Snyder's Tavern — Restaurant in Town of Olive

Pretty unwelcoming environment. We (mid 20’s, clearly from the city but respectful, polite, & smiling, especially because we’re visitors to the town) popped in at 4:30pm on a Saturday after reading positive reviews and everyone immediately turned and stared (like continuous cold stares) at us without so much as a smile or nod when we walked in. The older gentleman who was behind the bar did not show any interest in helping us, even after my female friend and I walked up to the bar and politely smiled after saying hello. He proceeded to offer to help 2 other folks (and finished serving them) and then started to walk to the back— still without even saying hello or asking if we wanted anything.

It actually took another gentleman sat at the bar (Thank you to him! Appreciate his humanity & kindness) to say “Hey, why don’t you help out these folks first” for him to finally turn to us (mind you, we were standing there clearly politely waiting since we had tentatively walked in).

Would not recommend going to Snyder’s if you’re queer, Black, and/or from the city and present in any way as “alternative”. Even if you’re nice, polite, & respectful, you will probably be made to feel uncomfortable and unwelcome, which was too bad. We ended up having an excuse to leave because they don’t have an ATM and are cash only, but honestly would have left anyway because they didn’t want us there and the bartender, at least, made that extremely clear.

Bottom line is we just wanted a drink, to support local, and play a game of pool to celebrate our girl’s bday. Would have been awesome if we could have done that. Don’t worry, old paranoid white men and women of Snyder’s, we won’t be back, no need to lose any sleep at night over it. :)

Edit: We mentioned this experience to a co-worker who lives part time in Phoenicia and she said if we’d told her we were thinking of going she would have said never to step foot in there because the building used to be covered in Trump flags. Honestly, given that the hostility is still the same I don’t know why they took them down, would save a lot...

Stopped in here a couple years back while I was headed out for a bear hunt. It’s the kind of country bar you hope to find—laid-back, wood-worn, with locals who don’t mind a stranger pulling up a stool. Service was quick and the folks behind the bar treated me right. The regulars were friendly too, the sort that make you feel like you’ve been around longer than a single visit.

Only shame is the thought of this spot eventually getting swallowed up by cityits. For now, it’s still...

Stopped off here for a late night drink or 3 and its too dang cute you have to see for yourself. Reminds me of the old country song that says "We're gonna hire a wino to decorate our home" It's an old house that has been made into a very small bar with not much of a selection of alcohol, a pool table and juke box. It's where the locals meet up. Just watch some of the locals. For small town they have a bit attitude. ...