Call me crazy, but I had always been slightly intimidated by this bar and the crowds I imagined it drew. . .
That is, until this past Thursday night - I figured, what better occasion to muster up the courage to walk into Spitfire than when a good friend was hosting a Beer Tasting?
As my friends and I found a booth by the bar, I was caught off guard by how comfortable I felt there - making me nostalgic for punk and ska shows at the old Grog Shop - the vibe was edgy without being too tough. While sampling five craft beers and struggling to choose a pint (all for only $10 people!) we were very impressed with the selection and prices. The Beer Tasting was actually such a success that Spitfire is going to be holding them on a monthly basis.
Coincidentally (and conveniently), the Umami Moto food truck was parked in Spitfire's back lot. The staff at Spitfire was encouraging us to bring back the food we ordered inside so we could enjoy with our beer. Very considerate and very cool.
One of my friends summed up Spitfire perfectly when he said: "This is what Garage Bar wishes it could be."