Favorite Bar

[rico567]

The Blind Pig Co. on Walnut St. and its sister establishment, the Blind Pig Brewery a street West on Neil St. set the standard for Champaign-Urbana IL, where there's a great beer selection and in the past year, local beers. We're due to have a second local brewery, in the form of a brewpub being opened by Destihl, a well-established outfit in Bloomington-Normal IL.

 

[buffaloipa]

The Old Toad in Rochester, NY is the best bar I've ever been to before. They have a great list that rotates quickly, and they even have at any point in time 2 or 3 CAMRA beers served on a beer engine. Great stuff. If you are looking for a store with a great selection, I haven't seen better then Beers of the World in Rochester.

Here in Manchester, CT, I haven't found a really great bar yet. My friends and I go to Catsup and Mustard, which has good food and a decent atmosphere. Beer selection isn't the best, though.

+1 for Beers of the World. I'm heading to the Roc next week and I'll be sure to check out The Old Toad. Thx!

 

[mabrungard]

In Tallahassee, FL: The Fermentation Lounge is a really cool, beer-focused hangout. Plenty of Belgians, English, and craft brews. Has a retro, couch and sofa vibe.

In Indy: Either of the Chatham Taps (Fishers or Dtown Indy) are nice. Typical English fare, good selection of craft and micros. MacNivens is a Scottish pub that has a pretty large selection. The only bad thing is that the bar area is smoking.

PS: Indy needs a place like the Fermentation Lounge!

 

[Scruffy1207]

San Diego, CA for my favorite bars:

The High Dive, selection isn't huge, but with 20 taps almost all craft it's great, very friendly, knowledgable, and some rare finds.

O'briens American Pub, is awesome, home brewing competitions, cask nights, and only crafts on tap. A favorite of some local brewers. 2nd best onion rings ever.

Lastly, Stone Brewery, little far from where I live but with ~144 beer choices and a delicious food menu, my favorite. Bring SWMBO here and you will not be displeased, extremely knowledgable staff and an amazing garden. A must if your on the area.

Edit: Stone brewery had my favorite onion rings, Arrogant Bastard Onion Rings

 

[j1laskey]

The Great Lost Bear in Portland, ME

Brew City in Worcester, MA

+ 1 The Great Lost Bear.

Sunset Grille, Alston MA

 

[Jota21]

Pittsburgh:
In town - Sharp Edge
North - Mad Mex
East - Rivertown Tavern, or Houghs
Southside - Fat Heads
South Hills - Pittsburgh Bottleshop Cafe

 

[qbst]

In Tallahassee, FL: The Fermentation Lounge is a really cool, beer-focused hangout. Plenty of Belgians, English, and craft brews. Has a retro, couch and sofa vibe.

PS: Indy needs a place like the Fermentation Lounge!

+1 for Fermentation Lounge!