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    Barrister's Tavern

    2.8 (10 reviews)
    InexpensiveBars, Karaoke
    Open 3:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Karaoke
    Loud
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Elise G.

    I hadn't been to Barrister's in about a year (my last experience there was absolutely terrible), but I'm always willing to give a place another chance. It was my understanding that they had a new owner and had undergone a complete (and much-needed) renovation, so we decided to check it out on a Friday around 9. When we got inside, there were four other people (this has always been a spot that gets busier later in the night). The renovation is really nice...I was impressed! No more sleazy decor, but a couple of the people in the bar were very sketchy (as they've been in the past). I'm not one to pass judgement, but one of the men sitting next to us at the bar seemed to have darn near a complete pharmacy in his lap at one point. I saw him take a few pills down with his drink (and later watched him nearly fall over trying to open a door that was already propped open). Again, I'm not one to pass judgement, but those are not the kind of people I want to be around on a Friday night. He was way too comfortable taking random pills while sitting at the bar. It just left a bad taste in my mouth, much like previous visits to this bar. The outside patio is also really nice, but I have to wonder how loud it gets for residents staying in the hotel that this bar is attached to? The bartender and the manager were both extremely nice and made us feel welcome. I'll probably be back just because of the convenience factor (maybe even earlier in the evening), but it won't be a place that I frequent.

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    7 years ago

    The tab was ridiculously high bar tenders inflated the tab. 4 drinks was billed at $85.00

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    3.7(9 reviews)
    2.7 mi

    Went on a Friday night and the place was packed. We had Laven-drop martinis while we waited to be…read moreseated which took about 20-25 minutes. The bartender was friendly and she fixed some darn good drinks. They have live music, a plus in my book. They also have outside seating. We started with fried oysters and fried crab claws, both could have been seasoned a little more, other than that they were pretty tasty. I ordered the twice baked tater with chicken and it was surprisingly good and loaded with chicken. My husband had the 1/2 rack of ribs with baked beans and macaroni and cheese. The ribs were very tender but needed more smoke flavor. The baked beans were not good; lacked flavor and tasted like canned pork and beans. The mac and cheese was decent, nothing to brag about. The owner/manager stopped by and apologized for the wait. It took a while for our appetizers to arrive. I appreciate the fact that he took the time to address the wait as he did with other customers. Our server was friendly, very attentive and also apologized for the wait. We do plan on returning to try other items on the menu and to have a good drink.

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    Stir Crazy - Super nice crowd. Beware Tuesday and Thursday just might be a night of music that you really really don't want to hear.

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    3.2(11 reviews)
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    I was traveling home from out of town and found this bar along my route. It was getting late so I…read morecalled to confirm their business hours. I got an automated message that said to leave a message and my call would be returned as soon as possible. I thought maybe the bar was busy and they didn't have time to answer, no big deal. Upon my arrival I noticed a very low selection of liquor, draft beer, or customers. The only customers I saw in the bar were two people playing pool. I asked the bartender about tequila. He asked me if I wanted a shot without telling me what was available or if that's what i wanted, which makes me think there is not much of a selection. Before I could ask what type of tequila there was to drink or ask what type of mixers the bar had, which I don't think there was much mixers to choose from by how empty the bar looked, the bartender then proceeded to ask me if I was "messed up". I drink rarely and take no medication. At this moment I hadn't had a drink in short of a week. He then proceeded to tell me that I was slurring my words, although that was definitely not true. He refused to serve me. I've been to bars all across the United States and this is the first time I've ever been refused to be served, especially before my first drink. He didn't ask how I was doing, if I was meeting friends, if i was planning on driving home, or getting a ride from someone. The bartender decided I was "messed up" within 30 seconds of me being in the bar. If a bartender can't tell the difference between someone who is 110% sober and "messed up", while making that decision within 30 seconds of a customer entering the bar, then that bartender should be looking for a new profession. I'm not quite sure if he was insinuating that I had been drinking, taking to much medication,or using recreational drugs, but none was the case. Maybe this is the type of bar where people often arrive to inebriated to get served or the bartender prefers locals and refuses service to others.I'm not certain this is the situation, but regardless it's extremely unprofessional and the bartender was absolutely wrong and unjustified. I will never be returning to this establishment and would recommend avoiding this bar. The next time I'm in this town I'll be sure to go elsewhere. I wouldn't return to this bar if it was the only one in town!

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