A classic dive bar with hometown vibes. Great place to play darts or pool. I think those who reviewed it negatively must be the problem because we've had nothing but great service in the many years we've been coming here.
Alex H
Similar to other reviews: this place is cool and Lake Placid is awesome. However some of the staff here and a couple local patrons were just rude for some reason. Bartender was sticking up for a girl he has probably been in love with for a decade (there was no actual issue) and then the girl out front seemed to be the owner’s daughter or something which apparently entitled her to a smug attitude she simply couldn’t be bothered to be nice to a customer because obviously new ones come every weekend. Oh well.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 1
Travelingbelugas Cris y Stephy
It's good to have a few beers, the decoration is a 10.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 3
Andrew Zilliox
Came to Lake Placid and find the bartender is from NJ and my local bar stool neighbor was from South Orange. It was like being back home but in the Olympic Village. Stop by on your way up north well worth every sip of libations.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Ilan Bronfman
The bartenders are really not nice people. Very high prices.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Justin Bonet
My home away from home
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Carl Forgo
Be careful at this bar. The bartender followed us out of the bar claiming we didn’t pay for the drinks we ordered. In fact, we did pay in cash and another bar tender pick up the money. We explained that and the bartender continued to ask us to pay and started swearing. I’ve never seen anything like it and the whole scenario left us a little shaken.
Service: 1
nmscapegoat
Good selection of beers on tap. Bartender was friendly and attentive.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Alex McNair
Should have known better after reading some of these reviews but the staff was downright rude and disrespectful to my wife (we came to Lake Placid on our honeymoon).
We had a decent time until it was time to pay when we asked for our bill. They rang it up through our credit card (which was to hold the bar tab so we didn’t have to pay cash every time we ordered a drink. We wanted to pay cash since they add a 4% premium if you pay with a card).
They told us they couldn’t reverse the transaction but instead of explaining in an apologetic way, made it seem like our fault. The bartender raised her voice at us and told me “I’m sorry you have to go home with her” as my wife tried to explain to situation. Then she said “maybe you were overserved” in a context that didn’t really make a lot of sense, making me think she was over served herself, my wife only had maybe 3 beers.
It ended with her yelling at us as we walked out. If you want friendly service, this isn’t the place. I can’t believe that a beautiful town like this would have an establishment that treats people this way, and it seems like we haven’t been the only ones with such a negative experience. With so many other bars around the town avoid any potential conflicts or potential harassment and head elsewhere.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Juliet Scholes
NASTY bartender. Went in with a group of 4 longtime bartenders and all absolutely shocked at how rude and aggressive the bartender was because she has evidently never heard a non-white sounding name and couldn’t find the card. Would never dream of talking to a customer like that. Don’t bother going in here, there is literally nothing good about it
I had high hopes for this place and still believe it has potential. However, my experience with the owner left me disappointed. A few months ago, I mentioned to the owner that I had overheard a bartender rudely asking a man with limited English if he was "stupid." My intention was not to be confrontational; I simply wanted to make him aware of what had happened as I was leaving.
Today, when I returned, the owner (I believe his name is Brett, though I'm not certain) asked me to leave, stating that I was "upset last time." Confused, I explained the situation again, thinking there had been some misunderstanding. His response was: "If you own a bar, you can do whatever you want," before showing me the door.
I'm left wondering why a straightforward comment about unprofessional (and potentially racist) behavior by a staff member would be such a problem for the owner.
Atmosphere: 1
Kayl Barrett
Small limes
Matt McLear
Bartender was awesome and enjoyed the atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
Jenny Lazore
I went to like placid for a girls weekend before I got married and the purple hair’d bar tender was so rude. She insulted a few of my friends. We didn’t feel welcomed. We won’t be back. The other staff is amazing tho. -
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 1
Doug
If you’re looking for the locals Lake Placid dive bar, look no further than this! Awesome spot, friendly people and reasonable prices on drinks.
A classic dive bar with hometown vibes. Great place to play darts or pool. I think those who reviewed it negatively must be the problem because we've had nothing but great service in the many years we've been coming here.
Similar to other reviews: this place is cool and Lake Placid is awesome. However some of the staff here and a couple local patrons were just rude for some reason. Bartender was sticking up for a girl he has probably been in love with for a decade (there was no actual issue) and then the girl out front seemed to be the owner’s daughter or something which apparently entitled her to a smug attitude she simply couldn’t be bothered to be nice to a customer because obviously new ones come every weekend. Oh well.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 1
It's good to have a few beers, the decoration is a 10.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 3
Came to Lake Placid and find the bartender is from NJ and my local bar stool neighbor was from South Orange. It was like being back home but in the Olympic Village. Stop by on your way up north well worth every sip of libations.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
The bartenders are really not nice people. Very high prices.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
My home away from home
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Be careful at this bar. The bartender followed us out of the bar claiming we didn’t pay for the drinks we ordered. In fact, we did pay in cash and another bar tender pick up the money. We explained that and the bartender continued to ask us to pay and started swearing. I’ve never seen anything like it and the whole scenario left us a little shaken.
Service: 1
Good selection of beers on tap. Bartender was friendly and attentive.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Should have known better after reading some of these reviews but the staff was downright rude and disrespectful to my wife (we came to Lake Placid on our honeymoon).
We had a decent time until it was time to pay when we asked for our bill. They rang it up through our credit card (which was to hold the bar tab so we didn’t have to pay cash every time we ordered a drink. We wanted to pay cash since they add a 4% premium if you pay with a card).
They told us they couldn’t reverse the transaction but instead of explaining in an apologetic way, made it seem like our fault. The bartender raised her voice at us and told me “I’m sorry you have to go home with her” as my wife tried to explain to situation. Then she said “maybe you were overserved” in a context that didn’t really make a lot of sense, making me think she was over served herself, my wife only had maybe 3 beers.
It ended with her yelling at us as we walked out. If you want friendly service, this isn’t the place. I can’t believe that a beautiful town like this would have an establishment that treats people this way, and it seems like we haven’t been the only ones with such a negative experience. With so many other bars around the town avoid any potential conflicts or potential harassment and head elsewhere.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
NASTY bartender. Went in with a group of 4 longtime bartenders and all absolutely shocked at how rude and aggressive the bartender was because she has evidently never heard a non-white sounding name and couldn’t find the card. Would never dream of talking to a customer like that. Don’t bother going in here, there is literally nothing good about it
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
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I had high hopes for this place and still believe it has potential. However, my experience with the owner left me disappointed. A few months ago, I mentioned to the owner that I had overheard a bartender rudely asking a man with limited English if he was "stupid." My intention was not to be confrontational; I simply wanted to make him aware of what had happened as I was leaving.
Today, when I returned, the owner (I believe his name is Brett, though I'm not certain) asked me to leave, stating that I was "upset last time." Confused, I explained the situation again, thinking there had been some misunderstanding. His response was: "If you own a bar, you can do whatever you want," before showing me the door.
I'm left wondering why a straightforward comment about unprofessional (and potentially racist) behavior by a staff member would be such a problem for the owner.
Atmosphere: 1
Small limes
Bartender was awesome and enjoyed the atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
I went to like placid for a girls weekend before I got married and the purple hair’d bar tender was so rude. She insulted a few of my friends. We didn’t feel welcomed. We won’t be back. The other staff is amazing tho.
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Atmosphere: 3
Service: 1
If you’re looking for the locals Lake Placid dive bar, look no further than this! Awesome spot, friendly people and reasonable prices on drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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