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| - Stone Mad has a lot of things going for it, and over the last few months I ended up there one way or another several times. The interior really nails the look and feel of an authentic pub, and the outdoor Flintstone-cum-Stonehenge patio is the greatest of all henges (at least in Cleveland). If you go, make sure to visit the beautiful, but oddly psychedelic bathrooms downstairs. The bocce ball court in the back is a neat touch too.
They seem to have a good selection of beers (I don't drink so...) and the menu though limited, has been pretty good in my experience. The burgers and salads are large, and the baked brie and strawberries are a nice appetizer. The reason my review isn't better is mostly due to two things. No soda on tap, so $2 get's you a mixer sized can of pop, and no refills. For a non-drinker like me, this is a drag, plain and simple. The other thing I have found is that the service can be hit or miss, and in one case downright rude to my family. I wasn't present for this incident, but have no reason to disbelieve them. I have been back a couple of times since then and the service has been passable to great.
Regardless, it's a place with a lot of charm, and it appeals to old and young alike. I would not hesitate to return, especially if someone was in from out of town and wanted to see some of what makes Cleveland great.
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