There's not many places to grab a drink or eat once you leave CityGate. Well, for that matter, there's not many decent places to have a drink or eat even in or near CityGate. But honestly, I don't think one would specifically trek outside of CityGate to come and find this place if you weren't en route on your way home. Well, because that is how Hubby and I literally stumbled upon it because we were on our way home and I remembered there was a 759 store nearby.
I digress, the Tavern is located on the G/F of the Coastal Skyline. Once you leave CityGate you will start to pass an area with many real estate offices in a roundabout area. There are stairs or a ramp down to the ground floor. There on the GF you will find My Thai restaurant and the now relocated 759 store.
Initially, we were going to nab a table outside the front entrance but decided upon sitting at the bar instead. The place had only a few afternoon guests enjoying the day both at the bar and outside. I think what caught my eye ...and the most important thing was their sign that read "happy hour until 10pm" Surprisingly, most HH don't usually they don't start until 3pm the earliest and while we were there around 4pm ...happy hour had started five hours earlier!
The place feels like you are sitting in someone's basement, honestly, more like a real man cave. It has a small intimate bar with seating for 6? A nice, plush, booth/chair/table area with a checkerboard black and white tile floor and large screen TV's for catching the big game or any sporting event. The bar area is dimly light and the table areas are cozy yet not too romantic if you know what I mean. I guess having those big screens they wouldn't want to scare away those Manly men to come and hang out!
Our bartender was quick and friendly. After our drinks were poured, he provided a nice little snacking dish of rice crackers, peanuts. I love when places give you little munchies...of course it makes me want to stay longer so I know they never mind refilling it! Lol!
I believe at some point during our leisurely period, I struck up a small conversation with the manager who was talkative and friendly. Hubby and I both agreed we'd definitely come back not just for the drinks but also to try out some food menu items as well! I think it will become like Cheers to us soon! At least I hope they will remember my name! Ha! read more