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| - Finding good bar food is like searching for the Holy Grail. Sure it might be fun and adventurous at times, but too much adventure will probably leave you dead. In a world of extra greasy food, good bar food usually falls under that category, when it really doesn't have to. Grease is not a condiment, it never has been. The more grease, the more you will feel is the next morning, while also nursing a wicked hang over. In my never ending search and self destructive search for good bar food, I have stumbled upon the British Open in Scottsdale, Arizona.
The bar itself is a mix of old English Pub, and golfer paradise. Being that is called the British Open, one of the four golf major championships, I found that it completely fit the bill. There is a nice size bar, that one can belly up to for a libation or meal, as well as a seating area that is a mix of half booths, and elevated bar tables. The pool table that is basically in the center is more a waste of space than a commodity to drunken patrons.
To get in the spirit, I choose my next words carefully...Me mate and I found seats at the bar, while our bartender attentively welcomed up. She asked if we wanted to drink, but being that I wanted to review the food, and not how much I can consume on a Saturday afternoon, I stuck to a Coke. Actually I asked for a Dr. Pepper, but not too many bars carry that on the bar guns.
The menu is your typical bar food, with a mix of British delicacies (a term I use lightly.) Wings, burgers, onion rings jumped out at me as I looked over the menu. Being that I haven't had a good burger in a while, my choice was clear. Started with an order of hot wings, and then the burger: Medium rare, with bacon...no cheese.
The wings came out first. The sauce was very basic and could even be called a little watery. However, the flavor was not too hot, and had the right amount of pepper. The wings were deep fried too, with no breading or batter. We ate them with some joy, as we talked and watched football on one of the many TVs throughout.
The burgers came out soon after, with little wait. Size wise the plate was just what you needed if you were going to have a beer with your meal. No so big that you don't want to drink afterwards, but big enough to fill you up. Cooked to a perfect medium rare, I enjoyed the burger enormously. The side of fries was also cooked to a perfect golden brown. And as the bartender kept our drinks full, and checked on us just enough, I can say that I was having a pleasant eating experience.
I do see myself going back to the British Open. The food was great, with the exception of the wings (it could be a west coast thing) and the food was reasonably priced. Also, I saw that they have karaoke on Wednesday, and I do like to sing. Maybe when I come back I will get some beer, do a shot or nine and enjoy a new favorite place to eat, drink and be merry.
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