I came here after CMYE with my roommate Roy E too keep the party going and the drinks flowing. I am fan of Bar Rescue show been too two other bars that been on the show. Unfortunately for Hammer & Ales felt like this bar is my least favorite Rescue out of the three I been too first hand. Not that it was all bad the things that did stand out for me was like outside of the building with the art work and like the well lit sign that can see from the road. It located in industry area one that only business other then strip club down the road open at night. So make sure look for the sign or else drive right by it. I like all the widescreen televisions that inside the bar couple of them nice size and perfect chill watch sports (last night case primetime Olympic coverage) drink beers talk stories with friends. They have separate room that has a pool table and dart board. Not sure if they do the world beer stamp card from the show. I like the chalkboard world map on the wall. The bartender she was friendly, on it came too our beers ask us before close too empty, and she has this positive upbeat energy vibe. Really in the end Hammer & Ales still dive bar for me. As for Dive bars nothing that really stood out for me thankfully bartender and hanging out with roommate made the most of first time visit. I know they serve food but after the food coma was in from CMYE last thing on my mind so never asked the bartender for the menu, She never asked us if wanted one. They do have nice selection of beers on tap too choose from although last night felt like looking at the taps few that was out.
The area is not exactly the most safe area and coming out of the bar feel like looking over my shoulder something bad going too happen. Really in the bar if not gambling on the machines, sports fan watching games, or playing pool or darts no excitement come here too Hammer & Ales. Maybe the food but get back too you on that one. I might come back too check out the food. I think would rather stick too my normal dive bars.