Tubby's Tavern

By Tom Nepomuceno

"Whiskey in a jar"

Tubby’s Tavern, located next to the Clazel, has been making a name for itself in the BG bar scene. From the street, Tubby’s doesn’t look like much. A glance at the blacked out windows and the sign, one could assume that Tubby’s is another hole-in-the-wall pub, which it is. Yet given Tubby’s claim to fame, the appearance is fitting.

 

“We’re known as a whiskey bar,” said bartender Matt Poca. With eight kinds of whiskey in stock, Jack Daniels being the most popular, Tubby’s whiskey selection is what sets them apart from the other bars. If you’re a tequila fan, you might want to consider another bar. For a while Tubby’s only tequila was Cuervo, but due to demand they have started stocking Patron, according to Poca.

 

If you enjoy beer Tubby’s has a variety of bottled beer, along with beer on tap.

 

The crowd tends to vary, occasionally a townie can be spotted at the bar drinking their beer quietly while watching TV but Tubby’s is predominately a college bar.

“On Monday I open a little earlier because of Monday Night Football,” said Poca. “Occasionally an adult or two may wander in, but for the most part it’s college kids.” 

The interior of the bar is clean, but narrow. It doesn’t have the luxury of size like other bars. There are pool tables in the back and LCD TVs hung over the bar to keep you entertained and a chalkboard display the drink specials. Several tables are strewn about the bar. Tables in the back are unoccupied and for the most part patrons stay in the front of the bar where the music and booze is.

Due to Tubby’s size, the music is closer to the bar which means that you’ll probably have to yell to be heard. Couple that with a bunch of friends out celebrating someone’s 21st and the noise level becomes unbearable.

There are other places on Main that are bigger, but if you’re looking for a good time or want a shot of something fierce, Tubby’s is your place.

Tubby’s Tavern: (419) 352-4444