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The random distribution of reviews by one-time visitors is indicative of what I've experienced: sometimes the food isn't so good, and sometimes the service is bad. It's pretty up & down as far as being an actual restaurant goes. It's also a bit on the flashy, chain-restaurant side of design, so if you're looking for a quiet beer in a place without pretense, this isn't it.\r
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This can be an mediocre place for lunch, but thoroughly not worth it if you don't plan to drink some beer, since there is better food within 300 feet in every direction. Watch out, though, because Pyramid beers are usually above 5% - you may spend the afternoon squinting at the fluorescent lighting in your office and wishing you could take a nap.\r
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On the other hand, it IS a great place for beers after work, as the happy hour prices are good for both beer and snacks. Of course, sometimes those snacks aren't so good, but the cheapness of pitchers will undoubtedly offset that in a short amount of time. The crowd around this time is generally NOT kid-friendly; it?s a bunch of downtown workers dousing their collective ire in ethanol. Dirty jokes and loud talking will abound..\r
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The Hefeweizen is still probably their best beer, but they carry the McTarnahan?s ales, as well, and they?re pretty tasty. The seasonal beer is usually worth checking out, as well. I?ve heard the Thomas Kemper sodas are pretty good, but I?ve never had them ? I don?t go out on Friday at Five P.M. to get a soda. At all costs, do NOT purchase any of their ?cocktails,? as they?re made with Soju and are an overpriced joke. If you want a lame, watery Tequila Sunrise, go to Hanger 17; at least there it will have actual Tequila in it.\r
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For those who need it, there?s a large, oval railing out front that?s ideal for locking up bicycles.
Pros: Good happy hour, decent beer
Cons: Touristy, inconsistent
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