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| - Okay, let me start by saying I'm not a "bar guy". I don't drink regularly, but when I do go for a beer and some conversation, I like a place that feels...comfy.
ABC the Tavern near Case Western Reserve University is that old, semi-worn couch of a bar that you love to go to just relax a bit, talk, and have a drink and some solid food that will definitely satisfy. The place has personality to spare. I'm not sure where they got the actual, physical bar at, but it looks to be quite old and classic looking. The place has a worn look to it already, even though it has not, as far as I know, physically been there that long.
HOWEVER, you'd never know it hadn't been there forever. It is a bit loud, but the company and the conversation are good all around.
The drinks are decent and diverse, and the food, which is anything but typical, includes a Shark Sandwich, The bacon wrapped, jalapeno-stuffed Atomic Dog, and there's even selections for the vegetarian like the Hummus/Cucumber club sandwich and a Filet of Tofu.
Another funny element; when your order is up at the kitchen window, the cook, who appeared to be one of the toughest ladies I've ever seen, rings a full gong...so if you have a nervous condition, eh, you might want to sit as far from that as possible:) For everyone else, you will be VERY AWAKE when your food comes:) (BTW, let me qualify this; the cooks at this place are awesome, toughness and all. This is not just bar food, it's EXCEPTIONAL bar food! :)
Another difficulty, which is found ALL OVER University Circle, is the parking...or lack thereof. There are numerous garages in the area, including a close one on Ford and some parking behind the buildings on Euclid, but it's still tight no matter where you try to bivouac your vehicle.
I'm also sure that, due to proximity, this place was created to cater a lot to the CWRU populace, but if you care to come down, it's a nice little spot for some animated conversation, some good food, and a great place to re-learn your A-B-C's:)
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