I am not sure what Plank Road Tavern was before the update because I just moved to the neighborhood, but it's now certainly one of the nicer bars in the area. It's far from your typical Lakewood dive now, while still being casual and affordable. Nice clean interior, fresh paint and a fantastic neon sign are great additions to the neighborhood.
On Mondays they have a burger and beer special for $5. They have a great selection of craft microbrews on draft so you're getting a killer deal. They also have a ton of premo burger toppings for a minimal up charge (I think 25 cents each?). Def get a fried egg on top!