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| - Five stars because, if you walk in with wide-open eyes, you'll get exactly what you expect and deserve.
Dark, small, almost claustrophobic if you're over 6' tall like me, it's almost like drinking in the alley your parents told you never to enter after dark. Yes, there's little room for long legs at the bar. Yes, there are pints of liquor for sale. (Also, I rarely smoked and only did so sometimes when I drank, but I remember buying packs of cigarettes here. More convenient than walking down to that corner store by Westside Park.) Friends and I actually ordered a frozen pizza once and didn't regret it. If you're really feeling your alcohol, you feel a little anxious about getting lost on your way to and from the bathroom. So, why go? Why the five star review?
You go for the cheap Hamm's, as so
many have mentioned. You also go for the SQUINTS, gin and Squirt soda majestic beverages that will close out your evening nicely. (I'm shocked that no one has mentioned them before. Seriously, ask for a squint.). And that's it: the Brass Rail is a
perfect place to close out the night. Grab a last call Hamm's or Squint as you and your friends debate heading out to Merry Ann's before heading home. Chat up the eccentric and friendly bartender and locals. Get away from the hipster and overcrowded spots for a minute.
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