Courthouse Pub
1001 South 8 Street
Manitowoc WI 54220
920-686-1166
http://www.courthousepub.com
I've been to the Courthouse Pub on several occasions and the best that I could say is that it is simply OK. I would rate it a 1 1/2 stars if I could. Not totally POOR but just below OK.
We usually visit the Pub during the holidays (while in Manitowoc) and with each visit I can honestly say that this establishment is nothing special - not a place that I will continue to go to.
On my first visit, my sister and I went on a busy weekend evening shortly after this bar/restaurant opened. We were seated after some time and given menus. What seemed to be an exceptionally LONG time (maybe 15 - 20 minutes) a waitress approached us to say that the kitchen just closed. When we informed her how long we had been waiting - she asked what we wanted from the bar since the kitchen was now CLOSED.
We laughed at such poor service and decided just to drink instead. It was late and we were warm. Too late to go elsewhere.
Noticing the decor, we decided that they had NOT finished decorating the dining area because it really lacked style. It looked very SUPPER CLUBish. Giving them the benefit of the doubt, we concluded that it would be upgraded at some point in the near future. All of the attention was given to the bar area. That looks fun and inviting. Maybe the dining area was an afterthought?
On another visit, I went with my husband and some drinking buddies. Everyone stated that the beer was just OK. We stayed for a round then went on to a bar with more atmosphere and cheaper drinks.
This is the only brew pub in Manitowoc and the place can be fun when you are with your friends. But so can ANY bar!
I might venture back again someday . . . just to see if the dining room decor had ever been redone. Things might be very different now - but maybe not.
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