Thomas Street Tavern seems to be a great Plaza-Midwood place for locals to gather. It has the typical bar/tavern feel - large oak bar, booths and tables all made of dark wood, plenty of TVs, and neon beer signs in abundance. Inside is fairly spacious and outside there is a large patio with ping pong and corn hole. The crowd is generally pretty mixed, younger and older.
They have a decent beer selection and daily specials, and the food is pretty good, too. They do sandwiches, burgers, wings, and appetizers. Everything is fresh (food and beer), and service is consistent.
Thomas Street Tavern is my go-to in the area for something laid back on a night out and is a great spot to round out the evening.