The Millard Fillmore Presidential Library

Situated a mere block from the Beachland ballroom – but not a whole lot else– the MFPL provides the welcome feeling of being sequestered alone at the end of the known world with a cheap pilsner, a shot of rye, and endless gutter-​beauty possibilities. It is the sort of place in which one might like to be marooned during a blizzard of the century. The presidential theme is a head-​scratcher, invading the décor in a not quite meaningful way, and including no traces of library paraphernalia to speak of. Though the place seems, at first blush, to be your prototypical beer bar, they do make a damn fine Moscow Mule, as another reviewer so aptly noted. There is not what one might call ample traversing room as well, so make sure to work out your elbows before arriving. Overall, a grand dive at the edge of obscurity, the MFPL, despite the misleading (perhaps satirical?) presidential moniker, is an everyman’s establishment. A fine place to go three rounds with one’s liver on a Monday evening before a Beachland show.

I really like the owner, he’s friendly and has a warm smile. I really like how he serves a Moscow mule. Does it right, serves it in a copper cup, uses good ginger beer. It’s a relaxed environment, and it’s never been overly busy the times that I’ve gone. Sometimes they have live music, it’s definitely geared towards an older or more mellow crowd though. A good dicey bar in my book.

Not a bad divey place. We stopped on a whim while waiting for a show to start at Beachland Ballroom. The bartenders were very attentive and made sure we were always taken care of. There are great TVs to watch any sporting events. They offer a few items to eat, they are all locally made and purchased. I don’t believe this place has their own kitchen but they make do with what they can get from other places. I would return again if I was in the area.