Liz’s Bar and Grille
is tucked away at 1 Menfi Way, adjacent to the runway of the Hopedale
Industrial Park Airport in Hopedale, MA. Ample parking is
available. To whet their patron’s appetites, the entry way features
a colorful hand written menu of weekly specials displayed on a Goose Island
Brewery chalk board easel. There was a busy lunch crowd seated at
both the bar (which is surrounded by widescreen TV’s) and tables, probably
enjoying some of those specials!
We were seated at a
table overlooking the outside dining area. Even though it was
a chilly December day, one can only imagine sitting out there enjoying a nice
meal and a couple of brews in the warmer weather and perhaps watching a few
planes take off or land!
Liz’s has a very
substantial beer menu with 16 draft offerings and 20 varieties of bottled beer,
ciders, hard teas and lemonades. They also have a nice selection of
wines and a full liquor license.
We were fortunate to
be greeted at our table by owner Liz who took our beer and lunch
order. We chose Wormtown Blizzard of 78 brown Ale, Goose Island IPA,
Bass Ale and Ithaca Flower Power IPA. We also ordered one of her
unique appetizers, fried green beans and for lunch the Rachel Burger, Grilled
Pastrami and Swiss Sandwich, Buffalo Chicken Wrap and the Fish & Chips.
The beers and
appetizer were served and as we munched on the fried green beans deliciously
served with a just spicy enough chipotle dipping sauce and sipped our beers, we
looked around at the décor and it was easy to see that Liz’s is a bar and
grille that encourages patrons to enjoy music and participate in a variety of
competitive activities. There is a large stage and dance floor, dart
boards and a pool cue rack mounted to the wall next to the dance
floor. A multitude of trophies were on
display. Tastefully located vendor related mirrors and signs add to
the pub like atmosphere.
Liz returned with our
lunches and asked how we liked the appetizer. Receiving four thumbs
up from us, she spent a few minutes with us giving us an overview of her
business and the available activities she organizes and hosts.
In reference to the
stage and dance floor, we asked if she offered live entertainment and
discovered that indeed she did on Friday and Saturday nights. She
mentioned that a pool table joins the cue rack occupying the dance floor area
the rest of the week for organized pool leagues Liz went on to
explain that there are also dart leagues and Texas Hold’Em poker tournaments taking
place on scheduled evenings from Sunday to Thursday. For large groups there is a function
room with a capacity of 150 people.
Liz hosted a holiday
Toys for Tots night earlier in December working with the US
Marines. They amassed two full truckloads that will be distributed
to needy children. After the toy collection, the Marines and their
significant others dined at Liz’s. They all raved about how great
the food was! This was music to Liz’s ears as spreading the word
about her food is one of her main business goals. We told her she could
add us to her list! Additionally, all the extra in-house events and
activities Liz hosts are helping her achieve that goal as well, by getting
customers to spend more time at her establishment and sample more from her
menus.
For a fun place to
have a great lunch or dinner along with some great beers, Liz’s is not to be
missed! You might even get a chance to play a few games!!
For more information
on Liz’s Diamond Bar and Grille, check them out at www.lizsdiamond.com or on Facebook @lizsdiamond
