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4.5 out of 5
Outstanding | 200 reviews

What R D Davis likes about Ernie's Boondock:
The east side of the river really isn’t dirty anymore. It’s been gentrified with your typical cookie cutter businesses and people. I enjoyed my Saturday afternoon visit. The prices are typical with the area. The bartender was on point and it wasn’t to sticky. For me the ambience wasn’t what I expected. Numerous bachelorette parties and those people that ride that drinking wagon thing came and went. A privileged frat... View all feedback.

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5.0 ★ from 10 reviews
Camryn
28.04.2023 - 07:33

Excellent bar with fantastic waiter. Cool customers. It is one of these unpretentious chill spots that do not try to be pretentious. There are games, outdoor se...

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Ryann
28.04.2023 - 07:33

Great staff they are amazing. The drink prices are very good for being downtown.. fun atmosphere

Vita
28.04.2023 - 07:33

Great dive! You slingen Black Velvet as it is gold... take that as you can. (Only the disadvantage is their Yelp review says they serve burgers and that is not...

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Vita
28.04.2023 - 07:33

Like a hipster bar disguised as a dive bar probably the cheapest drinks in town with a surprising amount of variety and sometimes scary strong pours. All of the...

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Ladarius
28.04.2023 - 07:33

Best patio in the east village for cold drinks and puppy kisses!

Restaurantji
4.4 ★ from 74 reviews
Dustin
25.10.2023 - 10:45

They play too much death metal, but it's still a cool place. I've recommended it to my cool 2nd uncle on multiple occasions.

Lindsay
25.10.2023 - 10:45

My favorite bar was closed for a private party but luckily Ernie's wasn't! The music in here is so chill, Bob Ross and some thrasher TV were playing. Great pric...

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Kim
25.10.2023 - 10:45

Nice little town feel to the place. Love the fireplace. Prices might be a bit pricey, but great atmosphere!!!!

L
25.10.2023 - 10:45

They didn't acknowledge my preferred pronouns and even used my dead name. Never been so embarrassed.

R
25.10.2023 - 10:45

The east side of the river really isn’t dirty anymore. It’s been gentrified with your typical cookie cutter businesses and people. I enjoyed my Saturday afterno...

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