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| - First thought, how in the world will I find this place? East Blvd isn't incredibly well lit and the signs are black and surrounded by pathway coverings. If you aren't looking hard, it's easy to miss. There seems to be plenty of parking around and I had no trouble finding a spot.
Once inside, it's fairly dark and while each table had a candle, it wasn't quite the ambiance of a candlelit evening. The restaurant was very loud and though I appreciated a corner spot away from too much activity, our table was inconveniently spaced among the surrounding tables but still a bit more private.
The beverage menu has a little bit of everything. A few intriguing cocktails, some local craft beers and a few styles of wine. Would have loved a description of the different craft beers but can't win them all. I enjoyed an OMB Copper. It's a staple for me when I'm craving something local.
I wanted to try the chicken pot pie and the fish n chips, so my best friend ordered the pie and we shared our selections. The fish n chips is served with 'mushy peas' and frankly, any food with 'mush' in the description, isn't for me. I subbed for broccoli which could have been better. It was right on the edge of cooked and raw. Not great. The fried fish and pub fries really took the stage though. Well seasoned pub fries aside some crisp cod, really hit the spot. I wish the fries had been a little warmer but no actual complaint there.
The chicken pot pie was well proportioned and seemed to be a must have since everyone in the restaurant had at least one at their table. The crust was flakey, creamy insides were flavorful, chicken in bite sized pieces....quality stuff. Loved the presentation on a wooden platter with entree and side of soda bread.
Service wasn't out of this world but for a pub, I was just glad we weren't forgotten. The bill was reasonable. Under $50 for two people, each with a drink and entree. Not bad.
Would go here again just for the pub fries but don't make the trip to Uptown just for a side dish. Three stars, mostly for the fries.
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