Norm's is a great place to stop at after work for a 40 oz. of PBR in a paper sack or another beer or drink. The drinks are pretty good and reasonable. The food is good as well. To my surprise, on the weekends, this typically slower-paced yet still popular bar really seems busy and a happening place. Great people watching and dogs are welcome (and often present) as much as their owners.
Pros: Good food, great drinks, 40's in paper sacks is kind of amusing (and a cheap buy)
Cons: Parking isn't great, can be pretty busy on the weekends,
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