Here are a few brief bar reviews:
Firehouse:
Let's face it.....that place just hasn't been the same since Becky left to work at Shenanigan's, right? The new owners are currently struggling and the staff turnover has been high. I have noticed the hours have been shrinking and rarely see much of a crowd when I drive by. Personally, the lack of TV's always turned me off to the place. The bar clearly has an *image* and it is decked out appropriately for that image - it is now just lacking some key faces to give it that draw a bar needs.
Cranky Ape (formerly Liar's Club):
As many of you know, Liar's Club went down due to some.....well, let's say "mishandling of cash and tax dollars". A new owner has come in. He has several other bars outside of Green Bay and surely has the experience to make this little bar work. Nothing really changed, inside. The stripper poles are gone, but it is basically the same bar with new faces. The crowd is younger (lower 20's age), but you still find a few middle-agers lingering. The music selection is good and not too loud. The owner could have done more with the Cranky Ape theme, internally, but it works with the minimal effort he gave. Overall, there is nothing too exciting about the place that would draw me back to it. The bartenders weren't super hot or super friendly - it is just another bar.
Cock N Bull:
I won't go on my rant about the things that turn me off about this bar - most of you already know. The deck was a MAJOR investment for Daryl (owner). Rumors are it ran near $250k due to the type of deck, furnishings, tv built into the brick wall and a high expense for major electrical changes going into the building. It makes sense to have a party deck - especially with the upcoming smoking ban. The biggest issue now is that nobody is ever ON the deck. Clearly, it hasn't been the draw that was expected. With no bartender, outside, and no cocktail waitress, I am not a bit surprised. My visit there 2 weeks ago was typical: Music too loud, men's toilet over-flowing with ....well...you don't want those details, overpriced drinks and not a thing to draw me in except Ashley and Cindy (great and good looking bartenders!).
Bomb Shelter:
This bar was purchased just over a year ago by Richie Sinclair and Howie (of Highland Howie's). It doesn't make a killing, but since they have other bars that share Administration costs, it doesn't need to make too much to be a little profitable. The bar is rather small and run down, but the concept is pretty creative. The wall decor is consistent with the name and having 100 different *bomb* shot recipes on the wall is a catchy idea. The service is always good and most of the time the bartender is a hottie! Their staff turnover has been high, lately, but that can be expected from a bar that isn't always busy. I have never had a bad experience at this bar, but the crowd that hangs there doesn't draw me to visit more than once or twice each month.
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