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    The Brass Rail

    4.3 (40 reviews)
    InexpensiveBars, Music Venues
    Open 4:00 pm - 3:00 am (Next day)

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    THE BRASS RAIL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Hipster
    Loud
    Live music

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    You too can experience day drinking at its finest.
    Boris J.

    If you could turn a Chuck Norris karate chop into an establishment, this is it. A dive bar among all dive bars: old, historic, cool architecture, great live bands, sick jukebox, solid bartenders, respectable beer list, boozey, salty, with hideous bathrooms.

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    1 year ago

    Service was good and friendly. Ambiance was old school bar scene. Live music was good the night we came in

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    1 year ago

    Shots beers punks bikes stickers randos darkness sticky loud screaming unforgettable neighborhood bar

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    2 years ago

    It's a cozy bar with nice people, great bartenders, and amazing live music. I had a wonderful experience. Loved it

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    4 years ago

    Pretty chill spot. If you're looking for great drinks and a chill vibe, I cannot recommend this more!

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    4 years ago

    Name speaks for itself. Music, food and drinks! Awesome time, everytime. A must Go place if you've never been

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    5 years ago

    Super chill atmosphere that just makes you feel like you're right where you're supposed to be.

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    7 years ago

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    12 years ago

    If I lived in Fort Wayne this would be my local every night of the week!!

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    10 years ago

    Stopped here for a drink on my sibling-in-law's 21st birthday. Good atmosphere, pretty quiet. We all enjoyed ourselves

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    10 years ago

    Oh the rail. I've met some of my best friends here. I'm an early goer for the cheap drinks, great staff, and excellent jukebox.

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    9 years ago

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    12 years ago

    I visit the Rail every so often.The atmosphere is not your typical bar.I would recommend you to visit.

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    12 years ago

    Could use a little work on attention to some customer's needs. But all in all this a wicked awesome place.

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    11 years ago

    It can be fun here they get some good bands. The venue is a little run down so be prepared.

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    10 years ago

    The stage the music the vibes but of course. After a long day at work it's one of the best getaways downtown Fort Wayne

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    18 years ago

    IF you go there , make sure you ask the bartenders for an oil slick. Its a good shot

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    Union Social - Pretzel bites

    Union Social

    3.1(17 reviews)
    8.7 mi

    Another good trip to Union Social. Roxy did a great job welcoming us and making us feel at home…read more Ayla worked hard to serve us well. She was very patient with members of the party that struggled with decision making. On this occasion we sat in the middle of the facility. This is the most open...and unfortunately the loudest area. It was so loud on this night that we struggled to have dinner conversation. The fry flight was fun for the party to sample. The tots were nice and crisp and meaty. The sweet potato fries had a bold sweet potato taste but were disappointingly limp - first time they have been this way. The flat fries were uniquely thin and crispy. The cheese sauce was a unique blend of different cheeses that didn't taste like cheese. More of a smooth, mild and somewhat plain sauce. The ketchup had a nice bold tomato taste. The ranch dip was fairly unique with very faint ranch and oil taste. My wife loved the Southwest bowl. Very fresh and with lots of healthy add ins. The marinaded chicken was very moist and seasoned nicely. The guacamole was very tasty. The short rib beef stroganoff had an outstanding beef taste. The meat was moist and tender - easily pulled apart. The sauce was very light so that it let the natural beef juices dominate the taste. No heavy sour creme taste here. The noodle were perfectly cooked to a firm consistency.

    Front room was nice but we sat in the back room. Exposed wires in the south wall and a detached…read morebar indicated they weren't quite done with construction. Waitress was pleasant. Wife had steak and pasta and I had jambalaya. Hers was nice but mine tasted ok. Sausage ok but the sliced chicken which was strange. Like deli style. Appetizers were ricotta cheese and a steak egg roll. Both ok. Dessert was a toll house cookie topped with ice cream. Disappointed there. $120 for two was a bit much. Left $20 tip.

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    07 Pub - Everything pizza

    07 Pub

    4.5(65 reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    Visiting from out of town. Nice atmosphere, great music, outdoor scene. TVs, bar seating, buzzing…read moreon a Saturday night. Great, friendly , prompt service by Sara W. Nice pour on drinks but they weren't cold enough for me. Near the end of the night hours....Ordered chicken Greek flatbread. Drinks came quickly. Good drinks, what I ordered for food not great but I did request it as it is not on the menu. Parking weird but ample on the sides and back. Front and Rear entrance.

    This trip we specifically went for pizza. We know the wings are outstanding. But what about the…read morepizza? We started with a pineapple Mule - excellent. Very refreshing!! Mild pineapple taste coupled with a smooth and ice cold ginger beer. The cooper cup sweating cold invitations is a topper. We decided to split a Cobb Salad. Our server Diego was outstanding all night. He was more than willing to split the salad. He did everything you wanted a waiter to do to make your experience enjoyable! The Cobb salad was very fresh. The kitchen did an outstanding job at making it presentable in a half dish manner. There was plenty of toppings to accent the salad. The grilled chicken was moist, easy to cut and slightly seasoned to enjoy. The Cobb salad is a must try if you are a salad goer. The pizza was good. It has a thin crust that was crispy but not burnt. The pizza was just soft enough that you could cut it with a fork. We had the everything pizza. There was a good variety of toppings and plenty of them. The sauce was not very predominant. I would probably ask for extra sauce next time so I could enjoy the tomato sauce accents more. Overall...good thin crust pizza.

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    07 Pub - Wings - teriyaki and citrus chipotle

    Wings - teriyaki and citrus chipotle

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    Penny Drip - Shaved Brussels & Mandarin salad, chicken added

    Penny Drip

    4.3(73 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    Need to drop a 5 star for these guys. Spent one night in Fort Wayne, it was an absolute blizzard on…read morea Sunday morning. Penny Drip was open at 8:30am (blasting incredible music btw), ready to go. I got a vanilla latte (for me) and a pistachio matcha (my partner). Latte was great and the matcha was one of the best matchas I've ever tasted. Syrup was mixed perfectly - subtle matcha taste - everything you love to see. Loved their vibe - will definitely visit again when we're back in FW. Will need to try their vegan breakfast sandwich!

    Penny Drip is definitely a convenient one-stop shop no matter what time of day you go. They offer…read moreeverything from craft coffee drinks to craft beer and handcrafted cocktails, which makes it a versatile spot whether you're meeting friends, working, or just passing through. The environment has a slightly industrial feel with just a hint of coziness, which gives it a modern but still comfortable vibe. I ordered the bacon, egg, and cheese bagel. It was alright -- nothing special, but given the size and volume of the place, I don't necessarily expect everything to be made completely fresh to order. It did the job. The service was also just alright. My interaction with the barista/bartender was brief and unfortunately a bit stale. She wasn't rude, just not particularly warm or memorable. Overall, it's a convenient place with a lot of options, but the experience itself was pretty average.

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    Penny Drip - Best espresso martini in town!

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