I also live right near Barrow St Bar and have been there maybe a handful of times. Its actually nice inside, pool table and back area, but as I've always said, they just don't get us any reason to want to go there. They don't have any specials worth while, the bartenders are nothing special, the music is average and the clientele are nothing special either.

They have their regulars and that's about it really. This is a spot where new ownership could definitely pump some life into the place.

Ilvento's was amazing down on West Side Ave, right next to the cemetery. They had the best italian food in jc at the time. Thankfully enough Carmine's opened up on Mallory Ave between Williams and Clendenny to take their place, if only carmine's made pizza.