Summary: was a decent experience. We went for an earlyish dinner on a Friday. The service was nice, but the drinks took an oddly long amount of time to arrive after we ordered.The food was good, but nothing too wildly impressive. The fish was cooked well and the fries were a bit too thick for my personal taste. They were also supposed to have seafood specials on Fridays according to their website, but it turned out that it was not offered for whatever reason. All in all, it was a good experience for typical American fare. They have decent deals throughout the week if you want to try and take advantage. read more

Ale House Columbia - New American Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

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We came on a Tuesday evening and I think trivia or some game night was going on. Seeing a lot of people having fun created a welcoming atmosphere. Our server was very kind and took orders in a timely manner. The food took a while to come out, but it was worth the wait. The chicken pot pie was very flaky and good! read more

Ale House Columbia - Chicken Pot Pie - New American Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

Overall: pretty typical American restaurant, indoor and outdoor seating, slow service, the menu is nothing special but everything is done well, huge tap list, multi-stall gendered restrooms I feel like this is the only place around that you can go for brunch that doesn't have a 2 hour wait which I respect. I'm never stoked to go here, but never disappointed either. Meals aren't exciting, but they are good. They have 30 beers on draught, daily specials, a cocktail and wine list, and a pretty big menu. I enjoyed their chicken and waffles and the salmon bowls I had recently. The fried fish was good but the potato wedges it came with were super lame and dry. Lately when we went here it took like 30 minutes for our drinks to come out which was pretty annoying. I also don't think the cocktail that was brought to me was the one i ordered. All of the beers in our flight were good though and i love that they let you order flights and label them. read more

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First of all I would love to thank to our server, named Tayyibah. She was really nice, kind and helpful . We came in to the place but there was no one. They said the host is on the other door. But there was no host at the other door too. Thanks God , Tayyibeh give us a table, found the host... Anyway. We tried burger with the coleslaw salad, Burgers was ok, but coleslaw was very bad and we didn't eat. Tayyibah take it out from the bill. We really appreciated her effort and her attitude with smiling face. Pretty big place, bright, There is a little place at the out also, I like the detail for the dogs. They put water tank and water bowl. We will come back! read more

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Great service and good food! We enjoy coming to Alehouse and the service has gotten better over the years. We recently went for dinner and we all enjoyed different hamburgers. I enjoyed the smash burger and my daughter loved the tavern burger. Hubby got the egg burger and we all enjoyed the fries and drinks as well. read more

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Had a nice, semi-quiet experience here one Sunday afternoon. The food was exactly what I was craving--meaty fried cheese balls that still had a crunch, a juicy burger with lots of caramelized onions and blue cheese, crispy fries. I tried a prickly pear sangria and a sour beer, which were both good. Not too strong but had enough of a punch for me. The service was good u tip the very end...I had to wait about 10-15 min for someone to pick up the check. I kept going to the front desk to see if I had to pay on the way out cos I was confused, but the person at the front desk seemed new and confused, too. My server finally came back and apologized for the delay, but I was annoyed at that point. There were a couple of loud, drunk guys at the bar barking at the football game on TV but that's to be expected on a Sunday afternoon at a sports bar. No one was rude, just loud. read more

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Came here on a Thurs night to watch some football...this place has potential, you can tell its poorly managed. Food is actually not bad. Staff is attentive and friendly. Tostadas were good. Tacos were plentiful but no flavor Flatbread was good. Every beer I asked for was out. Mind you its NFL Thurs night and place was not poppin' ..shouldnt beers be on tap? No real drink specials, its shame no wonder place is dead, t Messy tables that havent been picked up I mean its a nice place with outdoor seating. Cmon no music, No live Entertainment... read more

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Came here for Trivia Night last night. I think that's every Tuesday at 7:30 pm. That was fun, even being close to last place the entire two hours. The Ale House is really nice. It was packed at least in part due to Trivia Night but we just had a feeling that it's a popular place to be. TVs everywhere with sports (and trivia) all around you. Not sure if there were any bad seats. The waitstaff was wonderful. Our food and drinks all came out quickly as we ordered with refills constantly coming our way. I think our only gripe is the food. Keeping in mind that we only had two things, both the Spinach Artichoke Dip app and the Mac n Cheese dinner were just not that tasty. Not bad but not that good. We'll definitely be back as we just liked the atmosphere. And we'll try other menu items and hope/assume they're better. read more

Ale House Columbia - Packed house for Trivia Night (except at the bar at that specific moment) - New American Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

Great brunch! This restaurant has a nice menu which includes fried green tomatoes which is a fav or mine. However, when we ordered this item it never arrived. The Ale house omelet, blackberry cider and smith island cake were all delicious. The restaurant was clean, spacious and has a nice bar area to watch the game. I look forward to going back to try lunch or dinner. read more

Ale House Columbia - Delicious Smith Island Cake - New American Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

Before I describe the food I MUST compliment both our waiter, Zach, and the awesome manager James Harper. I am sensitive to gluten and must be very careful what I eat. BOTH of these folks were very knowledgeable, concerned for my well-being and helpful! James, the Manager, personally came over to our table and discussed food content and preparation for us and made a couple of menu suggestions. He told me that the Chef is developing a Gluten Free MENU, but it is not ready yet. He confided that the Chef did have a Gluten Free roll that is available for my lunch yesterday. I took advantage of this! BTW, he also mentioned in passing that their food is freshly prepared and does not come from some central facility. The way he spoke of his Chef impressed me both for his sincere respect for the Chef AND his appreciation of the Chef's creativity. I had the feeling that the restaurant is reinventing itself! My wife ordered one of the salads modified to her liking. She says it was "OK," but overpriced. She noted that for croutons the Ale House used cut up soft pretzel that had been baked to hard. I had the Salmon BLT with the special mayo on the side (see photo) on the Gluten Free bun that is not on the menu yet. Both the salmon and bacon were excellent. Instead of lettuce, per se, the chef puts a bit of mixed greens in the sandwich. An interesting creation! The herb mayo was delicious, but as you can see in the photo, I used it very sparingly. My only disappointment was the one very thin slice of tomato. Zach, our wonderful waiter, warned me that the fries were not suitable for someone gluten sensitive since they are fried in the same oil as wheat products. He substituted oven roasted potatoes for me. They were a bit cold and soggy, but delicious. Several reviewers have complained about the sound level. We were there lunchtime on a Saturday. Part of the restaurant is a SPORTS bar type establishment with numerous large screens broadcasting every sport known to mankind. I did NOT find them or the sound to be troublesome. I will return to this restaurant that we found by accident. read more

Ale House Columbia - Salmon BLT on a Gluten Free Bun with a bit of Herb Mayo. - New American Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

It is a nice location to have some beer. I would say the prices are very reasonable for happy hour but they do not allow this anymore in the patio area. (Bummer) However if you do go on Mondays it is about ~$5-6 for a beer with the $2 off deal which is alright. I would rate the food as decent but not spectacular. If you are in the neighborhood I would say it's a spot to check out for their bourbon selection. They have some very rare whiskey (pappy van winkle) from the sazerac/buffalo trace distillery which is usually hard to find at your local liquor store. read more

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Had a great time at the Al House in Columbia , our server Brett was great. He was kind , patient, and attentive. He did get one of our orders wrong at first but he quickly fixed it and brought out the correct order right away. We were able to sit out on the patio which made our experience wonderful. Their patio is nice. Comfortable seating, nice bar area with huge tv screens . I love the yellow umbrella, it gives a signature appeal. The food was tasty, everyone enjoyed their meal, we laughed all night . It was truly a great time. I order the Thai Chili Shrimp as my meal. It comes fried but I asked for it grilled and they were able to accommodate me which was a plus. We will definitely keep this spot in our rotation. read more

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Went here Saturday morning for brunch with my Sister. The atmosphere was nice. When we got there it had not gotten crowded. the restaurant was clean customer service was excellent. our waiter was a young man who was in training gave us excellent customer service he check in with us several times. I forgot his name but his trainer was Chelsea. The food was amazing I had the Banana Praline French Toast with a side of Sausage my sister had the Shrimp and Grits. everything was delicious. I do not have one complaint. if you are looking for a nice Brunch Spot on a Saturday or Sunday from 10-3 try them out the menu prices are very reasonable. Make a reservation I did the day before. read more

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I came here the other night for an event and the whole evening was overshadowed by a rude aggressive manager with a Napoleon complex. After eating my house salad and some of my main course, I started not feeling well and realized I should try to find a bathroom as soon as possible. I went to the restroom I had washed my hands at earlier and noticed it was taped off. I was informed it was closed. I stood there in shock wondering what I was supposed to do because I was not feeling well. A guy, who I later found out was one of the managers came and said that he could take me to their employee bathroom although it wasn't what he was supposed to do. I was gracious and quickly started to follow him as another joined us. I asked what were they going to do and how could they stay open and he informed me they actually had to close because they could not. When it was my turn to use the bathroom, I tried to wait it out because I felt like my stomach was uneasy. Soon after there was incessive banging on the door and loud shouting telling me to get out and being threatened that they were going to come in. I heard a female's voice who I later found out, was someone within my party telling the manager you're not going to go in there. The banging continued and I quickly started washing my hands and yelled such hoping all the commotion outside of the door would end. I exited the bathroom and saw two ladies who were with my group standing there waiting for me. I couldn't believe how rude the manager was being but knew I still was not feeling great so quickly went back to my seat. If I had been feeling better I would have advocated for myself but I was happy to know they were there stopping him from breaking in the bathroom while I was in there. How ridiculous! After being forced out of the bathroom I went to sit down at the table and realized that I still was not feeling good. I quickly got up and looked for a trash can at the bar and motioned to the bartender who then quickly threw me one. I didn't want to ruin anyone else's night just because I was feeling bad but being forced out of the bathroom and having to throw up in a trash can was highly insensitive and demeaning. I was so embarrassed to see staff come around and clean the floor up as well. Wow just wow! read more

Ale House Columbia - New American Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

I got the turkey burger and the fries. I was a bit underwhelmed. The turkey burger was super under seasoned as well as the fries. The service was pretty great and attentive as well as the location and atmosphere, but i just wasn't super happy with the food. read more

Ale House Columbia - Turkey Burger fries - New American Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

My family and I had an amazing experience. The food was great and the service was amazing. Raya, was our server and she did an excellent job. Will be coming back! read more

I was off work. It was a Sunday. There was only one logical thing to do.... HEAD TO BRUNCH. I texted my friend Lavender and she recommended Ale House. When you come in, it gives family friendly, chill vibes. I was greeted immediately by the hosts (very welcoming). We decided to sit at the bar and watch football. The bartender was great... attentive but not too over baring. They have unlimited Mimosas for only $20!! So that's rust we got lol. For food I tried the Fried Green Tomatoes and the BABEC and my friend got the BLT. Both meals were pretty big portions and taste delicious. We ended up chatting with other bar guests and doing shots before calling it a day. If you're looking for a place that's not too crazy but a good time, I definitely recommend coming here read more

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Weekends are meant for brunch!!! My bestie and I were looking for a new brunch spot and of course on the top of our list was unlimited mimosas. The crazy thing is I drive past this place all the time and never thought to stop in. Well lets say Im glad I did. Our server was very knowledgeable of the menu and service was 10/10. Unlimited mimosa are $20.99 ( one of the lowest prices in the area) The server doesn't just bring you mimosa's, they have a mimosa bar, which is super CUTE! They refill your glasses with champagne and you can go to the mimosa bar and top off with your juice of choice. (Even if its just a splash for color, IYKYK) Bestie ordered the Chef's hash which was corn-beef hash (how appropriate for St. Pattys weekend!), fried potatoes and egg of choice. It was served in the cutest mini cast iron pan. I ordered french toast bites which gave churro vibes, def a sweet surprise, a side of fried potatoes and hot honey old bay wings. Overall everything was good and we're already planning to come back read more

I like this place. It's kinda tucked away and hidden but so worth it. The parking lot was pretty packed, but I eventually got a spot. I recently met up with a friend for a late lunch on a Saturday. It's a nice space - indoor and outdoor seating. That day was hot hot so nobody was sitting outside. We sat at the bar. Seems like brunch was just wrapping up. We got some drinks - they were good. For my meal, I got the crispy chicken sandwich with fries. I didn't care much for it. The chicken was dry. My friend got the salmon which he loved. The service was good and the bartenders were friendly. I still had an overall good experience, so I plan to come back and try something else off the food menu. They got a lot to pick from. And there's happy hour here (Monday through Friday, 3 - 6 p.m.). read more

Ale House Columbia - Front Porch Sippin' - New American Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

Food was OK pretty good actually service was nice considering most of the people looked like they were in high school and it was their first day there wasn't really any ambience. It's a pretty basic ale House would probably not return but wasn't terrible. read more

Ale House Columbia - Nutella Waffle - New American Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

Went to Ale House for brunch on a Saturday. Seating was quick and customer service was pretty good. Honestly, it's a good spot. If the food was hot, it would have been better. The food was decent but the drinks were terrible. Our party had iced tea with Lemon, along with the unlimited mimosas and bellinis to drink. A word... you have to remember that cold tea can be hard to sweeten, so pack your patience! Lol Also, the prosecco or champagne for the Mimosa was flat. That should be enough to say. If you know, you know. The early riser was decent. Food wasn't exactly hot, but everything was fine except the bacon. The bacon was so hard that it was almost inedible. I literally had the other party taste it just to confirm I wasn't crazy. When in doubt, choose the sausage. The Pancakes were also good. All in all, the place shows promise. Definitely worth a re-try. read more

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I'm mad at myself for not knowing this place had such a great brunch sooner. The menu had good variety and, while we didn't take advantage of it this time around, the bottomless mimosa, Bellini, and Bloody Mary bar looked AWESOME. One quick note on the brunch menu: it had solid egg options, awesome waffles that seemed to be a hit among the folks around us and even starters (you don't normally see this for brunch), I would have liked to see more veggie / lighter options. Yes there were egg white options but the veggie/egg options were either spinach and roasted peppers or Avocado and beans. Lacking: a full-fledged veggie omelette. Service: great. Brandon was friendly, attentive and quick. Cleanliness pro: clean restaurant. Con: ladies restroom......... Overall this was a fantastic experience for a quick brunch decision and I would recommend it to anyone looking for yummy food, in a good atmosphere, for a good price. read more

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When living in Columbia, MD, we were frequent fliers at the Ale House- I can't believe after all my check-ins, I missed reviewing them! Located in an odd strip mall, they are a tucked in gem, with fantastic seating both inside & outside- inside we enjoy the booths, catching a game on the big screens located everywhere- or hanging at the bar socializing with friendly bartenders- outside, we love the ambiance of the hanging lights, plants, and nice patio table styling creating a homey vibe. We usually dined specifically for Happy Hour-enjoying the fact they are owned by Oliver's brewery-because that meant there was/is always some great beers on tap! I opt in for the build my own flight-base beers, picking my go-to favorites, while hubby builds his own guest beers & we split. The price is reasonable, as they are specialty beers at standard pour sizes, $ off at happy hour-and every now and then one beer may be a special pour price. The food is excellent-very upscale dining, at higher but not unreasonable prices- we've gone through most of the menu over our visits & I've never had a dish I've woefully regretted based on flavor or price (quality for quantity)- my absolute favorite is anything burger related- while this is the one place my husband will surprisingly opt for a big hearty topped salad. The place is top notch- I typically recommend them when people want to dine in the area- reliable food & drinks read more

Looking for a place to stop for a work lunch, and I remembered that I had not been to Ale House in a while. Upon entering, we were greeted with a warm smile. The restaurant had just recently opened so there was not a crowd yet. We took a seat at one of the bars' high tops. Bartender came over and took our food and beverage order. The food was delivered fairly quickly. I ordered the turkey burger with french fries. The burger was well seasoned. The pickled onions or onion marmalade was a nice touch. The fries were a perfect temp, hot and crunchy. I look forward to visiting again soon. read more

Ale House Columbia - New American Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

This venue is our son's favorite place to get a burger! This venue started his love of have a fried egg on a cheese burger. Sometimes the egg burger is not on the menu, but the server told us that you can ask for an egg to be added to any burger at any burger at anytime. I love the mussels here too and I always get extra bread to soak up the yummy broth! I like that you can sample the different variations of beers on the menu before you commit to a full glass. Since I don't drink much beer, I appreciate the opportunity to get more knowledgeable about the different styles. I appreciate the friendly service and variety of food and beverages. I always leave with happy taste buds and with a satisfied tummy! read more

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We are here with a friend who's visiting town and we just had the worst experience, there's a mouse running around the salon and the manager is acting like this is normal, I asked to talk to him and he said that's ok, that I shouldn't be worried, that every house has mice and this is nothing. He said he has pest control coming every week and this problem is persistent so they just get used to the mouse around the restaurant. read more

I stopped by this place by chance because the place I wanted to go, Texas Roadhouse, had over an hour long wait. this place was close by with no wait, so I ended up going here instead. The food was pretty good, but it was priced too high, in my opinion. Ambiance wise, they have a great sports bar setting with huge screens and a large bar area. Service was also good. I'd say this is a high-end bar with good food. Just be prepared to pay higher for that high-end experience. read more

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Trust me when I say that I want nothing more to love this place. They're close to our home, the renovations look great, they have fun beers on tap...but after our third visit here I still have nothing good to say about the food. We did their brunch and the food was disappointing, though we love the Bloody Mary bar and the option to make your own mimosas. We went for lunch another time and again were disappointed. Last Friday however was probably our last visit. We went for dinner and sat at the bar. I got a burger and fries. Burger was a little over cooked and there wasn't much flavor. Fries were good. R got their steak sandwich and the steak was just plain inedible. He literally had to rip it apart after each bite and then just gave up. It should not have been served. We were never asked how things were. We had finished beers and were never asked if we wanted another. Had to wait 10 minutes for the check. Just overall a disappointing experience. read more

Ale House Columbia - Inedible steak - New American Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

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I won't really comment too much on the service, because the server seemed in the newer side. So it won't be included in my review. The ambiance of the restaurant is SO cute. Especially the outdoor dining, it felt like I was on vacation. There were a lot of bugs, but that's the thing about outdoor seating. Overall the decor was so nice. Now for the food. Oh my goodness. From the French Toast Bites, to the Apple Cider Donut Crush (which is a seasonal drink!!!) All was so good. I can't exactly remember how much I spent, but it was all very affordable. Especially the drinks. They offer bottomless mimosas FYI. I'll definitely be back for more on a solo date. read more

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A couple weeks ago, we dropped in for a late lunch and were pleasantly surprised. When we got to the parking lot, we saw a small-ish looking place that looked like it belongs on a pier somewhere. Korean tacos were really good, fish and chips were fantastic, beer selections were good. Our waitress was friendly, didn't complain about some modification requests, and checked on us enough without hovering. The place was much bigger inside than it appeared from the outside, and the layout leaves space between the tables, so you are not cramped together with people bu.ping the backs of your seats. Nice place, friendly people, if I am in the area again I will certainly stop back in. read more

Food ok, service bad, bad experience, had a party there and I was ashamed when they told me we couldn't eat the cake I brought. And that happened after the waitress brought plates and a knife for the cake. My guests literally had no cake btw the cake was there all time and they didn't said anything before we start the event read more

We don't come often (not close to home) but never disappointed. Great beer selection and innovative food. ALL the games on all the TVs so you can watch your team. Definitely better food than many sports bars. YUM!! read more

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I've been here a few times before so thought I would add a review of my latest visit. The ambience is much like a typical sports bar restaurant without sports memorabilia on the walls. Decent overall environment. Came with my kiddos and parter today so we gave the waitress her test of the day lol. She was friendly and helpful. We started off with nachos and asked for the chicken on the side. I also had an Irish coffee... which was good with rich and thick whipped cream on top. The nachos were good, not amazing. I like to at they are separate chips so you get a good ratio of toppings vs the versions that are all piled together. For an entree I went with their steak cheeseburger with a side of broccoli. The burger was done properly and was juicy. The broccoli was decent, a little overcooked and a tad too much butter. All in all, decent. Then we all shared their chocolate brownie Sunday which was fantastic. The brownie was warm and had a slight crisp on the outside of it. Overall a good spot for a chill dinner. read more

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Great service today from Autumn! Super friendly, offered great suggestions and was witty, funny and great company! She made the experience that much better! Food was perfect, fast, and portions sizes were great!! We will definitely be coming back, and when we do, we will ask for Autumn!!! read more

I hadn't been to this place in quite a while and noticed that they were open till 11 o'clock on a Tuesday night. I pulled in and was surprised at how full the parking lot was at 9:15 PM. I am not sure if they were doing some sort of trivia night as there were a lot of people at hightop tables, but no one at the bar. I sat at the bar and was quickly informed that the kitchen was already closed.. not sure why they closed the kitchen so early??? read more

Look at this to-go crab cake sandwich!!! Born and raised Marylander so I'm pretty picky. But this DID NOT DISAPPOINT!!! read more

Ale House Columbia - Crab Cake Sandwich - New American Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

I dined with my family last Thursday and as expected the experience was great! Autumn our server was so delightful and very attentive to our 3 kids we had at the table. Shes patient, funny and efficient always checking back on us. The Best menu item we had was the Blackened chicken pasta and the Thai bowl. Dessert was ok i would say that its perfect portion for kids. We've been coming here for the last 7 years and the revamp on the menu really has us wanting to come at least once a week. Great job guys! read more

The food was some of the best pub fare I've ever had. The spicy honey old bay fried chicken sandwich was the best chicken sandwich I've ever had. The Mac and cheese was also perfect. Their French fries were also the best I've ever had. The only drawback was the slow service but they said they were short staffed that night. The wait was totally worth it! The patio ambiance is nicely decorated but the view is of a mini mall plaza. read more

Ale House Columbia - Spicy honey old bay fried chicken sandwich. - New American Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

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It was nice. No complaints. The service was fine. It was suitable for groups. The entertainment was on point on the night that I went. The wings were good. The drinks were tasty. read more

I was very disappointed in our experience tonight at the Ale House in Columbia. It's Sunday evening and My husband and I arrived around 6:00 for dinner. The young man at the front desk was very nice and seated us in a booth in the midsection of the restaurant. Once we sat down, we determined that the music was so loud that we could not hear one another speak. I promptly got up and asked the bartender if she would kindly lower the volume of music. She asked where we were seated. I showed her. She responded "I'll see what I can do". I went back to the booth. My husband and I waited at the booth for ten minutes. Within that time, the music was Not lowered. In addition, no server came over to greet us or take our order. At this point we decided the music was so uncomfortable And we were so hungry That the best plan of action was to get up and leave. On our way out I stopped and spoke to the bartender. I told her that we were leaving as no one had lowered the music. She said she was sorry that no one had gotten to it. There were very few customers in the restaurant. It's not like the place was overwhelmed with business that no employee could find the time to lower the volume. This was a very disappointing experience. read more