We had so much fun at Shamrock Irons! Spent majority of our time hanging out at the bar and patio…read morebefore and after the concert at the Yards on a Friday and back on Saturday. The bathrooms were so clean (as was the entire pub) and inside had a cozy feel. The choices of beers on tap were endless and they even have decent daily drrink specials on rotation. The owners are present and take pride in their business and the entire staff work together well and are friendly and down to earth (unlike some of the other "bigger" bars). They have live music on the weekends and late night bar food and a pretty good menu during the day. I saw the employees eating fish and chips, so that is what I ordered and it did not disappoint! The chicken fingers were good for late night and fries are spot on (I am a fry snob). Cannot wait to visit again for food, friends, drinks and a great time! Shamrock Irons will not disappoint! Special thanks to Joanne, Stefan, Panda, Collin, Jessica, Charles & Jake!

We had such a good time here, while going anywhere else was such a hustle we ended up waking in…read morehere and we are glad we did. The service was really good and on point. The place has that pub vibe more still nice to come and hang out with the whole family or friends. Cozy with some live music days. We had their fish and chips, Bangers and mashed, Reuben Egg rolls, and of course a few Guinness and Boilermakers. For sure a good time

This is the place to go for watching the game with fellow sports fans. The beer is cold and the…read moreserver friendly. You order from the permanent food truck. We went for the Monday burger, fries and beer special. The burger is just a burger, okay but nothing to write home about. World stop in for a beverage again.

I had read that this place was a bit of a dive soccer bar but had one of the best burgers in town…read more They have a great burger special that comes with a beer on Monday and Tuesday so we decided to give them a try. Food truck was friendly and we ordered up 2 of the specials, were given some wooden tokens to turn into the bartender for beers. Unfortunately, they could only be redeemed for a couple of canned mainstream beers and one local draft. Wish they would allow you to pay a buck or two more and allow a draft beer of choice, but it was fine. Sat at the bar and bartender never said 2 words to us, was busy chatting with some friends or locals at the other end of the bar. Burger and fries came quickly. Burger was just ok and fries were cold, so definitely no where near the best burger in town. It was a bit dry and had some basic iceberg lettuce and onion, nothing special. Finished our burgers and beers and headed somewhere else. Seems to be primarily a hangout for the locals?

What a great bar to just hang out and people watch or say hi and strike up a conversation…read more The bartenders here are all super sweet and friendly. We are so glad we were told about this spot from another bar in town. Known as the oldest Gay bar in town, this place still serves up a great drink and plays some good music. We stopped by the back bar on a Saturday, they had a theme party with a $10 cover charge, the old sourpuss collecting the money sure needed some sugar. He sure wasn't getting any sugar for quite some time it seems, but he managed to still be there and like a good old watch dog,and kept an eye out for anyone trying get in without paying. We got to dance and meet a few fabulous drag performers too. The crowd is a good mix and we enjoyed seeing everyone having a good time. Thank you for making us feel welcomed. Hugs from Phoenix.

Me and my partner were looking for a queer friendly bar to hang out at, for more context we are…read morefrom out of town, I got my drivers license at 18 years old, I turned 21 November of 2025 so I still have a vertical license. It does not expire until 2031. When I handed my license to the bartender he stares at it for a while and says that it is no good. And then my partner shines his light on it and explains that it shows my birthday, it's one of the ID's that have the star on it to confirm it as a "Real ID" in North Carolina. And that I am exactly 21 years of age. But even though we explained it the bartender said "I don't know, I don't know if we can accept vertical IDs". After that me and my partner went to our car to look up the validity of that statement and we found that as long as the ID isn't 1. Expired, 2. Illegitimate or 3. Underaged persons. That they can still accept it. After all of that we went to the bar across the street and they accepted my id.

Felt like time travel instead of feeling dated. So much history and unique stuff. A must see when…read morein the area. Even for a soda in front of the fireplace. Often live music and beautiful views. Great people watching! Service was slow and drinks weren't cheap. But truly an experience!

The Great Hall Bar is located inside the Omni Grove Park Hotel. I snagged a seat at the fireplace…read morein the rocking chair and the waitstaff comes and takes your order. It was very nice and convenient. I only had the beverage but there were food choices available too.

What a fantastic place to watch the sunset over the Blue Ridge mountains! The hotel itself is…read moregorgeous with the most charming red piano in the lobby. Then you take the elevator up to the top and there are three separate outdoor spaces with seating in addition to the indoor seating near the bar. The bartenders were friendly and we enjoyed our drinks and sunset view!

Nice views of downtown with separate entrances along the roof. No umbrellas which makes it…read moredifficult to stay for any extended amount of time on a sunny day. Very limited cocktail menu - five drinks. I had to ask the bartender to modify one on the menu.

Lived in Arden 30 years and passed Fat Cats a million times but never entered until last year when…read moreI was invited to play. I'm not a pool player but I loved the food. I found the establishment to be welcoming, inclusive, fun, clean, great customer service, and overall a good social place. I now go back once a month just to eat.

My son came up from Charleston on my bday and we wanted to shoot some pool so we went to Fat Cats!…read moreWe didn't eat any food so no review for that. It's a dive and I'm here for it! I hate that all places to play pool are going to by the hour:/ I just play for fun, so I MAYBE get a game in an hour. I'd rather pay $1.50 in quarters and give them cash by buying dranks! But if you go in before I think 5pm they charge you $10/hr instead of $15. Place was clean, staff was friendly and I will go back:)

An obsession with atmosphere, irreverence, and the smallest of details pervades everything at The…read moreCrowbar. Located in the former Thirsty Monk space on Patton Avenue, the bar feels less like a new concept and more like a neighborhood haunt that has been collecting stories for decades. The long bar, leather booths, taxidermy, and crow-centric artwork create a space that is dark, comfortable, and mischievous without becoming overly themed. Although CB occasionally describes itself as a dive bar, the design and cocktail program are far too intentional for that label. I would characterize it as a cocktail-forward neighborhood bar that has the good sense not to take itself too seriously. The ambiance of the room changes dramatically throughout the day. For a relaxed cocktail, game of pool, and actual conversation, arrive during the afternoon or early evening. Live music, karaoke, DJs, and special events make the later hours considerably more energetic. The beverage selection includes house-made craft cocktails, local brews, and zero-proof drinks, so most members of your flock should find something capable of making their taste buds dance with delight. Describe your preferred spirit and flavor profile to the bartender and allow them to steer you in the proper direction. Food appears to consist primarily of snacks, so I would not arrive ravenous or attempt to make CB the centerpiece of an elaborate dinner. Be sure to avail yourself of the pool table, arcade games, live music, and karaoke. Said programming distinguishes CB from the countless downtown establishments whose entertainment strategy consists solely of placing a television above the bar. This is not merely a place where entertainment occasionally happens; entertainment is fundamental to its identity. The signage out front is conspicuously poor and pales in comparison to the attention to detail paid to the interior. The small, temporary-looking placard appears awkwardly affixed over the faded remnants of the building's former tenant, creating an unfinished aesthetic that is far less intentional than the interior. First impressions matter and said signage makes me wonder where else they may be cutting corners inside. The Crowbar is not the proper destination for a hushed evening, an elaborate meal, or anyone fundamentally opposed to public karaoke. For cocktails, local beer, games, live music, and a lively room that feels considerably less manufactured than many newer downtown bars, however, The Crowbar is well worth exploring.

If I could leave a negative star review, I would. Bartender (Nick) was a complete prick and…read morerepeatedly called one of our group of 11 people a bitch for honestly no reason. I am pretty chill, especially where alcohol is involved, but this was totally uncalled for, and wouldn't have jived even if we knew him well enough. We were a group of a only buzzed and not yet obnoxious bachelorette party. Several of our party ordered red bull and vodkas. They were almost entirely red bull and no vodka. We paid and tipped him after tasting the drinks, but still tipped nonetheless, and over 15%. He told us maybe if we tipped better, we would've gotten better drinks. Not sure how that logic works out, but ok, buddy, sure. I get bartenders may not like to see a large bachelorette group coming into their bar, but guess what, you work in the service industry, and more importantly, your bar was nearly empty.

My family and I went to Four College to try the Cold Mountain beer. The beer was good....that's…read moreabout it. There were 3-4 people working. 2 waitstaff, 1 bartender, and 1 cook from what I could tell. We sat down at a table, and after waiting a while without being greeted/acknowledged went up to the bar to grab our drinks. We were told rather rudely that a waiter would be with us shortly. After we ordered our beers our waiter rang the order up on his phone (???) which I've seen work well in other places.......but not this place. It just made it seem like he was ignoring us. It made the experience cold and distant. We drank our beers and waited some more for our waiter to come check on us so we could get the check and leave. We waited and waited and waited until my brother went to go tell him that we were ready to leave. After that, the waitress came up and asked if we needed anything. We told her we wanted our check and then we waited some more for the waiter to print it out. Our tab was $20 for 4 beers so the prices aren't bad, but the service is. The bartender totally could have been helping out more instead of being snotty. We won't be back.