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| - If I could give this spot a 3.5, I would, but as it is I will have to go with a 3. This out-of-the-way bar is probably a popular hang-out spot for locals, and I would probably frequent it a lot if I lived in the area. Our server was friendly and knowledgable, and the other staff that we interacted with were friendly as well.
The atmosphere definitely deserves a 5. The dive-bar atmosphere just does something for me. The collection of oddities throughout the whole joint added to the whole ambiance. I also thought it was cool that the booths in the main area have a pour-your-own option. If that's not the way you want to go, there are so many different beer and liquor options, including their daily fruit-infused beer. Unfortunately, on the day we visited they hadn't turned on the infuser, but our waitress was quick to offer suggestions and samples of other beer she thought we might like.
The food, on the other hand, could have been much better. I know that I shouldn't have expected much, but I was hoping that after reading so many great reviews that it would have been slightly better than your typical pub food. The french fries were greasy, there wasn't enough cheese on my garlic bread, and the pork dumplings had an odd flavour to them.
I would likely return to Betty's if I was in this part of the city again, but likely just for drinks.
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