Definitely a place for the younger twenty-something crowd, the thing that sets Ale's apart for me is the patio. The inside is decent but not overly spacious, and can get pretty crowded and definitely smoky in a hurry.
A smaller seating area exists to the right of the bar area, and a single-table pool room leads to the patio, which sports its own bar to alleviate the need to take on the crowd to get a drink.
Thursday evening seems to be the time to experience the true Ale's crowd, which ranges from scantily-clad socialites to volleyball and softball teams looking to relax with a pitcher or four.
I've only eaten here once, but I recall the menu as being largey burgers, sandwiches and bar food, but faily extensive. They do serve until 2 am though, which is great.
Toss in live music on some Thursdays as well, and its a decent place to spend a summer evening.