May 10, 2012
Stopped here 5/9/12 for dinner. It seemed like a slow night but sitting at the bar I had great service. The atmosphere was dark and comfortable for a pub, it probably get crowded in a good way on the weekends. The tap selection is constantly changing from week to week but I’m told they try to focus on having many local beers and minimum two Surly taps. Most of the beers were mid range drinkers, nothing too rare or extreme. The Fish and Chips were good and the fresh cut fries were delicious.

January 12, 2012
This is a smaller corner bar, live music at times. Good beer selection ranging in areas. I was impressed to walk in the other night and see Odell Bourbon Barrel Stout on tap. Nice place, I’d gladly stop by again.

October 24, 2011
A bit dive-bar feel to this place, but nicely laid back and approachable. The draft list was really nice - several Surly options, St. Bernardus, Duvel. The burgers were pretty good, not amazing but pretty good. This place was not quite as busy, so it was a little easier to hear yourself talk compared to other busy places in the area. This place is definitely worth a stop.

July 13, 2011
Great beer selection. Friendly staff. Love their nachos. Often have live music. Love their beer and beast specialties. They frequently have beer events that are fun to go to. Have had several cask beers there. Staff is very knowledgeable about the products both food and beverage.

March 25, 2010
Nice place. Stamped tin ceiling. Friendly, knowledgable, helpful staff. Wood bar, terrazo floor, 24 taps with one root beer. Lots of Belgians, micros, and regional beers. Food and brewerian art. Spiral ceiling ductwork. No matched glassware. Has a full service bar with whiskey, wine, licquer, other liquors. Nice windows, a little stage with occassional live music.Located on the corner near another good beer bar, the Nomad

March 15, 2010 [ Updated December 13, 2010 ]
Solid lineup of 28 taps with no macros... Lots of premium taps with a couple super-premium. Server allowed for a sample or two before choosing the right pour. Proper glassware and appropriate serving size. Sandwich was great, fries were amazing. If I lived in the area, this would be a constant lunchtime spot.

December 2, 2009
A decent, if mostly static tap selection and some good bar food. The bar staff has always been very professional and friendly. The products are very expensive. I heard they may have stopped asking cover for bands, but I’ve had very bad experiences with being harassed for a cover charge to listen to whatever band happened to be playing that night.

May 30, 2009
Excellent place - on Cedar Ave on the West Bank of the U of M. 28 taps / 43 bottles when we were there, and not diluted with crap beer. Wait staff was friendly, and allowed us to try samples. Didn’t try the food, but I will next time back.

May 1, 2009
Stopped in this afternoon at 1:00 PM, and sat at the bar. Staff quite friendly and were willing to let me sample a few things in order to help me decide on a pint. The selection was real good, tap and bottle, but I focus on tap when I’m out. The food I ordered was great - Cheese Fries with jalapenos. The place is smaller then I imagined it to be. I actually like it well enough. I will be back to eat an actual meal.

March 5, 2009
Great selection of local taps, great service. Caught the Eel River release in Feb. and have been back a few times since then. Well worth the trek from Town Hall, at least for the variety.