We ended up here on the first Sunday of football because we slept in too late and there was no room left at our regular haunt - Buffalo Wild Wings. I wanted someplace where we could access the internet to track the fantasy teams so this fit the bill. It was an OK experience. Not terrible but not spectacular. Ho hum like too many other sports bars in the east valley.
First, I must say to the owners/staff. Please please fix whatever it is that is creating the smell when you walk in. That is not a good first impression and to be greeted by it upon using the restroom is just disgusting. That alone makes me hesitant to return.
They had a good crowd and decent drink specials. The food was OK. I had the fried artichoke hearts and they were good but way too much cheese sauce which should be served on the side, not with the artichokes resting in it. By the time you reach the last couple chokes they were soggy. My husband had the french dip. It was OK as well however the au jus was way too thick.
The waitress was busy so that explains her lack of interaction. However, the owner spent a lot of time standing in front of us at the bar watching the games and never once said "hi", "welcome", or any other sort of interaction. I caught his eye a couple of times and he simply turned away..even when I had an empty drink. Not something that made me feel welcome or willing to return.
All in all a very blah and mundane experience. I really missed my BDubs today. Next time we will make sure to be up early enough to be there. Really doubt I'll go out of my way to be at the "House of Brews" again any time soon.