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    Duffy's Pub

    3.5 (75 reviews)
    InexpensivePubs, American

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    Live music
    Divey
    Casual
    Moderate noise

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    $1 burger special with 50 cent slice of cheese.
    Doug R.

    Their $1 half-pound burger & chips (Wed) special got me in the door. At 11:40AM, it had gotten a lot of others thru those same doors - it was a full house. I took 1:2 open stools at the bar. Hard surfaces = noisy. Jennifer was working the bar solo. Based on other reviews, my expectations re: service were set to "low." When I arrived, she was indeed handling a Keno ticket matter. But once she finished with that matter and delivered a beer to another diner, she arrived with the menu. She did a very good job. Always hustling. Very few wasted steps or motions. The "catch" ? Burger toppings are 75 cents each - it's easy to run-up the tab. I opt'd for only cheddar. And; you gotta buy a beverage. Ketchup, mustard, A-1 and hot-sauce are no-charge items. On the value scale, it is a winner. If graded on the fundamentals of ingredients and preparation, it is average. I ordered medium and was served what I consider well done - no pink whatsoever. Also, no sear. Also; uncertain if the cheese was cheddar - if it was, it was certainly a very mild cheddar. Searing the burger and toasting the bun would add zero to the costs and deliver a better burger. Will I return? Probably, but just for a change of scenery. I'm unlikely to have a craving for the food or Duffy's experience. WiFi? Yes, but it has at least two serious security problems. Unwise to use it for anything requiring a login/password. Auburn Hills supposedly has free municipal WiFi. It was not working. TV's? Yes. Several big screens, all tuned to various sporting events. (Yawn) Parking ... ugh. Don't park in the lot adjacent to the east side of the bldg. Don't park in the driveway/lot directly behind the building. Go one street to the south and enter that larger, free/public parking lot. It is a very short walk to Duffy's.

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    Smelled like stale beer but we were only stopping for a couple quick drinks. Service was fast enough for a busy night.

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    Faith Angie and Hillary are the best! Amazing service. Happy pours and always engaged with the customers!

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    A female employee name Lisa was a great waitress server gave an awesome customer experience. I truly enjoyed my time here at Duffy's Pub.

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    A good hole in the wall to grab a quick beer and hang out at. There's live music on the weekends! Service is decent, ask for Kandi

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