5 years ago I would have rated Hickory Tavern a solid 4 stars. But the bar has lost the service and cleanliness it once had. Food prices went up, food quality went down, and the place has gotten filthy. From the floor, to chairs, to baby seats - everything has a sticky touch to it.
Beer is ridiculously overpriced. Burgers are meh - you'd be better off going to Saveeda's for a burger. Much better taste and the cheaper. Or just drive to Waxhaw and get Rippingtons or Maxwell's tavern to go and eat at the brewery...
I hope they can renovate or deep clean the place, work on getting their menu shored back up - then maintain it. I just don't bother going there anymore.