I have been to SideBar a few times now and have enjoyed myself each time. It is a kind of tucked away place on 7th Ave and McDowell. If you can believe it, it is located on top of a Pei Wei. When you go it does feel like you are in on some sort of secret.
The parking for this place is ample. Although, the walk to and from the bar can be a little treacherous as there has been puddles on the way back every time. At least one person goes shin deep each time.
The ambiance is a very cool, hip one. There are plenty of couches and chairs, along with some larger tables. The bar area has several high tops. Seating at the bar is available also. The seats are just at a premium. There is music playing all the time, but it is not so loud that you can't have a conversation with the few people sitting around you.
I have only had beer, so I am unsure of the mixed drink prices. There beer selection is pretty extensive. Being a skunky beer lover, I usual go with Stella or Pilsner Urquell. I you haven't had this Czech beer I highly recommend it. Its name means "First Pilsner" in Czech. learned that on an episode of "Three Sheets". They have your standard domestics and a lot of domestic micro brews. Something for everyone I imagine.
Your friends will think you are uber cool if you take them here and they have never been.