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If Cracker Barrel, Cheers, and a Bass Pro Shop had a baby and raised it on smoked meats and sweet tea wisdom—it would be Old Dowdle Gas & Pub.
Walked in for lunch, left with a new appreciation for life, three new cousins, and a man named Rick trying to get me to join his softball team.
The burger? Life-changing.
The atmosphere? Like a family reunion where nobody’s fighting.
The bar? It's like your living room if your living room cooler vibes, colder drinks, and a waitress who remembers your name and your ex’s.
There’s a man at the corner stool who may or may not be the mayor of a neighboring town (unconfirmed). Somebody ordered a fish sandwich and started crying. At one point, someone behind the counter just yelled “roll tide” and we all clapped like it was the national anthem.
If you haven't been here yet, go. If you've already been, go again. If you're on the fence—go sit at the bar until you figure your life out.
Old Dowdle isn’t just a cool spot. It’s a state of mind. A lifestyle. A calling.
Five stars. Six if they let us bring lawn chairs next time.
— The Real Doss Ferry Chronicle“
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If Cracker Barrel, Cheers, and a Bass Pro Shop had a baby and raised it on smoked meats and sweet tea wisdom—it would be Old Dowdle Gas & Pub. Walked in for lunch, left with a new appreciation for life, three new cousins, and a man named Rick trying to get me to join his softball team. The burger? Life-changing. The atmosphere? Like a family reunion where nobody’s fighting. The bar? It's like your living room if your living room cooler vibes, colder drinks, and a waitress who remembers your name and your ex’s. There’s a man at the corner stool who may or may not be the mayor of a neighboring town (unconfirmed). Somebody ordered a fish sandwich and started crying. At one point, someone behind the counter just yelled “roll tide” and we all clapped like it was the national anthem. If you haven't been here yet, go. If you've already been, go again. If you're on the fence—go sit at the bar until you figure your life out. Old Dowdle isn’t just a cool spot. It’s a state of mind. A lifestyle. A calling. Five stars. Six if they let us bring lawn chairs next time. — The Real Doss Ferry Chronicle“