I first heard about the Firkin & Fox Pub and Restaurant at the Nevada Day parade. They weren’t open yet, but they had a keg and were giving away tshirts and raffle tickets. My brother won a $20 gift certificate and we decided to use it once open. The place is at the renovated St. Charles hotel in downtown Carson City.

The pub is great and has a great restaurant area. The servers are very nice and they have a great selection of beer and a full bar. Tucked away in the back is a separate area called the Fox’s Den. The Den has video poker machines, a full bar, and you can smoke there in the “Den” if you wish. The main restaurant and bar does not permit smoking.

The menu has standard English pub selections including fish & chips, bangers beans and mash ( sausage, beens, mashed potatoes). They have great burgers and a pretty good selection of other foods. Their menu is online at http://www.thefirkinandfox.com

One of my favorites is the Smoked BBQ Beef Brisket sandwich! Yum! I will be having that for lunch today.

This place is a little pricey but I think it is worth it. Great atmosphere and usually packed on Friday and Saturday nights. I’ve been there a dozen times and the food has always been great. Try the “Lawmakers Lemonade” if you get a chance (hiccup!)