Nick’s 4-star review:
I can't think of a better/worse location for this bar. It's near fancy fancy town and 14th Avenue, but it's neither stuck up or deserted. In theory, this is quite puzzling. However, upon entering the bar, things become a lot clearer, before becoming hazy again (this time from imbibing).
The name is great and the drinks are even better. Busch regular/normal on tap, picklebacks (spicy if you choose) and a slew of signature bevvies, including a Dark & Stormy that's for ginger lovers only.
It looks like your grandmother's basement, sans musty smell, avec wood paneling and pool table. And then there's the fish tank - you gotta love bars with fish tanks. Not only does it help the decor, but it says something about the clientele: Sophisticated enough not to break (or steal fish from) a 100 gallon aquatic tank.
Pretzels dogs! There isn't much else to say about the food, other than the fact that the pretzel dog is pretty darn good.
Saturday night barkeep extraordinaire "Ryan" is the best. After several picklebacks, he gave us samplings of the cleverly named mixed beverages while explaining each drink's ingredients, history and whatnot. It was quite a treat.
If for some reason I'm displaced to this part of town again, I'm avoiding all things $$$$ and heading straight for the 'Knot.