Stopped into this place on a Sunday evening while doing a little road trip by myself. The exterior reminded me of one of the better dive-bars in Philly (that's where I'm from)--homey and comfortable. Andy, the bartender and maybe owner, was very relaxed and friendly. If I recall, we even shared the same birthday.
Place itself had a cool bunker vibe, very underground. Big brick walls, almost claustrophobic with small little rooms housing pool tables and a beautiful fireplace, which I'm sure would be cozy as fuck throughout some cold winter months. The infrastructure reminded me of an underground club in NY called Basement, which is the basement of an old glass mill.
The locals (Patty in particular) were as friendly and amicable as possible. I told them I was from Philly, and we talked a little about politics. I was a bit worried that I'd be seen as an outsider, but those worries subsided after they bought me a drink. Shame I had to hit the road so quickly (six hour drive ahead of me).
In the wake of the election and the shit show that is the U.S. culture-wars, I think we found a moment of kinship in each other's company. I wish more moments in life could be like my experience at Mid-Town Lounge. read more