I really like this place and would come more often, but will admit that the heavy smoke and ineffective filtering system take away from the recent upgrades. My friends that smoke even agree that they would like this place better if they did not come home completely smelling of smoke. I know the place is considered a Hookah Bar, but in the 20 or so times I have been there, I have yet to see anyone using the hookah. With "On Tap" taking over Finn McCools, I hope B31 reconsiders it's smoking policy so it can remain the top craft beer purveyor in Ambler! Not a hater of the bar at all...just a hater of the heavy smoke!
Review Source:I was just at 31 for a bar crawl and what a difference it was since my last visit. Â They have the best draft selection in Ambler and have made some changes to the interior of the bar. Â The crowd was drastically different and the bartenders were great.
Good Job 31! Â I really would hang out here a lot of they would just ban smoking. Â During my last visit there were several people smoking cigars and it was a bit much for such a small place.
I was lured in here after dinner at From The Boot by a sign outside listing the various craft beers on tap. Stepping over a girl who was obviously high just outside the door should have been my first indication that this place was not going to be the diamond in the rough I was hoping for.
The decent beer selection is an anomaly considering the clientele, who chain smoke and do not seem to appreciate your presence if you're not a townie.
My advice is to turn around and head back towards KC's Alley on the main drag.