For some "gritty" "fun" in the "midst of hipsterville", check out this East Side "hole-in-the-wall" touted for its "cheap drinks" and rockin' jukebox; a pool table, "tiny patio" and "cozy vibe" complete the "laid-back" picture.
The cool quotient was upped even higher when it was learned Jack White retired to this relic after a Raconteurs show. The building dates back to the mid-’30s. That’s when a relative of newsman Bob Schieffer owned it under a different name. Tight t-shirts and stubble are now common looks. Belly up at the quarter-sawn oak bar. There, drinking stiffies is a reflex even for the ladies.
The camaraderie here is infectious and a far cry from the rowdy anonymity of nearby Sixth Street.:
In Short
Long Branch Inn's small corner spot has been a neighborhood hangout for decades, largely due to its less-than-fancy atmosphere. Army green walls and dim lighting keep this long,...