The Fat Toad Pub

This place was PACKED inside and outside. It was so hot inside I feared heat stroke was a possibility. I’m not sure what their capacity is but it was definitely a sardine experience.
Perhaps I judge other bartenders more closely since I dated one. I respect a good one when I have the pleasure of coming across one. It’s like a needle in a haystack and you appreciate it all the more. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a delicate profession in my book. You must be a jack of all trades in personality, knowledge, experience, and skill. I also don’t expect perfection at every drinking establishment either. The gentleman here… was a drunken, sloppy, disheveled mess. When I come up to your bar and order 6 shots, it means give me 6 shots – not 5 uneven poured shots and an empty cup. When I order a basic drink and you can’t prepare it? We have a problem.
Would I come here again? Yes, it was busy and I like busy. I can cage dance? Cool! Two things: limit employee drinking on shift and don’t let people loiter outside.

Employees are kind with drinks coming to too in a hurry for how busy it gets. Best place in downtown for a good time.

Located right next to the Bourbon Theater, this is a popular spot downtown. Drink prices and selection are on par for most of the other places. Not spectacular, but not bad by any means.