A good place to go if you don't want to be found. Most everyone else will be across the street at Starrs bar, which gives this place an advantage. Space to move around, and if you're drinking alone, no pressure to engage in conversation. The dive element is there, but hidden by cleanliness. You can almost fool yourself into thinking that you're at mom and pop restaurant instead of a mom and pop bar.
Low-key and friendly.
Sandy, the owner, was our bartender for the visit. She was very nice while talking us up. Sandy seems happy with the clientele, and they seem to like her too. The fact that she had the time for conversation will tell you how busy the place was, or more to the point, wasn't. As sleepy as Main Street in Mayberry. Otis didn't make an appearance.
Stop in and pound a couple, then mosey across the street to Starrs for a couple more. Sounds like a fun filled afternoon to me.
Quick Tip: I don't expect anyone to read this review, seeing how Mallalieu Inn has been open for a century, and this is only the second review on Yelp. I know, it's a bit tongue in cheek, but heck, Yelp has been around for like 20 years. Taking that into consideration, low-key may be a couple levels too high! read more