Map Room is my time of bar. Laid back and unprententious. Don't get me wrong; I do enjoy crazy nights at packed bars with loud music and big dance floors, too. But more often than not, I prefer a quiet bar with good beer, good food, and good conversation. Map Room comes pretty close to hitting the mark.
The atmosphere is perfect in that it's very casual. This is a great place to go to for a relaxing drink after work. The food is pretty decent- better than the overly greasy slop that many places serve. Not culinary artwork, but who expects a 5 star meal from a bar? The beer selections is pretty huge. I went here craving a woodchuck and they were unfortunately all out. I asked the bartender for a recommendation as a replacement and he really had no idea what to offer. This is why they only get three stars. Your bartenders need to know their drinks. Especially in a bar with countless beer offerings, patrons who want to try something knew should be offered great recommendations, not a look of confusion.