This is a pretty solid bar. I'm rarely disappointed going here but I'm not blown away either. I love the uniqueness of the enviornment. They have like every board game I played as a kid. You can't really go wong sipping on a beer while playing Connect Four. I also enjoy the outdoor adult playground.
It does get pretty packed on a Friday or Saturday night and the environment turns more "clubby," especially for the NoDa area. You can expect loud music (DJ) and lots of people dancing. I'm never impressed by the drink specials. So I usually end up paying full price for what I want. The pours aren't very strong either.
In the back room there are pool tables and skee ball along with some other games. It is definitely a place where you can stay entertained. My biggest complaint (and I see I'm not alone here) is the one women's restroom and one male restroom.. I've waited online for the bathroom for well over 20 minutes on the weekend. I believe they have port-a-potties but I'm not down for using those especially after it's been used by semi-intoxicated strangers.
Overall, I'd say it's a good place to end up but I wouldn't go out of my way to go.