I came here with a big group of about 15 - 20 people. If it wasn't for us in the bar, there would be almost nobody there. For a friday night, it was quite dead. But I was only there from about 6pm - 10pm, and it did start to pick up a bit when I was leaving. They have karaoke starting at around 9pm, but is basically just 2 microphones and a laptop, nothing fancy. For better karaoke I recommend Gladstone Melody Bar.
The waitresses were definitely friendly. But I should mention one time when I ordered a beer, our waitress ended up just dropping it off at the end of the table, randomly, and it took me a few minutes to figure out it was supposed to be for me. So then we had to get is passed down to me. Why didn't she just bring it straight to me?
I recommend coming here with a big group if you can't get into Jack Astor's across the street. But this place is by no means a close second.
Derek