Chub's Pub & Package Place — Restaurant in Fargo

Not a very positive experience here. Gonna be a while until I consider trying again.

Here's the scene: i rode in by bicycle that day, instead of driving the $65000.00 pickup truck that normally is the mode of transport. The weather was gorgeous and it was a June spring early afternoon, perfect for a bike ride around town as the traffic was light.

I felt very imposed by the bartender, she was sort of not cordial or welcoming, and then after I had my first drink, she wasnt at all... I tipped 2 dollars for one non alcoholic beverage, ( btw, I don't remember being asked if Id like another) I was gambling on the machines for a bit and stayed for about an hour and a half, and I was the only 1 of 2 in the bar.

She may have misjudged me as some kind of trouble maker. Her demeanor was a little short if not more appropriately described as rude - ish. Not treating me so welcome. Now I'm new to town, I don't know if there are trouble makers here or in the area regularly, my bet is is there are, however - it was my first time checking the place out. After spending 80 dollars on the machine, (lost btw) I used the bathroom and she kept checking on me, saying I was taking too long, which I didn't feel I was... she was doing this while I had a rather embarrassing number two happening, and was expecting her nose must surely have observed... It was pretty bad... it reeked, not gonna lie. You might say I should have waited to get home. Well it was abrupt, not expected, and it was an emergency. Maybe it was the pineapple juice in my beverage, I dunno... I will add also that there are two stalls, only one was in use, no one was waiting. She did go to the bathroom the first time she came in. I was the only other person in the bar besides a male patron.

Here's the kicker: I had a very small backpack, because as anyone who bikes would know that's how you transport a water bottle and snack, phone and first aid kit, helmet, whatever one might need when one goes for a city ride a good distance from home. She abruptly told me while I $#!tt!ng that I wasn't supposed to have a backpack in the bar. Well, I didn't know, - why was she telling me this at that moment? She didn't say anything to me upon arrival when I got my drink or while I was gambling. I was very embarrassed by this. Maybe they have problems with people carrying packs? Her attitude put me off though. I have since then decided to skip Chubb's and drive or ride a few blocks further to the Bismark tavern and always feel welcomed whether im riding bike or driving. Really I'm not interested in returning any time soon to Chubb's, not at all.

But, I will say the place looked like a great spot for a good drink or weekend night life. There is a pool table, and TV's for sports, not sure about food. There is also package liquor in the front. Biking to this place I don't...

Real good dive, the stumplifter is a great cocktail. Like the daily specials and all the little things they have that tie the bow in this place. Mug nite is a good touch too. Good unassuming place with a super friendly staff. My one compliant is everytime I've gone through the offsale is that there's always the strangest people inside or around the area. That being said, it's not at the fault if Chub's, it's a weird part of town after all. Anyway they were playing Casino on TV and I saw Tua get his 3rd or 4th concussion here so I whole-heartedly...

It's a fun bar, but if you order shots make sure to specify what "tier" ... they'll auto charge you top shelf (without you even seeing them be poured), and charge you top shelf, without offering or you even completely knowing, it's top shelf...so yeah, if you suddenly have a bill over $100 for a simple round of shots? Don't be shocked...I also know someone who knew a bartender and confirmed they do this to make money, especially on slow nights.

Outside of that? There's offsale attached, a decent space to hang out, a little gambling and billiards...