Adam DeRidder
Google
From the outside, the eponymous The Pub, looks somewhat generic-reformed warehouse. Inside, however, layout is spacious but authentic, televisions generous (a FIFA replay and golf tutorial when I visited), but muted so as to not disturb.
I came for the shepherd's pie in mind and was not disappointed. I enjoyed it heartily.
The pie arrived quickly in a cast iron pan. The toasted brown cheddar cheese looked delicious, mash was a bit watery but not distracting, the meat and peas stew was hearty - boosted by stout beer, heavy on tomato and buttery from the hamburger meat.
The bartender was a standout of good service - a six-foot oak of a man, boomy and exceedingly friendly. I paired it with a cider on-tap, not sure of the brand - it was smooth and paired well but a trifle shallow-flavored. I preferred the pie from Foxy's by a small margin - deeper flavor, but on any given day I'd choose The Pub for atmosphere and service - to me the difference isn't worth a five-block walk.