I would like to take the liberty of saying that I am happy that The Liberty Gastropub has replaced McIntosh's on South Boulvard.

I went for lunch this week and upon approaching the table the waiter greeted us and offered us a beer … at 12:30 in the afternoon? I like this place already.

Makes sense because said place not only has a beer monopolized menu, but it’s even decorated with beer. Literally. Even in the dining room there’s a beer mural that kinda–sorta looks like a fish tank, which inspired me to come up with the genius idea of having an actual beer filled aquarium (which I accidently turned into an outside thought).

My friend's response: “Right Britt, then we’ll also have beer coming out of the sink, too. This is a restaurant, not Willy Wonka’s Beer Factory.” Oh, but I beg to differ. The columns are made of kegs (now that’s what I call a keg stand). Wheat grass is used as floral decoration with kegs serving as vases, and the chandelier is made from beer glasses.

Meanwhile, the bar is lined with 20 beers on tap … and another 60 in bottles. They even have PBR on tap… and Jewish Brew He'Brew and Big Hoppy Monster … and the apricot-flavored beer I ordered on my lunch meeting. The Liberty’s beer selection rivals that of Revolution in NoDa and Mac’s BBQ right down the street.

They even rotate their beer selection …

Every day they have a different “Beer Bomb” The day I was there it was this …

Aren’t you like, not supposed to mix beer and liquor. How about beer and cake? A shot of Chocolate Stout is included on the dessert menu.

Speaking of The Liberty being a gastropub (and gas in general) … remember this article I wrote about releasing gas from your beer when you mix it with food? This is especially applicable there because you will want to eat. I had a 30-minute debate over what to eat for lunch because I wanted to eat everything.

The Liberty has been open for a few weeks, but they are having their grand opening celebration tonight! Go see for yourself!