In all fairness I live a block away, and that convenience does cloud my judgement.  However, C.J. (the owner) is a true gentleman, the food is pretty decent, the drinks are very cheaply priced (kiltlifter is always 3.25 a pint, a Jim Beam Manhattan is 4.00) and the regulars are a bunch of characters.  They strongly encourage regulars too, it is really a family place.