Great place to stop quick for liquor or beer. Always giving out a free bag of ice with your purchase, which I think is very clever! I have had drinks at the bar - service is great and atmosphere is definitely dive bar, but friendly and fun!!!
I've loved Cat's Paw for years—it was even the first bar my wife visited on her 21st. We appreciated the diverse crowd and it was our favorite spot in town to go with friends. However, my visits have decreased significantly due to consistently poor service. Despite being patient, I'm often overlooked by the female bartenders for 15-30 minutes (Zac is still great though). Even when acknowledged, I'm met with brief interaction and then wait another 7+ minutes for a basic beer, despite sitting at the bar. This pattern of slow or nonexistent service has been evident over my last few visits, making it clear that it's not an occasional issue but a trend. There have been times when my wife and I waited for half an hour without service, leading us to leave, frustrated and confused. We're not tourists; we're practically regulars! We've wanted to continue supporting them, but it's hard to justify with the indifferent service, increased drink prices, and feeling uncomfortable just ordering a beer. It seems wiser to look elsewhere for basic drinks and decent service.