Went there on a sunday night. Good laid back vibe and the bartender was friendly. I counted four beer taps that were on the nothing fancy side. Music was varied in genre but not it's good quality. Lots of couples by the bar while i found groups of guys hung out in the back close to the pool table (i think there was just one). As the editor describes, the Ruby Room is a come-as-you-are hangout spot. I found this to be true as well. Drinks got lots of ice but are strong and priced well. Keep in mind that smoking is allowed. Ruby Room wasn't thick with smoke but had enough to make your clothes smell. Located across from the main library allows for easy parking at night. Dim red lighting inside. Diverse crowd mostly in twenties and early thirties. A score of 5 is my average ranking.
Pros: Parking, Strong drinks, Atmosphere
Cons: Homeless by the door, Smoking (also a pro)
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