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    The Thirsty Beaver

    2.9 (102 reviews)

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    THE THIRSTY BEAVER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Ruben, crispy fries. Very good!
    Don P.

    Perfect stop if you are looking for a solid Pub Grug experience. We were a party of four and we all were thoroughly pleased with the menu as well as our individual selections. Service was courteous, prompt, efficient and attentive throughout the entire meal. Good all around Pub Grub dining experience, one we wouldn't hesitate to repeat.

    The Summer Cleanse Martini
    Michele F.

    Great pub with great service! I had the Summer Cleanse, delicious. Appetizer was the Obi-Wan Pierogi, an interesting take on the pierogi. For an entree, I had the Hangover Helper, a greasy heavy dish that hit the spot. Service quick and efficient, pub atmosphere very clean and friendly. Highly recommend!

    Ole Smokey burger
    Hannah W.

    One of your general run of the mill highway stops. My experience here was very good, the service was great and the food was very good. Our server was very kind, we ended up staying until closing and she didn't rush us. The burger I ordered, the ole Smokey, was as incredibly juicy and tender. The jalapeño on the burger added a nice kick. Their fries are also incredible. The atmosphere is similar to that of a Cracker Barrel, the best way to describe it is a sort of southern cabin style. Over a good experience, will be visiting again

    Nachos with ground beef
    Shashu B.

    Went here on Friday night for the first time in 6-8 months. We were able to make a reservation which was nice. I'm not sure what happened but the menu and the food itself is even better. Like much better (and it was good before). Our server was incredibly nice and helpful. We had such a good time we went to the bar after dinner and watched some live music. If you haven't been here, or haven't been here in a while, go check it out!

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    2 years ago

    The wings are the best thing on the menu 7$!!!, and the service is very nice. Very cool woodsy vibe in here.

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    The food and service was good and the place looks nice but the music is way too loud, thats my only complaint. Other than that its great

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    Food was decent, server was new but okay. Bartender was not efficient. Their other locations are better run for sure.

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    We waited 90 min for our food and finally threw cash on the table to cover what we ordered and walked out. Service was terrible!

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    This is a place for the local woodchucks. Loud, cold food very low rent. They should film Roadhouse here. Slow service on top of it.

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    Great juicy burgers, and good bone-in wings! Closecto the beach, and central Westerly. Highly recommend.

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    NOISY!!! Nothing remarkable. Bare bones menu, poor service. Won't be back. Once was enough.

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    I'm back! I love this place! It's quiet here ) it's only a Tuesday) but we're late (arrived at 9:15…read morePM). There is no shortage of decor here! I like the huge carafe of ice water and the spicy potato chips! For my first drink, I'm having a Negroni. A negroni is an Italian cocktail, made of equal parts gin, vermouth rosso (red, semi-sweet), and Campari, generally served with ice, and commonly garnished with an orange slice or orange peel. It is considered an apéritif. They also have an Obi Wan Negroni made with Cold Brew Infused Campari instead. For my first food item, I'm having the Cream of Mushroom soup with chicken. Cream of mushroom soup is a simple type of soup where a basic roux is thinned with creamor milk and then mushrooms or mushroom brothare added. This is delicious! It's nice and hot with a lot of shredded chicken. For my entree, I'm having the Brussels Sprout Salad made with shaved Brussels sprouts, spring mix, bacon, pomegranate drizzle, silvered almonds, shaved Parmesan and lemon vinaigrette dressing. Look at the height of this! This tastes great! I am also having a side of mushy peas. Mushy peas are a traditional British side dish of marrowfat peas that are cooked until soft and mashed into a mush. The dish is especially popular in Northern England and the Midlands, and often eaten with fish and chips or served as part of "pie and peas". Here's a quick overview of mushy peas: Ingredients** Traditionally made with dried marrowfat peas, but can be substituted with frozen peas or green split peas. I love this! It's nice and hot.,What a rare treat! This is hard to find anywhere! I'm also having a side of cold slaw. Coleslaw, or "slaw" in North America, is a side dish of shredded cabbage with a vinaigrette or mayo-based dressing. The word "coleslaw" comes from the Dutch term koolsla, meaning "cabbage salad". Recipes vary by region and can include additional ingredients like carrots, apples, raisins, or celery. Coleslaw originated in the Netherlands in the 18th century, but references to similar cabbage salads appear in ancient Greek and Roman medical texts. This is the best! Nice, thick dressing! For my last drink, I'm having a Godfather. The Godfather is a sweet and strong cocktail that blends Scotch whisky and amaretto liqueur. It's typically served in an old-fashioned glass over ice and can be garnished with an orange twist. The drink became popular in the 1970s disco scene and is named after the 1972 film starring Marlon Brando and Al Pacino. Some say bartender Joe Scialom created the Godfather to capture the movie's spirit. This is done just right! Good job! What a great meal here!

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