Pub + Grill — Restaurant in Stockbridge

Well… We were looking for a to-go meal and wanted something close by. As our search went, we came across this Irish Pub, as the name it was under. Looked at the menu and wife saw Pork chops, and some other sides that sounded like a winner.

So, I went to this place, located in Rex, at the Creekside Village shopping center, next to Food Depot.

Turns out that the name was changed to Urban Pub Bar and Grill. I remember seeing it once before and the place was packed in the evening hours. Parking isn’t an issue due to the shopping center lot, so no worries there.

Went in and it is a decent size place. The menu has changed just a bit since it was bought by another party. Still though, we could get most of what I saw of the menu online. Opted for the fried pork chop meal, added a side of fried okra, cabbage, greens and mac n cheese. It comes with 2 sides already with the meal. That was the cabbage and greens. Also added an extra chop too, it comes with just one.

The chops were seasoned just right, and the crunch was tops, and still moist inside. Someone knows how to cook back in that kitchen… The greens were spicy and excellent, and the cabbage was on point too. There was a piece of smoked meat in it and it was tasty… Then the mac n cheese, it was creamy and had a slight crust on top, tasted a few types of cheese in it, I thought one was Smoked Gouda, though I didn’t ask. The okra was also fried just right, crunchy and tender. Overall, it was a hit.

Lunch specials are advertised in the bar but was told that one or more may change soon.

It has a Stage, and pool table area (maybe 4 total), as well as some digital slots in the same area. A juke box too.

A main bar as you enter and plenty of seating. The have bands and Karaoke on certain days too. Car shows they host as well.

I went during the afternoon, so it wasn’t busy at all, but nights seem to be the party time. If the food is this good, then I can be assured that the rest of the menu items are more likely to be a hit.

We’ll be back for those Ribs, wings and fish meals I’ve...

I was sent to this location to do an Uber Eats pickup. I was happy to see that the Pub wasn't too far from where I lived and was considering coming back on another day when I wasn't Ubering but I quickly changed my mind. When I walked in the atmosphere was less than friendly. As an African American I immediatly noticed besides one of the workers we were the only two there. Still I proceeded to the bar and said to the bartender (a Caucasian women) 'Excuse me ma'am I am here to pick up an Uber Eats' She never looked at me but said with an attitude "You're going to have to hold on. " It was then that the African American worker looked at me and motioned me to him. I stood there and watched the bartender serve a drink and still not even look at me. Another lady came from the back in the kitchen and just handed me the food and walked away. She didn't respond when I said hey and Thank you. Maybe they only like there kind in that Pub but I gurantee I won't be back to a place that doesn't have any type of customer service for...

So disappointed in the bartender. I asked for a short or skinny margarita. The bartender explained margaritas come in one size. She just didn't understand that I didn't want a 24oz size of mix with probably 1 1/2 oz of tequila. I even explained a just shot of tequila on ice with very little sour mix. Or give me shot on ice and pour an about 1 - 2 oz of the 24 oz glass of margarita that was already made. Finally, I gave up because she just kept looking at me uncooperative, unhelpful and confused. This was not rocket science. Overall a cool dive bar to shoot pool and listen to karaoke. But very little effort from the bar to accommodate simple a simple request. To be fair, I didnt speak with any other bartenders or the manager. The bartender was light skinned and taller than the other bartenders. Sorry, I didn't get her name. I will not be ordering drinks again. Pool table broken. The cue ball kept getting stuck. They claimed the key was lost, advised us to just keep putting in dollars to get it out to continue...