Thomas Street Tavern

I had a really disappointing experience at Thomas Tavern. I’m visiting from New York and was honestly surprised by how poorly things were handled. First, the guy at the entrance was extremely rude. There was a $5 cover charge, which I can understand for some places, but charging it after 1 AM for what’s basically just a regular bar felt unreasonable. He said there was live music with packed bar inside. He insulted us saying “oh you think it is with $5? What made it worse was that the door guy initially let us in without charging us after 1 am. There was no more live music and empty tables with scattered few people. Later, he came inside looking for us and angrily demanded the cover fee. We were completely willing to pay, but the way he approached us was very disrespectful. To be fair, Jamie the bartender was great and made me a really good lemon drop, so that was one bright spot in the experience. Unfortunately, the food was also very poor. It took a long time to come out, and when it finally did, it tasted stale and low quality. After the confrontation with the door guy, the whole vibe was ruined. We ended up paying the cover, closing our tab, and leaving without finishing our drinks or eating the food we had ordered. At that point it wasn’t even about the money anymore — it was about the disrespectful service and how customers were treated. My local friend was honestly embarrassed to be showing me around his city after that experience. Overall, rude entrance staff, poor food quality, and a very uncomfortable interaction that made us leave early. Definitely not a place I’d return to or recommend.

I was on a job in the area in the summer of 2017 and it was my favourite place to go after work. I dont know if shes still there but Cathy was the nicest bartender. I learned how to play the swinging ring game out back there. I miss it and glad to see you guys ar still in business. Thanks for all the memories!

This was my first visit here. Was with a group of five to celebrate a birthday. The server was swesome. Very nice patio in back with a fire ring. Great food and drinks with a good beer selection. This is now one of my favorite dive bars.

We had a disappointing experience at this tavern. The food was just okay — flavorless and dry — though the pricing was reasonable. We sat outside, but unfortunately, a cockroach crawled onto our table while we were eating, which made us leave immediately. Service was lacking as well; we had to go up to the bar ourselves to collect menus and call for the waitress in order to place an order. Because of these issues, I would not recommend this place.

This bar is absolutely fantastic! The staff truly sets it apart – the female bartender and the bearded male bartender are incredibly friendly and attentive. They consistently checked in to make sure everything was perfect, and their warm personalities made the experience even better. The atmosphere inside is unbeatable – cozy, welcoming, and full of charm with its unique interior design. The bar is well-stocked with an impressive selection of drinks, and the food is simply top-notch. I had the tuna with sweet potato, and it was a masterpiece – perfectly cooked and bursting with flavor. On top of that, the prices are surprisingly reasonable for such a high-quality experience. This place is a gem, and I can’t recommend it enough. Whether you’re here for drinks, dinner, or just to soak in the vibe, you won’t be disappointed. I’ll definitely be coming back!