My pal and I ended up here for a late dinner and a few drinks, and we were blown away by this place.
First off, Bruce's pizza was incredible, and an experience like nothing we'd ever had before. Initially we wanted to try the detroit style, but it was sold old (so arrive here earlier than 8:40 on a friday if you want that!), so we tried the thin-crust instead. While we waited for that to come out of the oven, we found a quiet table in the back and got some beers.
The bartenders were nice, and the atmophere of the bar was friendly and lively. I love that they leaned into the mythos and vibe of the mead hall after which they're named; I kept staring in awe at the large dragon sculpture along one wall. There was a good mix of young and old patrons, many of whom I got the feeling are regulars. The main room was a bit too loud, but the back room by the claw machines and bathrooms was quieter and more the pace we were wanting that night. We felt both seclulded but also not completely isolated from the bustle of the main dining room. The drink selection here is extensive, and I'm excited to come back some time and try a few more kinds.
Now for the pizza: Wow. Just wow. The crust was incredibly thin, almost like a cracker, and the flavors and seasoning really popped. You could taste such depth of flavor in every bite. We were both glad the detroit-style was out, because this was a pizza experience unlike any other! We plan to return for that detroit...
Read moreGreat prices, huge selection (except generic light beers), interesting ambience.
The unusual decor gives this place a strange, yet welcoming feel. Taxidermy, dragon sculptures, and various trinkets are hanging on the walls. Dimly lit, but welcoming for larger groups looking to have a beer, sit, and chat.
Beer selection: overwhelming. I'm not necessarily saying that having too many options is bad, but there has to be over 200 options, written on a single spaced "menu." Most surprising, though, is that despite the selection, they do not carry your typical light beers. Bud Light, Michelob Ultra, and other generic go-to's for casual beer drinkers aren't available. The bar next door, Valhalla, has a liquor license (no liquor at Heorot), as well as the generic beers, so you can sometimes ask the bartender to go next door and grab you one. I prefer Valhalla since it offers liquor, the same beer selection as Heorot (the bars have the same ownership or are partners), as well as pool tables.
Staff is friendly (except for one guy). Usually isn't very busy, but will have a dozen or so people present any given night. For the selection of exotic beers that they offer, the prices...
Read moreThe Pizza place inside the Herorot and the two people who run the pizza area is amazing and the best part of this place . The bar it self is horrible. The bar attender said our friend was cut off( had only been drinking coke cola soda ). He was upset because our friends had order a jack and wanted top self , when drink came it was not top self My husband asked for drinks to be remade and the bartender refuse and was very rude about it went as far as to have the bouncer come tell us that our friend who had only been drinking soda all night and my husband that they were cut off my husband only having 1 beer The bartender was the short with glass and facial earrings is the worst bartender we have encountered in a very long mean long time. The pizza place Bruce's inside the bar is amazing and truly the best pizza around but the bar itself sucks . The bartender got upset only because my husband just asked for the drinks to be remade to what he order not for himself but for friends that came in from out of town. Horrible bartender the guy that was skinny glasses and...
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