You know the Three Little Bears story? One porridge is too hot, the other too cold, one just right?
It was like that on our State St. pub crawl. HopCat was a bit slick; Side Door had terrible acoustics; Coopers we didn't even bother because it's so pricey.
But Paul's Club was just right. A really satisfying range of beers at decent prices (the Victory Saison for $6 was super); amazing, caring bartender who really went out of his way to make people happy; a relaxing, cozy atmosphere with bar stools or cushy chairs, nice lighting, and a pleasant ambiance all around; and then there's the tree. You might just want to hug it when you go.