This place is growing on me. If I had written this a few months ago, I might have given two...perhaps even one star. Sure, the lack of food is a bit of a drag, but I don't think that's a necessary condition for being a great pub. The aesthetic is challenging: hard surfaces, a kind of metallic, sterile vibe. Not exactly relaxing. But on the other hand it's a rather calm, unpretentious venue that can serve certain purposes. The bar staff are chill, and seem to have a good sense of humor.
At the end of the day, I'm just not a fan of the beer. No, it's not Dave's-Electric-Brewpub-bad. But with so many great options for delicious beer in Tempe, I find it hard to justify wandering off past the ROTC offices and sketchy strip-malls to find this place. It's just not terribly inspiring. Yet.