It's interesting how different locations of the same restaurant can create a different feeling. I love the Scottsdale location. It's one of my favorite restaurants. But the young college student vibe of the Tempe location was not for me.
This location is near ASU. Good choice of music, but loud. The inside seating was unusual, with many longer "family style" tables. Interesting decor of tin siding, old wood, unusual lights, and comfy sofas in the "outside" seating section. Which doesn't seem like outside as it's covered. The restaurant is located in a huge building called The Yard. There are three restaurants and in between are ping-pong tables and lots of cornhole boards. One competitive foursome was intently focused on the game for the entire hour we were there.
The food is, of course, the same delicious stuff as at the other locations. I'd drive anywhere for those pretzel bread bites with cheese fondue! The prime rib dip sandwich is one of the best I've ever had. Kale and strawberry salad with chicken or salmon could easily be an entree. My son loved his Pub Burger. Usually I'd stick around for Monkey Bread for dessert, but we were on our way to a Segway tour around the Tempe lake.
I do have to give 5 stars for the service. Our server was friendly, answered all questions with a smile, and made our requested ingredient changes seem like no problem.