I've always heard of the Gem but never had a chance to check it out. And the crazy thing is that it's right around the corner from where I live, but I never think to go north to Davenport for anything.
Finally checked it out for a bit last night and it didn't look like anything I had pictured. I thought maybe it would be a relatively bland decor but it's very bright and tacky -- in a good way. Lots of rock-a-billy type stuff on the walls and behind the bar. On the tables they have what appears to be lost articles left behind. I saw things like passport photos, student ID cards, personal notes, ticket stubs, etc.
The pint I ordered was warm, so that wasn't very good. Still, knowing this place is so close to my house gives me hope it will slowly become my new local.