Actress Tara Reid claims her drink at a bar was drugged. The police say otherwise but regardless, it brings up an interesting point: there are evil people out there who indeed put things in women's drinks to make them incapacitated. So what can you do about it and how can you avoid it in the first place? Here are five tips from a bar veteran to avoid being roofied. 1.) … [Read more...]
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Where Is The World’s Best Nightlife? This Ranking System Says Ibiza And Spain
The world's best nightlife can be found in Spain – and specifically Ibiza – according to a new ranking system put out by an organization called International Nightlife Association. This is based on top nightclubs and Ibiza has swept the podium with UNVRS, Hï Ibiza and Ushuaïa. Bootshaus in Cologne, Germany and Green Valley in Camboriú, Brazil, round out the Top 5. They were … [Read more...]
Holey Moley Golf Is A Fun And Unique Bar & Nightclub Experience: A Review
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger Two words kept coming to mind when I was experiencing Holey Moley golf for the first time: happily confused. You can also add in there dazzled, dazed and incredibly impressed. This is because, not knowing quite what to expect, I was overwhelmed by the choices of things to do and the whole place in general. I was at the … [Read more...]
How To Meet Men At A Bar: 5 Tips For Recently Single And Divorced Women
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Bar Blogger I sometimes come across recently-single women who are "back on the market" after years of living the domestic life. They are recently divorced, have children and are looking to met men. Quality men, they say. They want to get back into the bar scene but have no idea how to go about it. They say things like "I've not been to a … [Read more...]
How To Meet Men At A Sports Bar: 5 Tips For Women
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Bar Blogger I often have women ask me where they can meet men. I am always surprised by this question because men are everywhere. Then they clarify that to say "quality men." Now, I can hardly control the caliber of men out there but one place where you are guaranteed to find us are in sports bars. They are full of men – especially during … [Read more...]
Manchester Nightclub Allowing People To Bring In Their Own Drinks But Will It Work?
It seems like a bizarre idea but when things get tough, the tough get going, and sometimes in the strangest ways. Chris Hindle, owner of XLR nightclub in Manchester’s student-heavy Withington suburb, has seen too many bars and clubs close around England to due rising costs and changing going out habits, and so is trying something bold in his place. He is allowing people to … [Read more...]
Bamba’s Surfside Shack In The BVIs Is A Unique Bar To Experience For These Two Things
There's a place in the British Virgin Islands that is unique and is something every adult who ever visits the BVIs should experience. Well okay, there's several places – Foxy's for it's many attributes, the Soggy Dollar Bar for its Painkillers, the Bushwackers at Gertrude's and the Willie T for it's ski shots and jumping off the back of the pirate-looking ship among them – … [Read more...]
Playboy To Open A Playboy Club In Miami Beach
There was a time – long before even PubClub.com was a twinkle in the creator's eye – that the Playboy Club was the height of a single man's sophistication status. Gorgeous girls in sexy bunny outfits would serve cocktails while entertainment took place on a stage in a unique nightclub scene. It was a spinoff of the magazine, which at the time was about the only source to see … [Read more...]
How to Keep People Safe When Running a Bar or Night Club
If you operate a bar, night club, or a pub, you’re inherently responsible for the people inside the building. This includes customers as well as the employees who keep things running. However, as people relax and potentially drink alcohol, they might loosen their inhibitions. This makes things more fun, but it does add a measure of risk as well. This means that, if you want … [Read more...]
Last Call For Hooters? A Recent Look Discloses Reasons For Potential Bankruptcy
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Bar Blogger When I saw that Hooters was considering filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, I decided to pop into one for what might be a last call at the once-thriving chain. I have been to Hooters a few times, mainly in Florida where the concept was created. There, the girls don't mind flaunting their attractiveness and attributes, and the bar … [Read more...]
Hot Good-Looking Waitresses Get Bigger Tips Than Unattractive Waitresses
Not Only Do Pretty Girls Get Bigger Tips But More Rounds Of Drinks Are Ordered, Too It happens. I admit it. Just did, in fact, which prompted me to write this column. Like everyone else, tip good-looking waitresses better than ugly ones. I'm not even sure it's a conscious thing, at least immediately. When determining a tip, I look into service and whether or not … [Read more...]
Top New Year’s Eve Tips for Bars: Make it a Night to Remember
How Staffing, Champagne, Customer Service & Smiles Can Make Boost A Bar's Long-Term Profit It's New Year's Eve, we want to go to a bar, have some drinks, have fun and meet and mingle with other people in the bar. We understand it's NYE, that things take a bit more patience than usual, that the bar and staff can be overwhelmed and other factors that go into this … [Read more...]
Exploring The Signs Of A Classic American Dive Bar
Classic Dives A True Taste Of American Drinking Establishments By The Bartender, PubClub.com's Roving Party Animal (and dive bar aficionado) I often look at drinking establishments as I do people. Certain ones have particular characteristics and distinctive personalities. Yes, bars can have personalities. In my world, there are position bars, closer bars, poser … [Read more...]
PubClub.com Reveals Our Top 10 Bars In The World
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com My travels around the world have taken me to some great places and I have been in some fantastic bars. Some have been legendary, like Harry's New York Bar in Paris where the Bloody Mary and other famous cocktails were created, and others that have just been a good place to have a drink at the beach, like the Ocean Deck in Daytona Beach, … [Read more...]
Bama Bells And Florida Foxes Compete At The Flora-Bama Bar Bikini Contest
You think you had a great Labor Day Weekend? You guys should have been at the Flora-Bama, a bar on the Flordia-Alabama Gulf Coast state line. It's a famous bar among people in the area and was the inspiration of the Jimmy Buffett song "Bama Breeze." And on Labor Day Weekend, it hosts a bikini contest! And, judging by photos of the finalists, it's one fantastic bikini … [Read more...]
There Are Good Bars and Bad Bars, Smart Bars and Dumb Bars
Dry Tour Wine Bar in Venice, CA, Loses Customers By Charging Full Price For Drinks on a Pub Crawl Just as there are good bars and bad bars, there are smart bars and dumb bars. Sharkeez in Hermosa, Manhattan and other Southern California beach cities is a smart bar. It welcomes new customers, takes care of loyal customers and if presented with a large number of patrons … [Read more...]
Celebrate the Fourth of July with Lunch or Brunch and Bottomless Mimosas, Served All Holiday Weekend at Porta Via Palm Desert
Reservations available on resy.com WHO: Porta Via (@portaviaca) is family of neighborhood restaurants with locations in Beverly Hills, Pacific Palisades, Calabasas, and Palm Desert. Porta Via restaurants serve breakfast or brunch, lunch, and dinner seven days a week, offering Italian-inspired, contemporary Californian cuisine honoring proprietor Peter Garland’s cooking … [Read more...]
Health and Wellness Tips For The Nightlife Party Scene
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Editor I go out a lot. Several times a week sometimes. But I do it in a healthy way. How do I do that, you ask? It's easy. In this post, I explain how to balance nightlife with health, including tips on recovery, staying hydrated and maintaining a healthy lifestyle while enjoying the party scene. 1.) Exercise & … [Read more...]
Budget-Friendly Night Out Ideas: Money-Saving Nightlife Tips
Going out to bars and nightclubs can be expensive, especially if it's something you do nearly every weekend. But it does not have to be that way. Here are 5 tips for budget-friendly night out idea that will save you money while also maintaining your fun and entertaining lifestyle. By following these tips, you will have more money in the bank while still being able to go out … [Read more...]
North End is Hermosa Beach’s LA Kings Watching Bar
It's Not The Ol' Harry O's, But This Long-Time Dive Is The Place to be for the Stanley Cup Final in LA's South Bay Beach Cities Oh, for the days of Harry O's. Not just for its status as one of the South Bay's all-time great pick-up bars, but also as a place to watch hockey. Watch hockey? In Los Angeles? In the South Bay Beach Cities!? Well don't adjust your … [Read more...]
Back At Bartender’s Weekend For 2024
I'm back at Bartender's Weekend this year. For those not familiar, Bartender's Weekend is a gathering of epic proportions for bartenders and others of us in the nightlife and bar industry. It is three days and nights of being hosted and toasted by just about every spirits manufacturer and distributor in the USA. It consists of more than 50 hosted events at various bars – … [Read more...]
Cities Around The World Are Exploring 24-Hour Nightlife
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger Open 24 Hours. I made a shirt that says that boldly on the front of it. On the back it says "PubClub.com, Where The World Goes To Party!" That last part is the PubClub tagline. It gets a lot of attention, too; people always ask about it when I wear it out to bars and event. I created it to showcase the fact people can go … [Read more...]
The Vibrant Nightlife of Poland: From Historic Bars To Modern Casinos
When you think of Europe, travelers often focus on the well-known tourist attractions found in England, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain. However, if you go more to the east, there are plenty of hidden gems in countries like Poland. Besides being known for its rich history, the country has the perfect nightlife. Visitors can find old-school pubs as well as modern clubs and … [Read more...]
Top Casino Bars In The World
Online casinos have seen a surge in popularity, thanks to their ease of accessibility, wide variety of games, and 24/7 availability. A culture shift has also seen gaming become accepted as a fun leisure time activity that can be enjoyed by everyone, not just high-rollers. Physical casinos have also never been more popular, as the thrilling atmosphere and exciting games on … [Read more...]
The Cruise Lines Fee That Can Turn A Cheap Vacation Into An Expensive One
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Cruising can be a somewhat of a low-cost vacation when compared to a land holiday. Or not. There is a fee the cruise lines charge that can turn a cheap vacation into an expensive one. And I am referring to the singles supplement fee. I was talking to a cruise expert the other day, exploring joining some friends on a … [Read more...]
Awards Shows Roll on a Second Night with Astra Awards Sponsored by Sommsation Wines
TV stars came out in force with a twist of a corkscrew last night at the historic Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles with the second night of Astra celebration and celebrities: the 2024 TV edition of the HOLLYWOOD CREATIVE ALLIANCE ASTRA AWARDS, sponsored by Sommsation Wines. Sommsation Wines at the Biltmore DTLA Hosted by comedian Aida Rodriguez, the HCA conferred … [Read more...]
Loving Blogging And Now On Bloglovin’
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Blogger I love blogging and now I am blog lovin' at the Bloglovin' website. It's an additional platform for me to get the word out about the cool things I write about here on PubClub.com. The topics I write about are nightlife (pubs and clubs, get it!?), music (band and concerts), special events (beer, wine. food and music festivals), … [Read more...]
How The End Of Prohibition Helped Shape U.S. Nightlife, Bars & Liquor Sales
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger What seems so routine today was not the case when Prohibiton ended in America. The perception is that the very second the Twenty-First Ammendment went into law at at 5:33 p.m., ET, on Dec. 5, 1933, that bars all over the country flung open their doors and welcomed in waiting customers. That there was a party all night and … [Read more...]
Repeal Of Prohibition Dec. 5, The Day That Brought U.S. Nightlife Back Out Into The Open
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger Nightlife went underground in United States in the 1920s, hidden from view. And, in theory at least, from federal agents and local law officials. It came of hiding again in the early 1930s. The reason for its disappearance was the Eighteenth Amendment of 1919, which had established a nationwide ban on the manufacture, … [Read more...]
Alumni Bars Rock It For College Football Fans Who Can’t Be At The Games
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger There is nothing like being at a game, especially in college football with the tailgate parties and traditions such as the "splitting of the 'T,'" at Tennesseee games. But once you graduate from college and relocate for a job, those experieces are reduced from a … [Read more...]
Boomtown Brewery Presents Its Latest Music and Food Festival BOOMFEST Saturday October 28
LA Bands Join Forces with Food Vendors and Boomtown Brews Saturday October 28 BOOMFEST is a periodic marathon spectacular at the expansive Boomtown Brewery—a premium craft brewery, taproom, patio, and event space in Downtown Los Angeles.It features six local bands and two food trucks to celebrate all things beery, foodie, and musical. Admission is free; all ages until 8PM, … [Read more...]
THE CANTIKI Opens in North Hollywood with Salute to Jimmy Buffet from PA Parrot Heads
Mixologist, Bartender, and Spirits Professional Amanda “Sassy” Sasser’s Beloved Watering Hole Decamps to NoHo from Glendale, with Tiki, Sports and…Dumplings! Venue Hosts Parrot Head Club’s Jimmy Buffett Celebration of Life September 9 Weekly Events include Trivia, Karaoke and Bengals Football The CanTiki is a cantina-style cocktail bar with tiki flair that brings an … [Read more...]
From Dusk Till Dawn: Exploring The Electric Nightlife Of Connecticut
Connecticut, the southernmost state in New England, offers a vast array of vibrant experiences under the stars, making its nightlife as diverse and unique as its daytime attractions. Although smaller than its neighboring states, Connecticut's nightlife offers a blend of tranquility and excitement that sets it apart. From sophisticated dining, live music venues, to bustling … [Read more...]
Unveiling North Carolina’s Nightlife Gems: Top Party Destinations
When the sun sets in the Tar Heel state, the fun has only just begun. North Carolina is renowned for its breathtaking natural landscapes, vibrant art scene, rich history, and southern charm, but the region's nightlife deserves equal applause. From the mountainous west to the sandy east, North Carolina is filled with exceptional nightlife spots that cater to every … [Read more...]
Nighttime Rhythms: Discovering The Live Music Scene In Israel’s Pubs And Clubs
Israel is a country known for its vibrant cultural scene, and one aspect that truly comes alive after dark is its live music scene. From pulsating pubs to intimate clubs, the country offers a diverse range of venues where music lovers can immerse themselves in the sounds of talented musicians. Whether you're a local or a visitor, exploring Israel's live music scene is a must … [Read more...]
A Guide To The Best Dive Bars Near MLB Ballparks
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger As any sports fan knows, beer goes along with baseball like a bat to a ball. And going to bars near stadiums is a part of the game-watching culture, especially in Boston and Chicago where no true Red Sox or Cubbies fan would ever consider going to a game without first … [Read more...]
10 Signs To Know You Are In A Dive Bar
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Bar Blogger They are the watering holes of the not-so-rich and the not-so famous. Places where you can walk into wearing a scruffy t-shirt and well-worn hat to down some beers after work or to have a few cold ones with friends. They are dive bars and nearly every city or town in America … [Read more...]
National Dive Bar Day Is July 7, A Salute To Classic (Tho Not Classy) Watering Holes
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Bar Blogger Ahhh, the dive bar. A come-as-you-are watering hole where the beer is cold, the cocktails strong and bartenders are just that and not "mixologists." As a salute to these fine establishments, National Dive Bar Day is July 7. This is an annual event that recognizes basic bars … [Read more...]
Why Bars Should Extend Their Happy Hours Until 7 PM
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger Happy Hours are a happy time for both bars and barflies. For the bars, it draws customers into the establishment at a time when otherwise it would be empty. For barflies, it's an opportunity to get drinks and food at discounted prices (as well as get an early buzz going … [Read more...]
Would You Pay $800 For A Mai Tai? This Chicago Bar Has One
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A Chicago bar – not one in Hawaii, Fiji or some other tropical destination – has a Mai Tai that cost $800. That's a lot to swallow. The Bamboo Room, within the tiki bar Three Dots and a Dash, has a Mai Tai made with what it claims are the original ingredients created by Victor Bergeron, or Trader Vic, often credited for … [Read more...]
Why Tipping Bartenders For Beers Is Different Than Tipping For Cocktails
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger When it comes to tipping a bartender, there are a few factors to keep in mind. They are: • What you ordered • How many drinks you had • The service (or lack thereof) of the bartender As someone who has extensive experience with all these situations, I am providing … [Read more...]
When A $1 Tip For Bartenders Is Adequate And When It Labels You As Cheap
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger For the longest time, the standard tip for a bartender at a bar or restaurant was $1 for beer and $2 for cocktails. But with the price of beers – and more expensive craft beers becoming more prevalent in particular – and drinks having significantly increased of late, does is … [Read more...]
Why Are There Big Lines At Nightclubs? The Answer May Surprise You
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger What's one of the biggest differences in a pub and a club? The fake lines out in front of a club. Pubs don't do that but have you ever waited in a long line for a club only to finally get inside and find the place is nearly empty? If you've gone to a club you have because … [Read more...]
Bartender’s Weekend Returns To San Diego And Oh My The Events
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger Bartender's Weekend is back in San Diego and my gosh, the lineup of events is like looking at the liquor shelf of a bar. You have a hard time figuring out which one(s) to choose. The dates are March 19-22, Sunday thru Tuesday and spilling into Wednesday, which is not on a … [Read more...]
Springtime Is When The World’s Nightlife Heats Up & Springs To Life
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Editor The snow is melting, the flowers are blooming, the birds are singing, girls are shedding their winter coats to unveil a new and bright wardrobe and guys are, well, being guys. It's springtime 2023 and that means the nightlife and party scene are starting to heat up around … [Read more...]
Annual LGBT Days Dates, Schedule & Everything You Need To Know
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The first Pride event on the California calendar is Cathedral City’s LGBT Days. This seventh annual event is scheduled for March 3-5 near Palm Springs in what is often called "Cat City." Cathedral City’s LGBT celebrates Pride in an inclusive, diverse, friendly and fun atmosphere, gathering LGBT celebrities, artists, media, … [Read more...]
Top 5 Safety Tips For Going Out To Bars & Nightclubs
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger Going out to bars and nightclubs – pubs and clubs, if you will – is a fun endeavor. Otherwise it would not be such a popular activity. It is one activity where people from all walks of life gather together for a common cause: to party! And while 99.99% of the time it's … [Read more...]
Boomtown Celebrates 8th Anniversary With All-Day Beer, Music And Food Festival February 18th
Eight years ago, Boomtown Brewery planted a flag in the northernmost reaches of the DTLA Arts District community with a neighborhood taproom and event space featuring handcrafted local beer. Eight years of rotating taps, perennial favorites and more than a dozen of their Artist Series hazy DIPA can releases later—and surviving the pandemic years with loading dock sales of … [Read more...]
5 Things Guys In Their 50s Should Never Say In A Bar
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); This article is not AI-generated content One of the tough things for men growing older – besides having shaky knees, hair growing in places it never did before and the hair turning from dark to light – is being single and going to bars that has younger people. You get called "sir" a lot. You rarely catch the eyes of the … [Read more...]
How The 1900-Opened Hippodrome In London Remains A Nightlife Hotspot
London has a superb reputation as a great place for a night out. Of course, not all of London gets the headlines, with celebrities and sports stars often gravitating to exclusive clubs like Cirque Le Soir in Carnaby and Dolce London in South Kensington. Still, for the most part, wherever you are, you can find at least a handful of good pubs or bars – as you can in most of the … [Read more...]
Why Do Pubs Often Have Casino Slot Machines?
Pubs, or bars as they are known in the U.S., give us the ability to enjoy a few drinks, let our hair down, and essentially have a good time. You can meet up with friends, hang out with some cold beer in hand, and drink and chat the night away. However, while the purpose of a pub is obvious, have you ever wondered why many will have casino slot machines in them? Arcade slot … [Read more...]
The Three Most Popular Gaming Activities You Will Find In A Pub
Since the dawn of time, games have been an integral component of pub and bar culture everywhere. This is especially true in this era where gaming is seen as a popular recreational activity for almost anyone. Having the correct games accessible is also an important approach that bars and restaurants must consider in order to increase sales, as these games give the ideal … [Read more...]
Pub And Bar Capitols Of The World
Whenever you arrive in a new location, do you seek out the nearest neighborhood pubs, bars, or whatever locals call popular watering holes? If so, you are like many other travelers who prefer to learn about other cultures by way of imbibing a glass of an alcoholic drink, engaging in a game of friendly billiards, or just chatting up the bartender and learning the latest gossip. … [Read more...]
A List Of Top Bars & Restaurants That Serve Signature Drinks & Cocktails
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger Among the many signature drinks that PubClub has encountered through the years are the following cocktails. The Hurricane, Pat O'Brien's New Orleans The Hurricane is not just the signature drink of Pat O'Brien's but is also the signature drink of the city of New Orleans. Pat O'Brien's is the place to get it, too. … [Read more...]
Sharkeez Brings Back 84-Ounce Buckets & Fish Bowls
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger The first thing a bar or restaurant needs in order be successful is a signature menu item. Something that is unique to it that no other place has, be it a crazy cocktail or an out-of-this-world burger. I call it the equivalent of the song "Margaritaville." Even if you don't know anything else about Jimmy Buffett, you know … [Read more...]
A Bourbon And Whiskey Shortage Is Hitting U.S. Bars & Nightlife
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger And you were worried about your local store running low on stocks of toilet paper and meats. Well, wait until you try and swallow this: there is a shortage of bourbon and whiskey in the USA and it's starting to hit bars and nightclubs around the country. Jameson is in such short supply that New Orleans is in danger of … [Read more...]
Top 10 Best Casino Bars In The World
Casino entertainment has always been associated with luxury, expensive 5-star hotels, and dazzling lights. Of course, that’s how it is presented in the movies, and they did a good job of advertising Las Vegas. Also, lots of celebrities are guests here, and with the prices and the type of service these gambling resorts offer, it kind of feels that it’s the entertainment … [Read more...]
What Makes A Good Sports Bar?
Sports bars: the perfect hangout for anyone who enjoys sporting action plus a few cold beers to accompany them while they follow the events out on the diamond, grid or other sporting venue. But how did the first sports bar come about in the first place? There’s some dispute as to the first actual sports bar. The sports bar Legends opened in Long Beach, California, in 1979, … [Read more...]
Side Bar In Ogden Is Open In Utah’s Largest Independently-Owned Distillery
In a state long known for its bar and alcohol restrictions and "watered down" (low alcohol) beers and drinks, an interesting trend is developing in Utah. Distilleries are popping up like toast all over the state. One recently opened in Park City and is so popular it's nearly impossible to get in it. And now, Utah's largest independently-owned distillery is not just … [Read more...]
Is Your Brewery Ready For DTC?
If you are the owner of a brewery, you probably already know the many struggles of distribution. Once you get past the initial stages of opening your brewery, establishing your craft beer and discovering unique blends, you begin to shift your focus to enlarging your distribution outreach. However, this can be daunting for breweries just beginning to explore … [Read more...]
Should Guys Buy Girls Drinks In A Bar? An Expert Provides The Answer
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger I saw this question on Quora and thought I would answer it here on PubClub, then post the link on Quora. The answer is the same as it is in many other aspects of life: it depends. My expertise comes from being a nightlife veteran, from observing guys buy drinks for girls in bars, from doing it myself and from seeing girls … [Read more...]
Flora-Bama Beach Bar’s Annual Labor Day Weekend Bikini Contest Date & Details
Miss Flora-Bama 2021 To Be Crowned On Saturday, Sept. 4 Article Updated August 2025 The Alabama Crimson Tide football opener against the Florida State Seminoles won't be the only thing some people in the South will be keeping their eyes on this Labor Day Weekend. Those in the Flora-Bama – the beach bar that was the the inspiration for the Jimmy Buffett song "Bama … [Read more...]
Tips On How To Tip A Bartender
The Ultimate Guide To Tipping In A Bar Or Nightclub By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger Figuring how to tip a bartender can be as difficult as getting a drink in a crowded bar. There's no guidebook and often you're left standing there wondering what's good balance between leaving a good tip and overtipping. Like anything in the service … [Read more...]
Phuket Nightlife Shutdown Closes Bars At – Get This – 9 PM
Once-Wild Party Scene Is Put Down By Rising Positive COVID-19 Cases Once a place of wild men, wilder women and pretty much an "anything goes" attitude, Phuket is now more like Disneyland. A rise in positive COVID-19 cases has caused officials to implement a shutdown of the area's nightlife, forcing bars to close at – get this – 9 p.m. It includes the world-famous … [Read more...]
What It Means For Bars & Nightlife Now That California Is Fully Open
It's Prime Party Time Again In The Golden State As PubClubbers Return With No Restrictions By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger The lights are back on, the doors are open again and there are no restrictions on 25% capacity, social distance spacing, being seated and moving around a place to meet and mingle. Now that California is fully open, here's … [Read more...]
Is Vegas Still The Party Capitol Of The U.S.?
Mojave Desert’s brightest nightspot is a city with many nicknames. One of its most famous ones is The Entertainment Capital of the World. There is no doubt that this is a well-earned title with roots planted by the 1950s hotel/casino expansion in Clark County. However, given that, over the past decade, Vegas lost its crown as the world’s gambling capital, and other destinations … [Read more...]
England May Face A Beer Shortage Just As Its Pubs Reopen Indoors
Brewers Face Challenges To Keep The Beers Flowing For Thirsty Punters By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Beer Blogger Wouldn't you know it. Just as English pubs are allowed to re-open and serve customers indoors again, there may be a shortage of beer. For one, the beer companies are struggling to find delivery drivers. Add to this a worldwide shortage of aluminum … [Read more...]
Can You Drink Alcohol After Getting A COVID Shot? We Have The Answer
What You Need To Know To Party Safely After You Are Fully Vaccinated By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger When I was waiting to get my second COVID-19 vaccination (Pfizer, as everyone I tell seems to want to know), a nurse told a person next to me that they should wait a certain period of time before drinking alcohol after getting the shot. Funny, … [Read more...]
In The Post-Pandemic Nightlife World, Is This The End Of The Pick-Up Bars?
How The Singles Scene Will Be Affected After A Year In Lockdown By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger At first thought, the opportunities for single people at bars, pubs and clubs around the world bring to mind reunions after long wars. After all, like after a big war there's a big celebrations. Just like being in the army, people have been told … [Read more...]
Manchester Turning A Car Park Into An Outdoor Nightclub
Square One In City Center Being Transformed Into A Summer Dance Party For nightclub promoters in England it's back to Square One, but this one is all about the dance party. A new outdoor club is opening in Square One in Manchester's city center this summer that the promotors say "is for the dancers, a new venue with no-nonsense. "Summer is coming and the dance … [Read more...]
Will Any City Ever Surpass Las Vegas’ Infamous Nightlife?
Everyone wants to have a good time. People can find refuge in them. They search and search through various sites looking for recommendations of where to go, what to do, and for how long – toing-and-froing about whether they’d have more fun here or there. And then it's booked and the excitement builds. They are going. Some friends say, “that sounds so nice. It’s not my kind of … [Read more...]
Wooden vs. Metal Bar Stools
Bar stools are a great piece of furniture to have in your restaurant. They’re fun to have, make waiting for a table a little more bearable, and are a great way to sneak more seats into your space. Finding the right bar stool for restaurants is important because you want to make sure it’s comfortable, good quality, and matches the interior of your space. The two most common … [Read more...]
Intoxicated Man Takes Stolen Floating Tiki Bar For A Joy Ride In The Florida Keys
On The Run Powered By Rum Drinks #tikibar #tiki #bars #nightlife By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger Perhaps he had a Hurricane and went insane. Drank a Zombie and turned into one. Consumed a Mai Tai which made him think "may I?" Whatever the reason, an intoxicated man stole a floating tiki bar and took it for a joy ride. It happened in … [Read more...]
Flair Bartenders Should Know How To Make Cocktails Too
Being a professional bartender, you should know how to make good drinks. Before becoming a flair bartender, it is necessary to know these skills first, which takes a lot of practice and patience. People may think that tossing and jiggling bottles is enough to be flair bartender. But if you aren't creative with making delicious and desired cocktails, then you will fail at … [Read more...]
Sweden Bans Alcohol Sales At Bars, Nightclubs & Bars After 10 PM
PM Shuts These Businesses Due To COVID-19 Concerns Sweden, once the model for coronavirus control policies, is "facing a situation that risks becoming pitch-black” according to Prime Minister Stefan Lofven. And that means he is doing what leaders in every other affected country the world is doing: coming down on bars, restaurants and nightclubs. He has has … [Read more...]
Here Are The World’s 50 Best Bars (At Least According To This Source)
50 Best Organization Releases List With London's Connaught Bar Coming In At No. 1 By The PubClub.com Staff Published Nov. 5, 2020 The 50 Best organization has released its list of the World's 50 Best Bars 2020, sponsored by Perrier. And coming in at No. 1 is the Connaught Bar in London's affluent Mayfair area. The bar, fitting for its surroundings, is known for … [Read more...]
Online Reputation Management For Bars And Restaurants
Bars and restaurants depend on their online reputation to gain new customers, so investing in online reputation management is a no brainer. The problem is figuring out how to make this happen in a way that'll give you back control. More and more hospitality services are now focused on getting the best deal with internet providers and cultivating their online accessibility, … [Read more...]
Tiki Bar Definition Reflects The Polynesian & Beach Lifestyle
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger Thatched roof, bamboo walls and tables, tropical music playing in the background like a light breeze causing palm trees to sway, and potent rum drinks. The latter of which may cause the patrons to sway like those palm trees. These are all elements that make up the definition of a tiki bar. The word tiki comes from tiki … [Read more...]
5 Important Elements That Make A For Great Tiki Bar
Exotic Rum Drinks Are Only Part Of The Criteria By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Editor When you're ready for a tropical paradise vacation, all you have to do is go to your closest tiki bar. After all, with exotic drinks and decor that mentally transports you to the South Pacific islands, the provide the perfect escape. But what makes a great tiki … [Read more...]
Understating The Meaning Of The Word Nightlife – A True Definition
Bars, Pubs & Clubs A Big Part Of Making Life After Dark So Fun By The Nightlife Blogger, PubClub.com Break up the word into two pieces and reverse them and you have a simple explanation of nightlife: life and night. Simple, right? life at night. Yes, but it's what makes life at night that provides the true definition of nightlife. The term nightlife … [Read more...]
What Is The Difference Between A Pub And A Club – The Answer Is Here
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger In the world of nightlife, there are many different elements but two of the biggest is this one: pubs and clubs. Since this website is called PubClub.com, we seek to bring the best of each of those types of establishments to our site visitors. But this brings up an interesting question that is often asked on the internet … [Read more...]
British Lawmakers Making It Tough For People To Go To Pubs In England
Nightlife News: A Confusing App & Curfew At 10 P.M. By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Editor Going to a pub in England is as big a part of the lifestyle as crumpets and tea and rainy days in London. But British law makers are making it tough for people to to go pubs in England with two restrictive policies. And not everyone is happy about it, from … [Read more...]
5 Essential Health And Safety Tips For Bar And Club Owners
Operating a bar or club requires more than having a good selection of drinks. As the owner of the entertainment facilities, you have to keep patrons safe. Nobody would want to go to an establishment where fights break out, drug use is common, and predators abound. This behavior will put your employees and customers at risk. Many bar and club owners have organized events to … [Read more...]
The ‘Cheers’ Bar That Is Closing Is Not The TV ‘Cheers’ Bar
Bull & Finch Facade Was Used In Popular Show While The Actual Bar Is In a Hollywood Museum By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Bar Blogger There's been a headlines making the rounds lately that the "Cheers" bar – the one featuring swinging Sam Malone, factual Cliff Clavin, the always-thirsty Norm and others featuring in the popular TV show, is closing. Well, … [Read more...]
How To Spot – And Stop – A Bar Moocher
Keeping Tab Of Your Drinks To Save Your Bar Tab By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Bars & Nightlife Blogger We have all seen them experienced them and had our wallets emptied or credit card bills affected by them. They are the dreaded "bar moochers," people who drink on your tab, at your expense, while they pay nothing. They are so good at doing this that … [Read more...]
How Early Bar Closures Will Affect The College Football Season
COVID-19 Restrictions Will End The Party After Night Games By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Bars & Nightlife Blogger Picture this scenario, college football fans. Your team is playing a night game, it's fourth-and-1 with less than a minute left and everything is on the line. You're in a bar, but you can't stand up and pace in your space because COVID-19 … [Read more...]
Drinks To Go Now Permanently Legal In Iowa
Bars Can Continue To Sell Take-Out Cocktails By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Bars & Nightlife Blogger So maybe Iowa isn't so backward after all. Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed a bill allowing bar to sell alcoholic drinks to go on a permanent basis and it passed through the state House and Senate in a landslide along the lines of the Iowa Hawkeyes vs. … [Read more...]
Why Are Bars Taking Such A Beating In Reaction To Rise In COVID-19 Cases?
Knee-Jerk Reactions Like This Don't Help The Serious Coronavirus Threat To People By Kevin Wilkerson PubClub.com Bars & Nightlife Blogger There's a rise in coronavirus infections so of course, officials respond by closing the bars. They have no real statistics to prove bars are the culprit, yet they make the watering holes and those who go to them take … [Read more...]
The Nightlife Blogger: Going Out To Bars In This COVID-19 Era Sucks!
When Will This Thing Finally End!? By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger We have to stay at home about 80% of the time and when we do go out, we have to wear uncomfortable masks, stay six feet apart from others and can't go to a nightclub. On those rare times we do go out, we encounter bars that are often so empty because of social distancing rules … [Read more...]
Florida Bars Can’t Serve Alcohol But You Can Get Drinks In Restaurants
Things Not So Sunny In The Sunshine State For Barflies By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger The fun in the Sunshine State has been tapped out, bottled up, sealed without a kiss, for barflies With little warning – just a few hours, in fact – Halsey Beshears, secretary of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, banned Florida bars … [Read more...]
Nightlife News: Takeout Cocktails To Go All The Rage During COVID-19 Shutdown
#StayHome Movement Has Let To People Drinking More And At Home By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger If you try and take away someone's liquor, then he or she will still find a way to drink. If nothing else, Prohibition taught us that fact. And so, as officials throughout the USA and the world shut down the bars and even the restaurants that have … [Read more...]
Nightlife News: Why Grocery Stores Are The New Singles Bars
With Bars & Nightclubs Closed Due To The COVID-19 Shutdowns, They Are The Only Places To Meet Other Singles. But Keep Your Social Distance! By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger The tall, thin and beautiful blonde stood a few people in front of me in a line to get into a business. She wore tight workout pants that showed off her small and … [Read more...]
Portland Gentlemen’s Club Launches ‘Boober Eats’ Food Delivery Service
Lucky Devil Lounge Sending Girls To Deliver Take-Out Service The American entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in Portland, Oregon, as the owner of a gentlemen's club has adapted to the shutdown of bars and restaurants in a unique way: he is sending his dancers out to make house deliveries of food. It is the Lucky Devil Lounge and a post on its Twitter page … [Read more...]
Governors Across The USA Close Bars & Restaurants
California Gov. Gavin Newsom Issues Voluntary Closures By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger Closing time. You don't have to go home but you can't stay here. Those lyrics from "Closing Time" by the band Semisonic is basically what governors in Illinois and Ohio have told residents as they have closed all bars and restaurants to customers through … [Read more...]
The Pandemic Had A Huge Impact On Nightlife Around The World
Nightclub Closures & People Staying Home Affecting Bars & Bartenders By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger Thank goodness that's in the rear view mirror. Concerts postponed or outright canceled. Bar owners and managers cutting shifts for their staff by as much as 50%. Nightclubs going dark from Athens to Las Vegas. Las Vegas!? Even in London, … [Read more...]
Hey Crappy Bar Band: You’re Not The Rolling Stones So Just Play
PubClub.com Nightlife Blog By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger Don't you just hate it when you go into a bar, a band is set up but they do more "testing, testing" than playing? Well drink up because they always suck. Just like a girl, the more a band teases, the worst they are when they finally, well, take the stage. You're in the bar, sipping your … [Read more...]
Experts Weigh In On How Bars Can Capitalize On Super Bowl LIV Sunday
Utilize Social Media For Prizes & Create A Fun Environment For Fans By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger Super Bowl Sunday is one of the busiest bar days of the year, and two industry experts weigh in on how bars can capitalize on this huge day (and night). Nick Fosberg is the founder and CEO of Bar Restaurant Success and Doug Radkey is the is … [Read more...]
The NFL Playoffs Are Big Business For Sports Bars
Fans Fill For Game-Watching Bars For Sunday Fundays Across America By Kevin Wilkerson, PuClub.com Nightlife Editor Whether the fans are on the edge of their seats sweating out a nail-biting finish, celebrating an easy win or ordering shots to help mask the disappointment of another loss, the sports bars of America are winners. The NFL season is here and that's … [Read more...]
Are You A Pubber Or A Clubber When It Comes To Bars & Nightlife?
Pubbers vs. Clubbers, a Traditional Mix of Bars and Clubs Cultures. And it's Okay to Be Both By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger People who go to bars can generally be separated into two distinct groups: Those who are "pubbers" and those who are "clubbers." That is why when PubClub.com was founded, I chose that domain name to appeal to each … [Read more...]
Miami Beach Revokes License Of Mokai Lounge After Horse Stunt
Bikini-Clad Dancer Rides Horse Into Dance Floor Causing Panic At The Club By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger In order to draw in crowds, nightclubs do all kinds of things to try and stand out in the crowd, but the Mokai Lounge in Miami Beach obviously doesn't know the difference between horsing around and, well, bringing a horse into a bar. As a … [Read more...]