The Matinee — Restaurant in Akron

An eccentric dive bar feel with friendly service and a diverse collection of patrons. It's the type of place you want to visit if you need a little chaos in your life-- which, for me, is a good thing but might not be for everyone.

I had a great time here, the drink prices were cheap, they had a good beer selection (although nothing crazy out-of-the-ordinary), and the service was very good. Somebody looking for a low-key space to quietly sip a martini while listening to smooth jazz would not like this place. This place is loud, boisterous, and a little crass, which isn't for everyone. But sometimes that's what the soul really needs, some attitude.

My only mark against this place is that the men's bathroom does not have a toilet stall with a door and the bathroom door itself doesn't lock. Now, some of this might be due to the constrains of space and some might be due to other unknown factors, but should you have an unforseen gastric episode, the restroom experience will not improve things.

Other than that, it's...

Almost caught a case the bartender was so against the melanin.They let them drink so they feel tough. No colored pies here!

Steve you have me mixed up with some one else I was never coming back there. After last weekend so last night? That was not me. Your bar tender was extremely rude and disrespectful, and inebriated.So go figure your having more issues.I have multiple people that can verify she was entirely out of line. I Did not start anything with that girl. I was Actually minding my business and on my way out the door.The fact your backing that kind of behavior verifies you were not there, and you have no idea what situation I’m referring to. What is most unfortunate is that you failed to do research before arguing and accusing a customer of such things.Establishment? The only thing that has been established is you condone Your bar maids acting unprofessional and racist,and you have feces on the walls in the restroom. Don’t come on here lying. It will never...

Visiting town and stopped by the bar! Looked smaller and decent from the outside but I found quite the opposite. I was disappointed to find a dirty bar with a tipsy bartender and she was talking trash... (yes, drinking on the clock) who was really just not nice. The drink was decent but seemed like staff was too comfortable to are about hospitality and customer service. The environment is typical small bar and not bad at all, sturdy stools etc.

Also, I was in the bathroom and heard 3 girls talking about how their fake IDs worked easily. YIKES.. Decided we will go to other bars for the remainder of our trip.. I would be careful in here. Not sure I felt comfortable with both of those...