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| - Coming from Downtown Denver, i expect a hopping downtown scene and Phx has a lot to be desired. (Its just far too segregated of a city and there are pockets of greatness, but vast expanses of useless nothing in between them which seems to make this a "must get in your car and drive" city.) That said, this was the first pub i visited when i moved into Downtown Phx, and i really loved it. Great vibe... very cool space. I love that the conversion of this old home into a pub makes the old rooms separate and gives each room its own identity. Also, and quite importantly, they have a great beer selection. It could be better, and in NY or Colorado i would probably bitch about this beer selection. But given that AZ is pretty weak when it comes to craft brews, i was impressed with R&C. I loved that they had Dogfish Head Punkin Ale in a bottle... i wish they had a bit more on tap, but i love that they at least knew what it was. Also they had a 60 min IPA in a bottle... i hoped for a 90 min (knowing full well that a 120 min was totally out of the question.) But again... 60 min Dogfish IPA in a bottle is awesome to find in a pub thats 3 blocks from my house.
I didnt eat the food, but anyone that is giving R&C a low rating because of the food is simply eating in the wrong place. This isnt fine dining people... its bar food. It looked as it should. Jeezz..
I will certainly be back. A personal thanks to the owners for creating a great space with good beer, a good vibe and no "No Firearms" signs at the door.
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