Forget Miller Lite--house brews are the deal here. Sunday through Friday from 4 to 7, draft pints are $2.25. Check the chalkboard for the strength of your beer: Irvington, a British pale ale, is 6 percent alcohol.

In the second-floor pub--roomier than the downstairs bar--'80s hits play while friends feast on piles of crispy, black-bean nachos ($4.95 during happy hour). Other specials include guacamole and chips for $3.25, Moe's spicy wings for $4.95, house wine for $3.25, and $3 rail drinks. It doesn't get cheaper than ?Blues-n-Cajun? Wednesdays, when drafts are $2 and the complimentary Cajun buffet includes steamed crawfish, red beans and rice, wings, and seafood gumbo. There's an open-air deck for warmer months.