Monday Munchies: Hive hype
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I have long heard that The Hive in Bentonville has the best burger. I've also heard of about a dozen other places in NWA that have the "best burger."
👩⚖️ State of play: I marched into the lounge area of the restaurant inside the 21C Museum Hotel to see what all the fuss was about.
🍔 Reality check: I don't know if it's the single best burger in the region, or if that title even truly exists. We have several restaurants at the top of their game making the American staple. But if you're a burger enthusiast, The Hive's contribution should be on your list.
- The burger ($18-$23 depending on when you get it, including fries) is juicy and topped with pimento cheese.
- Also, the fries are exceptional. They're potatoey but magically crunchy and not soggy. And you can order them spicy with honey.
👏 The intrigue: Allow me to take this opportunity to note that The Hive's lounge is a downtown Bentonville gem. The main Hive restaurant is an upscale spot to go to dinner. While the adjacent lounge doesn't offer the full dinner menu, you can grab a drink and take your pick from several appetizers or one entrée — a burger and fries.
- You increasingly have to plan ahead with reservations and a budget to go out in downtown Bentonville, so I appreciate that I can wander the free museum at 21C on a whim and then grab bites or a great burger in the lounge.
📍 Stop by: The lounge is open 11am to midnight daily at 200 NE A St. See all hours.