This is definitely NOT up my ally. First, I recommend going at least tipsy. The beers are pretty good for being 'home made' (for lack of a better word) and very reasonably priced. For me, I just want delicious beers. They don't have to be home-made. I rather a beer not home-made that tastes amazing than one that is OK that was home-made.
It's a large place, so it's pretty spacious considering how many people filter in. The live bands are OK, but it gets very kum bah yah-ish.
This is a place for you if you like live bands and lots of noise and people dancing on their seats. When it comes to night life, I am strictly for electronic dance music, so my review may not be 100% fair, but it is true that I personally have experienced much better.
FYI, they check purses before you leave so don't do anything stupid.