Not the same. Andy's use to be a small quaint relatively well maintained bar in a white neighborhood that accommodated a younger Black patronage. It's still accommodating but as standup legend Chris Rock said "you have black people and then you got ....."
The decor is atrocious. Even if it's thoroughly clean it still would resemble the basement of your local crack house. Or your neglected childhood friends house, who always threw sets in his basement, because his parental unit was always chasing an altered reality.
I still would return under some extremely random occurrence but can't foresee me ever being a regular. If your ever find yourself already intoxicated off a 40 of OE, twisting a Philly, and listening to Spice 1 head to Andy's you'll most...
Read moreI was impressed with this bar. The bartender was professional and very down to earth and they practiced social distancing and cleanliness above and beyond. I felt welcomed and safe. The Bartender even returned the favor and bought me a drink which was in my opinion great customer service. It was a very diverse environment that embraced my spin on the juke box and I appreciate being able to just relax and be me. If your looking for a comfortable spot where you can kick back and not be...
Read moreIam new to Ohio, via Atlanta, and I was looking for an outlet to relax for a quick second. Subsequently ended up at Andys, in Akron. Found the service was friendly, and down to earth, it gives me a young hip-hop/urban vibe with a country swing. Drinks are on Fire! Reasonable price, security at the door. I dealing with cancer and I was in a lot of pain that night, but when I exit. I was...
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