Brickhouse

Brickhouse is one of those places that isn't my first choice but I don't usually regret it after. Definitely a good place to watch a game or grab a few drinks. Not recommended if you want to have an actual conversation with people. SO NOISY (at night).

Their homemade chips are fantastic, that's for sure. Salads are pretty good too. Steer clear of their tuna. Not great. Service is decent considering how busy it can get.

They usually have a good selection of draft beers, including some really great seasonals.

Definitely a Sports bar more than anything else.

Very nice interior, atmosphere is a stylish sports bar, with plenty of T.V.'s, including a large projection screen on the back wall, which would be nice for big games.

The beer selection is what you'd expect anywhere in Springfield: your standard crap domestics with the awful stout offering in Guinness, Woodchuck, Newcastle, and then 1-2 quality craft taps, them being Sierra Nevada Pale Ale & Boulevard's Fat Tire here. Both good, sessionable beers. In this day and age, craft beer is exploding, and more places, even around here, should be taking advantage of this. If you have it, they will come.

The food, for the most part, is good. The burgers are quality, as are the wraps that I've seen other people get. The fries, as mentioned, are of the typical frozen variety. The dinnerware is of a nice quality too. Nothing to write home about, but definitely above average bar food to accompany a few beers if you were watching a game.

The one glaring aspect here is the service. It's hit and miss, and when it's a miss, it's a strike-out. Lots of young girls here who really don't comprehend the basics of serving in a bar. Rule #1: never let the glass sit empty. When you have to flag your server down just to get another because it's sat empty 5 min, that's a problem.

I had asked if they had any stouts, and the waitress asked what a stout was. When I have to explain what it it, that's an issue. Simple beer education will go a long way. Knowledge is power!

Overall, one of the better sports bars in town, but it isn't great, at least for me. The sleek atmosphere is a 5/5, and probably why I would return.

So many TVs!!!! A great place to watch any football game. Our food was tasty and quick. It even got a "really good" out of my hard to please husband! The beer was the cheapest we encountered in Springfield. The staff was incredibly nice and helpful. The biggest plus: Being practically the only place open on a Sunday afternoon!