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| - I've had quite a few great nights at the Brass Ring, but there is always an outside chance that I hit an off night and the experience isn't very enjoyable. The bar is nice and open, well-lit and built to keep people from standing on top of each other. The pool tables and the shuffleboard table are in great shape and the cost is pretty reasonable. When on a table there is usually a waitress that keeps the drinks flowing. I've never been upstairs or in the dining area for an actual dinner, but the appetizers have always been quite good. The Brass Ring shares an outdoor patio area with the High Noon, and it can be a great place to hang out during the summer months. I especially like the tap selection, as it always includes three or four top-notch beers from local micros (Lake Louie, Ale Asylum, etc.). I often drop in for a quick drink before doors open for shows at the High Noon. Parking can be an issue, but I usually hit up the MG&E lots up the block, which are open for parking at night.
The downside: sometimes the bartenders can be surprisingly aloof and rude. On occasion my friends and I have had jukebox selections skipped by the bartender, then told to shove off when we asked for a refund on our dollar. This is annoying to be sure, but I don't plug the juke all that much here as the selections aren't all to my liking. What does really piss me off is when you find yourself standing at the bar, money in hand, for close to 10 minutes watching the two bartenders joke with each other and steal glances your way. This would definitely be a four star place if not for this type of aggravation. It's not frequent enough to make me stop going here, but it certainly can mar an otherwise great night out with friends.
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