Puss N Boots

This bar is my (and my boyfriend's) new favorite place. We haven't been to the dining area or outdoor seating, so this is a review of the bar only. Since I've temporarily moved back home, we need a place to chill that is not my house/back yard. And Puss N Boots has SHUFFLEBOARD.

Bar: $2 Miller High Life, and $4 microbrews... smoking is allowed but it's not a smoke den. Also i saw they have cigar nights, if you're into that.

Bartenders: all  those we've met are super nice BUT they will refill your drink without asking, so if you're done/want to switch up your beverage choice, let them know before they open another beer for you!

Entertaintment: The shuffleboard table is amazing and is usually empty. There's always a spectator or two when we play, and sometimes others waiting to play after us, but we've never been bothered. There's pool, at least 8 TVs which they are more than willing to change to any channel you want, and the jukebox is at its best when someone's playing oldies.

Food: wings are great- saucy, crunchy, and spicy (but not too hot), and better than the Rover's. Sunday specials are nice and cheap. Tasty dive bar food

Next time it's not scorching hot outside, we will check out the patio.

Returning to my hometown makes me feel self-conscious.  It's especially awkward when it's time to go to a bar and I have to wonder what old acquaintance with a giant chip on his shoulder will I run into this time? Who will I have to explain the last decade of my life to tonight?

So when my best friend and I were approaching the doors of Puss N Boots, I was nervous.  We walked in and were immediately greeted by the smooth croon of an old man singing Roy Orbison's "Only the Lonely."  It was Karaoke Monday and it was beautiful.  A silver haired gentleman wearing pleated slacks and a pager performed "You Don't Bring Me Flowers" with a woman who looked like my Aunt Betty.

The drinks were cheap.  The bartender was sweet.  The crowd was a perfect mix of young and old.  And although smoking is allowed, the place is big enough that it didn't bother me.  And they were playing tennis on one of the three televisions!  

I felt so comfortable, in fact, that I sang "Daniel" by Elton John.  Upon my return to the bar, I was congratulated by the bartender with a shot of Jack.  

I think this is my new new Monday spot.  Seriously.