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2.9 (104 reviews)

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Live music
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!

Mac and cheese with bacon & beef

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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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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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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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