I've been stopping in for a Burger/Beer a few times a year for the past 15 years when I visit my sister who moved around the block from the place. The look and ambiance is nice, it has an old world style bar. The beer is fresh and the burgers are average but not great. I suppose it?s slightly better than a standard Diner burger, although some Diners have much better burgers. The burger comes in an English Muffin bun that?s ok but it's a matter of preference, it can be a little too greasy. I?ve known the place for a while and have seen a general decline over time. In the past some nice local women would come in, but for some reason they stopped coming around years ago. The nice feeling the ambiance gave you quickly changes when you settle in and try to get service. It is generally not a friendly place, unless you're maybe one of the 15 or so local regulars who live around the bar. The place is very cliquish and is reduced to mostly unhappy disability collecting ex-civil servant/union worker types. Be prepared to be ignored for a while even when they?re not busy. The staff is usually caught up in important conversation or suffering from ADD so don't expect much and you?ll be fine, they will eventually get to you. If you wanted to show an out-of-town friend what Bayridge was like and took them here you?d be doing a disservice to the people here and to your friend. Not recommended and not what it used to be.
Pros: Old World Bar
Cons: Very cliquish
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