Bryan M.
Yelp
Under the ownership of PKWY Taverns (unfortunately), Ritchie McNeely's (who also shares the same menu as PKWY next door) replaced the macabre and whimsical Due and Proper. No longer do weird and intriguing paintings adorn the wall, instead replace by a plethora of different Guinness advertisements and their signature toucan. I loved the old paintings and could easily stare at them all night and although the changes aren't bad, and in general fit the space well, something was lost in getting rid of them. With that said, the bar was redesigned rather nicely and simply with dark wood stocked high with bottles. Irish punk music blares loudly (always a good thing in my opinion) although it really only seemed to consist of the music of three bands. The staff were very friendly and the atmosphere overall remains the same. It is still a good spot to hang out in a semi-dimly lit booth and throw a few back.
I must point out though, and this may be just a one-off experience, but the drinks I had were terrible and far too expensive for what they were. The first drink, which was one of their craft cocktails, a mint chocolate martini, consisted of Godiva chocolate liqueur, vodka, and mint (which I would assume is creme de menthe). Let me tell you, this cocktail tasted nothing like any of those ingredients. The color wasn't even correct for what ingredients were in there. I don't know if it was watered down or just made improperly but it was bad. The second cocktail was a simple vodka, cranberry, and lime, and although not bad, it wasn't good either. It was like the proportions were off. I'm sure if I would've ordered a beer, I would have a different opinion of the bar as they don't have to do anything but until I try other cocktails, this review has to stay at two stars. Like I said previously, I still love the atmosphere and I did have a good time but a bar should know how to make simple cocktails, especially if they are on their own menu.