$4.75 for two beers? Yes, please!…read more Meron's is the standby bar for my circle of friends back in the 518. It's dependable, it's low-key, it has that charming small-town unpretentious air about it, and it's extremely reasonably priced. The bar looks like something that one would find in a suburban basement. There are lots of little random knick-knacks: nesting dolls, a Red Sox banner (and here I thought that in upstate NY everyone was a Yankees fan by default--who knew?), etc. There's even a cat! Don't expect to find Magic Hat, Saranac, or any fancy-schmancy brews here. Lawnmower beers on tap rule the roost, with the occasional "exotic" choices like Yuengling or Amstel thrown in for variety. Oh, and Plattsburgh is Labatt-town, through and through. Meron's is also a restaurant, so that probably accounts for the homey feel of the place. There's a good sized "dining room" area with some pool tables and dartboards, if that's your thang. When my friends and I went, there were about 3 other people in the bar, all of whom were preoccupied with playing pool. Then again, it was a Tuesday night during the summer break. It's almost unheard-of to go out for a drink under such circumstances 'round those parts.However, the speakers were absolutely blaring, which I found totally unnecessary, given the dearth of patrons that night. My friends and I had a hard time keeping up a conversation over the roar of "Crash Into Me". I'm no expert, since I went here on a weeknight during a time of year when most of the college-aged guys are out of town, but it was refreshing and relaxing to be there simply having a drink with two of my oldest friends. No meat market or skeezy patrons to be found here. However, my friends tell me that on another of their trips to Meron's, they were approached and propositioned by a scraggly fellow and his wheelchair-bound friend. Apparently I have horrible timing when it comes to planning my trips home.

Definitely the place where everyday goes. Caters to all age groups and all people. Ice cold beer…read moreand large mixed drinks. If you can't have a laugh along with your drink you can't do it anywhere. Outstanding and friendly staff.

- good beer selection - cheap beers…read more- friendly bartenders - one of the few places open late - music was fun - not many people present - check their IG to see if there's an event that night it is more updated than their website - there's not much seating by the stage

The heart and creative soul of Burlington for decades now. It has changed a lot over the years…read morehaving lost the coffeehouse vibe by day, which I miss as it was a critical way to foster connection and community, but I also understand the businesses need to generate money from the bar at night. Either way, a treasure of a place with great vibes and funky people.

Great people,been a staple of Plattsburgh,a St Patrick's day must.College,Middle age and older have…read morebeen entertained here,and will be in the future.

Although it comes up as a gay bar, from what I detected, it is a hometown Irish pub. It was very…read morewelcoming, staff and guests.

This places was my go to spot when I went to school out there their wings are always on point,…read morejuicy, flavorful and full of meat !!! It's always a vibe at monopole. 10+ years and I still have their number saved on my phone. Everyone is amazing !

Monopole is a place you come for drinks and wings. In fact, it's a place that is cherished by both…read morecollege age students to adults who've been coming here for decades, and people from all different backgrounds are welcomed here. As a historic bar, its atmosphere may seem divey but its great service and delicious wings have stood the test of time. During my recent visit not much has changed since I've last been in town 13 years ago. Though when I was in college, I was a regular here. Downstairs still has a men's bathroom, pool table, foolsball table, darts, TVs, some tables for dining, a bar and a back bar that serves excellent wings, specifically the stoner wings which are my absolute favorite. Upstairs still has a women's bathroom, another bar, and place for the bands to play. However it was hosting a private event during my most recent visit. Overall, come here for the experience, drinks and wings!

Amazing staff and atmosphere! I love coming here with friends because it's always so lively. The…read morefood is amazing and drinks are also tasty!

This is an awesome bar with awesome service. It's for a cozy vibe to it. Huge variety of drinks in…read moreterms of cocktails and beers. I really like their food here. It might be the best burger in Vermont. You can get a giant one here with a lot of patties. I also like their fries, fried pickles, and corn dogs!

We visited Rira for the FIFA World Cup final. The place was packed! After waiting we ended up in…read morethe library at a table. Olivia S provided excellent service throughout the match. This old pub was authentic in the offering of Guinness and Smithwicks. Fish and chips is also excellent. Chips are nicely seasoned and the cod portion is generous. A rowdy crowd added to an awesome experience. Olivia kept us watered and fed in a packed pub. Kudos to her!

Michael was a very friendly bartender. The place has loads of TVs, and is a good place to watch…read moresporting events. They have great craft beer selection but you have to effectively take a sobriety test to get to the downstairs bathroom. That said, i recommend this place unreservedly.

We had already had food so I can't comment on that. I have to say the service was fantastic. We…read morenever had to wait on a drink or food. The bartenders were helpful and attentive. Not only would I say I'd come here again, I did multiple times during my visit.

Over the Fourth of July weekend, a friend and I stopped by Three Needs around 1:00 a.m. We ordered…read moredrinks and planned to grab some pizza before heading home. As we were leaving, my friend told me that the bartender had called him a "Nazi" and a "racist" because of the shirt he was wearing. It was simply a black shirt that said "Happy 250 Years" with an American flag behind the text. I turned around to ask why she felt that way. Before I could even finish speaking, she immediately became confrontational. I asked how his shirt made him a racist or a Nazi, especially considering he's friends with me, a Hispanic male. Instead of having a conversation, she told me to leave, took the beer that I had already paid for, and refused to let me finish it. She then called over a bouncer and, from my perspective, falsely told him that I had said, "You don't have any colored friends." I never made that statement and immediately told the bouncer it wasn't true. The one positive part of the experience was the bouncer. He remained calm, listened to both sides, and professionally de-escalated the situation. I handed him my beer and left peacefully. It's unfortunate because the rest of our Fourth of July was great, and this was a disappointing way to end the night. I used to enjoy going to Three Needs, but after being treated this way and seeing my friend labeled with such serious accusations over a T-shirt, I won't be returning. I hope management takes the time to look into what happened that night, because no customer should be treated this way for simply asking a question or wearing a shirt celebrating the Fourth of July. After we left and were standing outside, several other customers came over to us and apologized for what had happened. They also told us that, in their experience, this bartender has a reputation for treating customers this way. Whether that's accurate is for management to determine, but based on my own experience that night, I was extremely disappointed.

Food: it was good I liked the pizza…read more Service: slow and a bit all over the place Ambiance: they closed at 8:30 on a Friday ? I liked the place and ppl were getting hammered so I think they enjoyed it as well. They had a band out back and loads of ppl sitting in the back

Ignore the old reviews. New ownership for past 8 months and it really stands out. Corey is at the…read morebar and he is a great bartender. He knows how to make a great drink and pours strong. The kitchen was great. What amazing flavors! The taste stands out. Don't kid yourself. You're not going to get better even at the local restaurants. Lastly, the music, the football games on the large screens and the decor is welcoming. Come down and enjoy dinner and a drink. It is going to be worth your visit