http://www.viewpoints.com/Bars-Clubs Sun, 29 Jun 2008 15:12:51 GMT Reviews about Bars & Clubs http://www.viewpoints.com/Hilltop-Bar-Grill-Holt-MO-review-f8985 If you are looking for a new place to dine and love homestyle cooking you have got to try the Hilltop Bar & Grill in Holt, Mo. They offer daily specials in both the bar and the grill. Weekends provide an opportunity to enjoy music with a different live band each week. The grill is open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Saturday. And when you have completed your meal you can head on over to the bar side for a nice cold beverage or an evening of music. Head on out to the Hilltop Bar & Grill.... Sun, 29 Jun 2008 15:12:51 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Hilltop-Bar-Grill-Holt-MO-review-f8985 tamdesigns 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/The-Ashland-Bar-Chicago-IL-review-c0284 Visited this damn solid establishment on Feb 23rd after spending the day at Delilah's Vintage Strong Beer Festival with my bud Brendan.The place is basically a big room with a decent length bar down the left side, some tables scattered about, and a pool table. — One guy was serving the whole bar while managing to keep his pool game going with his friends. He did a great job of it, while being friendly and answering questions about the menu and beer list. We both had burgers which were fantastic for bar-food, and the beer list is generous. Plenty of BMC et al, but also Founders, Victory, Dogfish Head, and much much more. — Is it a destination? Possibly. Should you go while in the neighborhood? Definitely. —... Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:08:45 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/The-Ashland-Bar-Chicago-IL-review-c0284 davedahl 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/The-Bar-on-Buena-Chicago-IL-review-246e1 I stumbled upon the Bar on Buena on my way to the Uptown library - Ya, go figure. Beer follows me or I follow Beer. Either way we find each other. — — Patio, couches, booths, bar-stools and tables... As far as seating go, I think they have it covered. Good brew selection and some not-so-easy-to-find beers on tap and served in the right glass as well. They also have a good bottle collection and some real cool specials like $5 martini nites. I am a huge fan of the Spicy chicken wrap and the sweet potato fries. It is crowded over the weekends but on any given day, you can find a place for a small party easily enough.... Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:59:14 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/The-Bar-on-Buena-Chicago-IL-review-246e1 tyche 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/ANTeROS-Cafe-Sofa-Bar-Ciudad-Juarez-Chihuahua-review-a4322 This is a coffee shop/martini bar. The atmosphere is chilled and fun. It is setup as your living room. It has beautiful art and paintings on the walls. It has art books you can browse through. It is a place you rarely find even in big cities. It has the feel of a bar you would find in NYC or Seattle; or the big metropolitan towns of Mexico. The coffee comes from Veracruz, which is one of Mexico's coffee producing state. It is organic and it is GOOD. It tastes like coffee, not like waterdowned coffee. — You can go alone or with a friend, or with a group of friends. You can bring your laptop to do your homework; you can watch the futbol games on the large screen TVs. Or you can just go and chill with the bartender. It is a nice place to just go and hang out. —... Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:36:34 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/ANTeROS-Cafe-Sofa-Bar-Ciudad-Juarez-Chihuahua-review-a4322 Rickielx 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Plague-Portland-ME-review-37ba5 Outside of the typical bar scene in Portland if you are a goth you really have only one option besides staying home. And that is heading downtown to the Asylum Sports Bar and then Downstairs into the black hole that is Plague. I have been up here in Portland for two years and this is my favorite place to go. Its on the small end of the New England Goth scene, but we manage to have some of the best DJs are Djs Xero, Doomsday Jones, The Reverand Benjiman James, Znuh, Mothra, Gabriel  8-bit, Dehuman8, and Lithia to name a few. The music is good and the drinks are too. — — Plague is every Friday and runs from 9 to 1am unless the weather is crappy and will mess with parking availibility. Before 9:30 there is no door charge but from then on its a mere 4$ to get in and have some fun. The dance floor space is small but we all manage to fill it and not bump into each other. — — Of course if you are not a dancer there are plenty of bar stools and two couches to... Wed, 09 Apr 2008 22:11:56 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Plague-Portland-ME-review-37ba5 RayvenMoon84 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/1507-Ultra-Lounge-Omaha-NE-review-f4046 First and last time I was there, I was there early; only 2 customers in the bar. The decor and mood of the place was modern, clean; I was impressed. It's too bad that I wasn't compatible with the attitude, music selection, or clientele. Glad we didn't stay long enough to enjoy the light show from the police cars. Seems, every time I am downtown on a weekend night near "closing time", there are police parked out front. Too bad. So, I guess, go really early, and leave soon... Tue, 04 Mar 2008 07:06:30 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/1507-Ultra-Lounge-Omaha-NE-review-f4046 cherrylynn 2 http://www.viewpoints.com/Prive-Detroit-MI-review-abe03 I went to Prive for my 23rd birthday, with my sister.  She paid for bottle service which is provided in "V.I.P."  Someone else in "V.I.P." had a problem with their drinks so the owner came over to talk to them.  The ladies told him the drinks were watered down and they didn't want their money back, they wanted different drinks.  The owner then went on to tell them that they had drank too much of their drinks to suddenly have a problem with them; that was a complete lie, the glasses were filled to the rim when they got them and they barely sipped them.  After the owner was done talking to them as though he didn't need their business, he then turned to my sister and I.  My sister motioned towards the bucket that the, empty, bottle was in.  She wasn't being rude, mean, or nasty.  He looked her up and down and told her he is the owner and he doesn't do low things such as pick up bottles, he has a staff to do that.  My sister calmly... Mon, 25 Feb 2008 03:52:49 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Prive-Detroit-MI-review-abe03 MsLauren84 1 http://www.viewpoints.com/Stingers-sports-bar-Glendale-AZ-review-54f42  I find this bar  a comfortable place with friendly service and when they have  live bands playing I have found them to be very good ( especially when the J Powers band has played)  They have pool tables and darts, TVs and Karaoke at times. The people are generally friendly and the proprieters are very friendly people. The place is clean and homey. The drinks are made well and are not over priced. The dance floor is a little bit crowded when the tunes get rocking but all in all a great... Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:05:09 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Stingers-sports-bar-Glendale-AZ-review-54f42 maiden44 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Hopleaf-Chicago-IL-review-15932 Well this is the new trend in Chicago the "Gastropub" which mean just a very large pub with food! — It has all the typical micro-brews. Typical wood decor with a bar and chairs in the front and tables in the back. Yes I do agree it is crowded on weekends and it wasn't that loud when I was there but people are drinking so they talk loud. The food I sampled from others was okay. I think its just good food that will goes with beer. I would go with a group for fun or a couple of friends its not your local pub to sit at the bar by yourself. Its in trendy Andersonville so be ready for a non-conservative crowd so don't be surprised to see 2 men holding hands.... I would go again but not a... Mon, 18 Feb 2008 20:16:13 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Hopleaf-Chicago-IL-review-15932 shamrockbear 3 http://www.viewpoints.com/The-Map-Room-Chicago-IL-review-6a4f2 Beer, glorious beer!  Go around the world in 80 minutes (more if you are making a night of it - or less if you are on a death wish) and taste the beers from around the world at The Map Room.  God, I love this place.  First of all, they serve the tall, slender stick pretzels that go great with beer.  Second, they have a phenomenal, down-right educational list of beers.   Hundreds of beers adorn the menu and chalk list and, even though the maps aren't exactly accurate, maps of the world are painted on the walls in life size.  Who doesn't want to drink beer while Sao Paulo, Brazil stares you in the face?   And if the maps themselves don't grab you, go for one of the classic, elegant, delicate, make-you-want-to-trade-all-your-belongings-in-for-a-good-camera, National Graphic that line the walls by the droves.  Most are as old as 30 years, and wear it as if they were read over and over again with love and passion. I love the rustic,... Wed, 30 Jan 2008 05:01:12 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/The-Map-Room-Chicago-IL-review-6a4f2 Elysabeth 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Mother-Egans-Irish-Pub-Austin-TX-review-2a252 Mother Egan's Irish Pub is a great place to hang, have a Guinness or three and some good corned beef and cabbage. It is located on that beery, boozy boulevard of many bars, 6th Street in downtown Austin. — While their Guinness Stout cascades with the best of 'em, Mother Egan's also offers a plentiful variety of fine ales to delight the palate and dull the senses. In addition to the many fine pours available here, there is also a lean, mean menu of fightin' irish favorites like their hearty Shepherd's Pie (I loves me some Shepherd's Pie, man, lemme tell ya) and the aforementioned corned beef and cabbage. — If you are visiting Austin, or live here, it is inevitable that you will visit 6th Street. While you're there, stop by Mother Egan's Irish Pub for some genuine Irish flavor balanced by good ol' Austin weirdness. — ... Sat, 26 Jan 2008 18:53:10 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Mother-Egans-Irish-Pub-Austin-TX-review-2a252 jmdobies 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Emos-Austin-TX-review-f4140 Emo's is a club that has played host to some of the leading lights of alternative/indie rock over the years and continues to present a stellar line-up of bands week in and week out. — — My first experience with Emo's was a Saturday night show featuring Holly Golighlty and local Austin garage rock band the Ugly Beats. The music was awesome, the crowd was into it, and a great time was had by all. — — My only complaints are that the cover charge (not to mention the beer prices) can be a little high, and the sound mix tends to be a little muddy. — — From the Emo's website: — — Emo's, though it may scar your memory for quite some time, wasn't always the hopping place with the fun murals it is today. In fact, the murals, and Emo's, came along quite recently. — — Back in the day, when Emo's wasn't Emo's, Emo's was some other bar. That was probably back before 6th Street was paved. Even back then there were probably crackheads... Fri, 25 Jan 2008 16:53:26 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Emos-Austin-TX-review-f4140 jmdobies 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Hopleaf-Chicago-IL-review-cc7b0 I'd heard a lot about this place.  It was OK but not a place I'm dying to go back to.  VERY crowded.   Very long wait for food....though I must admit, the shoestring fries with garlic dipping sauce were quite tastey.  Couldn't hear my friends across the table and hard to walk throuh without tripping on tables/chairs/people.  Maybe I'm just not a barfly but it was just OK to... Sat, 15 Dec 2007 15:23:51 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Hopleaf-Chicago-IL-review-cc7b0 kimps84 3 http://www.viewpoints.com/Minns-East-Wenatchee-WA-review-ab7b5 The stripper pole has way too many gross people on it and I don't know if it's EVER sterilized.  There are too many older gross people who try to rub up on you and act like they're trying to relive their 20s.  The drinks are sometimes watery and weak, and sometimes strong depending on if the bartender knows and likes you.  The music is really loud all the time, and it's always really hard to find a table to sit at, or a seat in... Thu, 13 Dec 2007 16:22:25 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Minns-East-Wenatchee-WA-review-ab7b5 redhairangel 2 http://www.viewpoints.com/Keg-Ale-house-kennewick-WA-review-ff0f1 This is an excellent place for a beer or drink, good friends, pool, darts, cards or watching sports.  The staff are all excellent and friendly!  Nice "comfortable" autmosphere!!! — Good friends, good drinks and great times everyday all week long! —... Wed, 12 Dec 2007 20:25:15 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Keg-Ale-house-kennewick-WA-review-ff0f1 kirsten69 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Eau-Claire-Street-Cafe-Bar-Butler-PA-review-ca932 This is a small neighborhood bar in a residential neighboorhood, but the food is great!  The smothered steak is my favorite steak in the world and it's under $10 for the full meal.  The steak sub is delicious also!  Make sure you go after 4pm to get the steak and tell the chef I said hi!  He knows me just because I order this steak so often.... Tue, 04 Dec 2007 04:42:37 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Eau-Claire-Street-Cafe-Bar-Butler-PA-review-ca932 ymcavoy 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Steamers-Jazz-Cafe-Fullerton-CA-review-4ba10 This is my favorite place- and I couldn't help but write it up- I'm constanly recommending it! Steamer's Jazz Cafe is a local favorite in Fullerton, California. The venue features live jazz, blues, swing, or big band seven days a week. Bands usually do 2-3 sets of an hour each. Its on the smallish side, so you need to call ahead for reservations to get the best table possible. They have amazing drinks (try the Key Lime Martini- it's to die for!), and a decadent dessert tray. They also serve  yummy bistro style food, but I usually end up going for drinks and a dessert (or two).  Check out the calendar of who's playing at steamerscafe.com, and have a... Sun, 25 Nov 2007 04:35:24 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Steamers-Jazz-Cafe-Fullerton-CA-review-4ba10 vangoghskies 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/BILLYS-GRAND-RAPIDS-MI-review-12f81 BILLY'S IS THE ONLY SPOT TO CONSIDER FOR GREAT LIVE BLUES!!! THEY'RE VERY FRIENDLY, AND THEY WON'T HURT YOUR WALLET! THE GREAT STAFF IS ALSO A PLUS. THERE IS A DANCE FLOOR FOR YOUR HAPPY FEET. GET THERE BEFORE ELEVEN P.M. FOR SEATS. YOU WILL HAVE A GREAT TIME AND WILL BE BACK AGAIN AND... Tue, 20 Nov 2007 08:54:05 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/BILLYS-GRAND-RAPIDS-MI-review-12f81 crc17 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Green-Door-Fayetteville-AR-review-58bb2 Wednesday nights at the Green Door are great.  It's like a Europian Listening bar.  You get to sit back and relax and listen to some wonderful music.  Paul Boatright starts the night off with his superb voice accompanying himself on the piano.  He is then followed by two guest performers whose music is always a great treat!  The show starts around 8:00 pm and ends by 11:30.  Great hours for a week night!  Hope to see all of you reading this at the... Sat, 17 Nov 2007 03:28:37 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Green-Door-Fayetteville-AR-review-58bb2 BeotchAJ 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Fathers-Office-Santa-Monica-CA-review-db6a2 I have been temporarily living in So Cal for the past 6 weeks, looking for an East Coast type of bar. Father's Office (or FO as everyone there refers to it as) was recommended to me by a local. Hands down the BEST burger and fries I have had. They make them up their way with caramelized onions, bacon, a bit of gruyere and blue cheese,  excellent angus beef topped with arugula and a sourdough roll. You can get either sweet potato fries or regular fries but they are freshly cut. — But it is tough love there-- no subs, no removals-- the burger and other menu items are what they are. You can order how you want the meat cooked but that is it. No ketchup, mustard, mayo or relish. Not even for fries. Their attitude is that they know there burger is good, as long as you don't mess it up. I kind of appreciate that commit to something-- we will stand by it but we have to do it our way. And it is GOOD their way-- get past the description for the combo is fine. And... Fri, 16 Nov 2007 23:53:33 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Fathers-Office-Santa-Monica-CA-review-db6a2 novagirl 5