Blackthorn

This has been my neighborhood bar for over 15 years. I have known 5 prior owners, however I do not know the newest owner.

I watched football there yesterday, so I was there for about 3 hours. My friend's Sierra tasted like dish soap, so she brought it back (full.) The owner gave her the 3rd degree about it, asking her questions like, "Maybe the other bars you go to have bad Sierra and you are comparing it to ours? Maybe their lines are bad and you are used to bad beer?" He finally agreed to give her a new one, but with this last protest, "I will do it just this once." Oh, THANKS! Nice customer service, guy.

When I signed out, I did not include my tip on the card because I wanted to give the tip to the only guy that helped me: The Bearded Bartender who couldn't have been nicer. The owner and another bartender (his cousin?) were having words about me when they noticed I didn't leave a tip. I waited for the Bearded One to come back from his break and handed him his tip in cash.

This morning, my statement shows that the Blackthorn charged me a tip anyway! I had to call my bank and fill out a claim to get it removed. I did try calling the bar first, but I decided I really didn't want to deal with the owner.

I will be sticking to the Fireside from now on.

Tons of TV's, best place to watch any baseball/football games with the boys. Fully stocked bar, bar seats and a few booths.  Make sure to go early and grab a good seat.  Was here the other day to watch a football game, arrived 1 hour before the game and was lucky to snag the last booth. Love how they allow take out food. I can enjoy eating TO GO from all the good restaurants near by, while the boys watch the game. Drinks aren't overly expensive and they have $3 beer specials!!

Fun bar with a good atmosphere! Came here to watch UFC with some friends a few weeks ago and was impressed. The cover charge was about $5 less than at Silver-Cloud on fight nights, which translates to more money for drinks! Lots of viewing screens and bartenders who were quick to jump on the switch from the network broadcast of Spiderman to the main fight card once it started. Also, they've got a menu of local eateries up at the bar that you can peruse through to order in, which was pretty convenient. A bartender even lassoed us up when our food arrived so we could lay claim to it. I've had stronger drinks elsewhere, but after throwing down an extra couple bucks the next two rounds were pretty stiff. I hear they've got karaoke here some nights, too, gonna have to make it back here to check that out!