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    Locals Tavern

    3.3 (83 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    LOCALS TAVERN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Live music
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Old fashioned
    Collin B.

    Hailey and Maddie are the best! Come enjoy drinks with the best bartenders and best drinks in the Leland area!

    Maxine G.

    Started to pass up this spot after reading reviews however was glad I didn't !!!! Atmosphere was great service was great food was great !!! Stop by and give it a try for yourself! Reviews can be deceiving!

    Burger
    Hannah P.

    I have been here a couple of times and have enjoyed the atmosphere and that there are pool tables. It's definitely bar food but top notch bar food. Last time I was here it took 30 minutes for nachos to come out and it was the most basic nachos I had ever seen with not a lot of chicken and the cheese sauce was cold. I get that we are in the south and that bugs are going to be everywhere but seeing a big dead roach next to the table is not the most favorable thing to lay eyes on. Besides that the service is always good, they have lots of 'events' going on that are family friendly like music bingo and all around it's a good meetup place just to watch a game and drink a beer.

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    Milissa G.

    First time visit atmospheres nice staff friendly always checking on you to see if you need anything. you're able to play pool watch TV little karaoke or dancing just sit and enjoy your friends And I highly recommend the Ruben. It's hard to find one that taste great.

    Monica P.

    We've lived in Leland since early 2020 and this was our first visit (15 Jan 2023). Why haven't we been here before? Well, a few friends said the food was terrible. I totally disagree! We met up with friends to watch a football game. The place had not quite filled up so we were able to get a table for 6 right away. It did fill up later. It was pretty noisy inside but I guess it was because of all the football fans. We had a variety of foods to eat, some of which we shared: Jalapeno poppers, fried mushrooms, chicken quesadillas, shrimp tacos, and a Rueben sandwich. We were very satisfied with the food. I probably wouldn't do two fried foods (the poppers and mushrooms). The shrimp tacos (three of them) were huge with a really nice amount of shrimp. My friend who ordered them said thy were very good. So was the Rueben sandwich. I also enjoyed trying the chicken quesadilla. The tater tots were perfect for me - not overly salted like other restaurants, although one friend said they were just okay. The drinks were a hit and miss. One friend stated her drink tasted like there was hardly any vodka. Mine was fine. I later had white wine, which I liked. Very good and attentive service by the waitresses. Overall, very good food at reasonable prices. And a fun place to hang out.

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    Fried bologna sandwiches are delicious and made to order. The customer service is pleasant, and attentive.

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    3 years ago

    Great live music! They also have football games on the weekends! Down to earth atmosphere!

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    3 years ago

    Geared more to the younger crowd. Good beer and ok bar food. Nothing special unless you like a rowdy crowd.

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    Great food! Pet friendly, and an all around great place to grab a bite or just have a drink

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    Good cheesesteak and beer. Server friendly and helpful. Decent atmosphere. Convenient location.

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    4 years ago

    Superb food, great location, thoughtful service - what's not to like? Under new ownership, the food choices and quality are first rate!

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