Perfect go-to for drinks before a show, either at the Overture or the Orpheum. It's so close you can see the front doors of the Overture, allowing you to be able to leave 1 minute before meeting friends or 5 minutes before in seats. No food here, but I've heard you can carry in food without an issue. Before shows, this place can get completely packed then will empty out nicely.
Their "new" location is now just great (and has been around for years). Paul's has the large, lit tree that adds a level of charm and chill. Staff are hit-or-miss but that's par for the course in the area.
Fairly good beer selection; not all IPAs and APAs like many bars around. I stick to beer here as I enjoy their choices, prices, size of pour, and preparation speed.