Update !! Went upstairs to the full bar, on a Thursday night. It was like a huge party going on, lots of games on the TV, lots of groups mingling, some girls complaining about their boyfriends... normal Thursday night stuff. Music was much better.
Had the fish and chips - of course. My food was out from the kitchen fast, and was hot and excellent. Bartenders were attentive and looked like they were having a fun time.
Should be a crazy time CIAA week !!