Place is still awesome. We went there for some appetizers and cocktails on labor day. Here's what they do well :
1) They are consistent. Every time we visit we get good to great service. Also the food is always done well.
2) They're clean. The place just feels and looks clean.
3) Friendly staff. The staff is always funny and friendly. There's an Australian bar tender (forgive me if I am misplaced the accent, but it sounds very Australian) and he's great. He's friendly and funny, and so is the rest of the staff.
4) Good product. They've got a good selection of beers and liquor. The food is always great for pub fare. In fact, the food is actually quite good. I wish they had chicken wings, but you can't fault a place for sticking to a theme.
5) Price. They have good prices and a great happy hour.
Thirsty Lion and The Keg and probably the only two dinner spots in Tempe Market Place worth visiting.