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    Shenanigans Pub

    2.9 (51 reviews)
    Closed • 3:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Karaoke
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Peter P.

    This is one of the few nice bars in Portage for visitors staying at a hotel (walking distance) off the highway. They have a great outdoor covered bar which was fun during a thunderstorm. The bartender was great to chat with all night and had a lot of stories to tell. The food was just OK.

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    Kathleen R.

    Food was excellent. Waitress was new but did a good job. Still learning drinks etc. would dine here again.

    Bangers and Mash

    The most amazing Bangers and Mash I have ever had! We went around 2:30 in the afternoon so it is a slow time but was also staffed for a slow time. There was one cook and the waitress and a large party had came in prior to our arrival. The waitress was straight forward about the possible wait time for the dish but we opted to order anyway and get an appetizer. This dish is worth every minute of the wait! Absolutely phenomenal! The waitress was amazing as well. Can't wait to go back! It's going to be hard to order anything else after getting the B&M but there were some other options I had my eye on.

    Ordered a wet chicken burrito- got 2 beef tacos
    Josh S.

    I came here as I was staying at a nearby hotel and didn't want to walk/drive far. Ive Been driving cross-country and wanted something close. We ordered TO-GO cuz we didnt want to wait and had dogs at our hotel. Here it goes: I go in and there are 2 others at the bar. Very slow day I guess. :/ Anyways, i wanted to order a bacon burger but they were out of bacon! who the h!!! runs out of bacon! I ended up ordering a "huge" wet chicken burrito.... The bartender said I wouldn't finish it... I got back to the hotel and they gave me 2 beef tacos... Was this a joke? See picture I ordered my wife a cheeseburger (clearly frozen patty, suppose to have swiss and american cheese, only kraft single) with fries (yes, the frozen crinkle cut ones) She also wanted a side salad with ranch... Got back to the hotel to discover their side salad consists of iceberg lettuce. No croutons or garnish as the menu stated. Nice bartender, said she was new. She should run away from this place. No wonder it was empty there. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND

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    I have had some pretty tasty lunches here. Cheap prices for the quality make this a "wiener!"

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    I have only been once, ordered the bangers and mash. It was ok but not worth a second visit.

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    10 years ago

    This is esthetically attractive, but the food and service is horrible. Nasty attitude from ownership.

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    11 years ago

    We went here on a whim off the highway, glad we stopped the food hit the spot. Tasty eats and friendly staff. I made a good choice

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