MJ B.
Yelp
Ever on the lookout for homey dives with charm and good bar folk, I was interested to try this little strip mall gem. Lots of crafty beers on tap, including a hard cider (a tasty favorite of mine), a perfectly lit green oasis of felt in the cool dark was the beckoning pool table, and it was clean and cool after a hot afternoon on my motorcycle. I was SO READY to love this place! I wanted to feel at ease and welcomed by the attractive bartender, and I smiled at her in anticipation of the start of a new bar LTR. She smiled hesitantly and turned away to finish up her conversation with the boss or boyfriend, leaving me teetering on the edge of asking for a hard cider, smiling endearingly at the back of her head like a dolt. Bear in mind I am a straight woman with good hygiene, all my teeth and excellent bar ettiquette...
No matter, shake it off, I mentally mumble. But in this nearly empty bar, I stood awkwardly waiting , as if asking for change on the street. The small knot of patrons began eyeing me with long looks, when in comes an apparent regular.
The bartender breaks away from the huddle & chatting away, takes his order. Pours his beer. And goes back to her conversation. I pipe up. Would you pour me a hard cider? Please? I say in a very nice tone. She did. I was suitably grateful to take my pint to the smoking patio out front. It was a bit warmish, both weather and cider, I suppose to match the less warmish reception this intrepid bar patron experienced. Too bad. The last thing the northeast needs is another clique - ish tavern. On the plus side, nice amenities, easy access from 35 (O'Connor exit), near my favorite Lowe's (great plant bargains!) and next door to some outstanding Asian cuisine. I wont be back, but you might happen on a better day than i had there. Cheers!