"You're lucky if you can find" this "über-hip", "out-of-place joint" in Noble Square, a longtime "civic treasure" that's a "must" for those looking to see live music, down "cheap drinks" and, on Saturday nights, "unabashedly dance" without "trendy" trappings; fans say the staff is "really friendly, which draws in more friendly people", leading to an "overall great ambiance."
Finding this aptly named bar can be a major challenge. Don't even attempt to take public transportation here; just get in a cab (your taxi driver will know where it is) and look for the glowing "Old Style Beer" sign that's a beacon of light in this warehousey no-man's-land. It's quite literally a hole in the wall: Faded beer cans rust on the windowsills, and the backroom "lounge," with its...
Excellent indie-rock/alt-country honkytonk nook that looks like a shack in the middle of nowhere, which it is. PBR drinkers and lots of loud conversations about Sleater-Kinney's last show in front, and a hot-n-sweaty live music room in the back with some of the best little shows in the city. The kids keep the pretentiousness to a low roar. Don't embarrass yourself at the bar: Note the blaze...
This friendly tavern's OLD STYLE BEER sign shines like a beacon, guiding roots-music fans through the grimy industrial neighborhood that surrounds it. The owners' beer-can collection and some "celebrity" memorabilia are on display in the front room. In back, local musicians play country, rock, and bluesy tunes on a small stage backed by an impressive stuffed sailfish. It's no-frills, all right,...