Callisto

Bentonville, Arkansas, United States

This speakeasy tiki bar bills itself as Bentonville's worst kept secret.

Set behind the facade of a very clean, stylishly sterile gallery setting (the Midnight Gallery with its eye-popping art from local artists) lurks the surprise world of Callisto.

Isaak and Gabriel Barrett opened the bar November 1st, 2024. The space is owned by Casey and Hannah Roberts.

This bar skews light on tiki decor but does have some bamboo trim, some tiki masks, wall art, faux greenery, rattan swag lamps in the seating areas, and fish floats.

The tile work, dark wood paneling, tin ceiling tiles, and Edison bulbs above the bar all seem like they belong to another speakeasy concept ready to emerge should the tropical aspect fail...

The centerpiece is an artificial tree in the back seating area adorned with fish floats -- created out of steel by a local sculptor.

The most impressive aspect of this bar is not its decor, but its cocktail menu, which is stellar and looks like it could punch above its weight class with more immersive style tiki bars like Undertow, etc...