The Leon Pub

great beer selection, only thing holding them back from five stars is they don't have any wine.

True Tallahassee staple. The reason good beer exists in this town, decades before the proof or fermentation days, such easier and less douche baggy. Good beer, simple as that

I'm new to the Tallahassee area (actually I live in GA, but visit my girlfriend here). Being from Kentucky, I've visited a significant amount of dive bars in and around both Louisville and Nashville. These kind of bars are around every corner. I have to admit that I've been spoiled by the places of my past and I've yet to experience anything in Tallahassee that comes close to them...until I went to the Leon Pub. The first night I went there it was around 830 on a Wednesday and the bar had a max of 12 people. Very laid back, Mike behind the bar was attentive and down to earth guy, and the people were a mix of hipster and working professionals. I spent most of my time marveling over the pages of beers to choose from. Luckily they had  Anchor Porter, which I have a hard time finding down here. The people seemed to be laid back and just enjoying a beer after work. I would almost categorize this as a neighborhood bar with frequent regulars, but definitely inviting to strangers as myself. In Nashville, people will often strike up conversations with you and offer to buy you a shot or something...I've never experienced that kind of hospitality in Tallahassee. I'm not complaining, but people definitely keep to themselves around here. I like it.

I ended up going back a few nights later and the service was awesome again. I waited about 5 seconds at the bar before our order was taken. Great (real) bar, mix of people, vintage decor, cool music, and an excellent selection of beer!