It's really embarrassing to leave a pub at 5pm on a weekday totally sloshed and walk out into the mall and be confronted with parents and kids and people trying to make sensible purchases. BECAUSE IN THAT MOMENT ALL I WANT IS IMPULSE BUYS: Something to bake brie in! Polka dot socks! Neon-accented baby brogues!
...and I blame the Duke of Richmond and their summertime half-off wine special.
Food is probably 3.5 stars (pub-style salads - though props for one with quinoa, standard nachos, hummus and pita, etc.), décor is cozy, service is really consistent, the pub is well-staffed, but...it's the wine that really seals the deal.
Half-off bottles everyday this summer, 11am - 4pm. It's the perfect place to escape to during the workweek when you can slip out on your real-life responsibilities.
Before 4pm: GET IT IN YOU.
Yelp note: there's a banquette at back that is perfect for 3 gabby girlfriends to hang out in (and drink wine) (and watch programming on the big screen directly facing). DREAM DATE.