I'm not completely sure how to explain my experience. I happened upon this local watering hole completly unplanned.
Since most people don't read the full review, I should start my saying that I had a great time and met an amazing artist named Bill who is a regular at the establishment.
The singer tonight was enjoyable to listen to and has a great sense of humor.
(I called out for "Free bird" and he flipped me off with a smile on his face and said. "Here you go this one is on the house".)
Now for the negatives.
I ordered and Old Fashioned and the bar tender was unaware of how to make it.
She asked for assistance and wasn't given proper instruction.
I had a second one and gave her some tips on how it's made. It was much better.
The food wasn't great. But it wasn't bad either.
I opted to go for the appetizer sampler. I chose the eggs, gherkins, and mozz sticks.
The egg was wonderful. The mozz sticks aren't sticks at all, but actually balls. The gherkins aren't actually gherkins but instead regular fried dill chips and very salty.
Overall I gave it a 4 star review because as a local "dive bar" it hits the mark.
In closing I would like to say that I WILL DEFINITELY visit this establishment again.
The overall experience was good despite some minor bits.
I didn't make any comments to the owners or workers about my experience, other than the explanation of the "old fashioned".
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 3
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 3
I have not tried the food, so I can't speak to that but let's talk atmosphere and service. Amazing!!! Super friendly and fun staff, great service and seriously so much fun!! Snowball fights, coloring and games. Went to go see a friend's band and it was so worth the trip. Perfect little spot!
We go for trivia night every other Thursday. Great beer selection and creative Scottish pub fare food that should please anyone. I love the buffalo chicken sliders and homemade battered fries. You can tell that the food is fresh. Try the Scottish Eggs.
So this bar is fabulous. It absolutely is NOT a dive - it is lovely, clean and modestly decorated. The service is great and even when they are busy, they make a point of letting us know we are never forgotten. The owners are wonderful, the food and drinks are great. Angry, impatient customers leave unkind and unfair reviews so just keep that in mind. Make sure to give McClurgs a chance!! Let’s keep this small-town bar in business!!
