Finnegan's Wake

Best bloody Mary ever. Even if you're not a bloody fan, give it a try. I've seen it turn more than a few people. It also really will cure your hangover. If you can handle it, ask them to make it extra spicy. The only negative is after you have this bloody Mary, bloody Mary's from anywhere else will be sad and disappointing.

You can drink here while you kill time waiting for a table at Zazie's next door, they'll come get you. Or, if you're on a budget (because Zazie's can be ridiculously expensive), bring your own food in. There's a Burgermeister around the corner and La Boulange down the street. Just make sure you clean up after yourself or the bartenders will yell at you.

I don't have anything to say about the bar, because we didn't stay to drink or eat.

I went here, because I read that they have a ping pong table, but was very disappointed with what I found. The ping pong table was outside, where it was windy, the bbq smoke from the bbq right next to the table, was blowing over towards the table, and the two drunk men playing threw their paddles against the wall when they missed a shot. Needless to say, the paddles were in terrible shape. Would not recommend for people that are actually trying to play a good game of ping pong, unless you have your own paddles, balls, and come here on a non-windy, bbqless day. :)

Alright Finnegan's, you win. You're my favorite place in the whole city for delicious, spicy, and perfectly crafted Bloody Mary's. You're always there for me when the wait at Zazie's is 3 hours long and I'm too hungover to deal with life. Your back patio is really fun and you always have the best sports and cheapest booze around. Extra points for the dart board!

I sacked one of your stars because sometimes your bartenders can be moody and rude for no reason, ehhh.... about 50% of the time. I deal with it and come back for more because even if the bartender is being an asshole - the Bloody Mary makes up for it ten fold. It's like a non-verbal apology in the form of the best ff'ing Bloody Mary on the planet. I'll take it. I'll take it every time.