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    The Cardinal Bar

    3.4 (19 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    Green tea shot and their renown hotdog.

    This place is great! I came here as a back up, and it's now a spot I have to come back to! Great hot dogs, and great drinks. Along with the bartender being very welcoming.

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    Love this bar! Great drinks and hot dogs! Alex knows our drinks as we walk in and always friendly! Love it!!

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    My friend and I decided to explore Downtown Clayton and do some day drinking.

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    McKinley's Restaurant & Pub

    McKinley's Restaurant & Pub

    2.8(102 reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    McKinley's is a Clayton anchor! Tucked into the heart of town, this old-school sports bar feels…read morelike it's been here forever--in the best way possible. Every wall is lined with TVs playing whatever game matters most that night, while dollar bills cover the walls like a scrapbook of good times, tall tales, and nights that ran a little longer than planned. The décor nods proudly (and somewhat creatively) to Irish heritage, with touches of green, classic signs, and a love of good beer doing most of the storytelling. It's a place where locals gather, strangers become regulars fast, and the atmosphere is equal parts loud cheers, friendly debate, and comfortable familiarity. Unpolished, well-worn, and full of character, it's the kind of small-town sports bar where the drinks are cold, the TVs are always on, and everyone feels right at home. The menu leans into its claims of Irish roots with a lineup of familiar pub classics--hearty, comforting dishes that feel right at home alongside a pint. But as solid as those classics may be, the real standout is the good old pub burger. Cooked exactly the way you ask for it--perfectly rare, juicy, and full of flavor--it's the kind of burger that reminds you why simplicity done right always wins. Served up hot and fresh by a friendly face that treats you like a regular, it's not just a meal, it's part of the experience: honest food, genuine hospitality, and a plate that keeps people coming back. Cheers!

    Lunch was very mid. The housemade chips were disgusting. Oily, greasy crumbs. Took forever to get…read morefood when the place was empty. Dark ambiance. I won't be coming back here.

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    4.2(5 reviews)
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    We went in here as our last stop. It's very dark inside with older couches. The couches reminded me…read moreof something from my grandmas house. They had some live music which was nice. The drinks seemed a bit off. Not our favorite for sure. But the vibes were nice.

    Walking into Elixir VI and the world outside exhales behind you, the air shifts--with perfumed…read morescent of warm spice and citrus. The warm edison bulbs flicker to life as if they've been waiting just for you, casting lazy shadows across blue walls and gilded mirrors. A hush of soft laughter drifts from a nearby corner where friends lean close, their glasses catching light like captured constellations. Velvet armchairs and couches cradle quiet conversations, while behind the bar, bottles gleam with impossible colors; one even glows, ever so slightly, when the bartender passes. You can't tell if it's the lighting or a trick of magic--and you don't really want to know. They call it whimsical, but really--it's their Old Fashioned. The kind of drink that feels less made and more summoned. When they craft it, there's a ceremony to the motion: sugar stirred just so, bitters dashed with the precision of a spell mark, a single twist of orange releasing its perfume like a secret. The bartender doesn't rush. She moves with the calm assurance of someone who knows time bends for good cocktails. You will find your seat in one of the several cozy alcoves, each space hums with quiet enchantment. Don't forget the food out back, part settled, part wizard of flavor, the food truck delights with gluten-free magic for everyone. Every dish is crafted so well, you'll forget it's "free" of anything--except compromise. Clayton is lucky to have this upscale hideaway where alchemy meets ambiance and every sip feels like a small enchantment. Cheers!

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