I have a soft spot for this place. It's in my old hood and it became the informal headquarters for what is now my bonafide production company. My business partner and I spent many hours here writing and planning and well...drinking. What creative idea wasn't basted with a bit of Irish whiskey?
Anyway...its the sister to the Village Idiot on the corner which is a place I'm not a big fan of so was happy when they expanded into S&R. The food is above average pub food and there's something about the smell of the french fries that come out in that pretty cone with the paper around them that gets me every time! Perfectly cooked and salted - appeals to the salt freak in me. To be honest, I don't go there to eat generally. I know they are light on veggie options but again...they serve drinks!
If you're into beer - its here. A long list of various types - I won't even pretend to list the types as I'm not a beer drinker - but everyone I've been there with has been pleased with the options. The wine list is lacklustre in comparison but I'm a bit of a wine snob so I guess I'll take it easy on them. It's not a wine bar, its a pretty pub so go for the ambiance over the wine. Did I mention they serve Irish whiskey?
The decor is sooooo cozy. Leather back round lounge chairs and padded booths in the middle and south section and a more formal dining area in the north section gives you lots of room to accommodate what is generally a busy place. The crowd can sometimes feel college-y but more often than not it's a great place to spend a few hours with friends. And in the summer they open up their big bay windows and let the breeze in.