Tavern 27

[Major]

I think the owner cares a lot about the business, and as a result is sometimes overenthusiastic about ensuring his guests are having a good experience. We love the food at Tavern 27. Our one complaint is that we like to sit at the bar, and the bar tables are usually reserved for "members." I don't think we should have to pay a premium to sit where we want, especially when no one is sitting in the bar area. (This has happened to us several times.) We live in South Down, and would go to Tavern 27 one or two times a month instead of one or two times a year.

[brk-lnt]

Originally Posted by Major

I think the owner cares a lot about the business, and as a result is sometimes overenthusiastic about ensuring his guests are having a good experience. We love the food at Tavern 27. Our one complaint is that we like to sit at the bar, and the bar tables are usually reserved for "members." I don't think we should have to pay a premium to sit where we want, especially when no one is sitting in the bar area. (This has happened to us several times.) We live in South Down, and would go to Tavern 27 one or two times a month instead of one or two times a year.

Just to give you an alternative perspective... We've been members since the beginning, and more than once have been able to get one of those bar tables semi-last minute on a busy night. We also have a place in South Down, so it's super convenient (and worth the small membership fee) to do so.

Considering that the membership thing is fairly cheap ($50?), and Tavern27 certainly isn't on the lower-end of the price scale to eat at, it would seem the membership cost shouldn't be such a big deal? Maybe that's just my perspective, but your post basically makes it sound like you're preventing yourself from enjoying what you want over a relatively small cost, especially when factored into all the other costs of "being at the lake".

Just my perspective...

[Major]

Originally Posted by brk-lnt

Just to give you an alternative perspective... We've been members since the beginning, and more than once have been able to get one of those bar tables semi-last minute on a busy night. We also have a place in South Down, so it's super convenient (and worth the small membership fee) to do so.

Considering that the membership thing is fairly cheap ($50?), and Tavern27 certainly isn't on the lower-end of the price scale to eat at, it would seem the membership cost shouldn't be such a big deal? Maybe that's just my perspective, but your post basically makes it sound like you're preventing yourself from enjoying what you want over a relatively small cost, especially when factored into all the other costs of "being at the lake".

Just my perspective...

I appreciate your perspective Brk-Int. It's not the money but more of the principle. We typically go out Friday and Saturday nights, and the other places we frequent don't make us pay a premium for sitting at open spaces at the bar. (We prefer to sit at the bar rather than the dining room.) There are a lot of options that we enjoy, so it's not a big deal. We would go to Tavern 27 more often if it left the bar seating to first come, first served.

[baygo]

Originally Posted by Major

I think the owner cares a lot about the business, and as a result is sometimes overenthusiastic about ensuring his guests are having a good experience. We love the food at Tavern 27. Our one complaint is that we like to sit at the bar, and the bar tables are usually reserved for "members." I don't think we should have to pay a premium to sit where we want, especially when no one is sitting in the bar area. (This has happened to us several times.) We live in South Down, and would go to Tavern 27 one or two times a month instead of one or two times a year.

Public Welcome. Some one has misinformed you. Everyone can reserve bar seats and many people do. Non-members can reserve seats at the bar or any place else in the tavern excluding the Mulligan Room (aka 2 tables near bar). Non-members can reserve other tables when available and request to be seated in the Mulligan Room upon their arrival. We will gladly seat non-members there as long as there are no reservations for the requested table.

There are several levels of membership at Tavern 27. The most popular of which is our social/tavern membership. It is $55 a year. We have enjoyed a very high percentage of renewals on this membership and there is currently a waiting list until April 2014

Member benefits Include:
advanced reservations.
exclusive reservations for the Mulligan Room
A 10% discount off the entire check for a party of 2 every visit.
A Tavern 27 hat or a $25 credit towards other Tavern 27 Gear.
A 27% discount off food and 10% off drinks on the 27th of each months (Mondays Excluded) if the member is wearing the hat or other Tavern 27 gear.
Invitation to Member only events.

There are other levels of membership to accommodate families or larger parties. Find complete descriptions at tavern27.com. All member benefits subject to likely change in April.

[Major]

Thanks Baygo. I guess I was talking about the Mulligan Room, not the actual bar area. We prefer the seats in the Mulligan Room since they have backrests. I am sure we would save more than $55 over the course of the year with the 10% discount, but my preference would be to avoid the upfront cost. Anyway, I am sure the business model works for you. We enjoy your food.

[baygo]

Originally Posted by Major

Thanks Baygo. I guess I was talking about the Mulligan Room, not the actual bar area. We prefer the seats in the Mulligan Room since they have backrests. I am sure we would save more than $55 over the course of the year with the 10% discount, but my preference would be to avoid the upfront cost. Anyway, I am sure the business model works for you. We enjoy your food.

I'm with you Major, I prefer a seat with a back. I'll be glad to swap one for you if need be.