this bar provides some much-needed relief from the frat boy scene around the square. the bartenders and waitstaff are friendly, they have a good selection of beer, it's never packed and they're always playing great music. something about this place feels like home to me, as cheesy as that sounds - it's not too bright, not too loud, there's a johnny mnemonic pinball machine (wtf?) and the decor is great - well worn and divey without being gross.
the food leaves a bit to be desired (not great, not terrible), but i think everything else makes up for it.