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    Oliver's Old Towne Tavern

    4.0 (50 reviews)
    InexpensiveAmerican, Sports Bars
    Closed 3:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Loud
    Live music
    Casual
    Outdoor seating

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    Cathy H.

    This is a great neighborhood spot! It has a parking lot behind it or there is plenty of street parking after hours. The service was great and our waiter was very nice. The prices are good for what you get and I thought the food was pretty decent. It's easy to miss outside because there isn't a big sign but it's a great place!

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    Pri S.

    Delish food. Amazing service. I use to live down the street from bar / restaurant. I never thought to come here until now I'm 34 yrs old after I moved out of Laurel. Best kept secret of Laurel. Looks like a dive bar from outside. But it's nice and cozy inside. Everyone is your server it seems. They constantly all ask if you need anything. Everyone is so friendly. Food definitely taste homemade. I only been here twice. But I'll keep coming back.

    Happy hour whiskey!
    Donyiel C.

    Forgot about this chill spot! I came once awhile ago! Was looking for a place nearby for happy hour a few days ago. The first place my friend and I went to was closed. We drove down the street and the other place we tried to go was so packed we left and came here. It wasn't overly packed so that worked. We got prompt service. They had happy hour specials until 7 p.m. I think our server's name was Amanda - she was great! Decent amount of parking on the street - not sure if it's enforced or not but I parked at the church across the street.

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    Donna J.

    Olivers is your neighborhood bar and restaurant. Staff is always super friendly , the remember what you drink, the food is always fresh and home cooked. If you haven't been you need to give it a try!

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    MaryLou B.

    Shoutout to our local community heroes! Pam and Amanda are a great tag team! Great personalities, neighborhood atmosphere, and comfort food! The specials are yummy as well! I had the shrimp Alfredo pasta!! Yummmm! I'm picky about my pasta and I was really impressed with the taste! Creamy, flavors balanced, and pasta was perfect!!! Whatever I expected, this venue exceeded my expectations!! Wow! Creamy, savory Alfredo! Hubby had the ribeye steak that was good enough to satisfy this carnivore!! Even though we just moved from Texas, this ribeye steak can give Texas a run for it's money!! Yes haw! Bravo to the chef!! That was an unexpected "bar food" experience! !! Pretzel is o cute and soft!! Tater tots are crunchy and just wow!!! Neighbors and family..... are truly a blessing!!! Be thankful for each moment and cherish it with people like the community you find here!! God bless !!!

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    Evie B.

    I went to this bar the first time when it was called Main Street with a friend. I had drinks and we ordered food. I believe we had nachos and tater tots. My tater tots were nothing to write home about but its a bar so I didnt expect much. There was a band playing in the back however not memorable. I think the highlight of our night was being picked up by 2 guys. LOL. We politely declined. I gave Main Street a 2.5 that night and totally forgot about the place. Fast forward. The bar is now called Oliver's and I bookmarked it awhile back. New bar likely means change in my mind! The same friend and I went to dinner last night and we checked out Oliver's afterwards. Lots of renovations. The bar has a more open floor plan now. The band was playing in the front and sounded great as we walked in. The place was PACKED! Ladies were up dancing. We found a seat at the end of the bar by the service area. Mark, my bartender was great! Cheap tall glass drinks and no skimping on the booze!! Lots of food coming out from the kitchen and it looked like an upgrade from last time. Cant wait to try the food next time. If Im in the area again, this is the bar I will frequent. They also have a dart league if your interested in that. Oliver's gets 4 stars.

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    4 years ago

    Its a 3 sheets to the wind tavern experience here! Its nestled in historic Laurel and its a fun place

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    Fantastic neighborhood bar/restaurant. Excellent bartenders. Fair pricing and very good food.

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    Love this place! Great food and great bar tenders and good atmosphere! Been coming here for years. Never a bad moment here.

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    9 years ago

    Everything here is good! Friendly people. Only issue is drink refill can be slow. Other then that, love it!

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    Food, people, price, and environment was great. its a bar, so expect bar food. If ever in Laurel, I would stop again.

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    Solid place. Lots of alcohol choices , live music , and the food was good. Nothing flashy, a true hole in the wall sort of place.

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    9 years ago

    Nice old well establish pub atmosphere. Food pretty good. Patrons good as well. Good service fun local pub

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    The wings are extra small. They were dry and not pleasing at all.
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