This place is just not very good, it suffered from multiple issues from kitchen to bar. I was with a friend and we sat at the bar and ordered a few things: a dip appetizer, chicken tenders, burgers. The dip appetizer while tasty was meager especially for the price. The chicken tenders were cooked to shit and fries were soggy, unseasoned, and bland. I was also never offered or able to request a dipping sauce.
The service was pretty terrible at the bar. Between eating her dinner behind the bar and socializing with staff our waitress paid little attention to us--despite the place being pretty dead. We ordered two separate beers and she didn't give the right one to either of us. One of us asked for salt and pepper, she forgot about it and then randomly remembered and brought it just before we asked for our bill. I hate to be harsh because she was nice but just no attention being paid. My beer was in warm cups both times so even though the draft was cold initially, it warmed quickly.
When you add all these faux pas up and then look at the cost/value it's a disaster. Hickory Tavern wipes the floor with this bar food wise. There were rumbles that the rooftop bar is fun but that can't be all a spot is good at. Won't be coming back here for anything but drinks in the future--eat elsewhere!