Vlad V.
Yelp
I had some time to kill and the NFL playoffs were going on so I was looking for a sports bar in the area. I came across Crown Public House on Yelp and made my way over. Located downtown, super close to where the Suns and Diamondback play, I found street parking close by. Phoenix charges for street parking on weekends too (which is annoying) so this is a factor when checking out this bar. I sat at the bar.
Ambiance (3/5): Your typical sports bar. Good number of TVs. Chill. Not fancy or terribly impressive but when you're at a sports bar, what you care about most is being able to watch the game (and hear the sound) which they do here.
Service (4/5): I sat at the bar and the bartender greeted me promptly when i sat down and took my order soon after. When I was ready to cash out, it took a little time to get a bartender's attention (there were several working), but other than that, solid.
Drinks (4/5): They have a full bar with cocktails, liquor, beer, and wine. When I'm at a sports bar, I typically go with beer. Which is what I did this time too. I ordered a local Arizona beer.
Food (3/5): I wasn't looking for a full meal so I focused on the appetizers. I had a couple of choices in mind and asked the bartender for her favorite. She recommended the cheese curds. I'm a big fan of cheese on anything so I rolled with it. What I liked about this app is that it's a generous portion. Basically a full meal in my mind. On the flip side, the cheese curds were incredibly greasy. I get that this is a fried appetizer but they were oozing with oil. At the very least, pat them down with a paper towel before serving them.
If you're looking to watch sports downtown, Crown Public House is a good option. They have weekly specials so you can also get a good deal on food and drinks depending on the day of the week.