The Loft

The Loft is the bar upstairs from D's Six Packs and Dogz in Regent Square. It's been through a couple of remodels since it first opened as a cigar bar. It's now a nice sized bar divided into three separate areas. The main area around the bar has a couple of high-tops, but mostly bar seating. The second area has dart boards and some lounging space and high-top tables. Then there is a third area which is an enclosed smoke shack with a TV and horseshoe bench seating. It’s a good compromise; the smokers don’t have to go outside in winter while at the same time not killing everyone else. 

The bartenders at The Loft are always really friendly. The prices are average, but they have great daily specials. They even have the fancy copper mugs in order to make a proper Moscow Mule or Dark and Stormy. And, honest to god, they have something in a slushy machine that is not half bad. We were not expecting it, but the frozen mojito was actually pretty tasty and refreshing.

The downside is that it can get obnoxiously crowded on Friday and Saturday night. It’s not a constant thing, so it's hard to say to avoid it altogether, just be warned. The other negative is the music. The selection is pretty mixed depending on what night you are there, but it is almost always WAY TOO LOUD. CAPS LOCK LEVELS OF LOUD. Especially when it's busy, the music is booming. It can be almost impossible to have a conversation. It's not like The Loft is a club or is even trying to be a club, so the volume is incongruous and unpleasant. They could use some curtains or something to absorb some of the noise. Or just turn it down.

Still, most of the time the bar isn't crazy crowded and the music is just a little too loud. It's right in between our houses, so we go there with some frequency. And, really, maybe we're just old and screaming about the loud music is what we do now. What’s that saying?  If it is too loud you are too old? (J & A look at each other nervously)

Address:	1118 S Braddock Ave, 15218	Games:	Darts
Façade:	Not Scary	Scene:	Older Scenester
Parking:	Easy	Patio/Outdoor:	No
Kitchen:	None	Cleanliness:	Normal
Smoking:	None-separate smoking lounge in back	Jukebox:	Internet Crap
Hours:	Mon-Sat 6pm-2am, Sun 12pm-2am	Cig Machine:	No
Drink Prices:	Average	# taps:	10
Bathrooms:	Sit	Specials:	Daily-Saturday is $3.50 Jameson day
Live music:	Never	Riley Factor:	$7.00
ATM:	No	Cash Only	No
TVs:	6	Size:	Normal