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First things first - please, for the love of god, take reservations! We waited in line approximately an hour and a half for a table. Not a huge deal, as we were warned about this and showed up expecting such a wait. The management was friendly and checked in frequently. Unfortunately, a few rockstars decided to bypass the line, hover tables, and pounce on them before us - much to the disappointment of others in line.. but maybe I have to blame myself for not being too aggressive.. but sue me if I believe in common courtesy.
Once we did get a table, our service was spectacular. Beer is served in mason jars which suits the venue's vibe perfectly (rustic - oh, and loud, but still laid back). The poutine options are mind boggling and the share plates are pretty interesting. I would have to say, this seems to be the best way eat here - split a bunch of share plates. I had a pretty wildly customized poutine, west coast mussels, maple bacon, and a cobb salad and it was all very tasty and went very well with the beer selections. Our server was quick, helpful, and funny. Management was also excellent.
The only thing stopping this place from getting a 5 star rating is the lack of a reservation system. Otherwise it could very well be one of the best relatively new restaurants in the city and certainly a contender for best brewpub in the loud and lively category.
I recommend the Black Pilsner and Amarillo IPA.
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