3.5 stars!
What did the lawyer say to the musician? "I know it's kinda random, but whaddaya say we open a bar?"
There's no punchline, but this is apparently how The Central, as we know it, was conceived. Two hip college friends, a little bored of what they were most familiar with, decided it would be fun to play bartender at night while taking care of their other gigs during the day! The eccentric owners alone have gained an extra star for Central in my book because chatting with them has reassured me this is the laid-back, no non-sense place I like to get a drink!
The design is yet another transformed Victorian house with diverse rooms. The main bar is in the downstairs area and this is also where a small stage is setup for musical performances. The second floor includes two cozy rooms (one with a foosball table), and a balcony-patio that is an ideal place to have a drink during the summer.
I'm not familiar with the exact schedule, but there are drink specials depending on the weeknight. I remember that during the summer their 'well rum' was Havana Club and it was a pleasure to know you could order round after round of the good/better stuff without putting a hole in your pocket.
The food options are also decent and served in large portions. Nothing too exciting to write about in this department as expected with most bars!