Excellent spot to grab a drink! We did not know what environment we were waking into, but this is…read morethe coolest swanky lounge/sports bar/very chill basement corner that you could imagine. We loved the concept of a full bar with specialty cocktails and a pour your own drink as you go vending space. We talked with the leader of this spot for a long time, and he is very attuned to what it takes to make his employees and his customers happy and fulfilled. Please visit this establishment and show them some love , you will be pleasantly surprised, I promise!

First time visit to the new little tavern but I was about as impressed as I could be. The variety…read moreof drinks & setup of the taps means you can spend hours there without breaking the bank or having too much of a flavor you don't prefer. It is a small space so crowding could happen easier than at most establishments but I liked the size as well. There was only one guy running the whole space but he did a good job with the 20 or so people who cycled through while I was there. Of the small food menu only had the pretzel but it was among the best I've ever had! Hopefully a food place moves in that they can partner with to increase the possibilities for food beyond frozen pizzas & the pretzel. That is as close to a complaint as I had but the excellence of the twist made up for the lack of options.

0 out of five took an hour and thirty minutes to get our food they never asked to get a refill…read moreeither

We were in town for a hockey tournament and were recommended stopping by the Lights outdoor rink…read more We were so happy to enjoy Bar Down with the kiddos. We had great service and enjoyed seeing the mighty ducks movies on the tvs. The pizza was also so delicious I packed it to go for the flight back!

NGL, I think I ate the best omelet of my life. This place is great. Seems too cool for Fargo. I…read morewas struggling to decide what to get, so I got an omelet with onions, mushrooms, and spinach. Holy shmoly. They 100% sauteed everything before putting it in the omelet, and it made for an amazing set of flavors. Thankfully, they also didn't go for the overly fluffy eggs. It was a thinly-egged... slightly oily, savory omelet. This was just... perfect. Pretty sure I got hash browns... or home fries... or something. The omelet stole the show, so I don't remember any of that.

Great new place with owners that have been around the block (own the shy bar). Great cocktails and…read morebartenders. Did I mention $5 Martini's Mondays? I could end my review now, but I will add yummy pizza and good apps. I definitely recommend!

I'm in Fargo for work and arrived on Sunday, I was tired but hungry, so headed over to this place,…read moreit was a lively bunch for Sunday at 730pm. I had the Dirty Bangers, this was excellent. If I'm every back in town, I will be hitting this place back up. Wait staff was busy, but friendly...

The bar was pretty empty at 4:30. Attractive room, lots of dark wood. I got service immediately…read more Nice selection of beers, many from Ireland. Very large menu, much of it authentic. I ordered fish and chips. The fish was perfect. The bowl of slaw was huge but so good I finished it all. Much busier by the time I left.

If I could give zero stars I would. I was told My ID was…read morefake when I turn 25 next week... they don't have any scanners for IDs and the bar tender was very rude and unprofessional . DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS BAR.

Watered down drinks and no safety protocols…read more I haven't been to a bar since before the pandemic and after seeing a packed parking lot, I almost didn't come into Pub West. The first things that I noticed were no masks (not even staff), no social distancing and dozens of rowdy people in very close proximity. In fact, there were probably over 100 people in this modestly sized bar. I ordered two gin and tonics that were both heavily watered down. At $4 each, I can't complain too much. I have to come back to safety measures. I didn't know if I should be appalled or not, but the fact that not one person in this bar was wearing a mask really disturbed me. Is this a North Dakota thing, just a fluke or do most bars operate like this? Social distancing was neither encouraged nor followed here. As soon as our drinks were finished, we bolted out. Due to no apparent safety protocols and watered down drinks, I cannot say that I had a particularly enjoyable time at Pub West.

We thought we found a quieter place to enjoy a visit with my brother and daughter ! And it was…read morequiet. Then suddenly the 3 or so guys at the bar started literally hollering from one end of the bar to the other. This was with no competition ie music or anything! Extremely obnoxious and no respect shown for others. Even the group in the adjoining hall closed the overhead door to avoid the noise! Seriously it was maybe 3-4 guys sitting at the bar and the bartender was the worst for being loud. And no bottle beers. Just pounder cans. And some lame excuse that customers or someone were breaking the glass bottles. Does anyone have a suggestion for a nice quiet place to enjoy a beer with adult family! Cuz this ain't it! Thanks

From the owner: Your local neighborhood watering hole and home of "The Usual"…read moreDive Bar customers must be 21+

Had a surprise birthday party here for my wife after having discovered it with friends a couple…read moremonths earlier. From communication setting things up, ordering, and our AWESOME server, Amy... It was a seamless process & everyone had a great time. It's a fun place to hang out with friends on game day, too. The food is good & beer, cold.

Worst restaurant in Fargo. Do not waste your time or money here. This cursed location is definitely…read morecursed! Terrible Lutheran Sushi Dip. No toppings or attention given to the Philly Steak. No flavor. Dry. Waitstaff was mid and only spent time chatting amongst themselves.

Everything was great! The give you bread with oil. I did read the reviews & the baguette…read moremozzarella was recommended- so we tried that & loved it! My 16 yr old tried the magna meatball sandwich & really liked it. He could only eat 1/2 (yes, he did enjoy both bread appetizers!) My parents shared the Italian house salad & Chicken Saltambocca. They both really loved it! My husband had Salsiccia Al Zitti - I had a bite of that sausage OMG, so good! I had Pappardelle Romana and it was delicious! We also shared the New York Cheesecake with strawberry topping- delicious!! Kevin, our server, was kind, attentive, & helpful. We were there early - right when they opened for dinner service on a Saturday at 4pm so the place was just starting to get busy but the staff handled it well. I would go again. We don't live in the area. My parents do & have been there several times. I'm glad West Fargo has a place like this!

Excellent lasagna. Huge portion which very flavorful. Also good martinis but only after I…read moreaccidentally was served a dirty one. That dirty one was ugly and quite unexpected :-). They very quickly corrected this. Interesting tidbit, there are a ton of pictures on the walls. Gives it a nice vibe. Definitely worthwhile going.

Nice little bar, great atmosphere, outstanding service! Close to hotels and shopping. You can watch…read morethe game, play blackjack, or just hang out

Very fun convenient location excellent food great service if your passing by check it outread more

Celebrating a milestone birthday Soup, sausage, fries,…read morebeer! Nice server and the decor says fun everywhere you look.

11,000 + mile foodie road trip. After a terrible downtown experience, this location landed. From…read morethe friendly staff to the fun bogo weeknight build your brat special, everything was great. Enjoyed the flavors of the brats and condiments. The spatzle Mac was way better than the spatzel dumplings but otherwise awesome experience. Chicago style hot Italian sausage (giardiniera, relish, sport peppers, tomato, pickle, poppyseed bun) served with Spaetzle Mac (beurre blanc cheese sauce and toasted bread crumbs)!