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| - After 3 visits, it's time for a review. But first, I just have to address some of the other, more negative reviews -
1. "The chalkboard is confusing" - No it's not. Find a beer you like the sound of, or the style, tell the server the number. Easy
2. "The colours of the chalk hurt my eyes" - really? get some glasses.
3. "It closes too early" - come earlier
4. "It's too busy" - come later
5. "I don't like craft beer" - don't come at all
6. "I have to share my table, eeew" - unless you are paying their bill, what's yer problem? make some new friends.
7. "It's too loud" - It's a bar, it's supposed to be loud
8. "the parking lot is too small" - be thankful that there is a (free) parking lot. There is always street parking or you could ride a bike.
9. "there's not enough bike parking" - chain it to a lamppost.
10. "The beers keep running out" - it is a rotating selection, they are not running out, they are changing.
11 & 12 "The beers are too expensive" - "Where is the Coors/Bud/Miller?" - I give up.
The fact that this bar is so unique is probably why so many people are confused and write dumbass reviews. It takes them out of their comfort zone. It is for this very reason that I am giving it 5 stars. Most places are exactly the same as everywhere else and kudos to Angel's Trumpet for daring to be different.
I love the beer selection, I love that I haven't heard of most of them. I also love the food. The onion and blue cheese quesadilla was amazing. The bison BLT in a blanket was a knockout and the avocado salad made my vegetarian girlfriend very happy. The service has been good all 3 visits.
What really blew my mind during the last visit was the quality of the music. When a bar plays The Jam, Madness, The Specials, The Clash, Talking Heads, Depeche Mode, The Police, The Beat, I know there is someone in charge (even if only in charge of the music) with good taste.
One suggestion - the chalkboard on the patio should be raised. It's too low when people sit at the table right next to it and difficult to read. Other than that one, very minor inconvenience, this place is unique and it rocks. I will be back for sure.
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