Brooksy's is one of my favorite hangouts! I used to live directly across the street, but I still go there now that we've moved.
The service is great. Friendly and quick. Good drinks (strong drinks!) and I even order food there. (I don't typically eat bar food. I just go for the beverages.) The staff is super cool and do what they can to make your visit even better. For example, I was there with a friend one time and the kitchen had closed. I was craving their grilled cheese like crazy because it's SO good. My friend made a special request (he might have slipped the cook a little cash--I'll never know!) and they made me a grilled cheese. Even if my friend paid a little extra for the sandwich, I still found it nice of them to accomodate me.
Nice atmosphere--spacious and open. It's fun to sit next to the windows of the ice rink and watch the skaters playing hockey. We also went iceskating one time and had a lot of fun!
Brooksy's will always be at the top of my list. It's a great, chill, local hang-out. Low-key and low-maintenance. My favorite!