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| - I'd been to this bar a few times in the past. Each time I was there, it had a different name, owner, and set of issues that prevented it from being successful. But I think this time, the owners have gotten it totally right.
Yes, the curb appeal isn't the greatest and parking is a little limited, but once you walk inside, this bar really shines. There's nice decor, ample seating, and when the weather is nice, there's a surprisingly large patio with an outdoor bar.
I met up with some coworkers for some fresh air and much needed beverages and was really impressed by just about everything. Local Tavern has a unique drink list, plenty of craft beer, and a gourmet sounding food menu. We were seated on the patio and were shaded from the sun by large umbrellas on the two tables we pushed together. I was able to order a drink almost immediately after sitting down and it showed up shortly after. The waitress was good about checking up on us and refilling our drinks as needed, which was an amazing feat considering the patio was packed and there were just a couple servers. As our party started to clear out, service wasn't quite as good, and it was hard to track down our server to cash out. But she was busting her tail so I won't hold that against her.
No one was in the mood for real food, so we split an order of fries. It's hard to be wowed by fries, but...I really enjoyed them. They were crispy and perfectly seasoned with fresh pepper and salt. Further down the table, some of my drinking compadres ordered some fancier fries, covered in mushrooms and cheese. Fries must be their "thing" since they have a couple different types of them on the menu.
Overall, I had a great time at this bar and will definitely go back to try more of their food and spend some time on the patio.
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