Bar 145

5305 Monroe St, Toledo - 43623
192 reviews
Gastropubs Burgers
(419) 593-0073

I visited on a Thursday evening with a party of nine, and it was among the worst restaurant/bar experiences I have had. First, the staff informed our group that the restaurant could only accommodate one party our size despite the restaurant not even half-full, and they had just seated such a party. Our only option was to split the group and sit at two separate tables, to which we reluctantly agreed.After a time, our server introduced herself and explained that she has only been working at this restaurant for about one month. She called herself "new." She then took our orders for drinks. The person next to me ordered a Manhattan, a couple of people at the other table ordered Old-Fashioneds, the fellow across from me ordered an iced tea, while the balance of us ordered from the beer selection printed on the menu.After some more time, our server returned to tell us that the beer selected by three of us was no longer available. One decided to go easy and ordered a domestic draft, but the other two of us ordered an IPA selection, to which the server asked, "What's that?" I explained.She said she'll figure it out and left. We sat for more than 15 minutes, and none of us yet has a drink. Eventually, she came out carrying the Manhattan. This was the worst-looking Manhattan I have seen. The glass was only half full. I've never seen a Manhattan that wasn't near the rim of the glass, even if it meant a large amount of ice. The server then asked me again about the beer I selected. She made me show to her where that beer was listed on the menu. She said, "I've never heard of it."Several minutes later she returned with the two Old-Fashioneds, one in each hand. Still, she had served none of the beers nor the iced tea. Our frustration was mounting.Next she brought out only the domestic draft and then left.Several minutes later, she brought out the two cans of beer she had "never heard of," one in each hand. It was disconcerting that the menu doesn't indicate that this beer is served in a can and not a pint draft. It does state that for some of the other beer selections.We were still waiting on the domestic bottle and, incredibly, the iced tea. She returned to say that the domestic bottle selection was also unavailable, so the gentleman revised his order. Still no iced tea.After nearly 40 minutes of these shenanigans, we were all served our drinks, the iced tea being the last of the drinks to be served. All throughout this time spent waiting, we noticed a handful of servers bringing drinks and food, and none of them was using a tray. In fact, throughout that hour we were sitting and watching, we saw not one single tray in use.After she finally served the iced tea, we made the no-brainer decision to get the bill and leave. No way we're going to attempt a food order from this staff. I doubt any of us will make a return visit.

1st the sprite was flat2nd childs grilled cheese was rock hard had to send it back3rd my fries ice cold4th burger was good but only warm not hot.5th soup had no spoon had to go ask for a spoon after it sat at the table for over 20min waiting on her to come back

We ate there on a Sunday a few weeks ago and sat on the side where all the arcade game used to be. I had no idea that space was now a mini-bowling alley. Service is what you’d expect given every restaurant in the country is short staffed, but we definitely felt forgotten about*. The food was so-so; nothing to write home about. My Bloody Mary was excellent! We were enjoying a nice breakfast until the bowling started ? Who books a kid’s birthday party at a bar, on a Sunday?? I think they should warn people that there will be bowling, and it’s effing loud! We would have waited for a table on the other side. We paid the tab and left a cash tip. Later that evening, I noticed two separate charges on my credit card. One for my bill and an additional charge for what, I have no clue. Once I was finally able to get someone to answer the phone when I called the next day- they immediately made it right by sending me a refund. I’d go back, but would most definitely not sit in the back bar by the bowling.*We we’re brought out a yummy breakfast treat by a manager since we waited so long for our waitress to show up (we didn’t even complain about waiting for her) That was nice and showed they do care about their customers.

Great service, but a word to the guests.If you got a party of 6 take your a$$ to a table, don't take up all the bar space and sit right next to a loner at the bar.

Was seated promptly, then waited 15 minutes to be waited on. Ordered a burger and fries. Order came 40 minutes later. Burger undercooked, ordered medium, fries over cooked, and both came out cold. Burger was bland and the truffle flies, what little I could stomach due to being burnt, were tasteless. The meal was almost 18 dollars. Go to Wendys, youll have a better experience.

Cute eatery, nice drink menu, and good food. Neither me nor the wife got full from a burger and a side, so I'd reccomend a appetizer first if you don't want to leave hungry.

The service was great especially with how busy the place was. I had the brussel sprouts, pierogies and pretzel bites. All was very good

For a Friday night it was extremely busy , band playing, packed house. Decent music but probably should've gotten a reservation otherwise mini bowling was fun.

Great burgers (with a sincerely excellent black bean pattie for any of your vegetarian needs), a good selection of bourbon and craft beers on draft, and they offer truffle fries. 'Nuff said.

Nice bar decent prices and if you are a whiskey/bourbon drinker just know that basil Hayden is cheaper than jameson