Paul's Club is not for everyone but it has an environment I found very appealing. It's atmosphere is inbetween a college bar and the middle-aged crowd, although you'll find some of both there depending on the night you go. The bar reminds me a lot of the old lounge scenes you see in mafia movies or pool halls; older rimmed couches, dim lighting, talkative patrons, etc. The music seems to vary based on the crowd too, as the jukebox usually controls it. They have a nice selection of older hip-hop, rock, and folk, and drink prices are reasonable. It's not a bar with a lot of frills, but if you're in the mood for something casual and conversational, Paul's Club is your place. \n\nI would be remiss if I didn't mention the tree. Paul's Club has a tree in the middle of the bar, nothing fancy but it adds a little classic flavor that makes the bar distinguishable from others. A friend of mine climbed it once, but I don't recommend doing this as he was promptly kicked out :) . \n\nIf your going for the ideal atmosphere, I'd frequent it on a weekday night. It's a nice Tuesday-Thursday bar to get over the hump of the week and catchup with old friends. It tends to be too busy to find a seat on weekends, as is the case with a lot of state street bars.
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