The Refuge

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  Enjoyed the beer selection but otherwise the service & food were mediocre at best. As a traveler, I need to be impressed the first time since I won't always revisit places if they don't strut their stuff on the first go-around.  These guys didn't.
  
  I nearly sent my sandwich & salad back as the lettuce smelled a little funky but I was too hungry to care.  Thankfully nothing bad happened to the stomach!  I miiiight give it another try since it's across from the hotel my company uses, but time will tell.

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  Posted on 03.11.13 Nick L.

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  Seems ok. Nothing terribly exceptional.

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  Posted on 12.05.12 CPB J.

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  Great draft selection. The food is tasty, maybe a little steep, but their happy hour makes up for it. This is a great local pub on the Greenbelt. Southeasters! Come out and support your neighborhood bar!

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  Posted on 10.06.12 Patricia W.

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  The Refuge welcomed our group of 25 bicyclists out for a ride and a beer for our annual poker ride on a Saturday afternoon.  There were only 2 waitstaff and they accomodated us with a smile and warmth!  We had just come from the Tavern at Bown Crossing where they treated us like crap, so it was amazing to get this great service with a smile! Thanks to the wait staff at the Refuge for making our bike trip way more fun!  We will definitelly be telling all of our friends and family to come and pay a visit!

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  Posted on 06.27.11 W. W.

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  I've been coming here for the last few years as I fly in to Boise almost weekly for work.  It's located right next to the ParkCenter Marriott and has a much more laid back atmosphere than many of the places downtown.  
  
  The staff is friendly and other than football nights it's usually not too busy and they have free wifi making it an ideal place to spend a few hours after work.  They have a few TVs usually set to whatever sporting events are going on and a jukebox that will kick in periodically.  There's also one pool.
  
  The food is decent bar food with the wings and chicken bacon wrap being particular favorites.  They have wine and a decent selection of beer on tap though I don't usually stray from the Rogue Dead Guy.
  
  They have a poster on the wall for a Guinness Float if you're feeling brave.  Not a mistake I'll try twice.

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  Posted on 04.26.11 Matthew H.

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  I ate here since it was next door to my hotel.  Dead on a Wednesday night, with not much to recommend it.  The burger was fine and the beer selection was decent, if small.  No atmosphere at all and the menu is uninspired.  You're better off going to Bittercreek Ale House if you're up for the trip.

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  Posted on 09.16.10 Roman T.

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  I'd give it a two, but the staff makes it better.  
  
  The Refuge is your typical pub.  The snacks are a bit expensive, yet the burgers are tasty.  Happy Hour runs 4 to 7, which is good because work always seems to run after 5.
  
  The pub hosts several TVs and will gladly find the game you want to see.

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  Posted on 10.18.09 Christian D.

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  This is the former Harry's Parkcenter.  They didn't update the menu much, but did swap out the iceberg lettuce salads for romaine, thank goodness.  It's reasonably priced reasonable basic pub food.

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  Posted on 05.26.09 Dubya R.

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