Wednesday, September 23, 2009

THE BAR SUB-CULTURE.

In the many years that I've been a part of the bar scene, I am consistently amazed by what we call the "sub-culture" element that flows in and out of the bar on any given night. Every night of the week has its own unique element; some nights you'll find the unique elements intertwining but for the most part, on any given night, when you walk in, you pretty much know what to expect.

MONDAY: Monday Night Football. During football season, you get the usual ball of wax; The Frat Boys (or girls) who are gung-ho into the latest games and the groupies who adore them. However, aside from that, you will also find a sub-sub culture of wannabe hipsters who isn't quite "hip" enough to live in Williamsburg; You will also find the medical student who's out for a break from the studies to have a rendezvous with fellow students or a hook-up.

TUESDAY: Dollar Draft Madness. Typically young professionals looking for the most bang for their buck (literally). They feel empowered by the almighty dollar and the thrill of being about to buy a round of beers and look like a bigshot without spending bigshot money. Early after-work crowd who starts out with a bang and usually ends in a whimper around midnight.

WEDNESDAY: Beer Bingo/Pub Trivia. Young professionals just like Tuesday, except that the folks that come by tend to be the group from the office looking to blow off steam after work. A time to vent about the workplace over drinks. With the format of the evening, there's friendly, spirited competition amongst the groups and there is a lot of camaraderie that takes place. A lot of local regulars and the occasional tourist or newbie who find themselves getting sucked into the action.

THURSDAY: "Thirsty Thursdays". A hodge-podge mix of young and old, looking to go hard and kick start the upcoming weekend. A lot of hook-ups and the occasional bizarre moment takes place on this night.

The weekend? Well we all know what the weekend brings so there's no need to re-hash that here. I'm more intrigued by the interactions of the weeknights and even though I usually know what to expect, I'm still fascinated by it just the same. It's a different world at night, folks. It really is.

THIRD and LONG hosts Beer Bingo/Pub Trivia this Wednesday, featuring $4 Mixed Well Drinks (for ladies) and Miller High Life buckets (5/$15)! Fun begins at 7pm and plenty of prizes to be won and fun to be had! Get there early as the joint fills up quickly!


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