The atmosphere is appropriate even if the decorations are somewhat sparse. The employees are all very courteous and want to make customers happy. Unfortunately, they have many opportunities to apologize, make amends, offer extra food as compensation, etc., as many of their drink and food menu offerings are shockingly inadequate.
Wine lovers, consider pre-gaming before attempting to sip the offerings from the Pub.
Beer lovers are in luck, as there are often a few decent (seasonal) options.
Food lovers, you also should consider pre-gaming (i.e., eating enough to sate your hunger, drinking enough to dull your sense of taste) before eating anything at the Pub. The portions are small and the quality is... moderate at best.
I recently ordered a "hummus plate" expecting a large dollop of hummus surrounded by a variety of veggies and pita bread. I got a LOT of celery and cucumbers, some carrots, and about a half-pita's worth of pita triangles all accompanied by a container of hummus so small that a child could fit the entire thing in his mouth. Maybe I'm spoiled by those hummus containers you can buy at the store for less than $5, but if I'm paying $5.50 for a hummus platter, I'd like at least enough hummus to get some on each item in the platter.
The wings were surprisingly acceptable, if a tad small. read more