Old Court; Probably not the best on James Beard or a college barhopper’s list, but the food is good, the staff is kind and helpful, the owners are terrific and the atmosphere is fun but under control.

That being said, I don’t go out much anymore so this is mostly just nostalgia talking. The Old Court has always been my go to in Lowell when I want a good drink and a few minutes bellied up to a bar.