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    Old Plank Trail Tavern

    4.0 (31 reviews)
    InexpensiveDive Bars
    Open 12:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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    Emily B.

    I like having places to walk to in town. The beer garden is nice in the summer and the prices are reasonable. It is just a local bar that looks like it was set up in your Grandma's house. Nothing special but it is nice to have options. It is cash only and gets very crowded during Fall Fest.

    One of the rooms in the back of the bar to hang out it.
    Brian P.

    As far as dive bars go, this one ranks high on the unique and curious list. Walking in, I did not know what to expect, but planned for a mixed crowd of locals given that it was a late Tuesday night in a small town. CASH ONLY! Here are my thoughts on the bar: Atmosphere: As expected, there was a small bar, pool table, and random locals in everything from full camo to business casual. When I walked past the bar, bathrooms, and into the back room I was blown away. In the back of this bar past the old western style swinging doors you will find "grandma's living room". This area was complete with old wood tables, curio cabinets, white china on shelves and in cabinets, and random trinkets you would find in any grandma's home. It was a very odd few rooms to have in a dive bar, but extremely welcoming and fun to have drinks in an environment that transports you out of a bar and into a living room not updated since the 1960s. This area made my night! Drinks: I had beer only. I cannot comment on the cocktails. There were only about 8 beers on tap with most being domestics and nothing very unique. They do have a bottle selection, but this is not the bar to seek out if you are a beer snop or cant sacrifice beer for the dive bar atmosphere. Food: IDK. I did not eat here or even look to see if they had food. They do have a free popcorn machine. Various: I have been told the outside sitting area is a great place to grab a drink when the weather cooperates, but I did not have a chance to check it out.

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    Diocelina G.

    Ok so the only reason why this place is undeserving of a 5/5 star rating is due to it's lack of customer service! I went up to the bar the bartender was out having a smoke, no one filled in for him in the meantime I just sat there and waited. When he returns he proceeds to help 4 different parties, one I'm 100% sure I arrived before, so after 2 songs I finally got tended to. The place, aura is totally radical. It's got an old timey western vintage feel to it, which anybody can appreciate. A lot of nifty ness and cool nick nacks throughout the entire place.

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    Meh. I had pizza, a salad, and my son had chicken wings. Food only average. I thought it was overpriced for what you get.

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    Casual relaxed local bar. Drinks are priced right and the crowns is always friendly. Lots of good times here.

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    Stopped in on 10/06/26 to try Beth's famous biscuits and gravy, which are served only on the first…read moreFriday morning of every month. We originally learned about the biscuits and gravy because we stopped in the afternoon before to try their corned beef and Reuben sandwiches, so I'll touch on both. On Friday we arrived right at 9:00 AM, when they opened. Beth was also the bartender that morning. There were already a few people at the bar and a couple of tables occupied, which is always a good sign. We knew right away we were in for a treat after Beth welcomed us with her fun personality. I noticed a large jar behind the bar filled with Tito's vodka and a serious amount of peppers. My immediate thought was that it would make a great base for a morning Bloody Mary, and I was absolutely right. After ordering a couple drinks, we both ordered the biscuits and gravy, which also came with scrambled eggs and bacon. The gravy was very tasty and not overly spiced. The bacon was crispy, and the eggs were fluffy and served hot. By the time we were ready to leave, Beth had a full house, yet she handled everything perfectly. I forgot to take pictures the day before of the corned beef and Reuben sandwiches, but both were excellent. The great staff, friendly crowd, good food, and reasonably priced drinks make this a place we'll want to visit again and again.

    Walked into the bar with a friend, there were five total people sitting at the bar. The bartender…read morenever said a word to us as we sat at one of the tables. Two different people at the bar talked to is, but not the bartender. Left after ten minutes.

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    The place was hopping when we went for lunch. Lots of specials posted. It would have been difficult…read moreto choose something, but I knew I wanted a reuben. It was absolutely delicious. And, we'll be back to try more. Hubby loved his burger. He said it's up there with his top other 2 burgers. Service was good as well. Noise level is "lively".

    JBD White Horse used to be one of my favorite go-to spots. The beer is always cold, the food is…read moregood, and for years it was the kind of laid-back place I enjoyed coming back to regularly. Unfortunately, lately it feels like things have changed--and not for the better. My biggest issue is the inconsistency and constant upcharging. I used to order the same meal all the time and swap my side for vegetables with no problem. Now suddenly I'm being charged an extra $6 for vegetables, but at the same time I'm not even getting the side that's supposed to come with the meal. So basically, I'm paying full price for the sandwich, losing the included side, and then getting hit with another charge on top of it. What makes it even more frustrating is that it completely depends on who's working. Half the staff handles it one way with no issue, while the other half acts annoyed if you even ask about it. I even showed a receipt from the previous day proving I wasn't charged extra, and the response I got was basically, "It is what it is." That's not good customer service, especially for loyal customers who have been coming in for years and know the menu and pricing by heart. I don't mind paying for food, but I do mind feeling like I have to argue over sides and pricing every time I come in. It's disappointing because this place used to feel comfortable and consistent. Now it just feels frustrating and awkward, which is unfortunate because the food and atmosphere are still good.

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