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I like the place, good beer selection and a cool vibe. Music is pretty good. Never been there during a dance party, just during happy hour and after work. I hear those are pretty cool though. Definitely has a retro-lodge feel to it. The entrance is a little hard to find, its around back. Makes it a weird place to have to park though, especially with a truck like mine.
Went Sunday night with the intention of drinking a lot and eating too because we didn't have work Monday. Had a seat right at the bar, was quickly given a menu by the barback and then had our order taken by the bartender. Just beers, food would come later. Beer was good, no complaints. When I finished my beer, I put it a little forward on the counter to let the bartender know that I was ready for another one. Never got his attention. I didn't want to push it, it was busy, but we were at the bar. Finally waved him down. He waved back and nodded. Continued his conversation with a lady down the bar. About 5 minutes later he came down. Took our order for another round sent the barback with them. We wanted to grab some food, but he didn't come back. At this point, we had gone through four beers-that's it-none of our empties had been picked up. I asked the barback to get the waiter, but he didn't acknowledge me.
Lack of acknowledgement was the theme of the evening. No "need another one?" or "how you guys doing on your beers?" And again, we were sitting right at the bar.
Mind you, there was probably about 20 people there, if that. Wasn't especially busy.
Still the empties sat. A reminder of drinks of the past.
I finally yelled down to the waiter and got the check. No food, no other beers. No reason for us to stay there.
Went down to its sister bar (Vig) and had a fine time. Bartender was very attentive there.
I'll give it another try. Just not on Sunday.
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