Favorite Local Bar

[chuckles]

Post your favorite local bars here. My personal favorite bar is Jack's @ the Cannery (http://www.yelp.com/biz/jacks-cannery-bar-san-francisco).

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[bmwt]

toronado, for sure.

[samureye]

I have you beat, gentlemen, here's the best bar, by far. (http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&ct=res&cd=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FBar_exa m&ei=86n5R-_uG528gQSsz-kg&usg=AFQjCNE11iY2OwAjZ9QBfJm-TXvX21dLbg&sig2=rZ-HaMwAhNNcbP2wG0xPLg)

[martinsargent]

My local is this place called Applebee's Neighborhood Bar & Grill. They have something there called "mozzarella sticks" that are just amazing. Check it out if you're ever in San Francisco. I think Jack Kerouac and those guys used to hang out there.

[thrashmetal101]

My local is this place called Applebee's Neighborhood Bar & Grill. They have something there called "mozzarella sticks" that are just amazing. Check it out if you're ever in San Francisco. I think Jack Kerouac and those guys used to hang out there.

That's crazy talk. Applebee's is in MY TOWN. Not some scummy place like San Francisco.

[masherscf]

My local is this place called Applebee's Neighborhood Bar & Grill. They have something there called "mozzarella sticks" that are just amazing. Check it out if you're ever in San Francisco. I think Jack Kerouac and those guys used to hang out there.

I laughed out loud and rolled on the floor laughing...

[forthekids85]

My local is this place called Applebee's Neighborhood Bar & Grill. They have something there called "mozzarella sticks" that are just amazing. Check it out if you're ever in San Francisco. I think Jack Kerouac and those guys used to hang out there.

This place sounds magical.

[astx813]

I laughed out loud and rolled on the floor laughing...

Oh, you mean LOL'd and ROFL'd! Man, I was confused there, hadn't seen those words in so long...

I have many favorites here in St Louis. If I had to pick just a few, I'd say:
Seamus McDaniels (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=seamus+mcdaniels&ie=UTF8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&hl=en&sll=37.062500,-95.677068&sspn=23.875000,57.630033&latlng=38628243,-90292920,13774336156903593175&ei=V0v6R5vlJo6yjgHL4dCoCg&sig2=Cqc7fUOwbiJPj4XyBgHfoA&cd=1) - Great Irish pub, great food, perfect for a Friday lunch when you can get away with coming back to the office with a buzz. In fact, RadZack, IHeartYourMom, Hatchet, and I just met up there a few days ago.
Schlafly Bottleworks and Tap Room (http://www.schlafly.com/) I think it's safe to say that Schlafly is the second largest brewer around here (the first being Anheuser-Busch). Some Diggnation fans might remember the Tap Room as the bar we went to after the live show (where Shwood, of course, showed some of his skillz). I kinda prefer the Bottleworks because it's a 5 minute walk from my house. Schlafly brews a lot of great beers, and the food's pretty good, too.

Gonna be taking the show on the road to some of our suggestions?

[tokenuser]

Harry's Bar (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry's_Bar) - a favourite hangout of Ernest Hemingway, and also popular with Guglielmo Marconi, Charlie Chaplin, Truman Capote, and Orson Welles.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3005/2396255209_8a71c2c8f0_m.jpg

Known for serving the most expensive grilled ham and cheese sandwich on earth (about US$30 ... and worth every cent), and inventing the Bellini.

The Hofbrauhaus (http://www.hofbraeuhaus.de/) in Munich is also very cool.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2338/2396256097_2f9b1cb780_m.jpg

OK, so neither of them are local to me, but they are local to someone right?

[chuckles]

OK, so neither of them are local to me, but they are local to someone right?

I would hope so.. it would suck if everyone had to drive a long way to get liquored up there.

-chuckles-

[tokenuser]

Harry's Bar is in Venice (Italy, not SoCal :rolleyes: ) ... and has a dock. I guess you could row up to it, or if you had all your shots, you could swim up to it.

[bcool]

anybody know a good redmond/bellevue wa bar?

[shwooddotcom]

Yeah, I feel kinda dirty admitting this, but here in Austin, TX I'm sorta between home bars. I've been hitting up sherlock's at burnet and 183, but with it being a chain establishment... it just seem like some kind of venial sin to make that my home bar.

If anyone has a suggestion for a more independent bar to hit up in Austin, I'm all ears.

[gimpbully]

I'm sure bmwt will agree that The Sunshine Company in San Diego is sorely missed since moving to SF.. Still haven't found a bar I call home around here.

[FoX]

anybody know a good redmond/bellevue wa bar?

Its a little far from you but The Ale House Pub and Eatery (http://www.alehousepub.com/) in Tacoma, WA is my place. I love it. I look forward to doing the human chimney trick once im better at it, although I'll probably have to do it outside due to the no smoking law.

[garrun]

I recommend the Daquiri Factory in Austin. It has a nice, mature, homey feel. Plus there are strippers that throw up blue drinks into their hands.

[bcool]

Its a little far from you but The Ale House Pub and Eatery (http://www.alehousepub.com/) in Tacoma, WA is my place. I love it. I look forward to doing the human chimney trick once im better at it, although I'll probably have to do it outside due to the no smoking law.

thanks! I'll have to check it out.

[frankiethewaffle]

I have too many places where I was local as well. First was Gaspurys' in Albany, NY. Great place, been around for 50 years. Me, my brother and friend for about 15 years used to go there many nights a week. College crowd, underage some of them. Drank for free cause the bartender became a friend of a cousin. We even tried to make him charge us as he would get in trouble. He said,"Nah, I am ripping off the guy next to you." So we would go there and move on to the best strip club in town after we were ripped. Coulda been 3 of us or up to 20. The bartender was such a good friend he even went to my Mothers' funeral, years after the place shut down.

Then after they closed cause of many family issues among the owners, we moved on. I even tried to buy the place. Keep the name, the legacy, everything. The family was so messed up they refused.

Then to My Place. Not my home, the joint was called My Place & co. Another great place. Great owners, bartenders, client el. Even the head cook. Great kid. Didn't even drink. He died in a motor cycle accident. Horrible too. Going too fast maybe out of a tunnel, misjudged the ramp and hit it. Fell 60 feet to his death. Next person on the ramp saw the rider-less bike.

Also where I stopped going out. Should have earlier. As I, same brother and friend had shared 24 pitchers and 10 shots a piece, one Sunday. (10 people kept the round of shots going. We had to take'em.) Still drove home. Not good. The Bartender that day told us the next week he was scared one of us would have died from the alcohol or driving. Also one guy took a joke too far and had eventually slapped me in the head ten times. When I got sick of it, I told him to stop or I'd start to hit him back till I got tired of hearing him cry. He didn't take it well, spread the word around town that I was bullying him.

Then in front of my Father. My Father even said, "Why didn't you take him outside and show him what's what?" He said, "Well he is a big guy." My Father replied, "Well shut the hell up before you piss him off then." That was never a reputation I tried to gain or wanted. So that was it for me. I am a goof, not a brawler.

I had fun in the mean time though. Just make sure you do it safely. More safe than myself.

[Heyseuss]

http://static.px.yelp.com/bphoto/2iCi6BWYPDhGoWjo1LLcmA/l

Red Rock on Sunset Blvd. Been going there 10 years. It's an extension to my living room.

[lnknpk04]

When I lived in springfield MO, it was Uncle Bentleys or Tommy Leo's. Now that I'm in Columbus, I have yet to find one. Me and my brother were looking for one in Toledo OH where he lives. We ended up at the American Legion Hall (he's a marine) and I must say it kicked ass. Its my 'home bar' away from home.

[AriaStar]

I used to go to Buddha Lounge, but then a friend and I got into the habit of pole dancing and kissing. Damn that was fun. I need to call her and do that again.

[deezy]

All Good Lounge - Athens, GA

[wrongposture]

3 spots here in Montreal, Quebec: Barfly, Biftek and Quincaillerie. Awesome local bars.

[atomsk]

All Good Lounge - Athens, GA

I've been there before! I really enjoyed the atmosphere.


In Chattanooga, TN there are a few good bars. I claim my home bar to be Parkway Billiards (http://www.parkwaybilliards.com/) because the interior of the place is just gorgeous.. and the regulars are awesome.

[Bani-Banan]

I used to go to Buddha Lounge, but then a friend and I got into the habit of pole dancing and kissing. Damn that was fun. I need to call her and do that again.

Pics or it didn't happen!

[levelorlife]

My favorite bar in the world is the Ballydoyle Irish Pub & Restaurant in Downers Grove, IL (West suburb of Chicago). Great atmosphere, good food, decent prices. Only thing that kinda sucks is there's an "event" every night of the week. Either a band or pub quiz or open mic night. But other than that, it's perfect.

BallydoylePub.com

[shwooddotcom]

My favorite bar in the world is the Ballydoyle Irish Pub & Restaurant in Downers Grove, IL (West suburb of Chicago). Great atmosphere, good food, decent prices. Only thing that kinda sucks is there's an "event" every night of the week. Either a band or pub quiz or open mic night. But other than that, it's perfect.

BallydoylePub.com

Haven't made it there, but I've made it to the Lodge in Downer's Grove... they've got a real ski hill outside! In the middle of chicago!

Ever been there?

[levelorlife]

Haven't made it there, but I've made it to the Lodge in Downer's Grove... they've got a real ski hill outside! In the middle of chicago!

Ever been there?

I have absolutely no idea what you're talking about.

But you should check out the Ballydoyle. Your act would be a nice change from the old, white guy rock that they usually have there.

[JasonI]

I have many favorites here in St Louis. If I had to pick just a few, I'd say:
Seamus McDaniels (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=seamus+mcdaniels&ie=UTF8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&hl=en&sll=37.062500,-95.677068&sspn=23.875000,57.630033&latlng=38628243,-90292920,13774336156903593175&ei=V0v6R5vlJo6yjgHL4dCoCg&sig2=Cqc7fUOwbiJPj4XyBgHfoA&cd=1) - Great Irish pub, great food, perfect for a Friday lunch when you can get away with coming back to the office with a buzz. In fact, RadZack, IHeartYourMom, Hatchet, and I just met up there a few days ago.
Schlafly Bottleworks and Tap Room (http://www.schlafly.com/) I think it's safe to say that Schlafly is the second largest brewer around here (the first being Anheuser-Busch). Some Diggnation fans might remember the Tap Room as the bar we went to after the live show (where Shwood, of course, showed some of his skillz). I kinda prefer the Bottleworks because it's a 5 minute walk from my house. Schlafly brews a lot of great beers, and the food's pretty good, too.

Gonna be taking the show on the road to some of our suggestions?


Dude, the bottleworks is amazing, I am also from the STL area and love Schlafly beer.

[Smokinn]

My two favourites in Montreal are Brutopia and Distillerie. Distillerie needs a bigger location though because it's always completely packed now.

[shwooddotcom]

I have absolutely no idea what you're talking about.

But you should check out the Ballydoyle. Your act would be a nice change from the old, white guy rock that they usually have there.

Here's the lodge web site (http://www.thelodgeatfourlakes.com/).

and here's a satellite view of the place (http://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF-8&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&q=the+Lodge+in+4+Lakes,&near=Lisle,+IL&fb=1&cid=0,0,2576135104022598469&sa=X&oi=local_result&resnum=1&ct=image). look south of the "A" tag, and you'll see the ski hill (during the summer, it's not so impressive)

[levelorlife]

Here's the lodge web site (http://www.thelodgeatfourlakes.com/).

and here's a satellite view of the place (http://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF-8&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&q=the+Lodge+in+4+Lakes,&near=Lisle,+IL&fb=1&cid=0,0,2576135104022598469&sa=X&oi=local_result&resnum=1&ct=image). look south of the "A" tag, and you'll see the ski hill (during the summer, it's not so impressive)

Well, there you go.

[astx813]

Dude, the bottleworks is amazing, I am also from the STL area and love Schlafly beer.
Should we choose territories? I'd hate to try to pull off a scam on the Bottleworks staff only to be told "dude, some guy was in here last week doing that same thing" :)

[broderboy]

My favorite bar is The Gin Mill (http://www.nycbestbars.com/GM.htm) if you ever come back to NY

[shwooddotcom]

My favorite bar is The Gin Mill (http://www.nycbestbars.com/GM.htm) if you ever come back to NY

I'll check it out!

[broderboy]

I'll check it out!

let me know if you do, I'm there pretty often

the whole bar is half price mon-fri noon-8

[Shinigami052]

The Metropolitan Cafe in Seattle, WA is awesome! It's a super chill place. Good place to go w/ friend (or even a date) and chill have a few drinks and just enjoy the place.

[litlmutt]

Does anyone here live in ny? I feel lonely reading only down south and out west bars.

Limericks house FTW
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=The+Limerick+House&sll=40.743746,-73.987513&sspn=0.030693,0.053215&ie=UTF8&ll=40.746412,-73.988028&spn=0.015346,0.026608&z=15&iwloc=A

[matsie]

I like to hang out at the Bronx Bar.

http://detroit.metblogs.com/2005/07/26/bronx-bar-burgers-beer-and-rewarding-repartee/

http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-bronx-bar-detroit

[broderboy]

Does anyone here live in ny? I feel lonely reading only down south and out west bars.

Limericks house FTW
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=The+Limerick+House&sll=40.743746,-73.987513&sspn=0.030693,0.053215&ie=UTF8&ll=40.746412,-73.988028&spn=0.015346,0.026608&z=15&iwloc=A

great place!

[JasonI]

Should we choose territories? I'd hate to try to pull off a scam on the Bottleworks staff only to be told "dude, some guy was in here last week doing that same thing" :)

LoL, I mostly stay on the IL side of the river.

[martz]

In Blacksburg, VA (Virginia Tech) my favorite bar is the Rivermill. They have a great happy hour and some good beer.

[MarioT]

My new favorite bar is Tavern on the Green in 5 points Downtown Columbia SC. They have an ungodly number of random beers. Not only that the bartender is pretty cool. He knows a good bit of them. And was on point with what I asked for taste wise.

[ebeta]

New York - Blarney Stone... quiet irish pub on (I think) 3rd.. (was staying at thegrand Hyatt.. between there and The UN)

St. Louis - Hoolihans at the mall (one of my first magic jobs)

Oshkosh, WI. - Molly McQuires... Where I learned the art of pickup BEFORE there was such a thing as the mystery method

Saza, Nagasaki, Japan - Penny.. Where I perfected the art of pickup and met my ex-wife ;)

Nagasaki - Diablo.. bar owned by a personal friend. a place where I try out all my new stuff (scams, magic, social dynamics) and the ONLY place in Nagasaki that truly caters to both Japanese and foreign customers

[rabidbadger]

http://www.lux666.com/images/graphics/lux_lounge_logo-2.gif

cant beat lux (http://www.lux666.com/specials/). Too bad they don't have an entertainment license, they would sooo hire brian. check out those daily specials!

One of their customers...

http://www.lux666.com/photos/gal/Photo_Gallery/blowin_fire.jpg

one of the paintings from one of their monthy-ish changing exhibits. entitled "Zombie"

http://www.lux666.com/art/gal/Art_Gallery/Mike_Twohig-Zombie.jpg

art review of latest show here (http://www.rochestercitynewspaper.com/entertainment/art/ART+REVIEW%3A++Paintings+/) click the image to see wonder woman at her real age.


Their gnome.

http://www.lux666.com/photos/gal/Photo_Gallery/slappy_on_bar.jpg

and another cool thing, well behaved dogs on leashes are welcome. adds to the family atmosphere.

[rabidbadger]

great place!

You guys gotta distinguish NY from NYC. I was hoping some of you were upstate so we could meet for a brewski. :(

[minton]

there are two in Houston I am really digging right now.

Under the Volcano

and

The flying saucer (http://www.beerknurd.com/)

[minton]

It won't let me go back and edit for some reason.

The FLYING SAUCER (http://beerknurd.com/)

I guess wouldn't technically count as a local bar since it's a chain, but 70+ beers on tap and another 150+ on bottles. $2.75 pints on Mondays, and great specials through out the week.

If you are in a Saucer Town, I strongly recommend checking one out!!!

[xfuuey]

Nashville, TN - Beer Cellar

I'm sure not many of you will ever be in this city anytime soon, but if for whatever odd reason you are, you should check it out...

Massive selection + cool people
(just ignore the shooting/murder they had outside it recently) :eek:

[dmann]

The Alpine Tap Room on Ingersoll.

It's my only home now that Hairy Mary's Rock and Roll Bar closed (which would have been a great venue for a Brian Brushwood show)

RIP My old bar.

I did make my short film in the Alpine, and I swear to crud that it isn't just a way to promote my short, because frankly, its a friggin youtube video...no profit!

But... it fits with Scam School, it's not a bar trick, it's a bar joke...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKVA0dDXvYo

[theredmonkey]

My regular spot in Sacramento was the Bon Lair. Its a small euro pub with just beer that was within walking distance of where I lived. I also like the Riverside but its more restaurant than bar but still a great place.

As far as being back home in Monterey, the crown and anchor is nice.

[JasonI]

So my local bar was just in the news a few weeks ago.

http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/illinoisnews/story/0BF4D58A3A6198F7862574780083AE1A?OpenDocument

He didn't really pick the best place to come and act creepy, this is a bar where a lot of cops hang out. It's good to see my local watering hole in the news, its just a shame it has to be for something involving a murderer.

[Dantex64]

So my local bar was just in the news a few weeks ago.

http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/illinoisnews/story/0BF4D58A3A6198F7862574780083AE1A?OpenDocument

He didn't really pick the best place to come and act creepy, this is a bar where a lot of cops hang out. It's good to see my local watering hole in the news, its just a shame it has to be for something involving a murderer.

:p Ha. Did you aproach him and tell him you knew this trick, like the thumb bar one but with nails, say they are special nails and that it won't hurt, then pull out your hammer and wack the nail straight through his hand, nailing him to the bar?

/Dante

[ejfinneran]

I think I have two favorites here in Chicago.

Sheffields for their awesome beer selection.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/sheffields-beer-and-wine-garden-chicago

Monsignor Murphys for atmosphere and good memories.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/monsignor-murphys-chicago

[JasonI]

Haha, no I normally don't hang out at the bar on a weekday at noon.

[Clark05]

I've noticed no one has said "Bar None" where some of the most recent shows have been filmed? Has anyone been there? I'm a SF resident and haven't heard of it but it looks like a cool place to check out.

[shwooddotcom]

I've noticed no one has said "Bar None" where some of the most recent shows have been filmed? Has anyone been there? I'm a SF resident and haven't heard of it but it looks like a cool place to check out.

I liked Bar None quite a bit. Before we went, there was talk that it had a "frat boy" reputation, but I thought it was a pretty fun place. (of course, my mind was largely on shooting the episodes).

Besides, they have beer pong in the back... how can you go wrong with that?

[minton]

There is a new favorite of mine in Pittsburg, KS

It just opened, it's called the Beer Loft

35 beers on tap and 65 in bottles, it's like a little Flying Saucer, but in a small town in Kansas.

Anyone know of any good place in Topeka, KS looks like I'm there for a while

[cucumberboy]

It's more of a Jazz Club, but whatever.

http://www.glennmillercafe.com/bilder.html

Great, great musicians come there to play and there's a really cosy, jazzy feel to the place. It's awesome.

[diggy-j]

Here at my local bar we get a shot of Rok and a hit of Ron when we walk through the door. BEST SMACK THIS SIDE OF THE CRACK!

[planot171]

When in Austin I like to visit The Chuggin' Monkey on 6th.

I will be in D.C. for Patty's Day. Do you have any suggestions?

Thanks

[bossnis]

i dont know any bars in that area. but if you ever go near ann arbor michigan you have to check out the necto on monday nights. i wouldnt suggest other nights, they do different "themes". and i dont know about anyone else but i dont think "pride night" would be my thing.

[the-swede]

If you happen to wake up in Stockholm (Sweden) one days, I would recommend you to visit Duvels on Vasagatan or Retro on Sveavägen :)

Of course, you should send me a PM so I can buy you a beer, or attemp to scam me for one ;)

[Heyseuss]

If you happen to wake up in Stockholm (Sweden) one days, I would recommend you to visit Duvels on Vasagatan or Retro on Sveavägen :)

Do they serve Duvel ?

[the-swede]

Do they serve Duvel ?

No...

:)

yes they do actually, and over 350 other beer varieties

[cucumberboy]

If you happen to wake up in Stockholm (Sweden) one days, I would recommend you to visit Duvels on Vasagatan or Retro on Sveavägen :)

Of course, you should send me a PM so I can buy you a beer, or attemp to scam me for one ;)

I should try that out some time. Stockholm ftw!

[minton]

Just moved to Las Vegas this week and am still getting familiar with my surroundings, however Yard House on the top of my list for bars, 150 beers on tap, a great menu, and a nice vibe.

Anyone have some places in vegas I should check out?

[wayoutwest]

Pazzo's (http://pazzospizzapub.com/). Not really a bar since I am not a bar going person (too expensive). Good pizza, great beer selection. Pint Night is a fun adventure. They serve a pitcher of something special and serve 2 pub glasses from that brewery for usually $10-14 total. Its the closest I get to going out to a bar. My kind of thing: relaxing, good libations, and good conversation.

[the_don]

If you guys ever find yourselfs this side of the Atlantic and in London, come over to Aldgate (East London) and go to the Peacock on a road called Minories. It's a great pub and serves great drinks - I'd suggest asking for a north sea oil, but its not for lightweights ;)

[mrthumbtack]

My first post here, the topic inspired me to join the discussion.

I'm not 21 yet (and haven't managed to pull off Brian's 'hypothetical' driver's license scam) but by far my favorite bar in my hometown of Richmond VA is called FALLOUT.

It's a fallout shelter themed bar and dance club, and includes such delights as a glass case hollding a chainsaw and a plaque saying 'In case of Zombie attack, break glass.

[markdmac]

I'm not big on bars since I have to watch what I eat and drink carefully due to diabetes, however I allow myself to indulge once a month for guys night out when we go to watch UFC fights.

Here in AZ my favorite place is Buffalo Wild Wings. Great food and Guinness Stout, you can't go wrong.

Back in NJ where I am originally from I would have to say the best bar by far is the Great Notch in. Jagermeister shots for $1.00. And of course I must mention Rut's Hut. The place for the best hot dogs and cold beer in the US.

[minton]

I have to cast a vote for Yardhouse www.yardhouse.com and I'm pretty sure shwood himself will agree after out visit yesterday. 150 beers on tap, amazing food and you can get beer samples for $1!!!

http://s3.amazonaws.com/twitpic/photos/full/17087345.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=0ZRYP5X5F6FSMBCCSE82&Expires=1247511041&Signature=ysS28KqKr7u5NdrZb3pCkXqbAmc%3D

Pic shwood took when we walked in, that is 150 beers in tap

[shwooddotcom]

I have to cast a vote for Yardhouse www.yardhouse.com and I'm pretty sure shwood himself will agree after out visit yesterday. 150 beers on tap, amazing food and you can get beer samples for $1!!!

http://s3.amazonaws.com/twitpic/photos/full/17087345.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=0ZRYP5X5F6FSMBCCSE82&Expires=1247511041&Signature=ysS28KqKr7u5NdrZb3pCkXqbAmc%3D

Pic shwood took when we walked in, that is 150 beers in tap

http://s3.amazonaws.com/twitpic/photos/full/17087345.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=0ZRYP5X5F6FSMBCCSE82&Expires=1247538109&Signature=Ma8g%2Fc0WGcfSNxbBFmi9pttOUx4%3D

[thisnotes4you]

I would like to nominate "taverns in ratio to local population" I live in a tourist town that has a population of under two thousand people. Yet we have fourteen liquor licensees and over 30 point of purchase bars. Canadians, Ohio, PA, bring'm on. All research must be done in person, contact me direct. Try Balloons or the Depot or Madigans. Double Diamond is last.

The tavern business must never die.

[krykel]

It's been about 6 years since I've been in NYC, but I really liked the Peculiar Pub in the West Village.

In Pittsburgh PA though, I used to regular at the Sharp Edge Creekhouse. Kind of upscale place. The only problem are the 'beer snobs' that tend to hang out there. For example, one case of Budweiser (or Coors or anyother 'popular' beer for that matter) used to last them a month easy. Another bonus, Nitro Drafts! I stopped going though when they banned smoking.

From there I started going to the Bottleshop Cafe. More friendly laid back place from Sharp Edge. Cheaper and just as large (if not larger) selection. It's more of a sports themed bar, but that's easily ignored.

[womack]

ooh!! the corner pocket for sure!! ha its a bar/ pool hall!! great place, GREAT place!! =D

[hellhound]

I prefer neighborhood/corner/mom&pop bars... rarely a "dresscode".. can arrive right from the jobsite in jeans and a T-shirt... wash UR hands, get a pitcher, and enjoy.

[rabidbadger]

I prefer neighborhood/corner/mom&pop bars... rarely a "dresscode".. can arrive right from the jobsite in jeans and a T-shirt... wash UR hands, get a pitcher, and enjoy.

I agree. And a much more "entertaining" clientele too.

[viper941]

Hey Brian (or anyone else who reads this) if your ever in Louisville, KY the bar to check out here is Phoenix Hill Tavern (http://www.phoenixhill.com/index.htm)

6 bar counters
3 stages
Karaoke stage
indoor/outdoor DJ'd deck bar

Always a killer place to hang and plenty going on.