The General Public

Came here with a girl friend for happy hour because I read they have a lemon drop on the menu. To start the bar was very under staffed for it to be a Friday. My drink was really good but my friend did not get her lemon drop because they have a rule of not making it with vodka under the happy hour price which I think is crazy. We both ordered the Korean bbq meatballs and they were nothing to talk about. All in all I would come back for drinks but not food and hope that they hire or staff better during happy hour.

This spot is a solid 3.5 if there ever was one for me. The General Public, or G P is located on the southwest side of City Center. It's a modern chic spot near a bunch of other eateries. We came here for a quick work lunch and their menu consisted of "American" fare for the most part. We ordered the giant pretzel and the kung pao lettuce wrap. The giant pretzel itself was soft and had a good mouthfeel. However the cheese sauce itself and the mustard mixture missed the mark for me; my ideal cheese taste is a bit like the one Southern Yankee has for their pretzel. The kung pao lettuce wraps were lettuce leaves paired with a cooked mixture of chicken and peanuts with a dipping sauce. The flavor profile was a bit unexpected and didn't really taste very Asian to me. The actual meat of the dish was so chopped up that it was a bit hard to tell what you're eating. The traditional kung pao chicken sauce is pretty simple to replicate and it would've helped the dish out.I grabbed a bacon cheeseburger with fries for the main. Honestly a pretty solid cheeseburger with a patty cooked medium and a bun that's soft and toasty. Besides that, it was a basic run of the mill flavor profile for a burger. Overall, the menu lacks a bit of character in my opinion and the dishes are slightly hit or miss based off of what was ordered this time. Value wise, it's priced similarly to peers that are above the fast casual space but below the finer hipster dining space.

My partner and I came in for a late night small meal to share and were not disappointed. We ordered the fish and chips, the crab hushpuppies and the TGP salad without a protein option. Be wary of any nut allergies as the salad does come with peanuts, but I thought it was very well balanced with nice sweet notes from the yellow raisins, and apples. It all came together really well with the house dressing. Highly recommend. The crab hushpuppies were tasty. Not too doughy or overworked and had a nice ratio of crab to herbs and seasonings. The service was nice and we did not have to wait long for food. We had normal check ins throughout the meal. Overall, a cozy restaurant/bar that's open late with a great staff. Look forward to trying again.

Rolled up here early September on a Wednesday afternoon to meet with a fellow friend/YELPER for happy hour. We immediately went to the bar area to hang which had an easy-going crowd so ambiance was pleasant and chill although it was a bit noisy due to the tv's and music. Bartender got us some drinks and explained happy hour price variances. Drink prices are cheaper the earlier you arrive and then increase in $1 increments at the top of every hour (i.e. $3/drink at 3PM, then $4/drink at 4PM, etc.). Their cocktails are quite tasty such as their Lynchburg Sour and Spicy Goldrush (both are happy hour specials). The spicy goldrush is probably my favorite one with the bourbon and hint of sweetness & sourness. As for food, we went with the sliders, buffalo chicken meatballs, and the charcuterie board. I decided to try their Lynchburg Sour which was really good. Good enough that I stuck with that drink the entire time. For food I started with the slider duo, which is two mini sized burgers. Sliders were a good size with cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and pickles on the side; probably my favorite appetizer. The buffalo chicken meatballs have 5 per order and served in this ranch/buttermilk dressing with carrots and celery; pretty tasty. The charcuterie board has an asssortment of meats and cheeses along with a sliced baguette, giardiniera, and some roasted pistachios. I decided on ordering a glass of merlot with it since wine pairs well with charcuterie. Good overall.It was a pleasant experience; I'm sure I'll be back for another happy hour or even to have a proper meal here sometime!

Came here for the first time to try their happy hour. This visit was on a Wednesday afternoon so the vibe was very low key. With tv's around the bar and music being played the noise level was kind of loud. Bartender was friendly and helpful. He answered my questions about the drinks offered during their happy hour and even offered some suggestions. The early you go for the happy hour the better. The happy hour prices change with the time. Starts at 3pm with $3 then at 4pm it goes up to $4 and so on. I decided to try their Lynchburg Sour which was really good. Good enough that I stuck with that drink the entire time. For food I started with the slider duo, which is two mini sized burgers. For it being a slider it was a pretty good size. It comes cheese, bacon, lettuce, and pickles on the side. Next was the buffalo chicken meatballs. I was expecting these to be more spicy. They were okay but just not as good as I had hoped. To finish this visit I ended with the meat and cheese board. This was a nice variety of different meats and cheeses. Everything was fresh just as I expected. Overall it was a nice experience and I look forward to coming back.

This review is overdue. We have been shopping in this area a lot. For some reason, we never tried this place when we were looking to watch a game. We liked the atmosphere. It spacious and clean. We loved the service. The bartenders were attentive. We enjoyed the food and drinks. We caught the last half hour of happy hours.

I totally got caught up in chatting with my group and forgot pics...but LOVE this place. The HH is outstanding! We had an array of drinks + ordered 1 of everything on the HH bar bites menu. Love the fries, hatch chili sandwich and the buffalo chicken balls. Waitstaff is always friendly and on point.

Kevin was our server for today, he was amazing loved the food and the ambiance give that man a raise

The HR crew needed a little happy hour because adulting is hard! So the choice was easy when they asked where to go! I came here a few months back and loved the bar setup and the ambience, and I knew the HH was great for everyone's pocket!When we got there we thought our group was going to be smaller so we sat in a booth by the bar, but as we all started to arrive and food and drinks came, we knew the table wouldn't fit us all, so the host and MOD were more than accommodating to get us to a bigger table, which worked out great for our group!Mariah was our server and she was a dream! She was super attentive with all of our drinks and food, checking in when seeing we were getting low on liquid courage! Clearing plates and glasses as the evening went on, which is one thing that I ALWAYS love, as it's true attention to detail and makes it nice to not have a lot of dirty dishes in your table whilst socializing! The one thing I love about the HH here is that the drinks start at $3 @ 3:00 and $4 @ 4:00 and so forth. I got the Pink Lady, which was delicious and one of my fave drinks here. Food wise we all ordered appetizers to share family style. We got the pretzel and beer cheese, chicken meatballs, sliders, stuffed mushrooms, lettuce wraps, crab hush puppies and fries. Everything came out super hot and fresh and there was no food left!!! One tip is to dip the fries in the beer cheese!! Chefs kiss!All in all amazing evening with an awesome team and we will definitely be back!

Best happy hour the city. From 3 to 6, on drinks and bites. Recommend trying the Chicken Parmesan meatballs and burger sliders. My waitress Mariah was so attentive with my order and always made sure I had my glass full. The vibes are very lively.