I don't know why this is getting such low ratings. People, it's a dive! There should be no expectations whatsoever when one goes to Bistro 422. You don't go there to eat; you go there for their cheap pitchers (minimal selection of beer and some cocktails).
The crowd is quite a mix; I've seen students, 25+, and even some older middle age people. It doesn't matter who you are when you hit up Bistro 422 and no one there cares who you are/how you look anyway.
"Bistro" is probably the most inappropriate name to have for a place like this so I can understand if you get fooled by it thinking that you're going to a legit restaurant with waiter service. Despite that, service there is still pretty good if you ask me. Prompt and checks with patrons throughout the night.
The place is small and dingy; somehow that makes me feel quite comfortable and at ease. Maybe that's my way of subconsciously telling myself that the crappy condition of this place makes up for the cheap price? Either way, two big thumbs up from me.
Oh do expect it to get very loud as the night progresses. Shouting is required.