As I progress into the job market, martinis and wine become the beverage of norm. This doesn't mean i'm giving up my uncanny affinity to draft beer!
Ambiance is, of course, the most visible selling point of the pub. Dim lighting, minimal sitting room, and a lot of unfinished and finished wood furniture.
All the reviews of pompous or arrogant bartenders were not realized by me or any of my friends. We actually did a spectrum tasting with the bartenders' recommendations, pounding down pints that were strongly hoppy to beers that were flavored with interesting substances (blueberry beer anyone?).
Oh, the 75 cent planters peanut packages behind the bar are A MUST. When you're drinking different pints, you want to have something to clear out the taste of the last beer so you can enjoy the next one.
The bar was at moderate capacity on a Saturday evening at 1 a.m. when we rolled in; we waited about 5 minutes to get a table for the 6 of us. By the time we left 30 minutes later with 4-5 pints a person, we were starting the beginning of an interesting and sloshed night :)
They have an expansive selection of draft and bottled brews, so utilize the bartender's knowledge! They are more than willing to recommend and let you sample some interesting ones.
Cost of 6 pints with peanuts? About $34 including tip. Sold!