Ever since I've been in this city and ran into a few friends from college and joined into their circle, this place has been a ritual... I don't drink anymore but back in the day I got really tore up at Shady's, strong drinks, good conversation, a good place to hang out, especially on a Sunday. Friday and Saturday get crazy and you feel claustrophobic, but the regulars are cool save for a couple of prime examples of jackasses... The bartenders are cool, though they can be a bit abrasive at times, but try doing their job on a busy weekend and see how jaded you can become, right?