Have visited this bar a couple of times with family members as we've wanted a place to hang out and chill after a concert on the college campus. The setting is convenient as its just down from a hotel. Ambiance is nice. Both times, the bartenders have been nice and accommodating. One of the nice features of this bar is that though it's long and narrow, they've put a good amount of seating in and there's some nice entertainment. For all of this, the bar would really be at a 4 or more rating. However, it is a local bar and the locals really seem to be set in their ways and are not welcoming. During our most recent visit, there were folks playing pool who I noticed looked irritated we were there to being with. Come to find out, they were playing in their pool league, and apparently for the pool league, nobody else in the bar can have fun. My daughter and her friend set up and played beanbags for a bit, as the bartender allowed because it's there, and gave us a bucket of beanbags from behind the bar. Well, apparently, that's too distracting for the pool league. So, one of the players tattled on my daughter and got the bartender to tell her to move to the front of the bar. Whatever. She and her friend just stopped playing. To give the pool players credit, they tried to be nice and thank my daughter for stopping, but seriously?
In the end, its a shame that the bartender caved and that the locals participating in the library pool league ruined a nice fun night for others. By all means, have the league, but then maybe set up some signs, barriers, wear earplugs, or something. It's not like the beanbags hitting the boards were louder than the music being played, but it is what it is, right?
Sorry to sound whinny about it all, but seriously, it's a bar, it's a place for enjoyment. We would likely give the place a shot again, but probably not Thursday night during pool league. read more
