Seat Pub & Grill

05/10/2026

We are closed today in observance of a special day for our mothers and to permit our staff to celebrate the mothers in their lives.

Lunch service will resume tomorrow, 5/11.

04/25/2026

$200 cash bonus after 30 days now hiring

As a Bartender, you’ll craft high-quality drinks, engage with guests, and keep the bar running smoothly. This position will also act as the manager on duty. Extended knowledge of craft beer and wine is a preferred requirement.

04/05/2026

We are closed today, 4/5, so that our staff can spend Easter with their families. We will reopen for lunch service at the normal time tomorrow, 4/6.

Happy Easter!

03/26/2026

Hey hey, it's Opening Day! You know what that means, Bentonville. Your choice of a hot dog, chili dog or a Chicago dog with a bag of chips available all day while supplies last. And of course, $1.50 Old Styles of which we have plenty.

Today we also introduce malört, a Wrigleyville tradition we discovered years ago at the G-Man Tavern outside Wrigley. Order a Chicago Handshake, a shot of malört and an Old Style for $6.50.

Cubs play at 1:20pm. But no matter your team, we have a seat for you at The First Seat.

03/15/2026

Thank you Bentonville for coming out for Celtic Crawl!
Our leprechauns are resting at the end of the rainbow today.

We will reopen tomorrow (3/16) at regular time.

02/21/2026

7 years ago today, we opened our doors to downtown Bentonville. We had a dream of being the neighborhood watering hole that offered great food and drinks at affordable prices.

The corner bar. The place where locals go. Where everybody knows your name.

Because of our amazing staff and faithful regulars, we’re still going strong as downtown Bentonville’s original dive bar.

Come in today for the Owner’s Favorites Drink Special!

Sean - White Russian; Trisha - Dirty Martini; Billie - Cuba Libre

Thank you Bentonville for seeing us another year around the sun!

02/17/2026

You didn’t think we’d forget about our favorite day did you?

Pop-up Mardi Gras menu starting at 4:00pm today until we run out.

Boiled Crawfish Platter - 3lbs of crawfish, 1/4 pound of sausage, corn and potatoes - $35
( these are all day items)
Chicken & Sausage Jambalaya - $7.50
Crawfish & Sausage Jambalaya - $8.50
Boudin and Cheese Egg Rolls - $ 7.99

Billie’s Special Hurricanes and other drink specials on deck as well

Come see us while supplies are plenty! Laissez les bon temps rouler!

Aiieeeee!

01/26/2026

We will be open today at 11am!
Come get a warm burger and a cold beer.
🍔 🍺

01/25/2026

Reminder that we are closed today in the interest of staff safety. We are keeping an eye on the roads and weather and will update here for tomorrow.

Stay safe and warm. Check on your elderly family and neighbors. Bring your animals inside.

Take care of yourselves and take care of each other.

The Gang at The First Seat

01/24/2026

If you have to be out in the winter weather, come let us feed you.

Open 11-5 today!