We were looking for a place to grab a beer and a guy smoking a cigarette on the sidewalk said "Go in here! It has wonderful people, and good times" so we figured, why not? Good choice. This is a classic dive bar run by cool people.
I stumbled in here with a friend of mine after a few laps around the capitol building protesting. We walked in about 4 on a Saturday and the place was jumping thanks to all the folks protesting up the street. We sat at the end of the bar and started drinking. Actually we got to meet and goof around with some of the workers and they were an amazing bunch of super cool ladies. I was feeling a bit wacky so I started buying shots and drinks and I think I walked in here with $100 and left with probably only $20. Not bad for an evening before 6 in a bar with cheap drinks. The female bartenders are smart, attractive, and witty and really made our brief drunken visit worthwhile. I am so glad we were on foot for the day and could just let it rip listening to some amazing tunes (Black Sabbath) on the juke box and talking to some down to earth people. We struck up random conversations with random people. It was very cool to be in a bar that was welcoming and not full of people sharing space but traveling in antisocial packs. A guy was actually $1 short for his pitcher, and I gave him the buck. Why not? The vibe was awesome here.
This super nice tall bartender April was just a joy to chat with. I have a huge crush on her I think. :)
If I had been less drunk, I would have had a burger. Heck, if I had one of those amazing looking burgers I might not have such a hangover the next morning.
Cool staff? Check.
Cheap drinks? Check
Cheap food? Check.
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