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The Fable

4.3 (76 reviews)
ModerateKaraoke, Pubs
Open • 5:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
Updated 2 months ago

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What's the vibe?
Divey
Good for groups
Happy hour specials
Dogs allowed

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Gerry B.

Awesome accommodating fun vibes. Wide drink selections and very cozy. The workers are super sweet. Great place for casual hangouts and parties.

Beautiful patio out back.
Nikki B.

I've had drinks here several times when it was The Black Boar. Wasn't too thrilled when it became Old Chalet. After I moved a new owner stepped in and now it's The Fable. A friend of mine recently came here for drinks and enjoyed it, so I figured I'd check it out. Inside is reminiscent of a dimly lit tavern. There are seats at the bar, plenty of booths for gathering with friends, a dartboard, a cozy fireplace, and classic movies on tv when sports aren't on. They also have a lovely back patio area and additional seating on the sidewalk. I sat at the bar and ordered one of their House Cocktails ($13). A dollar from each sale is donated to a local charity every month. The house cocktails have creative monikers. I selected the Town's End (Songbird floral Liqueur, St. George Vodka, Grapefruit, & lemon juice). It was refreshing and delicious! I did not expect this place to have such a creative cocktail menu (of course they serve the classics along with beer & wine too). The selections all sounded fantastic. The bartender was friendly and the vibe here is chill. The Fable also has some great deals for Happy Hour and food vendor pop ups on weekends. It's a great neighborhood bar to meet up with friends, watch some sports, or just unwind after a long day.

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5 months ago

Comfortable patio, easy-going staff, good craft beer selection. I love the repurposed mahogany pews from a defunct church down the street.

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They have Old Speckled Hen! And the live music was really really great. Everyone is super nice there:)

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Great atmosphere. Great free comedy show on Wednesday nights. Great prices and generous pours on the drinks. Also dog friendly!

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Awesome spot, great drinks and bartenders are awesome! I live 3 min away from this bar and it's my favorite

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Thanks for coming in, Franklin! We'll hope to see you again soon.

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Ask the Community - The Fable

What kind of non-alcoholic bevvies are available? Asking for a sober friend who I'd like to feel included when we go for some live music!

We've got 4 non-alcoholic beers (a Kolsch, NA Guinness, and two IPAs) and the staff is always up for making a tasty mocktail!

Silly question but do you have a billiards table?

Not a silly question! Wish we had room inside for one but we don't, sadly.

Is there karaoke every night?

Hi Gloria! Nope, we're a neighborhood bar most nights of the week, but we do have regular karaoke every Thursday from 9pm-1:30am (except this week, we'll be closed for Thanksgiving) and rotating karaoke every Monday from 8:30pm-12:30am which… 

Do you guys ever have hours where your operation is "all ages"?

Hello! We're do not. Our liquor license requires that our patrons be 21 and older during operating hours.

Is there an outdoor space? Can I bring my small dog?

There is a front patio where well-behaved dogs are always welcome. We also have a back patio and the pups can be there when it's slow and not too busy - when it gets crowded we ask that you just have them in the front space.

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