If you don't thoroughly enjoy peanuts, get the hell out of this bar!
The Loft is a multi-level bar with an upstairs with countless booths and a long "pickup window" at the center of the bar, as well as a somewhat-hidden basement with a more standard bar setup. The memory of this place I will have of this place years after I move on from my college lifestyle is the abundance of peanuts in this place. It's amazing how rapidly people devour peanuts and throw the shells on the ground.
They always have specials going on, so beer here is cheap. I don't think it's a douchey bar, but you will find your douche bag types here every now and then.
Bartenders here are either hit or miss. The bartenders upstairs were only average -- my friends didn't like one in particular -- while the bartender in the basement was amazing. Drinks are strong and tasty, just how alcohol should be.
If you are over the age of 25, I would not recommend this bar to you. If you are under 25, you will probably enjoy it more than you should.