Now the four star rating is based upon a comparison against other "dive bars." The labeling of dive bar is not a knock by any means. I dig this bar, but can see where many would not.
This is not a sports jacket and tie kind of place. The service is always fast and they have pool, darts and shuffle board. Never had any issues with physical confrontations, but can see where those might occur here.
The Rolling log is the quintessential dive bar! In my mind a true dive bar has the following:
* A variety of beers on tap, but perhaps more importantly, a variety of beers in the can (Rainer, PBR, High Life...etc)
* Pool & Darts
* Shuffleboard (huge bonus)
* Tacky beer posters & neon signs for decor
* Jukebox
* Salty bartenders
...Last but not least the "eau de dive bar" fragrance that lingers long after your departure
The Log has all of the above. There is no real food to speak of, but they do have an old school popcorn popper with FREE popcorn! The crowd can appear a little rough around the edges but I have always found the vibe welcoming and entertaining. Hands down, this place is a 5 star dive bar!