The Barrel was on low key when we hit it - almost all the lights were off. There were just enough on for the barmaids to serve us two Buds.
The atmosphere seemed to be good - a potential was here but we couldn't quite get the outlook on the entire place.
The barmaids were friendly and the beer was cheap.
We were on a mission from God, so we moved on. Nothing special here.
Photograph: a brick building at night with a round hanging sign reading
"THE BRANDY BARREL", a van parked in front.