Harry's at Esplanade

It’s in the perfect spot for a pre-show drink if you aren’t fussy about service. When the place is packed things are understandably slow, but the waitstaff makes little effort to mollify you when you’re frantic and running late. When it comes to outdoor seating, don’t bother dragging a spare table three inches within the smoking area because you’ll be admonished for breaching the invisible thread separating you from your non-smoking brethren. On the upside, Harry’s has a wallet-friendly Grolsch beer bucket special ($28 for five) that soothes all aches and pains. Goes well with a tasty basket of wedges.