Typical dive
The service is meh, the food is good, the atmosphere is very divey, and the drinks are pretty cheap. Overall this place is the definition of a dive bar. The decor is typical beer signs and a few televisions while the everything in there has clearly been around for a few decades. It does make up for the atmosphere with some cheap drinks and some average to better than average food which is also pretty cheaply priced for the portions.
The server didn't seem to know the pitcher prices, even though I found out after I ordered bud light that PBR was $2 cheaper via a chalkboard right by the bar.
They have enough televisions that more than half the seats have a view of the game so it wouldn't be a terrible place to catch a game.
This is the most neighborhoody bar in Fountain Square. Â It's a low-key, unpretentious dive bar, and I definitely mean that in a good way. Â Their pizza is fantastic, fun selection of 80s jams on the jukebox (I heard Journey like 3 times when I was there) and the service is friendly. Â The music isn't so loud that you can't talk to the people that you're with. And now that it's non-smoking you probably won't die of an asthma attack in there. Â I would go back for sure.
Review Source:I've only been once, but I'm ready to return.
Since moving to Fletcher Place, I've been looking for a bar near by that's similar to my neighborhood favorite, J Clydes. I think I've found it.
The Dugout is a simple hole-in-the-wall place. They have a decent selection, Sun King for $4.50, happy hour appetizers, and my favorite part: HOT PEPPER CHEESE BALLS! No longer must I wait until my coveted Mug N' Bun trips for these fried morsels of tasty peppery goodness. Had a nice little piece form this joint, too.
Really excited to return.
Great neighborhood dive located in Fletcher Place. Â This is the place I go when I want a low-key atmosphere, to not run into people I know, when I just want a Bud Light in a bottle, and I don't want to spend over $50 for my husband and I to eat and drink beer. Â The pizza is usually what I crave when headed to the dugout. Â Loaded with toppings and cheese, its perfect to soak up the alcohol. Â There is a large bar usually full with regulars and plenty of tables. Â TVs for sports, jukebox for music, a private parking lot, and occasionally happy hour with a buffet of complimentary finger foods. Â Thank God the Dugout exists.
Review Source:I'm a big fan of the dugout. They have their own parking lot, which is a plus. The food is very reasonably priced and the portions are generous. The pizza in particular reminds me of the thin crust pizza you can get up in the Region, in case you're familiar with it.
They have nothing on draft, which is unfathomably depressing. But regardless, this is a cool little local pub. It's sort of the ultimate "go for a drink after work" bar, if that makes any sense. Oh, and the owner is super down to earth and friendly. Check it out.
I popped into the dug out last Friday to watch baseball since the game was only on cable and I don't have cable.  Found a seat at the bar next to a guy that seemed a little off and three ladies that were having a good time.  I was obviously into the game and had mentioned to the guy next to me who I was cheering for and why... then he started talking crap.  Before I got there he couldn't care less about the game, now that I was there he started whispering things under his breath about the game and cheering for the other team  - I almost freaking lost it and turned around and did something that could have got me in trouble.  Probably the closest I've gotten to that like ever.
That being said, it's an interesting place. It's a dive bar - they serve food - union stickers line the beer coolers (i think that's pretty cool) - patio seating for when it's nice - smoking, but the smoke on a Friday night didn't smoke me out. ventilation seems pretty good, but could be totally different in the winter when things are closed up.
Pizza was mediocre but edible.
They have a couple Sun King offerings, but other than that not much for microbrews - more of a "give me a High Life and a shot of Jamo" kinda place anyway.
Took my first trip to the dougout with a few fellow yelpers the other night. Not much to look at but man this pizza is pretty great. We got the deluxe with jalapenos included. All the toppings sit atop a thin crust that is covered in delicious sauce. The toppings are then covered with a blanket of cheese. The cheese is nicely browned as well. Really this is the kind of pizza I am all about. Top it off with a bucket of PBR after a trip to new day meadery and the white rabbit and you are in for a perfect evening. Kitchen is open during the week till 10. Make your way there and try it out for yourself.
Review Source:A great place to flea when you can't take the hipsters of fountain square anymore...working class all the way.
I've been hearing good things about the pizza lately. Â Ours was burnt but that didn't stop me from over indulging. Â The crust is a pre-fab cracker crust which is not the way I typically roll but who cares:it's pizza!
The burgers were solid. Â They pull a tricky move by using an egg bun. Â Big Fan! Â The burger was a little over done but that did stop us from receiving the clean plate award(thanks mom!).
other notes
-ample parking
-outside seating
-smokey
-low key
-okay dokey
Loving the Dugout. I can't believe I have never eaten here as much as I have been coming here over the years. It's smokey and totally a locals bar, last one in Fountain Square it seems. The Karaoke night is by far my favorite. I am not a singer but a mere spectator. It's impressive! Older neighborhood locals belting out some classic country and/or some sweet oldies. This is the event and seating fills up. There are a couple of tables outside for some fresh air and street heckling or I suppose you could just lean back and watch the traffic. Could be the last not so secret dive bar undiscovered by hipsters in Fountain Square. Get in while the gettings good!
Review Source:Not a bad place to grab a beer and some grub. Â I really enjoyed the special, mini burgers with crinkle cut fries, on a recent visit. Â My fellow diners had positive things to say about the wings, full size burger and tenderloin. Â
The location is somewhat off the beaten paths, i.e. Mass Ave, Circle Center and Fountain Square making it less crowded and a nice place to chill. Â The place is a lot bigger than it looks from the outside.
There's a small parking lot for Dugout customers next to the building, so don't fret about street parking either.
I love Dugout. Â It's a smoky dive bar located in Fountain Square where it seems like most of the patrons are locals/regulars. Â They have really great pub grub like awesome pizzas, fried bologna sandwiches, a BLT consisting of approx 1 lb of bacon, a wonderful Philly cheesesteak, and weekend specials like fried frog legs or fried smelt, etc. Â They also have karaoke on certain nights which is really cool to watch. Â It's an older karaoke crowd who take pride in singing some great vocals/standards songs. Â There are a few tables outside on the sidewalk and it's kinda fun to sit out there and watch all of the Fountain Square traffic go by. Â So, if you want some pub grub and alcohol then go to the Dugout. Â If you want some food and need to sober-up go to Peppy Grill.
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