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| - Good news! It's not a pub, it's still an honest to G-d bar.
Now that I live in the neighborhood, I appreciate the Local more and more. Definitely a haven for locals, old and new; so much so it's easy to figure out who are from outside the neighborhood or not. Hint: Roncy Locals are usually up to chat. Outsiders, not so much.
Neighborhood feel is palpable - on a slow night, I saw some people playing board games bought across the street on a couple of the tables! So cool.
Bartenders are still awesome - not so much for making drinks, but because they know how to talk AND listen. All neighborhood people, always up on the latest news and gossip. Tap selection keeps getting better.
One thing I would complain about is the music. Frankly, it sucks - the appeal ends after the first song. I don't mind experimentation, but they've gone beyond that into ... well, I'm not even sure what the "musicians" intend. The Local is trying to keep up with the Gate 403 (jazz bar across the street) and failing miserably. Seems like they keep getting the bands the Gate passed up on.
I'd say the Local should stick with what it does best - atmosphere, people, and beer. The good news is you'll find all that in spades on your next visit.
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