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    Golden Rail Ale House

    3.8 (37 reviews)
    InexpensivePubs
    Open 12:00 pm - 4:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Juke Box
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating

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    John H.

    This bar has that old ruff look. We really liked it there. They had a small menu and a good size craft beer drafts. We ordered mozzarella sticks and spicy garlic Parmesan wings. Food was great! The wings were big! We ordered a couple zombie Dust Ale from 3 Floyd's brewing. The beer was excellent!

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    John G.

    Bottom line up front: great place, small, tightly-packed if it's crowded, great food, awesome beer selection, awesome dive-bar atmosphere, and cool people. Found this place while on a college trip with my son - only eat local! - and was glad I did. It's a small venue - seriously you might drive right past it, because it looks like a small 2-story house, but it's awesome. Wings were killer. I had the Cajun and spicy Parmesan garlic, and my son had the mild. We were both impressed. Great beer selection on tap, and the bartender was really a good dude. Patrons were all local but very pleasant; definitely blue collar-types who work hard, have great attitudes, and are thankful for their blessings. Everyone was nice to us out-of-towners. It was a Sunday when we went so it was pretty empty, but given how small it is, I could see it getting slammed on a Saturday or Friday night. Like elbow to elbow, shoulder to shoulder. You have to basically walk through the smoking area to get inside too, so be ready for that. Definitely a must hit place if you're passing through town. Really happy we found it!

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    Priestly C.

    A friend recommended me this place. This place is definately in the cut, and not usally a place I would go to. I was told the wings are very good here, so I had to try it out for myself since I was in the area. They are not the best wings, but they are good. I recommend going through Happy Hour when the drinks, and wings are cheaper. Not a beer drinker, but because they are an Ale House, I did try the Juice Bomb Sloop. They sell alot of IPA beers which is stronger with a higher alchohol content than a regular beer. When I went on a Monday, they were on had the deep fryer open to serve wings only. I wasn't able to sample other food items. Monday's are typically slow. My favorite is the Cucumber Wasabi dipping wings. You can actually taste the cucumber in the dipping sauce. I loved it. I also enjoyed the Old Man In The Sea Dry rub wings, Happy Hour wings & The Garlic Parmesagn Wings.

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    Rude owners greasy food and dumpy durty atmosphere. Parking lot is full of holes and a muddy mess.

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    One of my favorite bars in the world. Pretty much douche and drama free with great beer. I love the Golden Rail. Keep up the good work.

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    11 years ago

    Great wings, but the bartender, Jeremy, constantly IDs every girl I bring in there with me...

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    Love it always a good time. Brian is always a good conversation. Great tap selection. Great wings.

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