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    Stanley's Pub

    3.6 (42 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Divey
    Loud
    Outdoor seating

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    Get your drank on!
    Josh W.

    Sometimes you just want a good little local dive bar to enjoy some cheap drinks and some good music. I'm honestly surprised my lady and I hadn't been here sooner, but when I found out Hot Like Mars was playing here live recently, I knew we had to go. The place itself feels like a classic local dive bar for sure. I can tell there are a plethora of regulars so they're definitely doing something right. They also have an outdoor patio with lots more seating. They have a small stage near the front inside and feature lots of live music on weekends. Their beer selection is pretty nice, wine list isn't nearly as big but has a couple nice selections, and of course there's a full bar loaded with spirits. The bartenders were are very friendly and attentive even with how busy and loud it was while the band played their set. Plus the price we paid for our libations was very nice. I may be a beer geek but I'm not above a $3 Miller High Life. I think this is now one of my top dive bars in my area. Is it THE TOP? I might need another visit to make that decision. I'm sure my lady won't be against another visit.

    Stringbreakers and Stuffbreakers band from Brazil
    Beth D.

    Great venue for up coming bands!!! Great sound in the room. Yes it has a bit narrow quarters but it's just right!! They have an outdoor patio that you can get away to chat a bit with your fellows. They have a plethora of alcohol drinks!! I had their Wild Turkey bourbon straight which is one of my favorites that has a huge kick so ladies be careful unless your tough to handle it!! Enjoying the music tonight!! Stringbreakers and Stuffbreakers band from Brazil They made their first debut in the States at Stanley's Pub!! How awesome.....the manager has a huge heart and was a pleasure to meet all of them!! Gone Solo!!

    Chants of Diplomacy setting up!
    Chris H.

    When you close your eyes and picture a neighborhood bar... This is probably what comes to mind. Cheap beer ($1.50 bottles during happy hour) and the basics when it comes to cocktails. The back porch is amazing! They could use some nicer furniture, but the landscaping and tall fences make you forget that your so close to civilization. I couldn't stick around late enough to hear the live music but they have some impressive acts coming to town judging for the posters on the walls! Check this place out of you want to get away from your usual spot.

    Reggae party
    Louise D.

    Came here for a reggae concert. I'm not a huge reggae fan (I'm like, sure, I can dance to reggae and it's fun, but not more than that). However, it seemed like the people who know about reggae thought that $12 for 5 different bands was a really reasonable price. The outdoor patio is great! Just such an easy going vibe about it, very relaxing! The indoor was nice because of the air conditioning but otherwise not special at all. In fact, I'm really not very likely to come here just for a drink inside because it felt a pretty dirty - a typical dive bar I guess. Would definitely come back if there would be another outdoor concert evening of a genre I like. Otherwise, I'll leave the dive bars to the real dive bar fans!

    a row of liquor bottles on a bar
    Stephanie P.

    Ahh Stanleys. Living in Columbia Tusculum, Stanley's is my go-to place for an after work drink. While it is partly for the convenience of being within walking distance of my apartment, I really do love the charm of Stanley's. It is definitely a dive bar, with cheap drinks, a cozy atmosphere, a low-key vibe and an eclectic crowd. The bartenders are great and there's a great patio out back. There's also live music pretty frequently, with both local and out of town bands. There is usually a cover with the bands, which I'm not always a fan of, but if you're into live music it's a great spot to catch a show. Definitely worth a visit for the experience...and some cheap drinks!

    Not actually disappointed.
    Aaron M.

    Good music, strong drinks, kinda smells like a fart. Five stars. Will definitely be returning.

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    16 years ago

    Any Body know if Noah Hunt & 420 allstars are going to be playing at Stanleys any time soon ? Email me if so bluerose6@live.com

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    If I could give this place 0 stars I would. The bartender Sharon was EXTREMELY rude…read more We are both African American, walked in and it was almost like "what do you want and we've clearly walked into the wrong establishment." The lady just sat there with her hand out and said what do you need. Made us pay right after getting our drink despite us sitting at the bar and not asking if we were going to get another drink. I then said do I have to close after every drink and she said well are you getting another one. I said yes and she was frustrated and said uh well then I need a card. My friend asked what kind of beers they had and she got an attitude and huffed and said it's on the wall. She told us the price of every drink and asked if it was ok as if we couldn't afford it.we were not offered water, not asked if we wanted food. No one was asked to pay immediately. Anyone after us was given water, the tone was nicer, and was asked if they'd like an order put in Pure nastiness. I used to come here all the time and have never encountered this but the years definitely have changed this place. Do not recommend if you're a person of color. They are still living in the past. UPDATE The manager came out and we spoke to him. He was a lot nicer and offered us a drink for my friends birthday.

    Classic great dive bar. Cheap prices, chips for sale, bartender was hot IMO. Friendly people, great…read morepeople watching, not too crowded. Loved it.

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    3.8(24 reviews)
    2.5 mi
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    The Edge Inn is a cool little dive bar in Norwood. The atmosphere is just what you would expect…read morefrom a dive bar. The crowd is diverse and you could not find nicer people. Now let's talk about the drinks. They do not skimp on the pour and the pricing is best in town. Great staff that make sure they are speaking and paying attention to detail. 1800 Tequila is my go to drink, thanks Edge.

    I come every now & again with a friend whom frequents here a lot and has for a lil minute now. at…read morefirst i thought man this is the perfectly location for me, the vibe was great, the locals of the bar are amazing, the crowd pretty much stays the same, the drinks are affordable. however some time last week or so we had an absolutely terrible event take place that was jus shocking and made me a bit angry! This bar tender (white man, older, long salt & pepper colored greasey hair, not tall not short, with a plumper build in the waist) comes out to the patio with a bar receipt and pen in his hand askn loudly to my friend if hed done some thing wrong to her or whats goin on and she looked puzzled and replied no why he then shakes his hand at her and she said as she realized it was her drink receipt naw bby u kno i got u always im jus payn wit card tonight not cash i was gonna tip u once i was done for the nite. ( mind u we hadnt lit a cigarette or took a sip of our drink yet & had the whole patio lookn at us and everyone was in silence by now ) The rude man turns slings the door open muttering well if u do or dont ill be jus fine! Then someone said he was drunk, cant tend bar or handle ur poison dont drink! Then had a discussion about it inside the bar again for some reason but it back fired cause damn near the entire bar walked out and left due to the rudeness and unprofessional conduct presented by the bar tender! Im not so sure id return! No customer should be harrased or made to feel obliged to tip after jus walking into a place and who knows she could of tip'd him a $50 or $100 by nites end but he will never know now! And they say hes been a problem for a while now and costing the bar customers which is money!

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    3.9(43 reviews)
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    Went with my wife for a Xavier reunion. We were placed on the 2nd floor. This place is a dump!…read more Some people like dive bars. I do not. The only beer on tap was miller light. It looked a little better downstairs. No food was orderable from upstairs. The bar tender didn't know how to make amaretto sours correctly. My wife had 2 and they both tasted drastically different. They have a small parking lot but we got in. They have an outside patio I guess you can eat and drink there. I can't imagine going there if you had nothing to do with Xavier University.

    Dana's is the best dive bar spot. I have been here countless times over the past year being a…read moreXavier student. I love the ambiance and the small inside, yet large and plentiful outdoor spaces. I usually sit in the "Tent" outside when coming here with friends and order from the she shed, but it was closed. That ended up working perfectly because it was so hot outside that my friends and I wanted as much AC as we could get. We got in and there were few people there. It ended picking up a little after an hour there. My friends and I sat at a large table(there were 6 of us) and played Uno for two hours. We shared some fries and fried pickles. Both were very good and came out hot and fresh, although the fries could have used some salt. The drinks are just what you would expect. The bartenders are always friendly and quick to get or make a drink. Dana's is a great neighborhood bar and a cheap and easy place to go on any night.

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