Gotta go 5 stars on this. Barking Spider is one of those unique bars where you walk in and feel completely at home.
You don't have to dress up, there are different kinds of people there, and we had friendly interactions with staff and other patrons.
Admission was free, and there is lots of indoor and outdoor seating. We ate our food at a picnic table enjoying the chatty atmosphere and two dogs wandering around. More serious listeners inside grooved on the Jazz Trio.
The one thing that might surprise you is that they don't serve food, but you are welcome to bring in any food that you would like. We went to Falafel Cafe about a block or two away.