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    Charlene's Theater Bar

    5.0 (4 reviews)
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    Cool little place in Pontiac. Stopped in and caught a great guitarist and vocalist playing. Great craft drinks!

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    Liberty Bar & Poutinerie

    Liberty Bar & Poutinerie

    4.0(80 reviews)
    0.2 miDowntown Pontiac
    $

    I have always loved this bar but want to share some key points to help others feel confident to…read morewalk into this bar for the first time. 1. The employees are amazing and so so kind! They always have great menu suggestions if you are unsure, and are quick at making drinks, and bringing out food. I'd like to mention, I had a situation where I was being harassed by another customer but Eloy handled the situation swiftly and professionally. Easy for me to say after that, I have no doubt that this is a safe place. 2. They cater to different interests on different days of the week. My favorite day to go is Thursday for karaoke night, the DJ in charge of karaoke is so great and encouraging! 3. Inclusivity is a huge thing for the LGBTQ community, and sadly some LGBTQ bars aren't as inclusive or safe as you would think. BUT NO WORRY, Liberty bar has gender fluid bathrooms, and is handicap accessible! 4. Last but not least, the food is priced very fairly, and drinks are as well. Their signature cocktails are always a hit, and you can never go wrong with the potstickers. If it wasn't clear earlier in this review, I highly recommend this business. It's a great place to ice break on date night, or just come and make new friends in a safe space. It's truly like family here.

    owner ran it ito the ground before the pandemic, it was a…read morenice place to go after the pandemic. It turned into a pigsty a friend of mine got food poisoning so bad he ended up at the hospital.

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    Waterside Social

    Waterside Social

    3.5(42 reviews)
    10.3 mi

    Finally got to try this place. Atmosphere was inviting. We sat outside which was awesome as there…read morewere not a lot of people because it was overcast and on the cooler side. We originally got seated inside but thought it was a bit loud with the music and chatter among patrons. It was also colder inside than outside, they seemed to have their air running. So bring a jacket just in case We tried the breadsticks-an absolute must in our book! They were delicious! Hubby got the Cajun chicken pasta and I got the chicken piccata with noodles (noodles or smashed potatoes were the choice). Hubby really liked the Cajun chicken. It definitely had some good spice to it. I thought both my chicken and his chicken was dry to the bone. The flavor of my piccata was fine but I've had better. I will definitely go back, but I will be avoiding any chicken dishes as it was just too dry. The green beans that came with my dinner were nice and tender (my favorite thing on the plate). The pasta is homemade which is cool. I thought my spaghetti was a little spongy but fine. Hubby enjoyed his linguine over my spaghetti noodles. Had the beignets with mixed berry sauce for dessert. Nice, soft and pillowy. These are not super sweet (I'm used to beignets that are super coated in powder sugar, these are lightly dusted). But a solid dessert nonetheless. Waitress was very attentive which was nice (I noticed that all of them in our area were attentive). Took until the end to get a smile but she was fine and did a good job. Great menu and so many good looking choices, would recommend a visit.

    We had an awesome time at Waterside Social for Flare Night! The food was delicious, the service was…read moreincredibly fast, especially for our large group, and the atmosphere was so much fun. A huge shout-out to Alexis, Ireland, and Lauren for their friendly, attentive, and welcoming service. They helped make our night a great one. We'll definitely be back!

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    Prues Bar - How its done

    Prues Bar

    2.9(8 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $

    This is the bar where I bought my first beer. I started going to this bar 20 years ago (I'm 36…read morenow) This is the quintessential dive bar. It is a place where the beer is cold and shots are overflowing. I don't think the owners have even heard of a jigger before. I will always have a sentimental feeling for this place. I learned to play cricket with some serious dart players and how to sand a shuffle board (It's gone now). They also have an eclectic jukebox. However, I have to warn that in typical dive bar fashion, this one is located in a pretty sketchy strip and may not be a place for the jumpy. Fortunately the North Oakland Medical Center (or whatever it is called now) is located across the street. If believe this place has either the oldest or one of the oldest liquor licenses in MI. In sum, if you are looking for a real dive bar, look no further than Prues.

    My friends love this place and always rave about what a fun "little hole in the wall" bar it is. So…read moreI decided to give it a shot... I have to admit I was a little skeptical because of where it is located but from the moment we walked in everyone was extremely friendly! The drinks are pretty cheap as well so that was a perk. The only reason I am giving it 3 stars is because you can smoke in there and being a non smoker it makes it very hard to enjoy yourself when it's nothing but a cloud of smoke. Not sure that I will go back for that reason but other than that it's a pretty cool place!

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    Knock Twice Speakeasy - Chicken and waffles

    Knock Twice Speakeasy

    3.7(39 reviews)
    7.9 mi
    Women-owned & operated
    Romantic vibe

    Stopped in for happy hour last week. Enjoying everything as usual despite it being early. Only a…read morefew others were present, plus it was the owner's birthday. So it was a little quieter than usual which I didn't mind. The server was kind and attentive. The smoked old fashioned was delicious despite not having the large ice cube. The sliders, truffle fries, and fried biscuit were also delicious even when the leftovers were heated days later at home. Always a great choice no matter the occasion.

    I went here with my friend for a little girls night. We wanted to see the live music. Although, the…read moremusic started later than expected and seemed to take a very long break after a short while of performing, it ended up being nice that way to have a break for chatting. The music was actually so loud it was hard to catch up with my friend. I wasn't aware of how cozy the spot was. We weren't allowed to sit next to each other (understandably so, the seats are designed for two/four people to sit across from each other like normal) so that made it easiest to just quiet up and listen to the music. I have no problem with that, the singer was great! The waitress was kind for even checking with the manager to see if we could adjust the seating arrangement. I had to ask lol I had the fried salmon bites, very salty but good flavor. Oh, and one of the two bathroom stalls wouldn't close but luckily girl code helped us stay secure! This spot is a hidden gem especially for those who appreciate a very intimate live music performance, when they have it. I'd like to try more of the food.

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