Creative pub grub meets terrific microbrews in an unpretentious setting. Plates like bangers and mash give the menu an English accent, while chicken-fried chicken and shrimp with grits strike a decidedly Southern twang. Ultimately, the beers best reflect cultural provenance. Sporting names like Moebius, Epsilon, and Vulcan, you know that dorky geniuses are behind it all. – Rachel Feit

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