I have to admit, I wasn't sure what to expect. I'd never been to Altoona, and had no information about it except a friend and I had an invitation. Our focal point of the night was this magical place, McGarvey's Bar and Grill.
(Full disclosure: myself and a friend are in a band, and we were there to play with local nasty as f#@& legends Seas We Fear to Sail, exceptional street/skate punk purveyors Exs for Eyes, and the the official reunion show of the mighty Becoming Friends with Lions.)
To sum it up: Holy. Hell. The locals came out early, stayed and rocked with all the bands, and no one got out of line at all (at least, if they did, it was in the fun way). Everyone was super friendly.
My coconspirator reports the burger was damn tasty and "exactly what was needed" after way too much coffee during a two hour drive from Pittsburgh. Don't ask. I mostly ate candy. My bad.
The only negative thing I have to report is my own fault: I didn't ask for the number of the angel taking money/checking IDs. Even though she took one look at me and said "You're good." Ugh, crushed ?. By the time I worked up the nerve, she had vanished. But, um, hi ?.
Tl;Dr, go here and get down with the locals. Hope there's a show. If so, pay the cover and join the party.
ALT❤️❤️NA
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeff N
This place has a great staff and a great atmosphere
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Ben Grazier
Great place for live music! Sneaky good food at excellent prices! Don't be afraid of the dive bar atmosphere. Everyone is super friendly.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings, Our Own Seasoned Fries
Joshua Miller
Rich was a super nice guy and his service is top notch! We were here for the halfway to St Paddy’s day with the Kilmaine Saints, and it was an awesome show. There is some free parking, but it is a small lot, so get there early. The food was pretty good and the drink selection is not bad at all. We will watch the schedule for upcoming shows here!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Our Own Seasoned Fries, Fish & Chips
Julie Walter
Dive bar ×'s 3,lol. BUT... amazing food and great service. We will be back!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings
Don Mrdjenovich
Great welcoming staff. Atmosphere is great for socializing. Asset to community with all the live entertainment.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Terry Koch
I lived the dinner/theater experience. The food was very good. The show was excellent..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kyle Giarth
Absolutely amazing place for food, drinks, and entertainment. The owner is a great guy along with the entire staff, and it's a great place for music, trivia, and once in a while a small stage production. I highly recommend the Hot Club sandwich, it's my favorite!
Parking: There's a bunch of parking next to the building, on a standard night there's no issue finding parking, on an event night when a band is playing you may have to resort to street parking but there's plenty all around the block, just don't park at the hobby place across the street, he'll tow you...
Well, I have heard that their wings are the best but now I know it! Great spot for dinner, music and beer.
Parking: On the street
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Melissa S.
We came in for a couple drinks and ended up staying til closing time because we were enjoying the band so much. The ladies room was a little suspect, but we got great service and had a blast. We didn't get food, but the food we saw others getting looked really good.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Kim Goodman
I went to McGarveys for the first time on Friday, the thirteenth, to see the play, Rope. It was a fun evening with family, good food and excellent entertainers. Only negative issue-no martinis or margarettas. I like to get one or the other when I go out for something special. Very clean and pleasant atmosphere; wonderful staff and great food. I recommend McGarveys for an addition to your "go to" places.
I have to admit, I wasn't sure what to expect. I'd never been to Altoona, and had no information about it except a friend and I had an invitation. Our focal point of the night was this magical place, McGarvey's Bar and Grill.
(Full disclosure: myself and a friend are in a band, and we were there to play with local nasty as f#@& legends Seas We Fear to Sail, exceptional street/skate punk purveyors Exs for Eyes, and the the official reunion show of the mighty Becoming Friends with Lions.)
To sum it up: Holy. Hell. The locals came out early, stayed and rocked with all the bands, and no one got out of line at all (at least, if they did, it was in the fun way). Everyone was super friendly.
My coconspirator reports the burger was damn tasty and "exactly what was needed" after way too much coffee during a two hour drive from Pittsburgh. Don't ask. I mostly ate candy. My bad.
The only negative thing I have to report is my own fault: I didn't ask for the number of the angel taking money/checking IDs. Even though she took one look at me and said "You're good." Ugh, crushed ?. By the time I worked up the nerve, she had vanished. But, um, hi ?.
Tl;Dr, go here and get down with the locals. Hope there's a show. If so, pay the cover and join the party.
ALT❤️❤️NA
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place has a great staff and a great atmosphere
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Great place for live music! Sneaky good food at excellent prices! Don't be afraid of the dive bar atmosphere. Everyone is super friendly.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings, Our Own Seasoned Fries
Rich was a super nice guy and his service is top notch! We were here for the halfway to St Paddy’s day with the Kilmaine Saints, and it was an awesome show. There is some free parking, but it is a small lot, so get there early. The food was pretty good and the drink selection is not bad at all. We will watch the schedule for upcoming shows here!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Our Own Seasoned Fries, Fish & Chips
Dive bar ×'s 3,lol. BUT... amazing food and great service. We will be back!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings
Great welcoming staff. Atmosphere is great for socializing. Asset to community with all the live entertainment.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I lived the dinner/theater experience. The food was very good. The show was excellent..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely amazing place for food, drinks, and entertainment. The owner is a great guy along with the entire staff, and it's a great place for music, trivia, and once in a while a small stage production. I highly recommend the Hot Club sandwich, it's my favorite!
Parking: There's a bunch of parking next to the building, on a standard night there's no issue finding parking, on an event night when a band is playing you may have to resort to street parking but there's plenty all around the block, just don't park at the hobby place across the street, he'll tow you...
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Loaded Fries, Chicken Salad, Buffalo Chicken Salad, Smashed Meatball Sandwich, Jalapeno Cheese Balls
great little dive bar and large stage for live
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Great bar and very nice place to see local talent. One of the very few places left for original bands to play!!!! 100?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Well, I have heard that their wings are the best but now I know it! Great spot for dinner, music and beer.
Parking: On the street
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We came in for a couple drinks and ended up staying til closing time because we were enjoying the band so much. The ladies room was a little suspect, but we got great service and had a blast. We didn't get food, but the food we saw others getting looked really good.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
I went to McGarveys for the first time on Friday, the thirteenth, to see the play, Rope. It was a fun evening with family, good food and excellent entertainers. Only negative issue-no martinis or margarettas. I like to get one or the other when I go out for something special. Very clean and pleasant atmosphere; wonderful staff and great food. I recommend McGarveys for an addition to your "go to" places.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Great local shows, theatre, and local beer!
Always a great place to see local bands.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
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