09/22/09

Don't waste your money here

by SamL341

I have been going to the Thinking Man for years and have always had a good experience, but last Saturday night, 9/19/09, we had a falling out. A friend and I were playing a game of darts and he ordered another beer. Lo and behold, he had already had five (not necessarily indulgent considering we had been there for nearly four hours) and was told he was cut off. It was my understanding that a patron is cut off when he shows signs of having too much. But my friend was fine and composed, and even our server agreed with this. But the manager told her the limit had been met and that was that. My friend even spoke with the manager, but he would not budge. The manager made our group feel unwanted and disrespected. We had put $20.00 in the juke box that night and our tab was over $130.00, so I thought we would have been treated with the dignity we ourselves make an effort to show. But I guess not. The Thinking Man lost business that night. I will not lose sleep over this, but I hope others out there will think twice before giving your hard earned money to a bar that makes you feel burdensome and unwelcome. Decatur has plenty of drinking holes, and I recommend trying any one other than the Thinking Man Tavern.

01/19/09

Best Patty Melt Ever.

by localfoodlover

There are very few places I've been where one can walk in and feel at home. I've been going to Thinking Man Tavern for a few years and this is one of those spots. The first time I went, Emory was our bartender and by the end of my visit I was hooked. Since then I feel like a part of the family! The food never disappoints, the service is on point even when they are slammed. I am addicted to the patty melt. It's the last thing I eat each time I swear off red meat forever, and the first thing I eat when I fall off the wagon! :) The soups are also always fresh and amazing... and lest we forget this is a watering hole - the beer selection is terrific. Check out pint night on Wednesdays for great beer prices!

• Pros: great food - full menu lasts farly late-ish. super service. great beer selection!
• Cons: if the patty melt weren't so darn good I swear I'd be a vegetarian by now!!

11/08/08

Great atmosphere, tons of beer choices

by lovejamesjoyce

I love this place; great beer, good food for a bar. The jukebox is awesome! I love all the board games. It isn't too loud, so conversation is possible without shouting. Lots of beer options. The staff was very nice. A great option away from the usual yuppy bar scene.

• Pros: Beer choices
• Cons: None come to mind