My absolutely first review. Â Not sure why, but the other reviews motivated me to offer another opinion.
I like this bar. i would probably give it a 3.75 rating, but that rounds to 4. Â I've been to it several times, and I'll be back. I'm probably one of the more conservative patrons, not a party animal, but I simply wouldn't describe this bar the way several others have. Â Maybe they go later on weekend nights, when things get heavier after the alcohol kicks in. Â I suspect so, since there is a mention of "wish there was a band". Â That's just not what this place is to me, and I''m glad.
I usually go early Friday evenings after work, or mid to late afternoon for a beer and a bite on a weekend. During these times of day, the crowd has consistently been of pretty diverse range of ages. I see "mature" local couples of baby-boomer era that are there to socialize, have some beers, and get some fairly  good food. Mixed in are late 20's and 30-ish guys just chilling out.  I'll admit, not enough sweet, unattached females if you're into "sport gazing", but hey, the times I went were not prime time for that hobby anyway, and the waitresses were always cute, attentive, and made me feel welcome.
More specifically on the good and not so good: Â
The bar is a classic old high-ceiling, laid back, historic looking place. I love it for that. good TV viewing all around, nice elevated outside deck looking over the town lake for nicer weather. Â The food has always been fast, good, and hot. Â Not a huge number of choices, but what's there is good. Â Much better than most bar food, not quite a full blown restaurant in my opinion. Â I've had a really good Reuben, I love the 'Arlington' chicken sandwich, the fries are always good, hot, and I like them more that I wish I did -- I often can't finish my sandwich as a result. Â Good beer choices and always plenty cold.
It is smoky. I don't smoke. Â I don't like smoking. Â They could do a little better on smoke-eaters to clear the air, but it doesn't keep me from going. Â In no way would I categorize this place as 'very noisy'. Â It's on the slightly high side of typical, but by no means annoying. Â I've never heard the 'nothing but metal' music when I have gone. Â Maybe a little on the 'heavy' side of rock, and some of it won't be found in my collection, but it's "up" and fine with me. Â
This bar/limited restaurant is what it is, if I want something different I'll go elsewhere and I'm happy to be able to make that choice. Â I suggest you give it a try and take your own crowd with you, making the atmosphere more like you want it to be as a result. Â I guess I understand the wish that there was a 'live band' local bar in your neighborhood, but you obviously know such a place already where you can go when you want to find just that. Â This place is what it intends to be, and that's ok with me.
RACIST BAR ALERT!!!
3 different occasions my husband and I have came to Cagneys with our friend who is colored...EVERY SINGLE TIME we have had to leave because of some stupid reason or another...First time they claimed he looked like some other black guy who ran up a tab 2 nights in a row, took his ID and work ID and would not return it to him but kept asking him to leave, needless to say we had to involve the police and after their assistance we were allowed in but we did not want to spend our money there.
Second time they claimed our friend was not dressed appropriately, I did not realize you couldnt wear sweats to a bar/pub???
Third time was tonight months later and they claimed his jeans were too baggy? But they let in all our other white  friends who were wearing the same style jeans if not looser...
Oh Cagney's for you it's a struggle between two and three stars, the third winning out because they have outdoor seating, a great beer selection and the staff generally keeps drinks filled. Â
That's pretty much where the good ends. Â The music in here is just effing terrible. Â This leads to a less than stellar atmosphere. Â Maybe it's the patrons who are playing awful metal (PS, I have nothing against metal and do like some) on the jukebox but it always feels like an all out brawl is just about to break out. Â When I go to a bar, I want to have a beer. Â I do not wish to punch someone for no good reason which is how I feel when I go to Cagney's. Â Sigh. Â
As the lovely Matty Z. suggested, how about bringing in some local bands? Â How about some blues? Â I think you'll find there's an audience for more than metal and top 40 if you'd give it a shot.
The experience continues.
Once again, I give their beer selection 4 stars-- truly top notch, and it is to be applauded. Additionally, the staff are courteous and fairly attentive.
But.
Good.
Lord.
CHANGE THE MUSIC. Â I don't understand why Hobart bars feel the need to transform themselves into "clubs". Â I felt like I was in Cancun the last time I was there-- only when I step outside, whoops---- still in Hobart.
Cagney's would do better, I humbly believe, to use their excellent space to invite regional bands (of all types. not just metal.) to bring in  crowds, and to inspire a better atmosphere.
Bring something different to Hobart for a change.
This is one of those places you go to that has the potential to be really cool, but in reality it sucks. The place is so smoky that i was practically crying when I left at the end of the night. The crowd is...eh...not my cup of tea. To its credit, the bartenders do a great job and they have a diverse selection of beer. But, if you ask me about Cagney's, I'll tell you it's the place you go to if you want to run into people you went to high school with, the ones who didn't go to college and never left town and probably work at the local gas station, which is a shame because it has a great location and a nice size.
Review Source:I really, really like this place. Â I have been here during the day and at night several times since I live in the area. Â Lots of great beers (I am a fan of Three Floyd's Gumballhead)! Â The food has not disappointed me yet. Â
I can understand that this is a bar and grill, but why is the stench of cigarettes so overwhelming? Â Another problem is that if you do come here in the evening, it is impossible to hear one another speak for the music is incredibly loud. Â
Good day bar. Â Not such a great place to be at night unless you're "21".
I love this bar, the drinks are great and the food is awesome!!
It's nice local spot overlooking Lake George. When it's warmer out,
you can grab a table on the deck, have some cocktails & enjoy the
view.
I usually get my steak sandwich w/cajun fries, my fave!! And how can
you go wrong with $3 Long Islands on Friday nights. It can get kind
of crowded on the weekends when the much younger crowd comes
in. It's definitely my fave place to grab some food and cocktails.
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