I have loved this place for over 20 years. I have always loved the atmosphere and the way it opens up to the civic center sidewalks. Very Cool. The only thing that I didn't care for so much was that it was mostly an older crowd and pretty sedate and low key. (Not that being old is bad, remember I have been going to this bar for 20 years) But something happened when the new owners came in and changed the name. The crowd is much more fun then it used to be. Not rowdy or obnoxious but just fun, nice people. You can say all you want about this bar has cool drinks, or this bar has nice furniture, or this bar is inexpensive or whatever. Here is the bottom line on Brackin's. When I am there, I feel comfortable. PERIOD.
It's like listening to an old record that feels like you have heard it for the first time all over again. Oh and I love the new little meatballs they serve there.