I LOVE this place! The beer is most excellent and for the first time, I understand why different beers demand different glasses. While I may not be a German beer fanatic, I do love my beer. So have you hugged your Weissebier today? If not, I suggest you head down here ASAP. Who knows who you'll meet at the huge communal table...(tables here, like most everything else, are larger than at Prost! also an excellent bar by the same folks) read more

Die BierStube - hug your weisse - German Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Not so great. I was hoping for more by way of German cuisine and German beer selection. Sadly, this place is more gimmicky than authentic. Ok decor with moody lighting. read more

You walk in, and suddenly you feel that you have been transported to a bar in Germany. Wooden tables, assorted German flags, advertisements in German. Here is the place to get that Hacker-Pschorr Weisse or Kassler Ripchen Mit Sauerkraut you've been looking for (for a full menu selection, their website is very helpful). All bier selections are served in their own unique glasses. The staff are very friendly as are the customers. This is a place where it is not uncommon at all for people to mingle with others, and sing songs with each other as the night progresses. A glorious thing for regulars and those devoted to their bier: They have a Stein Club, where on a certain number of biers ordered, you can earn t-shirts, steins, and, for the few and the proud, your name etched into one of their bar chairs. Who knew the best Bier place in Seattle was all tucked away in Ravenna? Prost! read more

Die BierStube - Stuben! - German Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Nothing beats German beer. And Die BierStube is where you get the genuine article in Seattle. As a 38 year old male, I've drunk a lot of beer in my time. The best beer I've ever had was at Die BierStube. I'm talking about the Hacker-Pschorr Weisse Bier. As a summer refreshment, it can't be beat. I've honestly never tasted a better beer -- ever. The beer is complemented by genuine German snack food, all of which revolves around delicious mustards, artisan breads, and charcuterie. The pretzel is a classic but go out on a limb and try the Broitzeitteller (A snack plate of meat, cheese, rye bread, apples and mustards) or one of the many other tasty treats. You won't be disappointed. Thank goodness someone has brought real beer to Seattle. Not mass-market piss-water. Not micro-brew mega-hopped brews tuned for the most obscure palates. Just real, perfectly balanced, full-bodied beers the way they were meant to be. Prost! read more

Die BierStube - A liter of Hacker-Pschorr Weisse. Summer perfection. - German Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I'm not sure what's so great about this place. The best part of this place is the german beer that comes in half liter and liter glass steins. If you like german beer, that might be plenty. Certainly it was a lof of fun to be here during the world cup when germany was playing. There's also darts which are fun. The other parts are mediocre. The food is so-so at best, expensive and the kitchen closes early. It's often packed and the vibe is a bit too college/frat bar for my tastes. If you really like german beer and don't mind a college/frat feel, then this is your place. Otherwise, it's just another mediocre bar. read more

There was only one person working when we stopped by on a Monday evening. He seemed to manage well, but when he said our food would take a bit since he was also working the kitchen, I felt bad that they were understaffed. The atmosphere and beer were great. It felt like a cafe with large windows letting in lots of light. Big tables are great for bigger groups. They have games that you can pick from and play near the bar. We ordered a wurst plate with one bockwurst and one bratwurst by the bartender's recommendation. It came with a huge pile of sauerkraut, stone ground mustard, honey dijon mustard, curry ketchup, and two thin half slices of rye bread. The kraut was warm and had mustard seeds throughout. I learned that I am NOT a fan of authentic German food. I'm pretty sure they couldn't change anything about the preparation of the dish to make me like it more. The wursts were great but the sides were not my thing. I'd love to come back for more games and drinks, and I'd be willing to try some of their safer options on the menu (sandwiches, pretzels, etc.) read more

Die BierStube - Half eaten wurst platter - German Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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My Boyfriends brother turned 21 last weekend so we thought some bar hopping would be fun! We wanted some wells and pretzels so we tried die bierstrube. This place is amazing. There is plenty of seating, nice interior and nice staff. The drinks were all delicious and made correctly. And oh the pretzel with mustard and cheese to dip was amazing. We demolished it. I would come back again just to eat food. read more

Die BierStube - Amazing big boi pretzel - German Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Awesome bartender/owner. Great beer, fun drinks. Make sure to get the house infused whiskey...it's unreal. Worth the trip from anywhere in the Seattle/Tacoma/Western Washington area. The food is traditional German, and is on point, fairly priced, and delicious. Really fantastic place with a great attitude, atmosphere, and menu. read more

Die BierStube - Traditional pretzel with two kinds of mustard, salt, a beer, and a few 3 dollar mystery shots. - German Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I've been going to Die BierStube regularly for at least 6 years and, what can I say, I love the place. The beer is what keeps me coming back time and time again, but I also enjoy the atmosphere and great people who work there. I consider myself a weisse bier connoisseur and my most favorite of all time is definitely Hacker Pschorr Weisse. Unfortunately, it seems to be one of the most sporadically supplied German beers and I often have a hard time finding it. With that said, there's only been a handful of times I've gone to BierStube and they didn't have it. Thank you. The place always has a great vibe and the tall ceiling makes it feel nice and open. The two dart boards in the back are great for a few quick games or to fill the night. The faces behind the bar have changed over the years, but there always seems to be someone that's friendly and familiar. Pretzels, bratwurst sandwiches, landjaeger... I've had many and they're always good. All in all, I look forward to many more years of enjoying great beer at this place, and one of these times I'll finally get the boot on my birthday. read more

Die BierStube - One of the best biers on earth. - German Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Nice neighborhood bar with a German theme that has European style community tables and a nice old world vibe. I really liked the relaxed atmosphere and was really an easy place to relax and have a good beer (all German beers). The server was really easy to chat with as we discussed what beer would be to my taste, ended up trying 2-3 tastes before settling on one of the darker stouts. We ended up drinking the most expensive pour, but it was well worth it. I will definitely be coming by here again and get my ticket punched as they have a punch card where you can get some cool prizes, mugs, etc... read more

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The food was quite good, the service was excellent, and our waiter had the best memory for orders that I've ever seen. The atmosphere was pleasant and the prices were reasonable. We had been looking for authentic German fare and the Die BierStube is the best we've found so far in the Seattle area. My only complaint - the staff need to be able to pronounce the names of German foods correctly. read more

Before I start this review, I want to let you all know that I just returned from a trip to Munich for Oktoberfest in Germany, so that's what I have to compare this place to. The venue is pretty realistic to what I experienced in Germany. There are large tables that encourage you to site with strangers, the staff were all dressed up in Oktoberfest attire, and there was music with people singing along. I came here for an Oktoberfest event, I don't think they dress up all the time. I ordered a beer and a sandwich, the pretzel bread was delicious. The servers and bartenders were very well organized for how packed the place was. I even switch seats twice to accommodate a larger group and they still had our checks and drink orders separated correctly. If you have a group of four, I would get the big boot to spit with everyone. It's a fun activity and it only came out to about $7 a person once you split it. You pass the boot around to everyone without it touching the table, try it! read more

I really really want to love this place and we keep going back because it's close to work. But the service... Ooh Man. It's terrible each and every time read more

I have to give them a shout out for great customer service the other night. I always enjoy coming to BierStube but they went above and beyond on Friday with excellent service and splitting up our checks. We were a group of 6. When we were done with our meal the server surprised us with preemptively giving us 6 separate checks! This rarely happens without asking and everyone really appreciated it. Sure we could have split it between cards and cash after getting our bill. We were planning on doing so. I think this really is harder for the server though so it makes sense to give us separate checks. She was so sweet about it, too! The bar was really busy and I know the workers were all slammed. I enjoyed my bratwurst platter ($7) and beer ($5.25 for a .5 liter) Their prices are very reasonable, especially for food. In the words of Toby Keith, I love this bar! read more

It's beer-o-clock at Die BierStube! I'm a big fan of this spot and love that it's nestled in a pretty dense residential area. If I lived closer it'd be an obvious watering hole. Having been here only a few times though, I still think it's a pretty awesome spot. Nice low tables with benches and booths, this place is ideal for large groups and loud people. TVs on the wall play sports, the food is tasty and if you're with some friends you can order the boot! The only bummer was that when I was here a few days ago it took forever to get table service. Typically this spot is slammed but it was only 3pm or so and there were only 4 or so other folks in the entire bar. It was unfortunate that it took so long to get some service but even then it was still good. Everyone was all smiles and the beer and the pretzel were great. Definitely a fun spot to check out if you haven't been. read more

Liked this little German pub. We had no issues with the service. We grabbed a nice dark-wood table, scoped the scene, and then made plans...for a Boot. We decided on filling our glass boot with Franziskaner Weiss (tried this at the PDX International Beer Fest). Holy smokes. When they brought our Franziskaner-Filled Footwear to the table, it was a bit intimidating. So the rules: Don't let the boot touch the table until it's empty, and the person who finishes the boot forces the person who handed it to them to pay the next round (wasn't going to be a problem for us--one round was enough). Oh, and don't slam your boot--or you pay for it! I'm not a musclebound person, so I got to work my biceps a bit for those first few rounds of passing the heavy boot (I needed the workout though). But overall, we finished the boot with no issues...well, my bro did get splashed in the face once, but if anything, that was hella-funny. We also had a pretzel with our brew, and that was a perfect compliment. All in all a good time was had a Die BierStube, and our evening was set off to a good start. read more

The service here is terrible. Sure, they are quick to get an initial order and serve a drink, but if you need anything else make sure you have a large dose of patience. Or be willing to not just flag down a passing waitperson (they never pass!) but be willing to interrupt a very intense gossiping session being held behind the bar to get some service. After coming here regularly for several months, I've had enough. Especially when they yelled that I hadn't paid my bill as I was leaving. The cash was on the table. Was it my fault that they never came by in the over 40 minutes I was there? Sorry you had to stop gossiping to chase after me. If only they had paid that much attention when I was trying to get the check to pay. Lost my business. Won't be recommending this place to anyone. read more

This place has some amazing things on tap, their Spaten Optimator being my favorite. Another thing worth noting is their pretzel, it comes with some pretty serious mustard and is a great snack while drinking. The mood of this bar is very relaxed and has a nice feel to it. It's kind of small and finding seating can be a challenge. Most of the time if you ask nicely to share a table the other patrons will be kind and gladly move over. Another reason this place is pretty amazing is because they serve beer from a giant glass boot (if you order it). I can't say I've drunk out of many glass boots before and this was quite a fun experience for me. If you're looking for an awesome chill environment, want to make some fun new memories with friends and some great German beer you should give this place a shot. read more

I confess: I'm having a love affair with Händlmaier's Bavarian Sweet Mustard. I carted jars and jars of it home from Munich, and have a huge problem finding a proper bavarian sweet mustard in the states. Hence, I frequent German bars in search of the elusive Bavarian sweet mustard, and of the best of the Bavarian weiss beers. The selection of German establishments in Seattle is pretty much limited to Chris Navarra's three: Prost!, die BierStube, and Feierabend. Having frequented all three of them many times, the König of them is definitely the Die Bierstube. It wins out by having a larger space, selection of German beers, and way more attentive service. Most importantly, DB wins by (1) having Franiskaner Weissbier on tap; and (2) having the best sweet mustard to accompany my carb-induced pretzel coma. I'm pretty sure the servers must think I'm nuts when I keep asking for mustard refills. Wait...crap--I'm reviewing the restaurant, not the mustard. Sorry--back on task. The space is great for large groups--I've come here for numerous gatherings and celebrations. If you get here early in the evening (think 6 or 7), you can generally snag one of the huge booths, where you can hunker down and drinks liters of beer for the rest of the evening. Speaking of liters of beer: yes, they do have boots. No, you can't put ANY type of beer in it. Yes, there is a $50 deposit in case you break it. And the rule that the boots can't touch the table until it is finished is in full effect. And when you cheers, you clink glasses, say 'Prost!', and you must look each other in the eyes. The food is about as good as it gets for German fare around here. Love me some Curry Wurst. Pairs well with the Spaten Optimator. I've had better sauerkraut, but it's pretty solid here as well. So come on in and pretend you are in a biergarten in Munich. Prost! read more

It used to be that the small part of German blood in me got to come out and play once a year. That once a year was Oktoberfest in Leavenworth. No more. A couple of years ago, a couple of my coworkers got together and got me a gift card for the Prost! family of German pubs, so the future hubs and myself decided to go get our German beer on one random Tuesday date night. Tuesday dinner time is not the busiest time on earth at Die BierStube, and that's okay with me. It could have also been that it was a Tuesday dinner time during spring break so the college was kind of empty...but it doesn't matter, it just meant that we found a table pretty quickly. Note: tables come with benches, so if you're looking for a plush seat to sit on for the next several hours, you're barking up the wrong tree. (If your tush gets uncomfortable, it just means you need more beer. In which case, man up and order another pint.) It took about ten minutes of the two of us sitting there, beers in hand, before we both admitted to missing Oktoberfest. Food menu is small but tasty. The holy trinity of brats, pretzels, and sauerkraut are represented - expect to see some mustards on the side. Service could be friendlier, but they are unobtrusive and fast. Drink menu is really about the beer so if you're thinking a glass of wine might be nice, this may not be a first choice for you - while they have some wines, the collection is pretty small. Same with mixed drinks. This is the place where you get your beer on. HOWEVER, I would recommend considering the infused whiskey. Sitting in a big glass jar in the center of the bar, it caught my attention right away and I wound up ending my evening with a glass (ice on the side). The whiskey is infused with thick slices of oranges, cinnamon sticks, and raisins and the overall flavor is slightly spicy, slightly sweet, very citrusy. Now I just have to figure out how to get a cup of those raisins. read more

Stopped here on a Saturday night with a group of seven. We found a little nook to tuck into and began to peruse the menu. Choices choices choices. They have a really nice selection of German beers to choose from. Most come .3L .5L 1L. I ordered the Dinkle, cuz it was fun to say and I like big dark chocolaty beers. Although another of our party had a different stout which I liked better. Also, there was a beer that smelled just like beef jerky, I kid you not. Along with beer they had a decent selection of hard alcohol from which to choose. Service was good and boy did they know a lot about German beers. The bartender came out to serve us and he was very personable, even a little jolly. He took our orders, scurried off and returned with a beautiful presentation of beverages, each in their own distinct glass. The pub itself was very cozy. The tables are perfectly arranged for socializing. Dart boards are available if tossing is your game. If Die Bierstube were located in my neighborhood you would often find me there. read more

Die Bierstube is a beer paradise for me! As my drunk birthday boy kept shouting when we were celebrating there last night, "Nothing lighter than an amber!!!!!". Extensive, eclectic collection of flavorful German beers. The atmosphere itself isn't really Hofbrauhaus authentic (and I've been to the real one, holla back Munich) but I don't care, they have fun communal wood tables/benches and a good, random playlist of mostly 80s/90s pop hits. And yes, you can drink out of a gigantic boot o' beer. I didn't play that game, a handful of my friends were sharing a couple of them but I'd rather pick my own beer and not keep gulping other peoples' backwash. I had Spaten Optimator and Erdinger DunkelWeizen. They were both awesome, but the Optimator was, well, the optimum. So next time your frattastic friends suggest going to the Ram, do them a favor and drag them to Die Bierstube instead. read more

Die BierStube is a lot like Feierabend, with the same decor, same beers on tap, same food and same crappy service. I don't understand the place, first round we had a waitress, she was nice, friendly and helpful with beer selections. Once more people showed up she was no where to be found, we were required to go to the bar to get our drinks. But at the end of the night she was right there to make sure the check was taken care of. They do have good tasty bier but that's about it. Plus only one toilet for the ladies room, waiting in line to tinkle is not my idea of fun especially after being snubbed by the wait staff. read more

Liked this place until the 3rd visit when the bartender complained of the tip being less than 10% of the total bill. My fiancee & I usually tip 20% or more when we know the service is good. Although we tipped the bartender less than 10% on our card, we tipped their busboy in cash because he was nice enough to clean up our table without hesitation regardless of the accident that was made by a friend who couldn't tolerate alcohol. We're definitely not coming back! You're better off going to other bars. read more

One of Prost's baby sister's, Die BierStube is an alternative to Prost. Pretty tasty potato soup, good beer selection... blah blah blah... German. Feirabend. Did I get all the right keywords in?? read more

I have been to the sister pub called Fierbaden and by far DieBierstube's clientelle and service does not compare. When I order some good bier I expect it not to have 3 inches of foam on top, I paid for bier not foam!! Also It does not take 45 minutes to get my bar tab, oh wait I actually had to remind the bartender that I needed my tab (newbie bartender) Not recommended unless you dont mind hole in the wall type bars. Bring your date here and you might leave alone.. read more

Plenty of German beer here. I felt foolish asking if they had anything local (AKA domestic). Should have better phrased my question. Anyways, very laid back atmosphere, and the bartender was chatty so that was nice. Beers are $6 I believe. read more

One of the best places for authentic German beer and food. The atmosphere is great; even if you show up on a crowded Friday or Saturday night, you can always find an empty spot on one of the benches and make new friends. It's recommended! My first time here, I decided to try the Erdinger Dunkel Weissbier since the menu glaringly labeled it "Anna's Favourite!" And what do you know, it has been my favourite ever since. There is a pretty good selection of cocktails, though I have never tried them, what with the abundance of delicious German beers at my disposal. If you're brave (or bring enough friends), get yourself a 2-liter glass boot of the beer of your choice and down it! I was equally impressed with the food. Amazing sausages, doughy pretzels and hearty soups, all (but the last, maybe) served with a helping of Landbrot and the best mustard you'll ever try. This place should be a U District tradition (despite what Dante's might tell you). read more

Die BierStube - best boot you can get at a bar. - German Near Me - Seattle, Washington

German Beer! Yummy yummy. I will do the German danse for you. It's fun and gay and tra-la-la I hope you will enjoy my danse Feedly-I feedly-I ay. "Would you like some sauerkraut German boy, German boy?" "Yes I'd like some sauerkraut. Boy, I'm hungry!" read more

1980's Madonna? The Outfield? And I think I heard John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band. I love the beer. I love the biergarten look and atmosphere, but the music just killed it all for me. Throw in some umpa music. Give me a little taste of the mother land. OK. . . my rant is over. The service was really good and the prices were great considering the amount of beer served in the large glasses. I am, and always will be partial to my Guinness, but trying several different German beers throughout the night was a really good change of pace. read more

I've been here a couple times. Once in the day with some family and we had a pretty good time. Bartender was nice, good drinks, and a chill atmosphere. The second time I came here, though... It was a slow night and for whatever reason the bartender was not in a good mood. Seemed really impatient and gave off a hostile vibe. Whenever I experience a situation like this I always try to give people the benefit of a doubt (maybe he had a bad day, maybe I came off a certain way, etc.) and just try to be polite. Anyway, after buying a couple pints for me and a friend, I get my check and notice that he charged me for the giant $20 beers (we got pints). When I pointed this out, he acted like it was my fault and grudgingly changes my bill. It's too bad, because I really enjoyed my first time there. Now, I'll probably lean towards somewhere else. read more

Die Bierstube is one of four sister bars with a German theme here in Seattle, and it's my second favorite of the bunch (although I haven't tried the new Prost ! in West Seattle yet). I like the spaciousness of the place, in comparison to Greenwood's tiny Prost, since I always seem to be able to get a seat here. The beer selection is larger here too, but as many have pointed out the taps don't rotate, ever, but that may be a good thing if you like reliability and high quality. Just like Prost there's a few food offerings, but it's simple stuff like pretzels and brats that are not full plates, fortunately Roosevelt is lush with great restaurants if you're looking for more than a snack. The only thing that gets a bit tiring is the crowd, which can sometimes skew towards drunk frat-boys during peak hours, so if you don't mind the ear-splitting "WOOOOO''s" of guys trying to impress their dates by drinking the entire contents of "The Boot" then you'll do fine. The staff here on my last visit was AMAZING, which is always nice and really made me want to come back soon. read more

Ausgezeichnet! Aber nur fur das Bier. Okay I'll stop going on in German, but I am happy there is the BierStube/Prost/Feierabend here in Seattle. In Denver it was a wasteland for german beer pubs and Chicago was not much better (however beer oriented places is a whole nother story). Anywho, I love that there is a liter option here and I appreciate the fair mix of German brews. I was stoked to see Lowenbrau on tap and many other favorites. I can't say much for the food other than I have eaten at Feierabend and I assume the Brat and Wurst selection is comparable to any other place. I appreciate serving it atop kraut, cuz that is the only way to eat it (along with some super spicy mustard). Yay for this place when you are fiendin for some German beer, otherwise hit up Brouwer's. read more

If you're looking for a very local bar that serves great food and beer, look no further than Die BierStube. You can find this bar at the border between the University District and Ravenna neighborhoods. It's not too long of a walk coming from either place. When you walk in, you'll find a very communal space with large wooden tables. Feel free to sit down at any open seat and make new friends - it's expected in the culture of this bar. In terms of food, the menu features many types of sausages prepared in different styles. Although it's not terribly authentic, it's the closest you can get in Seattle to the real Germany. If you're a beginner, go for the Bratwurst mit Saurkraut to keep it simple. They have some of the best sauerkraut in town. Kitchen closes at 10:00pm but pretzels are served until closing. If you're a German veteran, take note to avoid the Curry Wurst. They're nothing like what you're expecting. Die BierStube has a great variety of beers you can get in .3L, .5L, or 1L glasses. You can also opt for "The Boot" which is a giant glass boot (approx. 3L) filled with any beer of your choice. The tradition is that you must pass the boot along to everyone at the table and continue drinking until there's nothing left. Until it's finished, the boot is not allowed to touch the table. Even though Die BierStube is located near a University, don't come here expecting a very douchey crowd. The fratty types don't tend to wander so far north. You'll discover a tamer crowd ranging from 25-40 years old, which might include University professors and area professionals. read more

The entire beer menu was in German, so I expected that someone there actually spoke an inkling of German. Nope, the bartender said "Wow, you actually know German.." ...his response was slightly disappointing. They didn't offer anything non-alcoholic and under "wein" it said that we had to ask our server. In the end, I had two options - a glass of white zin or a glass of "whatever red we've got". A couple of nice guys next to us had a pretzel and said it was "just okay" Overall, cute bavarian atmosphere that didn't live up to my expectation. read more

Great neighborhood bar. Even on a Monday ($1 off liters), it was lively. Same owner as Prost (http://www.yelp.com/biz/... ) and Die Feieraband (http://www.yelp.com/biz/... ). Great beer, good cocktails and great service. read more

I am not much of a beer drinker, but my whole childhood was in Germany and my mother is Dutch, so German food is the closest to home cooking I can get. Their sausages were really good, I highly recommend. I personally think it's a little on the pricey side ,but considering there isn't much selection for German food in the city it's worth it. The pretzel was like a super pretzel... but it came with yummy mustard so yay I am a fan! I forgot the beer I got, but it was a light Pils. Very good for my weak beer tolerance! read more

Fun atmosphere, attentive bartenders that actually take the time to follow-up with you to see if everyone's fine with their drinks/food (instead of the customers having to wave them down constantly). They kept that up even though it was packed. We had the bavarian pretzel, and the sweet mustard was awesome! We also tried the Landjaeger mit Brot (small cut up pieces of smoked sausage) - it was alright. The prices were totally acceptable. The 1 Liter steins are...well, 1 Liter, around $9 each. Street parking at night in the neighborhood is no problem. read more

So this place would totally get 5 stars if the service were a tad better...but whatever. My sister-in-law took all of us out for a night of drinking while we were in Seattle...and this is the first place she took us since almost all of us are beer lovers! We ordered the "boot" which is like a 2 liter glass boot filled with the beer of your choice. We chose Hacker Pschorr for our first one...which, of course, was delicious. The catch to the boot is you have to put down a $50 refundable deposit in case you break it and the rule of the boot is...is that you can't put the boot on the table until it is gone!! So that made for a fun night of drinking some German beer! We had another boot...but I can't remember what was in it...my brain was already a little buzzed from that first boot! =] And we tried a pint of one of Vani's (sister-in-law) favorite beers that they carry. The atmosphere was dark and woody...kind of how I would picture a German bar to feel like. But no German drinking music here...we were rocking out to some Mana and Justin Timberlake...so a wide range of modern stuff... Overall...a GREAT time!! I will never forget the night of the boot! read more

My go to spot for a beer! Get das boot if you dare, but the liters are plenty large. As a huge German Weiss beer fan, this is my go to for a good beer. Plus, they have great TVs if you're trying to catch the game. Atlantic Crossing (up the street) only shows Barclays Premier League, but you can see almost any European game here! Highly recommended, bartenders are super friendly too! read more