I came here with a date and it was a really great experience. On a Friday night the cover is $10.00 (I'm not sure about the cover on Saturday). The Rex always has a live band playing and a good crowd (Mid 20's to 30's)
The band playing was really good! The musicians were really passionate about the music they were playing and my friend and I had a really good time.
It was a little challenging to find someplace to sit (we arrived after 10:30 pm) but once we found a table the waitress found us immediately and took our order. We ordered some drinks, which were good.
This bar doesn't have a blender so the drinks are pretty basic but the atmosphere and experience is really nice. From everywhere within the bar you can here and possibly even see the band. The bar is laid out so everyone can have a good time.
If you want to go someplace where you can just relax with friends while listening to a band I highly recommend the Rex.
It's also great for dates as you can sit and get to know one another in a cozy environment, which beats your typical Starbucks.