I love the Mid Town for a few reasons:
1. Best whiskey selection I know: varied and eclectic. Plus, they've got Wolfhound.
2. The patio is one of my all-time favorite summer spots. It's small and intimate.
3. The staff are incredibly friendly, and even though I'm not there every week, they remember me. Many stars for them.
4. The bathroom is always incredibly clean, and they go the extra mile with lotion, etc. to make me feel like a lady even though I'm often sweaty and gross after a nice long hike at Pheasant Branch.
5. The food is pub food... but it's damn good. They have lots of classic options that are elevated with one or two novel ingredients. I'm a fan of their chipotle ranch for salads (which are always fresh and made with good lettuce--none of that iceburg crap).
6. There's always parking.
7. Their music always seems to be set on 90's-era tunes. Grunge and rock, thank you very much.
If you're eating there, try a brat. Any brat. Seriously. The Provoslaw Burger was my first meal there in 2011, and though I often mix it up, it remains my favorite.