I've just got to say .... Service (or lack thereof) can have such a huge effect on an experience and the way you forever remember that place.
Last night I was at the opening night of DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE. After spending about 30 minutes at the cast party, my friends and co-workers decided to wander elsewhere for another drink (or two). A few suggestions were tossed out, ranging from sports bars to hotel bars, but I recommended Seamus McCaffrey's and held to my suggestion strongly. So off we went.
The times I have been there before were fine. Great. Lovely. No complaints.
Then last night we had the most grouchy waitress I have ever met in my life, both in person and created by a writer on TV or in a movie. Seriously. She was so completely unaccomodating and rude, that I don't think I will ever think of Seamus McCaffrey's the same way.
Isn't it odd how one experience can affect them all?
It really is a fun place to go for a drink, so please do try it out. And, there was great live music last night that I enjoyed immensely.