The J O B Public House

Well color me impressed!

As somebody who in a past life managed a popular beer bar and now has a job that sends him to a ridiculous number of restaurants and bars, I know a good watering hole when I see one. And J O B is one of the best bars I've visited in recent memory.

This is the mother of all whiskey bars, with over 200 options from which to choose. Feeling cheap? Get a $3.50 shot of Old Crow. Feeling like a baller? Get a $70-ish pour of Pappy Van Winkle. There is a small but well thought out selection of seasonal craft cocktails. The moral of the story, is that with their wildly impressive selection of whiskeys, scotches and ryes, there's something here for every taste. And that wall of bourbons? It's a beautiful site.

It was slow-ish on my visit, so I enjoyed talking with the bartenders, learning about the bar and their passion for whiskey. Because of my history in the industry, I've ran into many a beer geeks, but I had never seen that level of passion in spirits. These guys are incredibly knowledgeable about their offerings, and love to share that info with their guests. Plus, they're generally funny and great with customer service.

And what's more, the decor is top notch. The bar itself is gorgeous, reminiscent of an old saloon. The ceiling is pressed tin and in fantastic condition. The floor is vintage porcelain tile in parts, the rest rustic hardwood. The walls host a number of interesting pieces of art that are whimsical but not kitschy. It's an incredibly masculine but welcoming space, and I love it.

If I lived in the same bar as this town, it would definitely become a regular stop. Instead, I'm just going to have to settle for it being another reason to make more trips to Springfield.

Great vibe!  My friends decided to grab a bite for dinner and landed here.  Cool tin ceilings, church-pew seating.  The menu is printed on manila folders.  It's basically some apps, a few salads, and "cubicles".  Cubicles are basically little sliders that come in sets of 2.  I wish you could order 2 different flavors but just bring a buddy and swap second sandwiches.  Had the ham and apple slaw (awesome) and the beef TTPS report (good but not quite as awesome as the ham).  Tasty!  Huge bar and happy hour every day until 7.  Love it!

Amazing!  Was not expecting to find a place like this in Springfield!  love the bourbon selection, 180 types!  Great food, cool staff.  Can't wait to get back!