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    Thompson Bar & Grill

    3.8 (18 reviews)
    InexpensiveBars, American
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    THOMPSON BAR & GRILL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Juke Box
    Good for groups

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    Big *ss Long Island for $11.50!
    Kimberly K.

    I love dive bars and consider myself a dive bar dweller. Any city I visit I try to hit at least one or two dive bars on my trip. While visiting my mom in Saline for a long 6 weeks we passed this place many times and finally decided to stop in one night. We were happy to find that the kitchen was still open at 9:30 on a Sunday night. We decided to split the sampler plate appetizer and wasn't disappointed. The bartender was cool, the drinks were strong and cheap, and the few locals in there were friendly. Thompson's has keno which is a big deal to me living in Vegas where you have every other kind of gambling but not keno at a bar. We came up a few Friday's later and the place was packed. They had on the Tigers game and the MSU game. Found a couple spots up at the bar, played some keno, and watched baseball. Around 10pm they started setting up for karaoke but I was tired and didn't feel like staying. I like the vibe at Thompson's and will be coming back on future trips.

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    4 months ago

    Great food. Large portions. Nice people and service. I have Been eating there for years have tried many different foods all are very good.

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    6 years ago

    Good food and service and great weekly specials. Come as you are. Relaxed atmosphere. Full Bar.

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    12 years ago

    Went there on Sunday the pizza:s was great and the service was fast. An all around good experience

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    13 years ago

    Pathetic food was only matched by service. Tried it twice and will never go back. Go or beer only.

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    (58 reviews)
    5.7 mi
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