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InstantClassic257 t1_irldqff wrote

Been to a lot of dives as they are my favorite type of bar. Been to McGlinchey's a few times and honestly never had fun there. I have never once felt welcome by any member of staff either. It's just dirty and unpleasant.

IMO, it's got a miserable atmosphere and it just feels off going there. Just go to Oscar's instead.

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kipobaker t1_irlhuah wrote

I was a bartender and server for 8 years... if you're looking for good service, don't go to a dive bar, that's not what they're for. People forget that "dive" originally signified dirty and disreputable.

I love McGlinchey's because it's a place I can relax, and smoke, and drink good beer and whiskey at insanely low prices, and I respect that the employees can and should be rude to assholes. There's like ten bars within spitting distance that will bow and scrape for you. Go there.

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Angsty_Potatos t1_irlxks6 wrote

That's not a bar you go to for service or to feel the type of welcoming atmosphere you're describing.

You go there to drink. Your server or the bar tender gives you your alcohol and the Social contract is complete

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