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I fell in love here - a little afternoon delight. He didn't even flinch when a pretty girl came on to him, saying " I know, I smell good, like lip gloss and panties". He just looked at her, while the guys within earshot, just about fell over after hearing that pick up line.
He wasn't even thinking about getting lucky with some chick. He was just hanging out. Checking people out, and occasionally scratching with his balls... but, his ball scratching was endearing because, he is Rags the dog.
I love Rags, and would have dog-napped him weren't he soooo content in his digs at Lucky 13.
Even if Rags weren't rubbing up against me wanting a pet on the belly, I still liked this place. How could you not like a place that lets you B.Y.O.D and B.Y.O.B.?
While I was busy petting Rags' belly, I noticed an old fart who brought in a less-than-conspicuous paper grocery bag. In that bag was a 12-pack of Natural Ice, which had one can missing... yes, he cracked one open and enjoyed at the bar. Pretty cool.
While, they have signs saying that they don't sell MGD, Bud light, and some other cheap beer, you may be able to sneak in some of your own booze. If not, then at least you can give a good dog a bone, belly rubs, and keep him from smelling chicks' lip gloss and panties.
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This place kind of felt like Alex's bar in Long Beach to me because it was all red and dark and divey. But, they had really odd creepy photos on the wall so the similarities were only a little superficial. It's a cash only spot with a house dog and expensive photobooth which really made me sad. There's nothing like getting pumped up about getting in a booth to take some photos only to realize there's no way you're spending that much on instant gratification.
If I were in the area I may go back or I may not. Oh all right, the drinks are poured strong enough that I probably would go back. But, I'd still be begrudging about the photobooth.
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5-star beer selection - great Belgians and ales, with tons of micro and craft-brew selections.
4-star space - dive bar meets rock posters meets filthy bathrooms.
5-star bartender - he knows how to pour a beer, for sure.
1-star cash-only situation - seriously. Just charge me $2 or $3 per transaction and let me use my card. This is the most expensive city in America outside of NYC.
Overall, I enjoyed the style of the place enough, but the majority of the 4 solid stars on this review come from the amazing beer selection (Plint the Elder? Oh yes). I'd hesitate to return due to the cash-only situation though.
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tight place! nice, strong drinks :)
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After a late breakfast at Harvey's i was in need of some libations. so i headed over to Lucky 13.
Boy either they take the punk rock cred thing too far or they are in need of a plumber extraordinaire! the first thing you notice as you walk through the door is the overpowering smell of sewage, YEAH! just what i wanted, maybe its kept that way to deter undesirables or hipsters, but c'mon its pretty bad.
So since it was early in the day there was the tender and two patrons, i ordered up a Sailor Jerry and Coke while my drinking companion ordered up a Currant and Strongbow, which i sampled and was quite tasty. As everyone seems to rave about the beer selection was great, but i dont really drink beer. So i'll leave that to the fans of wheat pop. They were playing a great selection on the jukebox, mostly rockabilly stuff. interestingly i overheard a conversation regarding the Misfits and how the people discussing them felt that they were the Led Zeppelin of the punk bar scene, LOL, awesome. Yes you can't go to a punk bar and not find Misfits in the juke.
We drank most of the day away, and since it wasnt packed it was great, we had a great time people watching that is until the hipsters showed up. I mean seriously, how many different ways are there to wear skinny jeans, shave your sideburns, beard, funky mustache into that just "defines" your personality? I particularly enjoyed the plethora of fedora hats with multiple feathers. And yes everyone of them ordered up PBR. Classic
So if your in the area, or are wanting to listen to some great tunes, head on by Lucky 13.
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Boo! The photo booth wasn't working that night.
But...
I loved the decor around the place and super love that they are doggy friendly! ...gonna have to bring Lucky here one day...
O! and MmMMmm... Raspberry Beer!!!
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Totally my kind of bar. Seriously if you need someone to go have a beer with and you want to go here call me up and I'll be there.
Huge space, plenty of seating, awesome jukebox, games to play, fab decor, GREAT beer selection, and free popcorn. Totally chill atmosphere with people that were being themselves - no fake ass "look at me, look at me" annoying people, a huge + in my book.
While I was relaxing with my pint of Pliny the Elder (yay) one guy came up to play patty-cake with me and two others bought me a beer because my foot is in a cast and they felt bad for me - hell yes! I love random nice bar patrons.
The bartenders were also nice, prompt, and very attentive plus I got a great pic with Arthur who exclaimed he was a dirty pervert before he laid a big ole kiss on me - it made my night.
Lucky 13 fulfilled my need for peace, love, and good booze for sure ~ chase
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Great place to chill and have drink. The beer selection is amazing and the bartenders make strong well drinks. There is a popcorn machine in the back, pool table, kick-ass jukebox, pinball, and back patio that is open whenever your lucky. I usually come here for one drink and end up three tequila shots deep and a new group of friends. Don't take my word for it, check it out for yourself.
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Reasons to go:
1. great outside patio to sit and have a few smokes whilst you waste a whole sunny day drinking outside
2. good music
3. plenty to look at inside, if you are into punk/rock vibe.
4. Good prices
Reasons to NOT go:
1. The bar can smell like downright butthole if you go in on a hot day, or in the morning before it has aired out.
2. The bar gets hot as a mofo as the night goes on, and as it gets busier, you are forced to go upstairs, which is even hotter
3. Patio shuts down at 11pm
4. Service/bartender service can be spotty. I have had some great service some visits, and then i will get the fckn worst service at other times
If you like loud music, cheap drinks, and interesting people, you'll probably like this place. If you have thin skin, and get real bitchy if the bartender doesn't think you are the most important person there, don't bother.
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#2 on my 5 Best Bloody Mary's in San Francisco list!
#3 on my Best Margaritas List!
Also probably in my top 3 favorite bars in SF. Amazing jukebox (from Tom Waits to the Misfits and back again). Pool table, pinball, free popcorn and a back patio. Good people and a great mix of people of all shapes and sizes and colors and preferences getting along and having a cocktail or three. Tons and tons of beers on tap and in the bottle. Coolest bartenders around.
I'm a fan.
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My enthusiasm for this bar has dwindled, but I still frequent it.
The bar is a punk rock bar, kind of. There are a lot of punk posters on the walls and punk and other rock music on the jukebox. They have a punk DJ there on the weekends, which is awesome. But there are also a lot of hicks that drink there. Its kind of weird.
The bar tenders are nice to you if they like you. They can also be assholes. My friend was not only refused but kicked out because he had a legitimate German ID. So was another peer on a different occasion. Someone was kicked out without reason once.
There are barecues here, and a cool back area to chill at. Its a very big bar.
In the afternoon, this place is very, very mellow. In the evening, its packed and rockin. I went here on Halloween and it was the best bar I went to, full of interesting young people getting hammered.
The drinks are hella good and aren't overpriced.
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Free popcorn!
Good Beer.
Outside!
Near Transit!
Hot Ladies!
Good Vibes!
The bathroom is tagged. Good view when pee'in
A bombtastic dive. Cheap drinks, cool peeps and some of the greatest bathroom poetry I've ever read.
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I've been wanting to check this bar out so when me and a couple other friends decided to ditch the Haight and head out to a place more suitable for us, i was glad we ended up at Lucky 13.
Very cool spot. It wasnt overly crowded and the crowd that was here was pretty cool and friendly. I felt totally comfortable as soon as i walked in. The look of the place inside caught my attention - i like the off-the-wall interior. Nothing fancy or hipster to it, just a good ol' dive bar to enjoy your drinks in.
Had a couple rounds, got a couple plays out of the jukebox, seen the photobooth that i didn't get a picture in (dammit!), and then decided that after my sixth pint, i should probably slow my roll and head home. Waking up for work did not seem appealing. Luckily, i got up no problem this morning.....minus the fact im incredibly sleepy right now.
I'll definitely come back here again. Some chick told me i looked so cute with my chucks & tattoos that she wanted to stick me in her pocket and take me home. Ummm....thanks? I really like the vibe here.
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Plentiful, cheap intoxicants.
Free popcorn. Dangerously salty. A meal in itself.
Genuine, rough crowd. The mission hipsters are all at Amber around the corner & the fixie degenerates are at Zeitgeist. Which leaves a homogeneous, earnest creme de la creme of whiskey swilling locals. There is a refreshing lack of eye-candy.
The pool table in back is comically shitty, but it always draws a crowd of very serious players. Idunno why, you tell me. Don't bump into them on your way to the popcorn machine.
i love this bar!
great great great bartenders!
fun crowd of people!
an awesome pool table!
bbqs every weekend on their back patio!
good music!
a photo booth for those memorable drunk nights...
convenient location (on market close to church)
ALWAYS a good time!!!
This place has free popcorn, a back patio, a photobooth, fast and attentive bartenders, and tallboys of PBR. It's the quintessential hipster dive. If they got rid of the black lights I'd probably go here even more.
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This is one of my go-to Friday happy hour spots, due to the following:
-good, cheap drinks
-sweet jukebox
-photo booth
-nice-sized outdoor space
-dog-friendly
Those are reasons enough for me.
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Whenever I get a chance and visit the city, I try to hit up Lucky 13, because I love the vibe, and the beer, and of course the music. My inner punk rock chic comes out at Lucky 13. So chill, and I love it. I looooove beer, and they have a great selection here.
-Racer 5 on tap, with Dogfish Head 90 Minute on occasion.
-The best motherfucking jukebox I've seen in this city: rife with 80s hardcore spread across homegrown mixes that it could take a lifetime to go through.
-Tornado foosball table in fine form (god i miss living in a coop).
Fuck you. Lucky 13 is better than your dive.
After one incredible show at Cafe Du Nord I slipped the very cute drummer my number. I wandered into the nearest bar with my friend which happened to be Lucky 13 for a drink. We're a bit preppier than the normal crowd there, but after a few funny looks we made ourselves at home, grabbing some of the free popcorn. Halfway through my first $2 PBR my phone rings! The band came and met us there for a ridiculously
fun night. I've been back a few times since, and Lucky 13 never lets us down!
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Great music, attentive barkeeps, nice (free) BBQ's and a place in the back to smoke whatever. Definietly a place to stop by if your in the area.
I have only been here once a couple of weeks back. The beer garden out back was very pleasant and none of the patrons creeped me out. I felt at home here whilst not "at home" since it was my first time to the place.
I will definitely come back for the ambiance and for the very decent music flowing out the door.
Comfy is good in a bar.
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I got lucky at Lucky 13!
This is NOT a dive bar, despite the Yelp classification. It has a photo booth. It has pool tables. It has an upstairs area. It has well-stocked soap and towels in the men's room (at least at 3:30 pm on a Saturday). It has a huge golden-eyed boxer that makes sure the men treat the ladies with respect. It has an infinite supply of free buttered popcorn. It has conservative management that will not let you take any clothes off, even just your jeans, to weigh in for a contest (this is the Castro?). It has a very large selection of beer. A pint of Anchor Steam and a glass of cabernet costs $7 + tip. You see, this is so not a dive bar.
At 3:30 pm I won the "Yelp's Biggest Loser" contest here, having lost more weight than the other male contestants. Thank you, Luis M for organizing this event! This is big money! I immediately celebrated by leaving with a Hot Russian Girl and taking her out to dinner.
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OK, I confess. She was the same Hot Russian Girl I had arrived with. But still, I think you will agree. I am lucky.
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I have been meaning to write a review about this place for quite awhile.
As I am writing this I am sure that the hangover I have today is not at all what I was thinking about last night when I was ordering that whiskey at 1;30 why?
This has nothing to do with lucky 13.
I like this place but only when it is not too busy, It can be a bit overcrowded with "I'm in a band" peope.
I like it empty, I like the jukebox , I like the free popcorn and the cheap drinks.
So whenever I have some time to kill this is a perfect place for me.
Drink up fast.
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Since this is actually a neighborhood bar and more of a "regular's" establishment, once again my review might seem biased but I'd like to keep it that way. I've seen too many bars become infiltrated by "Marina people" like every other bar in the mission. Sometimes you can hear a fresh faced Banana Republic outfitted gentleman say, "Hey! Let's go slumming in the Mission!" and the response from their doe eyed Bebe counterpart is, "That sound's great but let's stop at The Blue Light first!"
Lucky 13 has none of this crap. I love it when a Marina type person comes in and claims, "I've been coming to this bar for 15 years!"
Well Mr. Coolest Guy in the Room. 15 years ago it was a gay bar sooooo....
Lucky 13 has no pretentious bullshit. The drinks are cheap, the staff is great, the pool table is always fun and the BBQ on Saturday's is free. What else do you want? A female pro-wrestler to punch you in the chest and knock you into a bunch of chairs and then pick you up and buy you a Pabst? Oh was that only me? Get your own fun story.
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Is Penny insane? I'm queer and LOVE this bar. It's a great mixed crowd, excellent bartenders, nice regulars, cheap drinks. Kicks the hipster hole Hemlocks ass!
Best Happy Hour in SF.
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If you were, say, attending a Muni Diaries pub crawl, this would be the perfect first stop. Pub crawl or not, any Muni vehicle (and there are several that go by here) will take its sweet-ass time to get you there. So you'll probably need at least one drink after the ride.
*New stuff*
Brand-spanking new photo booth (!!) by the door, and it's the same as the brand-spanking new one at 500 Club. Same $5, two strips, four frames deal. Some salesman is peddling his wares pretty well around here.
*Not new, still relevant*
L13 is still my go-to for reasonably priced beer, spirits and the like. Come with a group or sit on a stool by yourself; no one cares. It feels like a live music venue, without the live music. Everything is red, black, stickered and tagged, and I love it.
$2.50 a pint at happy hour is unbeatable. The people here (employees and patrons) give the place much of its character. That 56-year-old guy (it's almost his birthday, he says) who told me to enjoy getting carded? WIN. The friendly, tipsy older gentleman who offered me his bar stool? Ditto.
It's hard to talk without yelling, but it's still a good time.
Come for the beer, the liquor, the jukebox, and the crowd, then jump in the photo booth to document your good time (not that way, pervert).
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Lucky 13 is one my favorite bars, hands-down. Someone always seems to fall off a stool or knock one… Read more »
I arrived at 8 p.m. on a Friday. It was so packed, I had a tough time making my way over to "the gang". I was literally tippy-toe side-stepping. I took a deep breath and talked myself out of having a claustrophobia attack.
I found a small spot on one of the tables to un-load my baked goods and made my way to the bar. I asked for a "Crucifix" and got a really weird look from the bartender. I instructed: Raspberry iambic with Guinness. I technically had no idea but someone had told me that's what it was. He nodded and brought me back a delicious pint of raspberry accented stout.
I grabbed a buddy and on our hunt for the naked lady photo hunt game, we somehow ended up - upstairs. There's a really cool little area up there that had much more breathing room and pin-ball machines. I saw the machine I suspected of having the nudey picture game, it was obstructed by what seemed to be a regular. I asked him, "Does this have other games on it?" He smiled and replied, "There are tons of games on here" and began to pull up a menu. I deviously peeped out, "Naked lady games?" He grinned again and immediately pulled it up for us. There were already credits in the machine. We played a few rounds (so fun) and made sure to pay it forward with the credits.
A tamale lady rolled through and another buddy and I formed our own game - "community tamale". It started with a couple of chuckles of how many people were eating out of one particular tamale on the table. The final tally came about 2 hours later when one last person dug in. I saw it, yelled over to my buddy across the table, pointed at culprit #8 and smiled.
I never tried the popcorn due to a rumored fable involving already chewed gum. It was enough to give me the gag-reflex upon any thought of diving into a bowl.
The busy nature of this place was a bit much for me. However, they can't help it if they are popular - right? Due to the full capacity, a beer was knocked off of a table. The staff came out and cleaned it up right away.
I know for sure that I want to come back on a Wednesday because I hear that is when the stripper pole On the Bar is utilized.
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This is a really cool punk bar. Juke box playing great stuff. You cant beat cheap PBR. The people and the feel of the place are great. Went during halloween a few years back, was damn crowded but it was fun.
Oh, hi. As if you didn't know by now, I love dark bars with red walls. And Lucky 13 is just such a bar. Admittedly I've only been here on weekdays, but seating is plentiful and bartenders are friendliful. If you're from SoCal and love yourself some Alex's, head directly to Luckly 13 as soon as you get off that JetBlue flight on your next trip to SF.
Leffe! On tap! Yes. On tap! Say whaaaaa? Plus all sorts of other craziness on tap, but Leffe? Holy shit. This place is the tits! I love it. And the tagging on the bathroom wall will keep you occupied whilst trying to sober up. By the way, hit up the ATM on the way here - it's cashola only. But well worth that $2 ATM surcharge.
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Dear God,
I just wanted to say "thank you" for paying attention to my drinking habits. I know it's not like you placed Lucky 13 on the map by divine intervention or anything, but something put the idea in somebody's head to have a rockabilly-themed dive bar, complete with crusty local owners (and I mean that in the best way), rockin' tunes, framed concert posters from before I could even go to concerts, and quite possibly the best best BEST beer list ever. Leffe ON TAP! On T.A.P. In a Leffe signature glass. Screw wine, someone should turn water into beer - this beer. And then they should let me bathe in it.
It almost makes me tear up to know that I won't be able to stumble into Lucky 13's depths after this week. So perhaps my next request is that you create a teleporter so that all of my bad days, happy hours, birthday parties, and general (sinless) debauchery can take place here. There's no problem a little beer and music can't wash away, right? I promise - If you just fulfill that one little wish, I'll never ever bug you again.
Okay maybe that, and the ability to eat fried cheese balls for the rest of my life without having a heart attack (*note: this does not pertain to any food options Lucky 13 might potentially provide. I just like cheese). I get this might be a little far fetched, God, but after a visit to this bar, I'm feelin' lucky...
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On a Saturday (25Apr09) at 2:30pm, where else would a group of chickens meet? Why, Lucky 13! The cluck-a-thon was on, baby!
The prices made me very happy ($11.50 for a double vodka cran and biggie Heffie brewski) and the abundance of dogs at the bar was a tail waggers delight. REAL dogs, people. Apparently, this is where you go if you wear Carharts on a first date and think dog hair is an accessory. Cute boyz with big um, hands. Paws on the counter getting dog treats. Yes!
Anyway, I loved the atmosphere here although I think the rest of the patrons wanted us to leave. Ah, shit, everyone needs a shakeup now and then. My party had a great time with nice bartenders and chatty regulars. Def in the dive bar category, heavy on the Harley and hold the organic anything.
Right next to the MUNI stop on Market and Church for easy access.
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Visited for the first time last night. The name is actually quite representative of the sort of scene inside.
Respectable beer selection, and drink prices were pretty reasonable. We took our drinks to the raised seating overlooking the bar, which was a little warmer but provided a great view of the entire bar.
They also have a stripper pole in the middle of the bar! Let me tell you, that's some sleazy entertainment. There were a couple of [beat, drunken] ladies trying not to vomit while doing their best to be remotely seductive... ya know, without dancing well, looking good, or taking any clothes off. It was hilarious! Seriously, d-list strippers would have been offended had any been present at the time.
Happy hour is daily until 8pm, so I'd like to check that out in the near future.
Other cool features of the place include a popcorn machine with free popcorn, pool table, 2 pinball machines, photo booth, Pac-Man, and an ATM. They also have a small outdoor patio area that's reminiscent of a miniature Zeitgeist.
Just off of the Muni stop at Church. I'll definitely be back.
Oh, and you can bring your canine friends as well. I don't think my cat would be into it.
Popcorn goddesses swimming in the sea of flickering gold fish.
Vodka crans, singing praises of pink drinks to the sweeping array of PBRs and Stella stars.
Whispering trees sway to the rhythmic winds of the city, soothes the aching soles and fills the lungs on the back patio.
Ushered up to the choirs of Foosball heroes and Pinball wizards.
Black light posters, black cats and pounding floors of Sublime.
Creatures of the night commemorate the moment in the intimate recesses of the photo booth.
Gems shooting into black holes on the green velvet terrain.
Sitting up, standing down, grazing the pasture of jukebox dreams and postcard memories, rocking and rolling along the graffiti strewn walls.
Concoctions brewed by masters of potions tonics and fun.
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Wow.
For some reason "dive bar" ends up being synonmous with "surly bartender" or "shitty beer" and for Lucky 13, neither of these are the case.
It's just what I want out of a no-bones dive bar: loud music and dim lighting. The beer selection is great in both draft and bottles. Happy hour specials are great and run until 8 most nights I think.
The bartenders are friendly as hell. It makes for a good time out and it's close to home. It also has plenty of room to sit both at the bar and the cavernous inside full of tables. So bring a friend. Or 20.
What more to want?
Cheap drinks, free popcorn, and a guy singing to me as his pick-up line equals a fun night.
I liked my bartender too.
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$2 PBR's......AND all the yummy goldfish you can eat?...psshhhh....no brainer!
I like the decor, I like the barstaff (blonde, pigtails, pours a goodie).
It also has a little spot outback if you wanna grab a bit of smokey fresh air.
Good crowd, no drama, good jukebox, EXCELLENT selection of brews....I like it, I like it alot
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Graffitti'ed toilets? check
Tattooed bartender? check
Rock n roll jukebox? check
Multiple beers for under $5? check
Happy hour? check
Regulars slumped on their regular stools drinking their regular tipple? check
Patio? check
Guy playing catch with his dog... err, yeah, check
So hello, Lucky 13. On my quest to drink my way around the many many dive bars in SF, I happened upon you. And your free popcorn. We ate so much, I think we really needed to actually pay for it. Maybe thats normal. The bar was pretty empty (it was a Monday night) so we have plenty of choice for seating. The bar stools swivel... which is hours of endless drunken fun, especially when you are suddenly taken out by the dog chasing for pieces of dropped popcorn on the floor under your feet. I will be back to spend my hard earned pennies again.
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Very important updates after finally making it to Lucky 13 Thursday night and I brought Pants. Turns out the bar is very dog friendly. So friendly, they let Pants have a barstool all his own and even gave him a couple treats.
Also, they have cheddar Goldfish, by the pint glass, for only $1. Only free could top that.
Really pleasant bartender, great music (again), not overly crowded.
Hello photobooth! But $5? Really...
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