After an extensive interior makeover to remove decades of smoke residue and lighten the ambiance, Ashby Pub is now clean, smoke-free, and a very relaxing little neighborhood pub. The people I've met there are very friendly, the bartenders are outgoing, and the prices are right. They have live music tonight, so I'm hoping this is a regular thing. Over time, the bartenders said they will have a pool table and darts and other bar games in the lower level, which is apparently a large space. For food, it's just frozen pizza for now, but it's good pizza. And, they have some pretty creative cocktails. read more