Station 1

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  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...

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  Posted on 07.11.12 Derek G.

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  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.

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  Posted on 12.08.11 Ruby D.

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  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.

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  Posted on 06.17.11 Theresa F.

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  Decent selection of draft beers with about 30 handles. Lots of Great Lakes Brewery always on tap - usually 3 to 5 taps; service is pretty crappy with a really unfriendly bartender at happy hour. I actually have had to say hello before she would talk me...
  
  They have an older crowd on nights where it's not filled with college kids. This is really a college bar with a better than average draft selection. Bottle beer selection is standard, mega-brewery stuff.
  
  I have not tried the food. If you're looking for an older crowd with a lot friendlier bartenders, O'Conner's Irish Pub has about 4 or 5 pretty great craft beers along with the 3 Irish beers and others. No craft beer bottle selection there either though.

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  Posted on 12.08.10 Baron v.

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  Being a recent graduate, I miss this place more than anything. Compared the the other local bar "McMurray's" the crowd here is down to earth and not thirsty for late night hook-ups(even if it might happen). The Juke Box always plays good music, mostly because the ppl here have good taste and the selection is great anyways. The bar is for upperclassmen who just want to chill and get good drinks and share libations with bar tenders and each other. On the weekends, there are rarely any "townies", but if there are, they are super nice and old enough that they don't hit on every creature that walks in. All in all, Station 1 is great. During the weekdays, come take a stroll for good food, esp the make your own subs and of course...the pizza!

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  Posted on 09.17.07 Susan F.

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