Gate-side drinks near security in Terminal T
Riverbend Bar sits past security in Terminal T and runs daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. It’s one of the few sit-down spots where you can grab a proper drink without hiking back toward the ticketing area. Expect standard domestic beers, basic wines, and straightforward mixed drinks rather than anything craft-focused or fancy.
Pricing lands in typical airport territory: think around airline drink-cart levels, not downtown Little Rock happy hour. The bar layout faces the concourse, so you can keep an eye on boarding for T-gates while you sip. Food options are limited and bar-snack style, so eat a real meal elsewhere in the terminal if you’re hungry.
Service pace matches a small regional airport: slower than a grab-and-go fridge, faster than a full restaurant with a kitchen backlog. Since Riverbend Bar closes by 6 p.m., it doesn’t help much with late-evening departures or long delays after dinner time. Seating is mostly high-tops and bar stools, fine for a quick drink but not a long laptop session.
Tip: If your departure from Terminal T is before 7 p.m., stop here first for a drink, then walk to the gate so you’re not stuck with only the cart service on board.