The Boat at the Riverbend Set to Open its Doors in Alton

Strategic Insights -

The long-awaited Boat at the Riverbend, a three-level, 50,000-square-foot dining, banquet, and party venue, is finally set to open its doors in Alton, Illinois. This $3.2 million renovation project, which took over three years to complete, has transformed a former barge into a thriving entertainment hub on the Alton riverfront. The Boat at the Riverbend promises to offer a unique experience, with phases of its opening including Rick's Never Inn, a tropical bar and grill, as well as banquet rooms, an outdoor cafe, a piano bar, and a fine-dining restaurant.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Boat at the Riverbend is a 50,000-square-foot dining, banquet, and party venue that will open in phases.
  • The venue is located on the Alton riverfront between the marina and the Argosy Casino.
  • Rick's Never Inn, a tropical bar and grill, will be the first phase to open, scheduled at 6 p.m. on Tuesday.
  • Banquet rooms, an outdoor cafe, a piano bar, and a fine-dining restaurant will open at a later date, with the schedule still to be determined.
  • The Boat at the Riverbend is owned by Rick and Dorothy Jones of Wood River, along with several other family members.
  • The venue will have extended hours on Sundays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, with limited hours on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
  • The renovation project took over three years and cost $3.2 million.

Statistics:

  • The venue spans three levels and 50,000 square feet.
  • The renovation project took over three years to complete.
  • The total investment in the project was $3.2 million.
  • The venue is located between the marina and the Argosy Casino on the Alton riverfront.
  • Rick's Never Inn will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. on Sundays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

Sources:

  • St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Alton.