Baluka Billiards &amp; Lounge

Came here two days in a row. Granted it's back to back, but it's still nice to walk in and have the…read morebartender, Samantha, remember my choice of beer. This time I was in here for the shepherd's pie. From being here before, I'd seen someone else order it and noticed it comes in a mini cast iron; he serving option alone is already promising. The shepherd's pie is absolutely delicious, no notes. The mash on top was broiled with just enough crisp, so smooth and creamy underneath. The ground meat below was cooked hot with smoke, and every bite was hearty and rich, with noticeable touches of herb. I don't like peas, so the shepherd's pie here coming with carrots instead makes it even better for me, and the crispy shallots on top give an occasional crunch. So far I've tried three dishes here, and I've been happy with all of them. These dishes are the kind I'd come back for, but this really solidifies the impression that most, if not all, of the menu would be worth trying. Pair that with the friendly, attentive staff and the relaxing atmosphere, and this is for sure a top pick.

Stopped in here for a beer after watching a movie at the AMC a few miles away. It is an Irish pub…read morewith food. The menus were kind of old and a little soiled so if the food is good here I will never know because I wouldn't touch the menus. Sat at the bar and asked for the name of a beer they had on tap. She gave me a generic answer and it turns out she was right. It was just called Channelside IPA. Still the interaction wasn't very pleasant and in fact was a little awkward. Definitely didn't feel welcome. Also didn't help that I am naturally a smart Alec. All I know is we definitely didn't click. I settled in on a Smithwicks Red Ale. Finished my beer and promptly left. The experience was Meh. The beer was good though.

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Tipsy Gypsy’s Tavern

3.0(2 reviews)

1.2 mi

Wow, what a hidden gem in Brandon! First and foremost, I am a huge fan of dive bars and Tipsy Gypsy…read morelived up to how one should be. Entertaining music, cheap drinks, bar snacks, games and locals. The bartender was attentive and friendly, sharing some specials with us and talking with some regulars. I went on a Wednesday night so it was empty for the most part however, I was told to come back on a Friday night or Taco Tuesday night for live music and more of a crowd. I personally enjoy a less busy environment to wind down and enjoy a few beers with my friends so if you're looking for that, check them out on a less busy night. Open till 3am!

Me and My boyfriend and a few friends have gone here before and there was a very nice bartender in…read morethere last time. We played some pool and everybody was friendly. Tonight at 9:30 the bartender said everybody who plays has to all buy a drink even if it's a $2 water. Meanwhile, he said that normal nights the game is $1.50. Nobody was in the bar other than him and one other person that seemed to be his friend. One of our friends bought a drink when we first came in but he was especially rude for no reason. We don't know the name of the bartender but it was a large dark skin man we hadn't seen before. Do not recommend if you're young. They also don't have liquor or cocktails just cans and glasses of beer/seltzers. I never leave reviews but for no reason and completely unprovoked we were immediately treated with disrespect and unprofessional behavior.

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Bottle House Bar

3.5(29 reviews)

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My friends and I go here every once in a while since it's not too far away. Each time we've gone,…read morethey've had live music which is a huge plus. Drinks are reasonably priced but I'd say stick to beer. Patrons and staff are usually pretty nice.

When I want to listen to a really good band. I come here. Service team is great and drinks are…read moremoderately priced.

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The Owl Lounge

3.0(7 reviews)

1.6 mi

Cute little place tucked away in Brandon. Says it's a lounge but it's more of a a bar where the…read moreservers dress in bottle girl attire. They say they have 'house/well' liquor.....they actually didn't have liquor at all. It was all wine based. They did have a cocktail menu, but they weren't very knowledgeable outside of that list. The food menu was in Spanish. I'm assuming it was Dominican food. Idk. We googled a lot and what I ordered I thought was gonna have plantain in it. I was pleasantly surprised. It was a bed of fries that looked like it had picadillo, cheese, mayo and ketchup on it. It wasn't bad and the portion was huge. It DID taste better once I took it home and baked it. The 'DJ' was one of the servers. So when a song ended it did stop abruptly until she switched tracks. It was VERY loud. Overall it wasn't bad. Just not what we were expecting at all.

This place is small , but super convenient for a quick drink! If you love Latin music and hookah ,…read moreyou'll probably enjoy it here. Although it's a little small, they have an outside closed in patio with its own quick minibar and a TV to watch sports.

Sports bar /hookah /lounge

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Hammered Harry's

4.0(17 reviews)

4.2 mi

Loved the vibe in here!!! Awesome music , pool tables, and great decorations. Service with Jay was…read morequick and easy, after a few she instantly knew what I wanted when coming up and had it ready to go. For sure coming back !!

When I first walked in, I was excited to see a beer pong table, Jenga, and other games. Hammered…read moreHarry's is a small bar, with most of the seating at the bar itself. I only had beer, so I can't really comment on the drinks. The service was mixed, I had one bartender who was friendly and helpful, while another wasn't very welcoming. The bar also felt dirty. The beer pong cups are unclean, and the floors were sticky. Overall, it just wasn't my kind of place.

Very cute bathroom

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Paddy Wagon

5.0(2 reviews)

0.7 mi

Every time I come in here the bartenders and vibes are spectacular, especially Marla!…read more Get on a text list for Monday BOGO drinks Fun local watering hole

Bartenders Erin and Bryan are awesome. Nice place to hang out till 3 am . Close to restaurants…read morebefore 10 pm

WOB Bar & Kitchen Brandon

3.7(304 reviews)

0.8 mi

This is my second time having brunch at World of Beer in Brandon and it did not disappoint. I…read moreordered the Brunch Burger with tater tots and it was delicious. The mimosa was refreshing and service was great. We enjoyed getting some fresh air out on the patio. If you haven't tried their brunch, I would say go for it. Prices are very reasonable.

Had a rough week and our ac went out. So we decided to order dinner from World of Beer Brandon…read more Our order was simple. Our order consisted of a salad, fries, bonless wings with nashville sauce and traditional wings with lemon pepper as well as an order of steak bites. Salad was good as were the steak bites. The fries were not in our to go bag and ALL the wings were naked baked. I called and was told if I wanted to drive back (20min) I would receive a fresh order of fries and sauce for our wings. I told the on duty manager it was not worth the drive but I wanted to speak to a manager to have this issue resolved. I was told the following morning I would receive a call from the manager. We are now 4 days later and still I have yet to receive a call. This location is a great hang out spot.....but never again.

So many to choose from.

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The Stein & Vine

4.6(1.4k reviews)

2.7 mi

High ratings every time we go.. the service is top notch…read more The food is good and service is top notch. Ir appears that the staff loves their job. We will return. Oh great tator tots!

Came here one night with my family while we were visiting the area. Our server was really nice and…read moreattentive. It's a casual place serving beer and wine. To start we ordered the fish dip. It was delicious! Typically I'm not a big fan of this app but it tasted really fresh and the amount of crackers, onions, and jalepenos it came with was perfect! As my dinner I was really excited to have the redfish special as this is one of my favorite dishes. Unfortunately I just didn't like the way it was prepared. It was sweet and not my vibe but the Brussels sprouts were really good. Everyone else seemed to enjoy their dishes. Just because I didn't like my dinner it wouldn't deter me from coming back here. I would just try something else!

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Moon Mountain

4.7(63 reviews)

1.4 mi

MOUTH MAGIC Happens here! Stop right now....push directions…read moreand go to Moon Mountain immediately! There is so much to try at this treasure shop! Are you feeling like a power bowl, a coffee, a vape, a matcha, Kratom, kava....it's all here! Not only is it here, it is delicious and served up by an awesome team led by a very cool owner. I have always disliked matcha (and I've tried it all over the world...) I mentioned that to the owner and he said "Nooooooo- you've not had it made the right way!" And he gave me an awesome education about matcha. Even shared the one he was making so I could experience it the way God intended....with an "ahhhhh" , a smile, and a chocolate cold foam mustache! Perfection! It didn't taste like dirt, it tasted like a chocolate covered strawberry in liquid form! We intended to pop in for a coffee, stayed for a coffee, a matcha, an education, and the cool vibes put out by the folks here. They actually talk, smile, laugh and joke with their new friends (aka. customers) which is a very nice change from some places you go these days. Thanks so much for the magical mouth magic Moon Mountain...we will be back soon! You have created a Lunartic!

The coolest chill spot in Brandon! Coffee was great, staff were extremely friendly, and the vibes…read morehit this became a new remote work spot for us but they also have a ton of fun events to attend.

Açaí bowl

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Librandi's Bar and Grill

3.8(192 reviews)

1.1 mi

Yeah i enjoy this place, i believe they just went through a name change and remodel. When you want…read morea real Reuben and corn beef hash, this is the go to. Not sure what the overall cuisine is recognized as..is it Irish? Is it Italian?...but sandwichs hit here Drunkin Noodle: beers on tap!!..lets goooo!

First visit to this revamped business. From what I was told a lot of the previous menu items were…read morekept on their menu. We sat ourselves as it was not busy at all. A bit dark inside. Looks to be a neighborhood hang out as listening to others I ordered the fish and chips. Sorry no mushy peas for those from the UK. I got a decent slab of haddock and a fair amount of fries. It tasted fine. My ding on the place was the service. It took about 10 minutes to get our cocktails. Our waters were never refilled. The only time we were checked on was when we received the bill. This would not be a first pick for lunch or dinner. I would try it again if someone really wanted to go. Other than that, there are better choices.

I left the Guinness. Did not taste good. Wrong glass. Unsightly, messy cabinet.

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James N.

10 years ago

Old guy asking for ID at the door was a dick. I have never been anywhere in which you must be 21 to play a game of pool. But the man at the door was incredibly rude about it and blew his cigarette smoke in my face. 0/10 read more

Travis K.

8 years ago

The staff is anything but friendly, they offer D.D.'s the same bad additude that they offer the drunk patrons! About the only thing the can do to increase the patroons is to bring more girls by offer them free drinks. read more

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