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| - First experience left me with a sour taste in my mouth. I had sat for 15 minutes in a booth before I was even approached. I saw employees standing around the bar, one server working a few booths, and the bartender picked up a few here and there. I was not in a hurry since my friend was joining me. I eventually got a beer and continued to wait. 30 minutes, 45 minutes, my friend had arrived and no one had approached to see if he wanted anything. At this point, I went to the bar, cashed out, and we walked across the street to another gastropub.
Today, I went back to give it another try. Yet again, off to a shaky start. 10 minutes without being acknowledged. 15 minutes, the bartender came by. I got a beer and it took some time for her to come around to take our food order. Once we got that in, it got better. The food specials are dirt cheap. Service is still a little spotty. I understand that bars are different than restaurants. I just wish that the staff could be a little more observant to their surroundings. It is not like they are rude, they are all downright pleasant, just unfocused.
The Firkin burger is a great deal. Especially when they do the $7 pairing with any domestic pint. $.50 wings, puts the chains to shame. These steroid birds are meaty, juicy, and not breaded. Sadly, the fish and chips are unremarkable. The breading on the filets and nuggets are too thick. It was crispy, but when you coat anything in a thick shell, it is bound to have a crunch. Firkin's has some essences of a pub, but it tends to lean more towards a family eatery. The mix menu allows for options. This could be a good thing for those who wants pasta and pizzas, but leaves me wanting more of the traditional UK fare.
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