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| - The Flying Hound is a friendly pub in a strip mall in Fitchburg. Inside, it feels as if you're in a place downtown. It's a little loud due to the wood floor and stony walls; there's not much in the way of soft surfaces to damp down the noise. There's a large, well-fortified bar with good seating and a surprising number of tables inside as well.
The beer was good and there's a wide variety; pretty much par for the course in Madsion and nothing truly special for a place like this. However, the whisky list was quite good and decently priced, with a wide selection of single malts. That was the highlight.
Unfortunately, the food did not impress. I had a patty melt and it was cooked properly. However, the meat had a sour edge on a couple of bites and I'm pretty sure it wasn't fresh. Seeing as how I visited on a Saturday after the July 4th holiday, this doesn't surprise me. Fries were a mixed bag of fine and overcooked. Food was pouring out of the kitchen though, so who knows why that was.
The staff was very professional and for only having been open a few months, they're quite polished. It's obvious they're industry people who have worked elsewhere. The bartenders aren't you're average Wisconsin type bartenders; they want to fix drinks and be done. It's not a chatty kind of place, so if you're that kind of drinker, look elsewhere.
Service was good but the food underwhelmed. The Flying Hound has a big-city feel and would be a good place to have a couple after work, but it's not the sort of place that people become regulars at. Food was underwhelming and I'd stick to beer and cocktails -- if they want to be seen as gastropub, they're going to need to do better on that front.
The Hound is a fine option for drinks if you're in the area, but I wouldn't make a special trip.
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