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| - This isn't the best place in town. It's dark and kind of gloomy (well duh - it's related to trolls), and there's not a private parking lot, but it remains a favorite that draws plenty of out-of-towners consistently, and there are a few good reasons.
1. The beer. It's brewed here, they have quite the selection, and it's good beer. I'm more of a Bloody kinda gal (and they have those too--also good).
2. If you like pub food, they have a good selection of German-y type pub food. Burgers, fish fry, and locally made brats. I'm not really one for pub food most of the time, so I'm often ordering the special, which could be blackened salmon salad (this remains my standout favorite) or bruschetta chicken, etc. The food is good. Is it the best I've ever had? No. But it's good.
3. They also brew their own root beer. I tried it last night, and on first sip thought it was amazing. But then the more I drank, the more it started to taste like Play-Doh. I don't even know how that makes sense... but I won't ever order it again.
4. This is one of the only spots in town that's open past 6pm. So that kind of gives them a major edge.
5. The bathrooms are clean. VERY clean.
7. They have many TVs, each tuned to something different. This could be a plus or minus for you. It's not my thing. I find it very distracting. But it's cool if you have a few people in your party who want to watch a couple games simultaneously.
The staff here are hit or miss. Last night, my young waitress was spot-on. But I came out for a happy hour a couple months ago with a friend and a different waitress was notably inattentive and lackluster in general.
If you're looking for amazing food, go elsewhere. If you're looking for a fun pub atmosphere with good food and locally brewed beer, you'll probably at least be satisfied.
That's all the news that's fit to print! :)
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