Thanks to the $2 Ranier for less than $20 you can get pretty toasty at the Checkerboard Pub!! And who doesn't love the delicious taste of Ranier Beer? They have the usual line up of craft beers as well for those beer aficionado types. And a pretty decent whiskey selection as well. Now let's talk about pub grub! You know how greasy bar food can be? That nasty fresh from the fryer stench we all know and hate doesn't doesn't emanate from the kitchen at the Checkerboard Pub. That's because every item on the menu is microwaved. So rest assured you won't get a puddle of grease underneath your order of chicken wings with a side of tots. None of those nasty shiny, crunchy corn dogs either. The crowd is quite an eclectic mix of Spokane's socioeconomic classes. For some inexplicable reason the magic of cheap alcohol and dive bar decor mingle together to create an environment that just about everyone finds welcoming. Seriously isn't that the most important aspect of a weekend watering hole? A place where you and your friends can just be yourselves and get your funk on. And a big Ghetto Gourmet shout out to Andi the weekend bartender who really exemplifies excellent customer service skills!! I wish to thank EVERYONE who reads my posts. Let me know if you find the info useful and please let me know if you have any questions about the places I review.