Station 1

Freindly bartenders... and one must admit finding a pool table in Springfield, Ohio... that isnt covered in scuffs and/or missing pool balls is hard to come by...

I wish I could like Station 1 more considering it is within easy walking distance from my apartment.  I am a recent graduate of Wittenberg college and I have certainly had some good times there, but only during college event days like St. Patricks day, homecoming or Wittfest.  Unfortunately the bar is usually crowded by a much older crowd that makes me uncomfortable.  If you just want lunch and a beer its great--get a pizza, sit on the gorgeous patio overlooking the river, etc--but if you're looking to party at a local bar and you're under 40 you should probably avoid this particular one.  They occasionally have live performances (on the aforementioned, very nice back patio) which I can hear clearly from my back porch.  These bands are of the wailing, passe, pop-rock variety.  Nickelback covers....shudder....

I hate that the creepy, older-drinking atmosphere pervades late night Station since the only alternative, McMurrays Irish Pub, is a haven of sloppy, underage freshmen drinking.  They're each a little sad in their own way, though I choose the former over the latter any day.  At least Station 1 has a tasty, hot veggie pizza.

P.S. The parking situation is a little peculiar...you can park across the street next to the pawn shop if the front lot is full.

I'm a fan. I don't venture into Springfield much, but this seems like a pretty solid place. A great summer place, as they can open up the walls and there is a pretty awesome patio in the back. They book some pretty sweet bands too, when I went The Menu's were playing. Pretty stellar band and I had a great time.

Everytime I go there seems to be a good crowd. The alcohol isn't tooe expensive and they have a decent selection on draft.