Thomas Street Tavern

Condé Nast Traveler’s account describes a tavern with pool tables, televisions, and a stage inside, plus outdoor bars and games including ping-pong and cornhole. Those different spaces explain the venue’s appeal beyond its food: a group can settle into a table or make the games part of the visit.

Jessica’s Tweety Bird layers chicken or turkey with Muenster, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise on a garlic-butter hoagie. The Cohiba is a Cuban sandwich with roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard.

Hot dogs offer a different sort of comfort food, from a Carolina version with chili and slaw to a bratwurst with mustard and sauerkraut. Wings and chicken tenders round out the casual choices. Menu prices place much of the food in the inexpensive-to-moderate range, before drinks are added.