This is a grade A dive bar. It’s easy to miss. I understand the appeal of a basement bar but this place was dark and gritty. They had live music that sounded alright but was super loud. There was a stream of water coming from the ceiling creating a puddle at the entrance. Had to pay a cover which I thought was kinda crazy for this establishment. The vibe was dope and the service was okay. Definitely doesn’t seem like a bar for younger crowds. Had one drink and left. Definitely wouldn’t spend all night here but one or 2 drinks wouldn’t hurt.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 4
Nicholas
Great industry bar, very friendly staff unless you break the rules. You will be thrown out without hesitation (yes I've been kicked out a few times, it was always my fault). I will always come back, special shout out to Sam for being a great up and coming bar tender in the area.
Super creative drunk selection, id argue they have the most custom drinks out of any bar. Karaoke on Sundays can be really fun. If you're looking to spend money on top shelf just ask they have some super expensive alcohol they don't display.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
Diane Pusateri
The grilled pb&j was delicious, so was the Sriracha slaw and chili. Thank you for a great meal.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
Audrey Claire
I support it
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
Joe Pacelli
The owner is awesome.
Henry Veeck
Good music, cover felt unnecessary
Kiara VonGunden
Craig the bartender was good. He did his job quick but wish we talked more
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shots
William Hynes
The dudes came in my salad. I didn’t ask for that
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Kellie Kalada
Absolutely, enjoyed this place. I've been back and forth to state college for many years since I was in college. My siblings go here now and my mom and I took a trip down here. There is never a bar we all agree on down here but we went to this one and we all loved it. Rocky is a cool person!
Doesn't serve food so can't rate that. Staff is awesome! They are friendly and make the best shots. Great selection. Older place but clean. Have pool and live music sometimes.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shots
R K
Total and complete dive bar. Filthy. Disgusting. Uneven floors. Gross bathrooms. I give it a 5/5 for dive bars, if they had their own scale. I was there on a football weekend, so there's your context - it was wall to wall people. I enjoyed it for what it is, enjoyed some live music, had a couple drinks, and moved on. If I had friends that wanted to pop in for a quick drink, sure, I'd go. If I had friends that wanted to spend a great deal of time there, I'd ask them if they were serious. All that said, I'd go back. Take that for what you will.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 5
Mango F
The Brew used to be cool. Came in last night to celebrate my birthday with my friends, hoping to get a couple rounds of their iconic shots and play some darts. Paid cover, came in to a relatively busy bar, ordered one of the shots... but the bartender refused to make them, and we were told that they "don't do specialties on the weekend anymore." Talk about lame. I get not posting the huge list of shots while its busy, or not honoring low-cost specials, but when customers come in excited to order rounds of shots, you'd think they would just charge us a little extra for them. If you want to drink anything other than midlife crisis beer or straight liquor shots, you will most likely have more fun somewhere else. The vibes are cool, but vibes aren't enough to remedy lame bartenders.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Harry Foss
The Brew used to be cool. Came in last night to celebrate my birthday with my friends, hoping to get a couple rounds of their iconic shots and play some darts. Paid cover, came in to a relatively busy bar, ordered one of the shots... but the bartender refused to make them, and we were told that they "don't do specialties on the weekend anymore." Talk about lame. I get not posting the huge list of shots while its busy, or not honoring low-cost specials, but when customers come in excited to order rounds of shots, you'd think they would just charge us a little extra for them. If you want to drink anything other than midlife crisis beer or straight liquor shots, you will most likely have more fun somewhere else. The vibes are cool, but vibes aren't enough to remedy lame bartenders.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Olivia
Great place to go for a casual drink.........when the AC is working
Good for spending a little time here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is a grade A dive bar. It’s easy to miss. I understand the appeal of a basement bar but this place was dark and gritty. They had live music that sounded alright but was super loud. There was a stream of water coming from the ceiling creating a puddle at the entrance. Had to pay a cover which I thought was kinda crazy for this establishment. The vibe was dope and the service was okay. Definitely doesn’t seem like a bar for younger crowds. Had one drink and left. Definitely wouldn’t spend all night here but one or 2 drinks wouldn’t hurt.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 4
Great industry bar, very friendly staff unless you break the rules. You will be thrown out without hesitation (yes I've been kicked out a few times, it was always my fault). I will always come back, special shout out to Sam for being a great up and coming bar tender in the area.
Super creative drunk selection, id argue they have the most custom drinks out of any bar. Karaoke on Sundays can be really fun. If you're looking to spend money on top shelf just ask they have some super expensive alcohol they don't display.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
The grilled pb&j was delicious, so was the Sriracha slaw and chili. Thank you for a great meal.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
I support it
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
The owner is awesome.
Good music, cover felt unnecessary
Craig the bartender was good. He did his job quick but wish we talked more
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shots
The dudes came in my salad. I didn’t ask for that
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Absolutely, enjoyed this place. I've been back and forth to state college for many years since I was in college. My siblings go here now and my mom and I took a trip down here. There is never a bar we all agree on down here but we went to this one and we all loved it. Rocky is a cool person!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Doesn't serve food so can't rate that. Staff is awesome! They are friendly and make the best shots. Great selection. Older place but clean. Have pool and live music sometimes.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shots
Total and complete dive bar. Filthy. Disgusting. Uneven floors. Gross bathrooms. I give it a 5/5 for dive bars, if they had their own scale. I was there on a football weekend, so there's your context - it was wall to wall people. I enjoyed it for what it is, enjoyed some live music, had a couple drinks, and moved on. If I had friends that wanted to pop in for a quick drink, sure, I'd go. If I had friends that wanted to spend a great deal of time there, I'd ask them if they were serious. All that said, I'd go back. Take that for what you will.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 5
The Brew used to be cool. Came in last night to celebrate my birthday with my friends, hoping to get a couple rounds of their iconic shots and play some darts. Paid cover, came in to a relatively busy bar, ordered one of the shots... but the bartender refused to make them, and we were told that they "don't do specialties on the weekend anymore." Talk about lame. I get not posting the huge list of shots while its busy, or not honoring low-cost specials, but when customers come in excited to order rounds of shots, you'd think they would just charge us a little extra for them. If you want to drink anything other than midlife crisis beer or straight liquor shots, you will most likely have more fun somewhere else. The vibes are cool, but vibes aren't enough to remedy lame bartenders.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
The Brew used to be cool. Came in last night to celebrate my birthday with my friends, hoping to get a couple rounds of their iconic shots and play some darts. Paid cover, came in to a relatively busy bar, ordered one of the shots... but the bartender refused to make them, and we were told that they "don't do specialties on the weekend anymore." Talk about lame. I get not posting the huge list of shots while its busy, or not honoring low-cost specials, but when customers come in excited to order rounds of shots, you'd think they would just charge us a little extra for them. If you want to drink anything other than midlife crisis beer or straight liquor shots, you will most likely have more fun somewhere else. The vibes are cool, but vibes aren't enough to remedy lame bartenders.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Great place to go for a casual drink.........when the AC is working
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