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| - ///Adding a 20140622 note to the original review. Now that we've found the Wexford Ale House as well as the word getting out about Whole Foods beer and dining area, Billy's will need to pay attention to the beer and tap line. Billy's Roadhouse Burger remains excellent -- but the competition for the customer's interested in local beers is increasing.//////
This is a composite review that covers January to March 2014 -- 5 visits.
Access -- easy access off of rt 19 N in Wexford. Great parking. Lighted and safe. ATM on site. Established business.
Food -- bar food but very well done/presented. The kitchen is prompt and the service to the tables and bar is fast. Food is hot on arrival. The burger (Billy's Roadhouse) is old style classic with LOTS of fries. The fried/breaded zucchini excellent -- do not order both of them... just too too much.
Clean, well maintained, and friendly service from all we've encountered thus far. Restroom tidy.
They have different bands play there -- Mark Pipas is a well know Pittsburgh guy who has a wide range of music. We haven't seen the other performers as of yet.
Beers -- well, as an established bar, the tap is pathetic -- few if anything that resembles craft beer. A few IPA's in bottles that do not represent the local brewery venue. On this issue, the Roadhouse appears to be missing a market segment that knows/understands/ and appreciates interesting craft brews.
Bocktown (both locations) knows this well and reaps the customer rewards of serving this audience. Hint. Hint.
Just down the road Whole Foods Market has an excellent beer selection that Billy's should pay attention to. Whole Foods is now, actually, a food and craft beer venue and thus in competition with the Roadhouse. Hint Hint.
Lots of TV screens for sports fans -- some might say the Roadhouse in a sportbars. I leave this to others to determine. But lots of TV's....
Billy's Roadhouse is a nice, local, community venue. Relaxed, easy, expected service and food venues. But perhaps not watching the competition as much as it should/could.
RR
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