The place is nice and has its own unique atmosphere. I wouldn't have known about it if a friend…read morehadn't invited me. Everything was good, but the steep, narrow stairway--along with holes in the wall and an unpleasant smell--was off-putting. Despite that, I might visit again.

You can easily miss this place but please don't. The door said established in 1977 but then the…read moremenu said 2012. The bartender Lydia assured me it's actually 2012. This is the same person that helped me last time I was in town and the only other time I've been here. She is super helpful and talks you through all the options. Came in at happy hour which is $3 off all drinks from 4:00 to 8:00 Monday thru Friday. I got a great well-made old fashioned for $7.63! Old school prices for the old school ambiance. It's a bit of a hike getting up the stairs to the place but it is worth it as you feel transported back in time. Well decorated with great music. Great place to chill and relax from the summer heat. Will definitely return next time I'm in town.

limes was dry. guy named walker should be kicked out. beer was pretty decent. i'm burning upread more

The staff cannot tell when customers have had too much to drink and when they are just warming up…read more I had defecated in the trash can by the upstairs bathrooms and was asked to leave. After all I had only consumed a measly 10 tequila drinks and 12 beers! I thought this was a bar??? Most of the girls here are bar rats but a few diamonds in the rough will appear on occasion. My step son (7) was knocked to the ground by 2 college aged guys who were involved in a shoving match. After being kicked out me and my step son snuck back in at 2AM and bummed cigs from the outside table area on the first floor until security recognized me and physically escorted me off the premises. The bouncers here need to check their egos and grow up!

The bartender was a total ass. He cut me off after a lousy 5 tequila shots and 4 vodka sprites on…read moremy girls birthday. One gentleman defecated all over the sinks in the bathroom and cleaned it up with his bare hands! Nearing the end of the evening (2:30 am) a rather large young lady tried seducing me. It was the highlight of my month. The staff was super friendly!

I was going to start this review by saying that nostalgia can't help everything when it comes to a…read moreplace from my past. I was originally going to say that nostalgia should take you back to your youth without having to deal with the youth that are now frequenting this college watering hole. But I decided when it comes to 17-16, I can't find anything else wrong with it besides having to deal with college students. But you know what, when you have a great "college bar", you really shouldn't expect anything different. Therefore I will let nostalgia from the bar I loved in college negate any of those negative thoughts. Although, I'm sure our group stuck out like the old alums that still hit the bars when they are in town. What makes this bar a great college bar? First of all, the bar runs on both sides and there are always plenty of bartenders. Making it very easy to get a drink. Not to mention college town prices are AMAZING. Also because of this wrap around bar concept, it keeps people flowing in a "lap walking" form. So even though it gets crowded, it doesn't feel that claustrophobic. There is also an outside area in the back. So if you want to get out of the crowded bar, this is usually pretty wide open. Would I frequent 17-16 if it were in my hometown? Probably not. But when I do my once in a blue moon visits and know what I'm getting in to, I can't think of another late night bar in the loveliest village on the plains.

food, drinks and atmosphere were phenomenal. Our waitress Victoria was amazing. She was so…read moreattentive, personable, and caring. She made my fiancé's birthday dinner perfect. Will recommend The Hound to all our friends and family. We will be returning soon! -Tim & Kasi

If you're looking for a place that feels like a high-end hunting lodge married a modern restaurant…read moreand raised a family of delicious food and strong drinks, The Hound is your spot. I started off with the Moon Over Madagascar, and let me tell you--if this drink had a fan club, I'd be president. The black tea and vanilla combo sounded like a weird dare at first, but it ended up being shockingly amazing. Whoever came up with that mix deserves a bonus and maybe a parade. Now, let's talk about the shrimp and grits, because these were not just "good." These were "call your mama and tell her you've tasted greatness" good. The chef is from South Carolina, and you can taste every bit of Lowcountry pride in that bowl. Perfectly cooked grits? Check. Pile of blackened shrimp? Double check. A sauce that made me rethink my entire life? Oh yeah. If they sold that sauce by the gallon, I'd be bankrupt but extremely happy. Erica, our waitress, was an absolute rockstar. Super helpful, incredibly informative, and somehow managed to keep the perfect balance of friendly and professional--even on the Sunday after the Iron Bowl, when half of Auburn is stress-eating. The place was spotless too, which is impressive considering the emotional damage that game causes every year. Bottom line: The Hound is a must-visit. Come hungry, order boldly, and thank me later.

Anytime I'm visiting the area, I love to stop in to this cute cocktail spot! It's a college town,…read moreso it's kind of unexpected because it doesn't only cater to students. It gives speak easy vibes, and the lighting and seating make it comfortable. They even have a cocktail for a cause with donations given to an organization when that specific drink is purchased. I loved that they were celebrating Harry Potter's birthday, and we enjoyed potions that represented our houses. (I'm Gryffindor if you're curious.) It was slow, but I like to come in when the university doesn't have athletic events or fall/spring classes aren't in session. The bartenders were kind & helpful when we asked questions. There's parking in front of the door & the surrounding areas, so depending when you go, it may be easy or difficult to park. Love: chestnut club (gin-based, suggested by the bartender); vibes (really good energy here)

The staff is great. The drinks are fun. The environment was unique. I Will definitely be going…read moreagain.

We are from out of town and went last night they had free pool until 9 and the Best karaoke guy ,…read morewith a phenomenal range I could have just listen to him all night !! a lot of Security as a out of tower I never felt unsafe. This is nothing fancy but this is a nice old fashioned bar with lots to do open LATE and late bar bites ( didn't eat but it looked yummy ) There was also a local guy that sang country wore jeans buckle and hat that was great local talent as well. Ty for a great night , if we are ever bk this way we will be back.

Came on a Sunday, as two young girls the staff was so rude. I never had to write a bad review but…read moreit felt like they were harassing us. They would tell us we can't swipe our cards twice and if we accidentally dropped a pool stick he would give us a lecture. The bald bartender wouldn't even talk to us at one point. And the other guy would talk to the guys across from us and be chill but once we did something not up to par he would yell at us. Very rude staff. Don't recommend if your a women because they hate us apparently.

Love Piccolo! The cocktails are great and we loved the tiramisu. Our waiter was attentive and…read morebrought our drinks out quickly. We enjoy the live jazz that they have , but note that it can get loud (as expected). We will continue to come back!

Overall I had a nice experience. This was my first time coming here I came with a friend. The…read moreoverall scenery is nice and the place has multiple seating areas. The staff was nice and greeted us upon arrival. We did not get any food but the drinks did not miss. I would definitely come here again because the place is such a vibe!!

This is an alright sports bar joint that distinguishes itself in the area by serving food later…read morethan many of the surrounding businesses. They have daily drink and food specials to add to the fun. I ordered a cheeseburger and it was overall a pretty decent burger although I wasn't fond of the fact they seemed to only have packets of mustard and not an actual container of mustard for me to use (I hate those tiny packets while ketchup gets much larger packets). This place is in a prime location close to many other spots so you can definitely add this to your Auburn pub crawl adventure if you want. My video review of Halftime Sports Bar & Grill is here: https://youtu.be/MCW8VixFHHE

We love Halftime. We come here before every Auburn football or basketball game we travel from…read morePensacola for. We always get the same thing... Philly sandwich with loaded fries. SO good!

Sadly, this was a disappointing experience from start to finish. The restaurant was super…read moreunderstaffed, there were plenty of tables open but all needing to be bussed. We could not even put our names in. We went to get drinks while waiting, which took an inordinate amount of time. We finally sat, but needed to place our dinner order at the bar. Because of this, the staff wandered around from table to table with food as it came out...which for us was over an hour and with 1/2 hour between some of our meals. The bathroom was filthy with a PLUNGER on the counter next to the sink and no toilet paper. I notified the hostess twice about the tp, but she was unconcerned. Two of our meals were forgotten and even later than the rest. The one bright spot was that when we asked for a specific game to be turned on, we were accommodated. But we will not be back. The staff seemed unconcerned with the poor service.

Unfortunately like the other people who reviewed before me, this restaurant/bar is UNBELIEVABLE!…read more -we checked the website before going on a Monday to see drink special and the menu - Servers are clueless, completely unaware of alcohol choices and such. Second, my girlfriend ordered a pizza and got something completely different after the bartender made her repeat is 3 times. Lastly, food was sub-par.. over salty, sandwich in a puddle of liquid, Incorrect order. Amateur overall, across the board.. wish I could say different, so close to the house