Dave's is a friendly place and by far the best "pub style" bar on the strip west of Bathurst. Their food is great (especially the burgers and nachos) and I like that they make a lot of it from scratch. I also like their guest tap approach but I'd expand it so they had more on draft and less in the cooler. Bottles are fine but are no substitute for a wider selection of draft taps.
Dave's is a good place to go for beer, listen to live music and grab some food, especially if you live in the hood. Kid friendly too (toys and books next to the piano).