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| - I'm really torn between 3 and 4 stars with this one. It could go either way, depending on how you look at it. But I went with the 4 stars since I do seem to keep coming back here so there must be something about this place....
Sean and I end up here about every other week when we are unable to resist the allure of the pizza from Edison's. GOD that stuff is so good. We're big-time dog lovers so the fact that there is usually at least one furry critter in the bar is always good.
Beers are diverse and pretty cheap. If you order a PBR in a bottle, you can guess your 'playing card' which is found on the inside of the cap. If your guess of '3 of clubs' matches the cap, it's free. Not good odds, but kinda fun anyway. Also, mad props to the barmaid the other night who referred to this beer as a 'Pabst' rather than the usual 'PBR'. That reminded me of my dad, is super old school, and made me smile. :)
I love all the historical photos and Thomas Edison stuff on the walls throughout the place. We're nerdy so it's just the ticket. The patio in the back is generally nice. Sometimes its pretty smoky though so if you're a non-smoker like us, you may want to steer clear if it's busy out there.
Cons: It could smell better, it could be cleaner. In the bar area, there's just a faint not-so-fresh smell. Part dog, part bathroom, part years and years of spilled beer. Bathrooms are bit on the iffy side - down a narrow staircase in the basement and are not disgusting but not great either.
Overall, a nice chill spot to have some beers while waiting for pizza from Edison's. Pick up your pizza at the window that opens into the bar and have some more beers. As long as you're not a germophobe, you'll probably like this spot.
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