It's not a date spot (unless you want to play some pool or Ms Pac Man and drink cold beer), it's not a brew pub (but they have a delicious and eclectic beer menu), and it's not an ambiance-centric space (but yet, it actually IS!). You see, the Hitching Post has a lot of not's that can be attributed to it, but that's not (lol) the point of this place. It's what it IS that's important. And what it is, is exactly what a tired traveler driving from Michigan back to NYC wants--smack dab in the middle of the journey (actually a little closer to NYC, miles-wise, but who's counting)!
The 2 times I experienced the Hitching Post were on the aforementioned drives. The first time stumbling upon it was a welcomed "fluke," but the second time (this past weekend), based on my first visit, it had become my destination, and rightfully so. Sure the bartender takes your food order, and the hum of the lights from the take-out-beer-coolers that make up the back wall of the bar area are not "ideal lighting;" and it's noisy, and it's vibe-y, and it can possibly be a little intimidating at first, but DAMN... IF THIS PLACE DOESN'T HAVE THE BEST WINGS I HAVE EVER EATEN THEN I HAVE NEVER EATEN THEM AT ALL.
Do yourself a favor and stop in here the next time you are driving east or west along I80, stay at the Best Western (practically next door), and order a cold beer and the hot wings with garlic and butter sauce--the others are good, but this is the money-maker.
For the area, it's a four. If this were in a major city it would be a 1 or 2. It's a funny thing, the Hitching Post ... you'd probably look at it and never want to go there, but it's actually got potential to be fun.
I really enjoy going there and I tend to disagree with the reviews thus far. You can get a little bit of attitude from the staff as one previous reviewer mentioned, but if you spend any time at all talking to them, they're usually pretty nice. On the night of the wing special it gets busy, so know you're order ... wing type, dipping sauce preference (ranch or blue cheese ), celery or not. They're great -- meaty, hot (temp wise) and saucy. Love them -- even for full price. Â They also have a great beer selection. They have really stepped it up over the past few years. They tend to have just the regulars on tap, but they have an excellent bottle selection. Lots of craft beers including some hard to find stuff from time to time (I've been when they've had KBS bottles and another time when they had Dogfish Head Bitches Brew). Â
The music is generally what the bartenders like, but they have a jukebox and if you load it up, they turn down their songs. They have air hockey, darts, and multiple pool tables to keep you occupied while you're drinking.  The ladies bathroom is fine. It's clean enough but not updated. The doors don't lock, which isn't great, but there usually isn't a lot of traffic in the bathrooms, so not a big deal.  I believe you can get hotel rooms for a very, very low  price. I would not stay there ever.  Shady McShade.
This place is what you make of it. Go with a good attitude, a group of friends, an open mind, and a little sense of humor and you'll have a good time.
If I could give negative stars to this place I would. Â Yes they have $ 0.25 wings and $0.25 drafts on Mondays. Â But as people say..there are things that shouldn't messed with. Â People please say no. Â Tell your friends this. Â I hate this place, seriously. It makes the girl's bathroom in Northside Tavern (Atlanta, GA) look like the Ritz Carlton.
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