Established by Harry Baker after WWII the favorite watering hole for Parkersburg notables.Upon Harry Baker’s death the CC has been owned by a string of faithful patrons.Controversial behind the bar signage includes - “Wednesday night is Mothers’ night - any woman desiring to become a Mother PLEASE ATTEND”!Hezzie Swain was the bartender for years.Hezzie idolized Illinois Senator Everett Dirksen (and even mimicked has drawl). During the 1964 campaign a bunch of us young Republicans ushered Dirksen into the 19th Street CC when Hezzie was behind the bar.We were seated when the door opened to reveal Hezzie’s idol. Dirksen looked up and in his famous drawl said, “Why Hezzie Swain - I’ve heard a lot about you”!!There are MANY memorable “Hezzie” stories! Like when a dozen of us were seated at the middle table watching football. Knowing that Hezzie hated to be inconvenienced - one after another would order a beer which Hezzie would go behind the bar to retrieve and deliver.One could tell that Hezzie was at the heights of his tolerance when he got to me and I ordered a burger with relish and hot mustard. Hezzie replied, “WHY DON’T YOU EAT AT HOME”!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Russell David
I honestly don’t go there enough. It’s about as local place as local places get. Good food. Very small inside but you’ll find interesting people there. It’s been in business since before I was born. The same folks go there but by all means don’t hesitate to go. It’s a simple non fancy place but heartwarming and fun. I highly recommend a visit there.
R D (TOASTOSX)
I honestly don’t go there enough. It’s about as local place as local places get. Good food. Very small inside but you’ll find interesting people there. It’s been in business since before I was born. The same folks go there but by all means don’t hesitate to go. It’s a simple non fancy place but heartwarming and fun. I highly recommend a visit there.
Larry
Best food, cold beer, great atmosphere……most of all , great folks!
Nick Radabaugh
Excellent old school bar. Best burgers in the area. Nice owners and staff.
Bill Gum
Great burgers and very cool atmosphere. Great little bar.
Bruce Forshey
This place is owned by a friend of ours. It's a great neighborhood bar with good food and great sports atmosphere.We highly recommend this place to all.
Michael Emerick
Great food good company great service
Fred Sargent
The dumpster blocking the sidewalk is a nice touch.
Daniel Converse
A small, fairly exclusive bar for a select local crowd.
Great neighborhood bar. Good food and great atmosphere.
Joseph Colley
Great burgers but the regulars are not friendly to newcomers. We were told we had to move seats because a regular was coming and he was a problem. We will never return or recommend.
Mark Boggs
Great neighborhood bar. Good food and great atmosphere.
todd echard
Coldest beer in the city. Best burgers in town. Can BS with anybody. Do you know Toni? Brian? Jimmy? RobBob? Lew? Jay? JimBill? HK? Skip? Kevin? Woody? Dave? They're all there. Stop in for a cold one.
Tom Mcquain
great little bar. burgers are amazing cheap draft, popcorn machine nice place
Established by Harry Baker after WWII the favorite watering hole for Parkersburg notables.Upon Harry Baker’s death the CC has been owned by a string of faithful patrons.Controversial behind the bar signage includes - “Wednesday night is Mothers’ night - any woman desiring to become a Mother PLEASE ATTEND”!Hezzie Swain was the bartender for years.Hezzie idolized Illinois Senator Everett Dirksen (and even mimicked has drawl). During the 1964 campaign a bunch of us young Republicans ushered Dirksen into the 19th Street CC when Hezzie was behind the bar.We were seated when the door opened to reveal Hezzie’s idol. Dirksen looked up and in his famous drawl said, “Why Hezzie Swain - I’ve heard a lot about you”!!There are MANY memorable “Hezzie” stories! Like when a dozen of us were seated at the middle table watching football. Knowing that Hezzie hated to be inconvenienced - one after another would order a beer which Hezzie would go behind the bar to retrieve and deliver.One could tell that Hezzie was at the heights of his tolerance when he got to me and I ordered a burger with relish and hot mustard. Hezzie replied, “WHY DON’T YOU EAT AT HOME”!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
I honestly don’t go there enough. It’s about as local place as local places get. Good food. Very small inside but you’ll find interesting people there. It’s been in business since before I was born. The same folks go there but by all means don’t hesitate to go. It’s a simple non fancy place but heartwarming and fun. I highly recommend a visit there.
I honestly don’t go there enough. It’s about as local place as local places get. Good food. Very small inside but you’ll find interesting people there. It’s been in business since before I was born. The same folks go there but by all means don’t hesitate to go. It’s a simple non fancy place but heartwarming and fun. I highly recommend a visit there.
Best food, cold beer, great atmosphere……most of all , great folks!
Excellent old school bar. Best burgers in the area. Nice owners and staff.
Great burgers and very cool atmosphere. Great little bar.
This place is owned by a friend of ours. It's a great neighborhood bar with good food and great sports atmosphere.We highly recommend this place to all.
Great food good company great service
The dumpster blocking the sidewalk is a nice touch.
A small, fairly exclusive bar for a select local crowd.
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Great neighborhood bar. Good food and great atmosphere.
Great burgers but the regulars are not friendly to newcomers. We were told we had to move seats because a regular was coming and he was a problem. We will never return or recommend.
Great neighborhood bar. Good food and great atmosphere.
Coldest beer in the city. Best burgers in town. Can BS with anybody. Do you know Toni? Brian? Jimmy? RobBob? Lew? Jay? JimBill? HK? Skip? Kevin? Woody? Dave? They're all there. Stop in for a cold one.
great little bar. burgers are amazing cheap draft, popcorn machine nice place