Barking Frog

Don't be fooled by the exotic name. This westside bar, located in a strip mall that looks lifted from a B-movie lot, is a fairly predictable working-class joint where locals swarm for a post-card-punch session of video poker and beer-nursing. Dreary vibe aside, the Frog doesn't completely croak, offering free pool, darts and live blues. For those into low-pretense, high-perk nightspots, this may be the ideal pad. The drinks are what makes this place princely.