Billy Ray’s
2216 NE M L King Blvd, Portland, OR, 97255
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Address :
2216 NE M L King Blvd
Portland, OR, 97255 - Phone (503) 287-7254
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Opening Hours
- Mon :12:00 pm - 2:00pm
Specialities
- Accepts Credit Cards : No
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Ambience : Divey
Noise Level : Average
Music : Juke Box
Good For Dancing : No
Alcohol : Full Bar
Happy Hour : Yes
Best Nights : Fri, Sat, Sun
Coat Check : No
Smoking : Yes
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Has TV : Yes
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Jenny P.
This place is a great dive bar. It has all the necessary elements; cheap drinks, quirky regulars, awesome bartenders and it's real dark. There's video poker downstairs and pool and video games upstairs. Anyone can feel at home in this bar. There's also a great back patio with ping pong and plenty of seating. It's perfect for watching the game or going out for Quizzy bar trivia on Thursday nights.
(4)John E.
Dive bar, but a nice person's dive bar. Pinball machines (6!) and pool table upstairs are surprisingly well maintained. Mostly younger crowd upstairs. It seems a little out of the way but parking is no problem and you are going home with money in your wallet.
(4)Jon R.
Billy Rays Dive Bar (as it's actually called) is a great place to grab a beer and some soggy disgusting chips. They have the big beers. The patio out back is nice too with ping pong and there's some good pinball machines upstairs, however when theres a show up there the floor gets a little shaky....
(4)Talia S.
This is the dive! Just read the white board: hungry man dinner + you = food. Cheap drinks, cool patio, upstairs has pinball & pool!
(3)Lauren G.
the rumors are true, friends. there are now a few liquors in Billy Ray's! this does change everything. hope you don't need a mixer!
(4)Liz G.
We walked in and the whole place stopped and looked at us, as if to say "Who are they?" Always the sign of quality neighborhood establishment. It's a little bit uncomfortable being the outsider but it only makes you want to keep going back til you're part of the gang. They don't do pitchers, but they do have 22 oz glasses in addition to standard pints, and that's perfectly fine by me.
(4)Michelle U.
A dive bar is a dime a dozen. A good dive bar is a diamond in the rough. Billy Ray's is always a party, even if you're the only one there. Whenever I'm there, I feel like I just arrived right as the rager ended. But that's how I like my partys. I'm not big into crowds. The music here is awesome, there's pinball, and a huge back area. The drinks here are cheap, and they only take cash. Yes, I do recall the bar having a distinct smell, but it's a dive on MLK- not exactly the must happening blvd. in town- so I would expect no less. There bartenders here are pretty "hands-off" so this is a great place to come with your big group of friends, and just feel free to talk loudly about inappropriate things and maybe even get borderline rowdy. I can't recall if they serve any food here, but I wouldn't even bother with that at this bar. Maybe they sold a few bags of chips. I definitely look forward to coming here throughout the summer and enjoying their big backyard area. Cheap beers, sun, and your inappropriate friends- that sounds like a party to me.
(4)Miranda M.
Stopped in with 2 friends to have a drink. My friend had been traveling a lot and the little bit of one beer didn't set well with her. She made her best attempt to get to the bathroom. Didn't make it. She did however make sure she puked outside instead of into the bar. She was in the doorway where it leads to the patio. I told the bartender and offered to clean it up. At first he said sure. Then in seconds flipped his attitude. He complained. Told me my friend needed to leave. Continued to make comments that weren't relevant to the situation. No one was drunk. No one was rude. In fact we tipped him extra and did our best to make light of the situation. Sorry your a bartender dude. Maybe it's time for a change. At the very least the temper tantrum wasn't needed. Bartender made the comment... "We're not 16." Well we're not 4 either.
(2)Willus W.
How is it that I have never written a review for Billy Ray's Neighborhood Dive, aka, the Dive???? Probably because my attendance here over the last couple of years has been piss poor, as my time has been spent pursuing things that don't include drinking and sitting around b.s.ing with some of the best folks in town, in some unfortunate way. Anyway, having popped by a couple of times recently, and rediscovering the joy that is the Dive, I realized I must also pay respects. This place is welcoming from the minute you walk in, (unless you are an obvious crackhead, in which case you will be given a very cold shoulder by the staff), with its long, copper-topped bar and tv. The jukebox has a fabulously diverse selection of some modern pop and rock, some classic rock, some old country, some rock-a-billy, and some ancient punk. There is a loft-like upstairs complete with a large-screen tv, pool table, assorted pinball, and a pac man table, and a fairly large back patio, that in the summer offers ping pong. But, there are three outstanding features of the Dive that make it really shine: #1: The bartenders. They mostly have a smile for you, and are quick on the draw at the taps. But, don't give them any shit. You won't last long. Mara is the most special, with her cute smile and intoxicating laugh. She might even play backgammon or liar's dice with you, if you are extra nice. #2: The patrons. Some of the coolest, nicest folks hang out here on a regular basis. Never at a loss for an interesting conversation. I may come to the Dive alone some days, but I am never lonely. #3: The big beers. 4.00 for a 20 oz Lagunitas??? Nuff said.
(5)sarah k.
yes!! best dive ever! pinball hot dogs and huge beers!!!!! update: they stopped serving hot dogs. bummer. but they started serving booze. sweet.
(5)Asil R.
Billy Ray's is awesome. Large beer, pinball, pool, veggie dogs. what else do you need in a bar?
(5)Kimberly V.
Sometimes, I really miss being a smoker. Yeah, black lungs, poison, blah blah. I don't care! Dive bars such as Billy Ray's don't beg that much of you, the beleaguered drinker. They ask you to be comfortable, be merry (or withdrawn and silent or boisterous and snarky), and be cool with carcinogens. And you know what? Only the most strict anti-smoking zealots would have a hard time at Billy Ray's. The place is roomy enough, complete with a decent-sized second floor, so smokers and non-smokers can throw back cheap well drinks harmoniously. But if you happen to be of the smoking persuasion, you can smoke and shoot pool. Or smoke while hunched over a pinball machine. Or smoke and chill at the bar in front of the whiteboard menu that advertises all the best Banquet TV dinners that little money can buy. Smoke smoke smoke. Puff puff puff. Ahhhhh . . . Damn those twelve-step people, but they're right! You never stop being addicted, in some form or another. Luckily, I gave up smoking and not dives. Baby steps towards wellness.
(4)Chrissie B.
This place is right around the corner from my BFs house so this is where we drank in the NY. My head hurts, I don't know what band that was and I think I kissed an old man. HAPPY 2009!
(5)Mason C.
Let me just say that I am a fan of this place. Andrew C. and I stumbled upon this hole in the wall while cruising around after a show at the Wonder Ballroom. We were heading back to his house and all of a sudden I saw Billy Ray's out the corner of my eye, much like a mirage when you've been traveling for 5 days on the backs of Camels through the Sahara. I knew right away that this place was either going to kick some serious ass or be the worst bar in portland, although I was totally favoring it being amazing. And what would ya know...Low and behold, this place is now one of my favorite bars in Portland. The decor inside is simple and great. It reminds of me of the Phone Booth in San Francisco or even (R.I.P.) Scolari's Office in SD. Both of these bars have given me many a good times, and thus why I relate them to Billy Ray's. Although the name doesn't really suit this place too well, it still is a vote winning place in my opinion. The beer selection is simple and I love that. I mean while it's sometimes nice to have a wide selection of beers, most of the time I'm ordering a PBR, Olympia or Hamms, so really I can't complain when the beer selection is nice and straight-forward. This bar also has a sweet game room as well as one of the most laid back patios that I've experienced in a while. Of the couple times I've been here we've ended up on the back patio hanging out enjoying the weather, beer, and company. All the staff and even the patrons were very friendly...If I lived in Portland this place could very well be my Cheers. Definitely recommend this place...it's good times all around.
(5)Holy-foo' X.
Cripes, what a dive. But you know, it's a dive with heart, and as at all times, I wanna know what sucka got heart! First, let us consider the real estate. I can only snort through my nose, oh so ungraciously, that in all my trips to Billy Ray's, I've only seen one black person there, once. Otherwise, it's effeminate white bread hipster boys (and a smattering of their respective women folk) who I'll bet $100 to all takers, by and large, are new to Portland within the past 5 and certainly the past 15 years. So much for authenticity. That said, their sound system was crankin' out the old school R & B, takin' NO prisoners-- Curtis Mayfield, Isaac Hayes, there were too many for me to enumerate. So they DO get points for the music! I had to laugh @ Andrew's comment about Billy Ray Cyrus...Yes it's true, there's no identifying mark outside the building, other than the neon "Tavern". You have to dig a little to learn it's called Billy Ray's (there's not even any menus.. see below as to why that might be). For old cooter natives like me, when you hear Billy Ray, of course you think Billy Ray Bates, the SENSATION for the trail blazers in the very early 80s, who fizzled due to drugs and alcohol, and whom I've heard is still playing in places like the Phillippines, where they'll still pay him well to play! youtube.com/watch?v=-xeG… To give you an idea of how ghetto-fabulous this place is, they only accept cash! Tell me one other dive bar in town that won't accept plastic! Just One! I've heard that Helvetia out in Hillsboro also is cash only, but even for a guy like me that grew up in the too-low-for-Zee-ro No Po, wow! That is b-a-m-m-e-r! The upside is, they're "top shelf" drinks top out at around 5 bucks; but conversely, their only "grill" menu option is (wait for it!) TV dinners! This is probably pointed out in other Yelp reviews for this place, but I didn't see it mentioned, in skimming through the reviews. Yup, tv friggin' dinners! I asked if they were "Hungry Man," but had to take a pass, when asked if I wanted one.... Upstairs is the game room. Very trashy and sleazy, but daaaaaamn they have very low budget pool. foos ball, pin ball, and even table-top Ms. Pac-Man. A lot of these transplant young hipsters know a ghetto-fabulous good time when they see one, clearly....
(4)tara p.
OH NO! they put up this kind of awful wall of art! And bright lights to go with it! look dudes, this is a dive bar and NOT the kind of place you want art gallery style lighting! Or a bunch of (sorry but) kind of bad art. Just leave it to the video slots and beer signs and don't try to make the place into something it isn't! The bright lights are so altering to the atmosphere that I honestly haven't wanted to go back since they made the change. Please take them down! I'm meeellltiiiiing!!!!!
(2)Jodi C.
"Where the eff are we?" I question. "We're on MLK." Smartly replies my buddy. "I know THAT, but... what IS this place? is this THE place?" "I have no idea. There's no sign." We both look up, scratch our heads at the nameless flashing TAVERN sign. Yes, it's a tavern. but which tavern? "Why don't they have a sign?" I ponder. My friend shrugs. "Maybe it's just THAT hipster." "Oh," I sigh, "Hipster... Yey..." Dulled sarcasm. "Hey, how many hipsters does it take to change a light bulb, Jodi?" "I've no idea. How many?" "It's a number you've never even heard of... Heh. Or the other answer I got was 'Dude, you don't know??' " All of this occurred during our dazed stand-about in front of Billy Rays Tavern. We were meeting friends for trivia night and had never been to this location before. I'd heard mixed reviews, as it is for everything. With hipster wariness weighing down on my shoulders, I cautiously walked into the tavern. A long thin strip of bar and mini booths awaited me, as well as five male specimens who all turned and stared as we walked in. Note to self: check for boogers when I go to the restroom. My friend ordered the standard $2 Hamms. Hamms is Hamms is Hamms, and $2 is just about average. Being a glutton, I partook in one of the 22 oz PBRs for $3. Not bad, though you get slightly more bang for your buck out of their $2 pints. Aside from the round booth near the restrooms, I felt the space was a bit tight for comfort. The bartender was nice for about a minute, then had an attitude for the rest of the evening. I try not to judge. I'm not exactly a ray of sunshine and I understand people have their bad days. But this is my first impression: she was a big meany head. Thankfully my quality time with her was at a minimum. When I wasn't refilling my ginormous PBR glass, I was enjoying the cool breeze and silly lights out on the spacious patio, accented with a ping pong table. Do you ever get the feeling someone's watching you while you're on the pot liberating all of that cheap beer you've foolishly gulped down at record rates? Well, if you venture into the women's room (this is not a ladies room. It's a bit too ratty for that), sit on the pot, then slowly turn around, you'll find yourself being watched. By yourself. For some reason, they thought it'd be clever to mount a large mirror on the wall behind the commode. Hey, whatever turns your page, brother... Oh, and brother, I hope you're not a shy urinater: the men's room door doesn't actually close... Have fun with that. Fortunately, I'd eaten before we came out for trivia, else I would've been in a pickle, as the tavern's food availability was limited to $3.50 Hungry Man frozen meals. Which you can get at the market for a buck. Being a pseudo environmentalist, I wasn't too thrilled when the establishment ran out of pint glasses at around 9pm and began handing out plastic disposable cups in their place. How does a bar run out of pint glasses? Beats me. I just wasn't too impressed with my experience. The bar's saving grace was the trivia, which was a blast, thanks to all of the goofy brainy players and the spastic "T.J." But I'll probably go back in the future, for more trivia, and to give the place a second chance. I heard something about a second floor, which I never had the chance to explore.
(2)Dane T.
bar, staff, dive status- boss.
(5)Patrick S.
I can't believe how many reviews this place has gotten! It's time to add my two cents. Bill Ray's Dive Bar is Awesome. ~How you like them apples~
(5)Mary W.
Best dive bar, small and dirty, in a good way
(4)Gillian W.
Rolled into this place after the beerfest at the convention center. It was DH, his buddy and myself. We went in and there was a counterful of women and then us. We have been trying to get our buddy out to find a GF and he just doesn't have the sauve. Anyways, this place was great, had an old time juke box and a great time was had by all. I would love to return, but like I said I always say this and end up never going back and forgetting about the place. The bartender was super sweet and cute too. Oops did I say that outloud? This is a cash only place, so make sure you have hit the ATM already. Didn't know that until we ordered and I said can I just give you my card and the guy said cash only. That wasn't too bad, but I like using my card over cash. Cash seems to go too quickly.
(4)Art H.
A decent little bar and refreshing based on the other places I've visited in Portland so far. $2 Coors banquet beer is what it's all about! Everyone has PBR and the other versions of it in tallboy cans for about the same, but I was glad to find my favorite domestic at a dive while playing pinball on the five tables that they had upstairs.
(4)Mason P.
Billy rays is my jam. Friendly bartenders cheap booze, 22oz. Glasses, buck hunter safari, patio is chill, pool table, pin ball with high scores you will probably never beat, juke box, video crack, art on the walls, hungry man dinners, worst place to poop at, sketchy characters once in a while, ping pong during not so rainy months. What's not to like? Mostly chill crowd though. Cash only so be ready. They have an ATM.
(5)Stephanie D.
This is the ultimate AMERICAN BAR folks. Appreciate, enjoy, kiss the sticky, sticky floor and thank the good lord you are lucky enough to live in the US of A where there are real bars: Bars with muscle, bars with cajones, bars with MEANING. I do not presently live in the US of A, owing to my marriage to a foreigner as well as the tricky economic situation in my homeland right now. I am an "expat" who has lived abroad for five years now. I have a job and I have state funded health care. Also there are kangaroos here. Yay. All those things are awesome, however, what I don't have is a bar like Billy Ray's. They don't exist outside America apparently. Anyway, I dream of this place when I am particularly homesick: The juke where I used to play the Sonics; the big frosty pint of cheap Oregon beer; the moody, narrow space with its perfect old school bar lined with swivel stools (at least I think they are swivel stools...it's been awhile). I'll never forget coming in here on Christmas eve 2004: The window was fogged against the icy conditions outside but inside Billy Ray's the strung up Christmas lights were aglow and the dim bar was filled with a crew of blue collar worker and hipsters, all sipping pints and watching a mute, close captioned Law and Order episode from 1993. Danzig or the Misfits were growling in the background and we were all together, communing, silently. That shit was special.
(5)Dean H.
Truly one of the best Dive bars in Portland. The staff is great, friendly and quick witted. The regulars that hang out there, mostly from the immediate neighborhood, are friendly and treat everyone that shows up to check it out, like they have been coming there for years. The prices are good and cheap, but don't expect a good meal with your drink. It's literally a banquet TV dinner. Fortunately, they let you bring food in or even have it delivered there. I can't say enough good things about this bar, or the people you will find in it. Both the staff and the regulars. If you act up, get in a fight, or are a violent drunk, don't bother, you will be kicked out, and none of the cliental will put up with it either. Everyone is there to have a great time and fun conversation.
(5)Anna B.
I used to live a block from this place and went there maybe five times. Now, years later, I drive up this way when I need to play pinball without running into anyone I know. Billy Rays is a good one. Ground level's got the bar and a few tables. If you're really special, you can keep a giant beer mug there. Beer is super cheap, by the way. Upstairs, find the real reason for going there: pinball. That's really all I need to say about that. Writing this, I am struck with two now-vivid but formerly forgotten memories: 1. I once broke a window there (upstairs) and did not get in trouble. 2. Got in a monumental fight with an idiotic roommate over the definition of the word "Catholic". I believe she cried and stormed off. These events did not occur in the same evening, thought that would probably make for a much better story.
(4)Puddin' T.
A really great dive.. pinball machines upstairs, patio (for ppl who smoke), pool tables, etc. DJ on Tuesday nights.
(5)Lexi H.
Cash only... lame
(4)Amanda M.
The last time I was here, I was drinking my beer out on the patio and the bartender came storming outside and grabbed my beer from me and told me to leave. I was confused (as well were the other people on the patio who had just seen me sitting there calmly conversing with some other patrons). She said that my friend was was kicked out and so was I. No other explanation. She wouldn't look me in the eye and began furiously cleaning tables that were already clean. All she would say is "Somebody wants you somewhere but we don't want you here." So...I left. I found out later that it was because my friend was smoking an E-cigarette inside after she'd been asked not to. I do understand that it's up to the bar and their policy (because it is not illegal to smoke one of those inside, we'd just had dinner at Ox right before and they were fine with it). I just don't understand the complete rudeness toward me. And frankly I'm pissed that she took my full beer away from me. I want my money back. Or at least the tip I gave her.
(1)Rachael O.
Cash Only, thats fine with me. It is a great dive bar. The staff was super friendly, the vibe was relaxed and comfortable. This is my kind of place. Perfect if you are waiting (which of course you are) for a table at Ox, or just stopping by for a quick drink. Decent beer selection, Good liquor, Great vibe.
(5)Hollyanna M.
Ok. As my profile suggests, I love me some dive bars. I once had an interview with the folks from Portland Picks wherein we ditched the usual, "So what inspired you to..." crap and started talking about the joys of smoking (*sigh*) in the comforting arms of a neighborhood dive. (Of course, that part never made it into print.) Billy Ray's is just one of those spots. It's never at the top of my go-to list (despite the fact that I used to live mere blocks away) and I think that's part of its charm. It's like that accidentally hot, soft spoken guy you've been friends with for years. He never really "asks" you out, but one day, you realize that you've got it bad for him. (Too which he replies without a hint of irony, "That's cool. I love you, too." But I digress...Today, I got some interesting news from the editors at Playboy who told me that my accidental crush has been named one of the Top 10 Dive Bars in the U.S. playboy.com/style/a-list… To which I replied, "That's cool. I've always loved them, too."
(4)Liz S.
I was hesitant about wanting to go to this place but my boyfriend really liked it so i've given it a few tries. It's actually pretty nice. Not exactly a "dive" bar as far as I can tell, but rather a Portland hipster's idea of what a dive bar might be. They have miller highlife in the bottle for $2 and that is what I usually get. They also just recently started serving cocktails and wine. This place can be really crowded and loud on the weekend, and the bathroom might be occupied for long periods of time by couples and threesomes doing ... i'm not sure what. Overall, a cheap, pretty nice place to go get a beer. But don't expect anything fancy.
(3)flip m.
Overheard conversation between patron and bartender: Patron: will the heavy metal music be over soon? it's making me anxious. Bartender: I don't know, it's a jukebox, it's not up to me. Patron: well I hope it's over soon. Bartender: (shrugs) Bartender then looks at me, I look at him, he takes out the magic wand and puts up 12 credits on the jukebox and tells me to have fun. We did. 12 songs of anxiety inducing heavy metal. Sorry lady, but that's just the way it is. Ahh, Billy Ray's, how I love thee.
(5)Lorri E.
Billy Ray's is a dive bar, and I would give it 4 sparkling stars if only for the fact that it lives so darn close to me that I can walk there (how convenient is that?!), but...It's a dive bar and I have to save 4+ stars for the finer places otherwise I'll be doling out excessive stars left and right and will have no place up to go from there. The goods on Billy's: it's very cool for the total locals "you belong here" vibe, the super nice peeps who work there, and the great patio out back (Woo Hoo, drunken ping pong! uh. sorry I knocked the ball all the way out to MLK!), and of course the pinball machines n' what not.... And, they do have cheap beers, but one night as my hubby and I strolled home from said bar, following one of the cheap beers, my hubby suddenly felt quite ill and had to go hurl up his fresh beer (he had no choice but to make a mad dash to the neighbor's bushes...sorry neighbor!). So, it IS a great neighborhood bar and all that, and I most certainly will be back, but it IS still a dive bar (--and please keep the taps clean.)
(3)Stefanie S.
fun little divey place!
(3)john l.
Great bar. No BS, ok. No freakin' BS!!!! Drink and be cool. That's all you need to do. Drink and be cool. Is it that freaking hard!!! If you're snooty and If you don't like going out, stay home! If you're a jackass looking for trouble , go bang your head against some wall. But if you're at Billy Ray's- drink and be cool. That's it!
(4)Steven C.
The day i moved to Portland I began wondering around trying to figure out what my neighborhood had to offer. I walked by Billy Ray's twice and then decided I'd check it out. That was probably the best decision I've made here so far. I went from not knowing a single person in this town to feeling like I knew a bar full of people. Well, there was only like five people in the bar because it was like 2pm, but whatever. I believe I watched 3 VHS movies upon first visit while drinking 3 dollar 22oz glasses of Pabst. My initial impression is that this wouldn't be the place to meet girls, but fellow patrons have informed me that it is, I've just been coming in at wrong times. Perhaps fine young ladies aren't interested in a guy that goes to a bar at 2pm on Wednesday, or 5pm on a Tuesday... WHATEVER. Anyways, if you're looking to just enjoy yourself, drink for cheap and not feel like everyone's judging you, this is the place. You'll probably get to watch a really terrible 80s movie in the process. I believe I've seen at least six by now.
(5)Philip K.
Let's see, pretty janky looking exterior: CHECK! Small long cramped bar area: CHECK! Cheap Drinks: CHECK! Cool Jukebox: CHECK! Dives, where you go to drink and feel good about yourself.
(5)Vanessa M.
Dive bar is an understatment...this place is uber dive but fun! we came here after a so-so meal at Ox which is across the street to watch a Blazers basketball game before it ended. The drinks are cheap, the service is bland, the seats are vinyl and stick to your legs, but it was just perfectly perfect for what we wanted. The crowd was lively and the TVs were functioning! Great place to watch the game. I also think they were getting ready for a triva night or game night after the game which if it werent so late on a work night we would have stayed to play!
(4)Niki S.
Stiff drinks. Cheap. Nothing better. Juke box is primarily classic punk music. Pinball and other entertainment.
(3)Zorin D.
I'm a dive bar fan, and I don't mind punk music but... The problem I had with it is that after paying $3 a beer at ground control, I felt a little ripped to be paying $6 for a well vodka tonic at a dive bar where the smell of urine assaults your nostrils. It's not that I'm too good for urine smells, and lime slices that have been cut so long ago that they are starting to turn brown around the edges, it's just relative to all the places nearby, their drink prices in particular should have been a lot cheaper if that's what they are offering.
(1)Sarah B.
Why did I come here, according to the world? Because my friends were meeting up here before going to see "Evil Dead: The Musical" (precisely as awesome as it sounds). Why did I come here in reality? Because a colleague of mine who works in Manhattan subscribes to a "Dive Bar t-shirt of the month" club. I know, I didn't know that was a thing, either. But it exists, and what t-shirt do you suppose he received? That's right, Billy Ray's. Naturally, I felt like I needed to represent Portland and inspect its finer qualities. It certainly lived up to its dive bar status, although it's more Portland-divey than actual-divey (don't pretend like you don't know what I mean). The worst thing about it is they have basically no food - I think they have some microwave pizzas or something, but the bartender warned me against those and told me it would be OK for us to order sandwiches and bring them in to eat there. Other than that, 'twas a perfectly pleasant, if small and unmarked, experience. The drinks were affordable and stiff enough to do the trick, and there was a patio. Yay patios! The decor was cheesey-divey and I made sure to take a picture of myself inside to show my incredulous New Yorker pal.
(3)jason m.
Big time dive. With some character. Not bad. Plenty for the PBR crowd. They also serve adult beer. Their hot dogs at so nasty they could've been pulled out of a dogs ass. I have honestly never eaten such a greasy piece of shit before.
(2)Buck D.
Cheap drinks, cheap girls, great neighborhood feel.
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