Bonn Lair

Bonn Lair
3651 J St
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 455-7155

This Thursday took us to East Sac, and one of our very favorite places. Since we hover around 10 people a week, Bonn Lair is tough when the whole gang comes out. But we were down three world travellers, Croatian Jarla, Kiwi TheJenny & NakedBob, so we had a better chance of fitting.

This is a gem of a neighborhood pub, and each time we are here I lament the fact that we don't live within walking distance. The folks who run it have a great formula and don't screw with it. Small cozy pub, fabulous beers and wine, delicious pub grub, tons of regulars and actual British music, (what, no Jeff Foxworthy like some other unnammed 'British' pub?).

We always camp out in the cozy little snug with some comfy chairs, barrel table and mismatched chairs. All in all, we had a whopping 6 people, but it nice a roomy for once.

Since I am a girl, I love their Strongbow on tap, and Lambic in bottles. Yummy. Dinner was all over the place with the group. Pasties, Shepherd's Pie, Fish & Mash and Bangers and Beans. I still can't believe they make all of it in a super tiny kitchen. It was all delicious.

The crappy thing for the evening was a guy turns around, knocks right into one of the three people who work there, hit the tray full of food he was carrying which fell everywhere. His response? Shoulder shrug, "sorry", and walked away. Yeah, a little more apologetic, oh and maybe helpful in some way would have suited the situation a bit better. Jerk.

Most of the conversation centered around politics (man, we need to stop paying attention so much!). Even talked to the people next to us.

Over all, a nice relaxed, chill evening out at a pub. Just what is supposed to happen.