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    Thistle And Mirth

    4.3 (51 reviews)
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    Open 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Kyla J.

    After being in the rain with car problems and wanting a place to go just hang out and relax, I was so glad I went here. My friends and I had a fun time just hanging out and having some beers. I like the vibes inside and the bartenders were nice. Right now they are no longer serving food just the bar but still a fun spot nonetheless

    Vegan ramen noodles. Yes!
    David S.

    I exclusively come here for drinks when I'm in Pittsfield. The beer selection is exciting. There's so much to choose from and a rotating tap to look forward to. Bartenders have that blase, chilled out homie vibe and make it work. Wanna sample a beer before you get a pint? Of course, why not try them all? The artwork is dope. The walls are pretty much all chalkboard and the artist has some insane talent. So I came out in particular tonight to try their ramen night and guess what, vegan ramen was on the menu. Big ups to the chef. It was delicious, fresh whole foods and a few different types of mushrooms. Lots of flavor. A little less sesame next time tho would be perfect. Food here is a new thing so be sure to check in and see what's on their rotating menu! I heard tacos next week. At times it can become a bit cramped and you might have to deal with that person we've all seen who had one too many and forgot what personal space was. It's expected when you're business model is successful and gets a lot of customers. Especially considering how little there is to do in Pittsfield. Nevertheless, if you're in the area for good beer around cool people and you don't come here, you're doing it wrong. Cheers.

    Watermelon poké
    Kate H.

    The watermelon poké bowl was nothing but amazing. I'm not a fan of raw tuna and the watermelon was a great substitution for the typical poké bowl. Steamed buns were also great.

    Dart board with their resident demon sculpture hanging from the ceiling.
    Michelle P.

    Wowwwwww I didn't expect to find something like this in Pittsfield and I am sooo pleased. What a weird, dive-y good place. Most of the walls are chalkboards... all of them are chalkboards? There is chalk all over the walls. The people are super nice. I ran into a bunch of regulars when I was there and they were nothing but incredibly nice and welcoming. There were some GOOD DOGS THERE! The options for drinks are wonderful. They have a paint a pint night when patrons can paint glasses which you can take home or let them use at the bar... I love this so much. There is also a dart board, which is wonderful. I'm obsessed with darts. Okay, so I really can't say anything bad about this place. I love the vibes, I love the drinks. I guess I only wish that they would serve good bar food (something cheesy? Buffalo chicken dip? Chips and salsa? Curly fries? Justttt an idea).

    Grimm tap takeover last night left me with an Icing on the Cake. So good!!

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    11 years ago

    Great beer. I went there on a Wednesday when Andy was tending. One of the nicest dudes around. Love this place I'll be back again.

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    7 years ago

    Fun small bar. Lots of board games and a fun place to hang out. Smaller drink list, but quality makes it worth it.

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    12 years ago

    Really low key, a nice place to grab a beer with a friend and catch up.

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    9 years ago

    Great beer and cider selection. Friendly, welcoming environment with a very laid back atmosphere. Love this place!

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    Great, friendly, cozy, casual place with yummy chashu ramen when it's cold out and rice bowls when it's warm out.

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    Rare 297 Steakhouse

    Rare 297 Steakhouse

    3.7(31 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    We had dinner here yesterday and were happy to find free street parking directly in front of the…read morerestaurant, as parking is complimentary after 4:00 p.m. on weekdays. We were warmly greeted and seated promptly. The restaurant has an elegant, refined atmosphere, with crisp white tablecloths adding to its classic setting. We began with a pistachio martini, which was creamy, smooth, and delicious. Our server, Caylah T., graciously went over the evening's specials with us. She was pleasant, attentive, and professional throughout the meal, making the experience all the more enjoyable. For appetizers, we chose the red and yellow beet salad with arugula from the evening's specials. It was beautifully prepared and absolutely delicious. We also shared the tempura coconut shrimp, which was wonderfully flavorful. Four perfectly prepared shrimp were served over a small accompanying salad with a delicious coconut sauce that complemented the dish beautifully. It was an outstanding appetizer and one of the highlights of our meal. For our entrées, Hubby enjoyed the organic salmon, while I chose the seafood fra diavolo. Both dishes were cooked to perfection and packed with flavor. My seafood fra diavolo was particularly satisfying, with fresh-tasting seafood and a wonderful balance of flavors. Overall, we had a wonderful dining experience, and will certainly return the next time we're in the area.

    First, my server was great! Very friendly and overall very upbeat, definitely a key point to the…read moreexperience however. In the beginning, as it was a plain, typical weekday evening, business was slower and it took a bit for anyone to come greet my party and I until we got seated. It was not at all a lengthy time, just enough to twiddle your thumbs and look around, waiting. For the price, the food is really mediocre and I'd say avoid eating here if you're accustomed to good food. If not! Go ahead, it's not bad, just okay, maybe overpriced albeit everything is expensive in this day and age. I could be wrong, I'm not a chef, but the vegetables tasted frozen and reheated alongside the mashed potatoes ... resembling instant in terms of its taste. (Take the potato part with a grain of salt because I'm not confident on that as a fact) Steak was definitely Choice grade ... maybe half the price. Cooked well at least. Chicken was rubbery with a rather subpar taste; it reminded me of the chicken Parmesan at Olive Garden and I didn't even get that... it has that particular 'flavor' to it. I really like chicken, I like it more than any other meat, yet I couldn't finish their sautéed dish. The table bread at the beginning reminds me of the microwaveable garlic 'rolls' you can buy at your local supermarket. It probably is frozen... Also, the food came out room temperature even if the bottom of the plate was warm/hot. Still want to mention that my server was so incredibly affable and that's really why I chose 2 stars instead of 1! Not that it makes that much of a difference... Can't believe this place apparently gets booked up Saturday nights.

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    Hudpucker's Pub & Grill

    Hudpucker's Pub & Grill

    4.1(27 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    We got delivery again and the food was just as amazing as going to the restaurant location! We got…read moreand enjoyed for lunch the crispy chicken sandwich, the bacon cheeseburger, crispy fresh chips, and the mozzarella sticks were unbelievable and delicious! They were huge and made for great cheese pulls... Perfectly cooked and amazing! Topped off with cool refreshing milkshakes. Would highly recommend for lunch...

    Hugely disappointed…read more Two stars for ample parking (a rarity in Pittsfield), our server, and KENO. Menu looked right up our alley. Had nachos to start and the Hudpucker Smashburger. Wanted to keep it simple and at its core competency. Nachos were dry, luke warm and had huge strips of romaine lettuce - like salad size (there's irony coming up). 2oz soufflé cups of sour cream and jarred salsa were our only refuge. Made a huge mistake and got the steak add on. Cold, stringy steak-um type product thrown on the top in one large lump. Their smashburger is not a thin smashed patty that may come to your mind. It's a standard 6oz pre-form that they call "smash" as an excuse to put a steak weight on it and cook it beyond recognition. The brioche bun is "fake brioche." Has the outer look, but is super dry and tasteless. The irony was I ordered and paid for a side salad. It came in a tiny soup cup and in it had the shredded lettuce and pico I would expect on the nachos. Just really was hopeful. I could see a good vibe at times in there if you're under 25yrs old. Otherwise, the atmosphere offered little to off-set the meal.

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