Just when I thought that NoDa was on the verge of losing its identity, I was introduced to Jack Beagles. While I hesitate to call JB a "hole in the wall" because people might shy away from the place, I want to call it a "hole in the wall" with great affection and admiration. This is your classic neighborhood bar, but with a fantastic beer selection and great food.
I've only had two food menu items: the hand-battered corn dog and the fries. As many other reviewers have said, the fries are more like thick-cut chips and are the most delicious potato I've ever eaten. I could eat a burlap sack full of them. I there was a Groupon for "burlap sack full of Jack Beagles fries" I would buy it.
A sample menu of the beers I've had a JB: Heavy Seas Siren Noire, New Holland Dragon's Milk, Abita Vanilla Porter and Oskar Blues GNIGHT. Not shabby at all. Pretty damn good, if you ask me.
The atmosphere here is nice and has an eclectic mix of people. But, dammit! I can't get away from Will Puckett's art in this neighborhood. His paintings will always make you realize how much better he is than you. Per the sign in the men's room: if you see Will, buy him a beer.