I am a semi-regular to Maggie's. It is a much nicer atmosphere than mediocre Connolly's across the street. Needless-to-say, it is very busy 5 up until 7:30 pm; the commuter crowd empties thereafter. The bartenders and wait staff are swift and the Managers are very competent. This is a regulars kind of place. The upstairs offers more space for dining as opposed to the drink-centric downstairs. The most disappointing aspect of the place is the food. Except for the occasional bar specials and the amazing potato chips that come in a basket, I have yet to have any thing really good here. Also, ever for regulars, the bar staff are not very giving with buy-backs. I guess they figure that the crowd is filled with millionaire JP Morgan executives(and any one else who has survived the Bear Stearns fallout).
Pros: Swift service, caters to regulars
Cons: Adequate pub food & too much noise at times
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