The drinks are cheap, which is definitely a plus, & they have pool tables that are in their own section of the bar so you're not fighting for space to wield your pool cue.
The bar itself is huge with enough space for everyone to grab a stool in addition to generous table seating. You could come with a small group & easily find a place to camp out for the evening.
The smoking area is enormous & equipped with outdoor space heaters which are awesome in the winter. It's always appreciated when you can take your drink outside with you for a breath of "fresh" air.
While the interior is fairly large, the dance floor right in front of the stage is pretty small. I have seen people push tables further back & create more grooving space though, so the space can be manipulated to suit the mood of the room.
And finally, the "rules of entry" are hard to nail down. Usually if there's a band playing, patrons have to pay at the door. BUT sometimes if customers know an employee who is working - or claim they're not there to listen to the music - they can get away without paying the cover. While that's great for those who get in for free, it's really frustrating for everyone else who paid for entry when a bunch of others didn't. & from chatting with a few people who have played in bands at this venue, I've discovered that this selective enforcement of the cover fee can lead to bands getting measly pay-outs after their shows even if they packed the room & the bar was slinging drinks all night.
Don't get me wrong, I don't mind paying for entry if I'm supporting a musician or artist. But it is admittedly disappointing to discover that they can get stiffed at the end of the night because of some diluted nepotism happening at the door.
Verdict: It's not the worst place to end up for a drink, but it's definitely not a preferable one either. read more