I feel bad giving such a low rating to a place that I think is actually quite cute and cozy.
Yes, they have very low prices that suited the pockets of a bunch of my unemployed friends.
Yes, they have a small enclosed patio, which automatically warrants a thumbs up or high five.
But really, my visit to Squirly's last night was a downer.
The sangria was so bad. I know people joke about using bad wine to make sangria, but I didn't think a bar would actually do that!!? It was by and far the worst sangria I've ever had and I found myself cringing with each sip.
Then there's the fact that our server was not paying much attention to us. One friend who arrived a little late had to ask for a menu not once, not twice, but THRICE. And each time, the server acted like it was her first time being told this.
Another friend told us a story about how her server at Squirly's messed up on every aspect of their visit, from mixing up orders to charging extra on the bill.
Maybe they need to hire more people so the servers don't get overwhelmed, or maybe they need to consider new talent. I won't steer my crowd this way in the future.