Fitz's Pub

Fitz's is a nice little place in downtown VP.

We came to watch a game - this wasn't the worst idea, wasn't the best idea.  With a small group you probably aren't sitting at the bar, and though we lucked out and everyone at our table had an OK view it seems like half the people at every other table will have no view or at best a bad one.  Bar stools means no backs on the chair which means 3.5 hours of slouching back pain (nobody's fault but your own - just fair warning).

It was a good idea since there are a couple of decent beers on tap, popcorn popping in the machine, and pretty good food (although one of our orders was screwed up twice).  All high valued qualities in a bar where I'd like to enjoy a game.

Nice bar, but absolutely more bar than restaurant. They have a $2 menu that can't be beat. Very good for bar food and a great value. The Table service is lacking, but I'd go back if in the area.

Not to be confused with "Fitz's Spare Keys", which is nearby on York street.  Get that straight if you are meeting people here, or they may never show up.

The waitress was very friendly, helpful and attentive.  The bar was packed on a Thursday night for the Bears vs Packers game, and still the waitress was spot on.  The reuben I ordered was pretty good - fresh corn beef, saurkraut, Swiss cheese on grilled dark rye. It was served with Thousand island dressing, fries and a pickle for $9.  It's no Boloney's Reubenesque, but I don't think any Reuben will ever be.

The basket of fried mushrooms for $5 was pretty good, served with ranch dressing.  They also had $7 domestic pitcher special.  I gave this place an extra star for having a popcorn machine popping fresh free popcorn for everyone.  I just can't resist the smell of popcorn.  Roll me out of here!

I didn't realized this when I parked on the street, but they have a parking lot in the back of the restaurant.

If you're more into import beer, they have a pretty selection on tap:
Guinness
Bass
Harp
Blue Moon
Boddingtons
New Castle
Fosters
Labatt Blue
Killians Red
Hard Core Cider
Stella Artois