Trueman's Place

Pizza was excellent. Obviously if you don't like the pizza, you are not from the area, it's thin crust and with lots of cheese, perfect. Service is great, friendly staff. Yes, has a lot of locals, but if you go more than once, you are a local and you will be remembered. That's how it works.  Only reason I did not give 5 stars is because nothing is perfect, otherwise, try it out and see for yourself. You will have good service, you will have good food and drinks, and you will have a good time. What else would you like?

This place was filled with locals.  It feels more like an elk's lodge than a restaurant.  One large room scattered with tables and a large bar on one side.  

Service was prompt and friendly.  

Food was average to below average.  The pretzel bites were ok... nothing special.  The Chef salad was the same.  The pizza was underwhelming.  The crust seemed like cheap cardboard and the cheese was waxy and unflavorful.

So...it doesn't have that same dive bar charm as it's Benton Park brother, but it's a nice little neighborhood bar.  Actually, this place is exactly what you would expect...the suburban clone of it's dirty older counterpart.  So, it's newer, cleaner, and the staff is more attentive and friendly.  However, what you gain in cleanliness, you kind of lose in neighborhood charm.  You don't have the same regulars and the same "everyone knows your name" feeling that you get in Benton Park.

Now that I have sufficiently compared the two...I'll tell you what I like about this one.  They have really great food.  I mean, really good pub food.  Also, if you are out with people who want pub food but say, you need to fit into a bridesmaid's dress in a month....(not that I am talking about anyone particular) they have some healthier options too: salads, grilled chicken, etc.  Also, it has a smoking and a non-smoking side.  I always appreciate non-smoking bars the next morning when I don't have to throw my pillow out and wash my hair 6 times.  

However, my favorite, Tuesday Night Trivia.  Show up early to guarantee you get a table though, it can tend to get packed, especially in the summer months.  I think they have a Nascar food and drink special as well, but not really being a fan, I am not totally sure on this one.  Check out the website for their whole schedule.