The bro community was not one I would post in, because I'm not a bro. Is the pub a more open community?

As for pub food: I much prefer the pub atmosphere to a formal restaurant. I like casual. My husband and I used to go to Vegas regularly (we married there) and we always looked for openings on the counter, if there was one. No waiter/waitress hovering. Just sit down and eat. Palace Station used to have a nice counter, with good overall atmosphere.