What's the hottest thing in San Diego right now? The San Diego Padres. After beating the hated rival Dodgers in the playoffs last year, an event that set off a celebration rarely seen in this city – anticipation is at an all-time high for the 2023 season. And the bars are smart enough to take advantage of this enthusiasm. Here's a rundown of San Diego Bars having opening day … [Read more...]
Why Are There Big Lines At Nightclubs? The Answer May Surprise You
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 it happens all the time. In fact, common practice … [Read more...]
Bartender’s Weekend Returns To San Diego And Oh My The Events
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 weekend of course but by the time I finish with it, … [Read more...]
Springtime Is When The World’s Nightlife Heats Up & Springs To Life
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 the world. Pool parties, beach time and weekend … [Read more...]
How A Bar Blogger Still Reigns Despite The Ongoing California Rains
Nightlife As Seen From A Barstool By PubClub.com's Nightlife Blogger The view from my barstool today is one of raindrops, not falling in my head or even in my beer for that matter, but close enough to have me comfortably planted here for a while. Personally, I don't like rain. I'm not the type who likes to go to a pub to curl up by the fireplace with a good book in my … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar’s Cabo Wabo Beach Club Coming To Huntington Beach, CA
Surf City, USA has more than wave rippers, curlers, kooks and cutbackers. It has great nightlife and it's getting even better with the addition of the Cabo Wabo Beach Club & Bar. With a scheduled opening sometime this spring, the Red Rocker's no-doubt-to-be-rocking bar will be at The Waterfront Beach Resort on PCH a few blocks south of the Huntington Beach Pier. Cabo … [Read more...]
5 Things Guys In Their 50s Should Never Say In A Bar
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 girls. Too often, you even become invisible to them. … [Read more...]
San Diego’s Sugar Factory, Nick Jonas’ Villa One Tequila & Nick Cannon’s Wild & Out Closed
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger After celebrity-filled grand openings, red carpets and a Hollywood type of hype, Nick Jonas' One Tequila Bar and Nick Cannon's Wild 'N Out bars have both closed. This is because the building they shared, Sugar Factory at Fifth Ave., and G Street in the Gaslamp Quarter, has, closed. So much for LA's Hollywood influence … [Read more...]
The Nightlife Blogger: Am I Too Old Or Too Young? I Might Be A ‘Tweener’
I never saw the Rolling Stones in their prime or Lynyrd Skynyrd in concert, experienced the 70s "free love days" or flew to Europe on cheap airlines for cheap rates with dozens of other young people drinking Thunderbird wine while singing folk songs along the way. Or, for that matter, rode in a 747 with its lounge on the upper level. I'm too young for all of those … [Read more...]
5 Great Nightlife Party Tips
Party time is anytime, and anytime is party time. So goes the song, and that's what it's like when it's nightlife time. There are all sorts of ways to go out on the town and as the web's prime purveyors of partying, PubClub.com has these five great nightlife party tips. 1.) Pick A Fun Bar Or Nightclub This is the first order of business. What are we doing tonight and … [Read more...]
Or Bar West Hollywood A ‘Modern Cocktail Lounge’ In Gold Coast Location
A "modern cocktail lounge" is now in home of the previous Gold Coast location in West Hollywood, CA. Or Bar is inspired by French disco-era decadence reminiscent of the chic nightlife scene of the late 1970s and early 1980s. A press release describes is as "a modern cocktail lounge with a decadent, disco-flavored vibe." The name Or Bar comes from the French word for gold, … [Read more...]
Nashville Is The Latest City To Have A Director Of Nightlife
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Director Nightlife is hot and happening around the world. So much so that cities have started appointing directors of nightlife to work with bars, people and elected officials to determine the perfect mix of what works bests for everyone. Nashville is the latest city to do this joining, among others, Amsterdam, New York City, … [Read more...]
Roll Call Is Nick Saban’s Rooftop Bar In Tuscaloosa
Nick Saban makes the Crimson Tide roll and now he's also doing a Roll Call. That is the name of a rooftop restaurant and bar in downtown Tuscaloosa. It's part of the Alamite luxury hotel and he is and his wife Terry are part of the investment group. It is on the corner of Sixth Street and 23rd Avenue. While there is a also a full bar and restaurant downstairs in the … [Read more...]
San Diego Gaslamp Bar barleymash Having Cool Giveaways In December
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com If you're looking for a reason to get out and have a few drinks, then check this out: barleymash in San Diego's Gaslamp is having these way-cool giveaways in December. Just post on Instagram and tag @barleymashsd and you can win, among other things, a custom longboard, a custom cooler and a $25 gift certificate. The post needs to be about … [Read more...]
Can You Be Too Fat Or Ugly To Get Into A Nightclub?
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com So can you be too fat or ugly to get into a nightclub? The answer is yes. Actually it's more "of course," because in some places, if you don't have "the look," you don't get past the velvet ropes. What is "the look" you ask? Well, you must be well dressed. No shorts, ballcaps or ragged jeans or t-shirts. Dress to impress. Being young … [Read more...]
The Holding Company In San Diego’s Ocean Beach Has These Holiday Cocktails
The Holding Company in San Diego's Ocean beach is full of the holiday spirit and you can be, too, with these three cocktails available in December. The Holding Company’s Holiday Cocktails are: • I’ll Be Home for Christmas: Peppermint espresso martini with homemade coffee liqueur + cream • Silent Night: Spiced hot apple cider spiked with Skrewball • Skrew The Nog: Boozy … [Read more...]
ReBru Spirits Brings A Funky Party Scene To San Diego’s Barrio Logan
In San Diego, there are breweries, distilleries and speakeasies. But there is no place like ReBru Spirits, which has brought a funky party scene to Barrio Logan just south of downtown and the Gaslamp Quarter. First of all, it serves San Diego craft beer but not as craft beer. Huh? Yes, it takes unsold and extra beer from the breweries and makes spirits out of it. … [Read more...]
The Crypto Collapse Is Affecting Nightlife & Miami Nightclubs
Free-wheeling spending, $50K tables, endless bottle service and living it up like there's no tomorrow. Well, there is no tomorrow for many of the people who were acting like a bunch of college kids on Spring Break running up absurd tabs on dad's credit card with the downfall of FTX and the cryptocurrency collapse. "Ninety-five percent men, young ... with a kind of nerdy … [Read more...]
Inside Kansas City Barbeque, San Diego’s Famous ‘Top Gun’ Bar
By The Kevbeaux, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger Goodness gracious, Great Balls of Fire! For those who want to relive that iconic moment from the iconic first Top Gun movie, you can do it at Kansas City Barbeque, San Diego's famous Top Gun bar. This is not the bar featured in Top Gun: Maverick. That's the I Bar on Coronado's North Island Naval Air Base and is off limits … [Read more...]
San Diego Tiki Bars That Are Not Speakeasies And Don’t Require A Reservation
By The Kevbeaux, PubClub.com Tiki Bar Specialist San Diego has some really cool tiki bars. The problem, tho, is you practically need Coronado North Island Naval Air Station type of clearance to get into them. The False Idol (at the back of Craft & Commerce restaurant at Beech & Ketter just up from the Maritime Museum), Grass Skirt (you enter through a tight-space … [Read more...]
Knitting Factory Returns To LA Nightlife With Knitting Factory NoHo
The Knitting Factory Returns to Los Angeles nightlife with the Knitting Factory NoHo. Knitting Factory Hollywood closed in 2019 but the new live music nightclub will be on the second floor of the historic Federal Bar in North Hollywood, opening late in 2022. It will have live music acts and a speakeasy. Downstairs, the Federal Bar will continue serving classic yet … [Read more...]
Billy’s At The Beach Newport Beach Adds An All-Night Happy Hour & SIN Night
Billy's at the Beach, the waterfront restaurant and tiki bar in Newport Beach, CA, has added two special nights to its weekly menu of fun. It now has SIN nights on Sunday from 6 p.m.-close and an all-night Happy Hour for everyone on Wednesdays, 3-close. SIN nights are usually pretty good party nights around the USA, attracting bartenders and waitress from other bars and … [Read more...]
Mendocino County Cities, Fort Bragg, Hopland Tourist Information Bars Nightlife
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger There is no Los Angeles here, no San Francisco, San Diego or Long Beach. Mendocino County has no thriving metropolis, no large center of commerce or industry. Instead, it has a collection of small towns and villages placed peacefully among incredible scenery to make up this Northern California nirvana. This is a look at … [Read more...]
Mendocino County Bars, Nightlife, Craft Beers, Fort Bragg, Casper Inn
By The Kevbeaux, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger In the county that introduced craft beer to California, it stands to reason there would be great places to drink it. And so there are in Mendocino County, two hours north of San Francisco up the 101 Highway. But it's also a haven for dive bars and one legendary live music venue that's known throughout Northern California … [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...]
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...]
Best San Diego Sports Bars For Watching March Madness Drink Specials
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Nightlife Blogger San Diego has so many fun bars it always seems like madness in them but when it comes to the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament it's officially March Madness. Oh, just because hometown San Diego State isn't expected advance very far doesn't mean there's no team to root for and it's not fun. With people filling out … [Read more...]
The Nightlife Blogger: St. Patrick’s Day Parades & Celebrations
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger I had no real appreciation for St. Patrick's Day until I took a job in Savannah, Ga. This was, of course, the last place on Earth that I figured would be a place that would stir up my St. Paddy's Day juices. But that is precisely what happened for – as I quickly learned – Savannah has the third-biggest St. Patrick's Day … [Read more...]
Las Vegas Lifts Mask Restrictions & Crowd Capacity Limits
It's full-on party time again in Sin City. Las Vegas has lifted all mask restrictions and capacity limits on visitors, venues and events. The policy went into effect Feb. 10. Officials still recommend masks for those who are not vaccinated and with underlying medical conditions but it is no longer a requirement. Masks are still required on all public transportation and … [Read more...]
San Diego Gaslamp Nightlife News: Another Hookah Bar Coming Soon
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Nightlife Blogger The evolution of San Diego Gaslamp nightlife continues to evolve, as PubClub.com reveals that a hookah bar is going into the location of the former Tropical Savor on Fourth Ave. With the building undergoing a complete renovation, I talked with one of the builders who provided the information. Meanwhile, the … [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...]
Bamboo Lounge Brings Nightlife Elegance To Westlake Village
LA Bar Mixes Creative Drinks With A DJ To Create A Soothing Setting There's a new cool vibe bar in Westlake Village. Yes, Westlake Village, a place known primarily for being a residential area with malls. In fact, this establishment is located in one of the latter, the Shoppes at Westlake Village. It's Bamboo Lounge and it features beer, wine and cocktails with … [Read more...]
Food For Thought: Breaking Down San Diego U-T’s ‘Best Of’ List
Chewing On The Union-Tribune's Best Burgers, Fish Tacos, Steakhouse & MicroBrewery By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger I always love it when newspapers and other publications put out a "Best Of" list. They provide moments of "hmmm," a few thoughts of "I need to check out that place," but mainly the question of "what were they thinking!?" And … [Read more...]
Amsterdam Nightlife Threatens To Go Dark As COVID-19 Cases Rise
Nightclubs Forced To Close; Dekmantel 2021 Music Festival Canceled Just as it was rocking again, Amsterdam nightlife threatens to go dark as COVID-19 cases rise in the Netherlands. Restrictions on have been re-introduced across the country. Nightclubs are again closed until at last Aug. 13. This is just a few weeks after most lockdown measures were pulled on June 26. … [Read more...]
Miami Beach Nightclub The Clevelander Fighting The City’s 2 AM Alcohol Ban
Lawsuit States 'The City Has Declared War On South Beach's Famed Entertainment District.' Things are going south in South Beach. If you're a nightclub owner and a Pubclubber anyway. The city of Miami Beach has put forth a no-alcohol rule for bars and clubs after 2 a.m. This in a place that traditionally allowed people to tip 'em back until 5 a.m. At least one … [Read more...]
5 Great Pubs You Want To Visit While In Las Vegas
Are you planning a trip to Las Vegas? And are you looking for the best slot machines in Vegas and some cool places to hang out and eat near the Strip? Well, here we present the 5 Great Pubs You Want To Visit When In Las Vegas. Tilted Kilt Pub and Eatery Tilted Kilt Pub is at 3545 Las Vegas Blvd. South Suite L-26, Las Vegas, Nevada. It is in optimal proximity to top hotels and … [Read more...]
Is The Gaslamp Quarter A Safe Place For Bars, Restaurants And Nightlife?
San Diego's Downtown Entertainment Area Under Scrutiny After Fatal Shooting; Police Put More Officers On The Streets By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Nightlife Blogger In the wake of a recent incident in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter in which a trouble-seeking individual found what he was looking for and wound up shooting five people (one fatally), the … [Read more...]
New Orleans Bar Offering The J&J Vaccination – Along With A Shot
NOLA's Dragon's Den Providing Two Kinds Of Shots In A Party Celebration Setting They do let the good times roll in New Orleans. To help the partying get going once again in the Big Easy, one bar is offering a free shot. As well as a vaccination. Dragon's Den on Esplanade Ave., is giving out a Johnson & Johnson vaccine shot followed by a the kind of shot … [Read more...]
What To Expect With Nightlife In The Post-Pandemic World
A Look At Travel, Party Destinations And Bars, Pubs & Nightclubs In The 'I'm Vaccinated' Era By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger After being cooped up for more than a year, PubClubbers around the world are beginning to emerge from their stay-at-home makeshift bars and are ready to venture out again. With more of the population getting … [Read more...]
Officials Need To Vaccinate These People Now To Stop New COVID Strains Spread: The Nightlife Blogger
PubClubbers Who Go To Bars & Restaurants Should Be Vaccinated By The Nightlife Blogger, PubClub.com If officials really want to stop the spread of COVID-19 and especially the more contagious new strains from the UK and elsewhere, then they should immediately start vaccinating the following group of people. And that is the PubClubbers, people who are going … [Read more...]
Miami Bars, Nightlife & Hotels News & Happenings
Bar Moxie, Cuba's Oldest Brewery & Wauku Restaurant New Magic City Hotspots Miami is open and it's getting more places to eat, drink and sleep. Here's a rundown of the latest hot news with the city's bars, nightlife, hotels and restaurants. Moxie Hotel Opens In Miami Beach It begins with the spectacular Moxy Hotel, which does beyond Bar Moxie located in … [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...]
The Pros And Cons Of Contactless Payments At Bars & Restaurants
Why Ordering & Paying Via A QR Code Isn't Always Ideal For Customers By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger A server approached our table and before we could ask anything she instructed us to point our smartphone cameras at the QR code on the table. My friends and I had the same "ugg, another waitress-less, contact-less encounter at a … [Read more...]
Krakow Nightlife Complete Guide To The Best Bars, Pubs & Nightclubs
Krakow nightlife, Old Town Krakow bars By Dawid Nowak, Special To PubClub.com The most unusual and out of the ordinary pub crawl has to be Krakow. This historic but compact city offers an abundance of locales, venues and drinking habitats that not only pleases the finest beer connoisseurs among you but also for the amount of unique and varied theme pubs, no big copycat … [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...]
Here Are Some Of The Hottest Cocktails And Drink Trends In Hong Kong
Gin Is In While A Chinese & Mexican Influence Creates A Creative Cocktail Hong Kong is a hip city with a worldwide influence on many areas of its culture and cuisine. That melting pot of society is also evident in the city's bars and nightclubs. Here is a look at how it mixes into the hottest cocktails and drink trends. You will likely be quite surprised at … [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...]
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...]
San Diego Has Very Good Nightlife And Here’s Why
5 Reasons SD Rocks It With Bars & Clubs By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Nightlife Blogger In many ways, San Diego is that forgotten cozy city to the south while California's other more marquee destinations – LA and Hollywood, San Francisco – take center stage. But it is also a prime place to visit and yes, San Diego does indeed have very good … [Read more...]
How Girls Can Be A Good Wingman For Their Guy Friends From The Nightlife Blogger
5 Top Criteria For Being An Awesome Female Wing Person For You Single Guy Friends By The Nightlife Blogger, PubClub.com Not all wingmen are men. Some of the best are women and here's five ways a girl can be a good wingman for their single guy friends. 1.) You Both Must Be Friends With No Romantic Interest In Each Other There's no way a girl can be a good wingman … [Read more...]
Girls Can Be A Great Wingman, Too, And Here’s Why From The Nightlife Blogger
5 Reasons Why Women Are Often Better Wingmen Than Men By The Nightlife Blogger, PubClub.com There is a great misnomer about wingmen and it goes like this: only a guy can be one and that girls make terrible ones. While largely based on many mens' experiences, it's not entirely true. In fact, if you're a guy, you could be missing out on a lot of singles action by … [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...]
Barleymash San Diego Food & Drinks Featured On Livestream Happy HourShow
Live Show From Inside This 'Go To' Gaslamp Quarter Restaurant & Bar By Kevin Wilkerson, Virtual Happy Hour Co-Host Outside, it was 85 degrees, another heat wave having hit San Diego. I was inside, tho, in air conditioned comfort, sipping on a new "beat the heatwave" cocktail at Barleymash, the landmark restaurant and bar in San Diego's Gaslamp. Yes, … [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...]
Is The Party Over In Miami Beach? Mayor Calls Nightlife A ‘Beachfront Bourbon Street’
The Lights May Be Dimming At The City's Famous Bars & Clubs By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger Turn out the lights (early). The party is over (at midnight?) That's what the Miami Beach mayor wants to happen as he's making noise about turning the city's famous nightlife area into an arts and cultural area. Dan Gelber, whose father was … [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...]
Miami Beach And Other City Beaches Closed For 4th Of July
A Real Beach Bummer For Fourth Of July Weekend By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger It's bad enough that governor closed all the bars in Florida and now the mayor of Miami has closed the beaches, effective for July 4 weekend. The order includes South Beach – which many visitors simply call Miami Beach – and all bars in the entire Miami-Dade … [Read more...]
Different Types Of Bars & The Personal Experiences They Offer
A bar is a place where you go to hang out with friends and family, or to unwind after work. However, not all bars offer the same experience. Different kinds of bars offer different kinds of ambiance, atmosphere, and dining experience. The following are common types of bars and the different personal experiences they offer: 1. College Bar College bars have the … [Read more...]
The 5 Types Of Bars That Are Great For First Dates
First impressions are important, especially in the world of modern dating. You might not think that your choice of first date location is too important in the grand scheme of things, but it’ll create a lot of signals to your beau about who you are as a person. Also, the atmosphere in the venue will do a lot to make it either easier or harder to create a lasting impression … [Read more...]
The Nightlife Blogger: Why I Wish Guys Hated Me In Bars
Those Slick-Looking Dudes Don't Have To Work At It To Get Women's Attention By Kevin Wilkerson, The Nightlife Blogger Sometimes, I wish I were the guy that I hate in the bar. You know the type, the one who looks as if he just popped in because his yacht is over in the Mediterranean for the summer season, he of the pronounced pecs, flat stomach, tall stature, … [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...]
American Junkie San Diego Gaslamp Dollar Beers Night
$1 Pizza Too, On Thirsty Thursdays At This SD Bar By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger Red solo cup, Fill it up, Let's have a party! And so it is every Thursday night at American Junkie in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter. That is when the bar, in the heart of lively Fifth Ave., has its dollar beers night. That's right, dollar beers. $1. And not just the … [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...]
What To Expect Your Bar To Look Like In 2020
Lighter & Brighter To Replace Dark Speakeasy Decor Bar trends can change as quickly as a woman's mind and what's hot now may be old and dated tomorrow. The evolution of places to drink is a continual process as owners and managing partners strive to keep up with the times. Two industry experts from the Nightclub & Bar Show share their thoughts on what … [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...]
Hollywood’s Most Iconic 21st Century Bars
Reviews Of The Blue Palms Brew House, Next Door Lounge, Parker Room & Tramp Stamp Granny’s Hollywood is home to a host high profile of bars, including famous all-timers like Frolic Room, Sassafras, and The Spare Room. Then there are the younger ones, or those built in the 21st century, that have already made quite an impression on the LA social scene. These new-age … [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...]
A Fun, Lively Night At The London West Hollywood Bar & Boxwood Restaurant
London Meets Hollywood At This Chic Location At The Sunset Strip By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Los Angeles Blogger I went to a press event and wound up at a party. A full-blown am-I-in-the-wrong-place party where the champagne corks were popping so often it provided a soundtrack, speciality gin and vodka cocktails were being poured along with endless wines, and … [Read more...]
The Dirty Secret Bars With Lots Of Craft Beer Taps Don’t Want You To Know
The Story Behind Breweries & Their Relationships With Bars It sounds good and it looks great. A bar promotes the fact it has several different beers – craft beers – on tap. You go in and sure enough, there's a whole wall lined with tap handles. But what you see may be one great deception. That's because the bar may be holding back on several other craft beer … [Read more...]
What You Should Know About Your First Experience In A Bar Or Pub
PubClubbing Tips For Novice Drinkers Never been to a bar or pub yet? Don't sweat it, PubClub.com has the full scoop on what it's like inside these great drinking establishments. The first thing to know is that there are all kinds of bars and pubs and they can vary, but in general they are defined as places you can go to for drinks without all the preparation it takes … [Read more...]
What You Should Know About Your First Experience In A Nightclub
Nightlife Clubbing Rules, Dress Codes, Drink Prices & Meeting Girls & Guys Going to a nightclub for the first time can be an intimating experience. But not to worry, all PubClubbers go through it and by reading this article you'll be able to go in like a cagy veteran from your very first visit. The key is being prepared and knowing what to expect before you get … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Not To Like A Robot Bartender
There Goes The Generous Pours & The Hot Bartenders By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger Royal Caribbean's Anthem Of The Seas cruise ship has a pair of robotic bartenders at its Bionic Bar. These are those robots used in manufacturing and they mechanically make drinks for passengers. While it's easy to brush this off as a PR move – and for that, I … [Read more...]
The Blonde Pickup Didn’t Work But It Worked Out OK
The Blogger Didn't Get His Waitress But He Got A Lifelong Friend I never envisioned it turning out this way. Had you told me that some 10 years after meeting The Blonde, I would still be involved with her, I would have told you we would be married, driving kids to grade school, attending soccer matches and spending our nights drinking wine in front of a … [Read more...]
10 Top Tips For Bartenders Etiquette From A Customer’s Viewpoint
The View From The Other Side Of The Bar By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com's Bar Blogger As someone who spends a lot of time in bars, I know a lot about what there is to like about bartenders. I also know a lot about what there is to dislike about bartenders. So here's my list of Top 10 Etiquette Items For Bartenders. It is, for bartenders, the view from the other side … [Read more...]
St. Thomas Nightlife Best Bars Redhook & Island Music Reviews
Top Nightlife Spots For Locals & Tourists The beaches and water activities of St. Thomas give way to its small bars by night. There are fine places and fun places, spots with live music and bars for tourists and joints for locals (of course, tourists are always welcome) But, of course, any discussion of bars and nightlife in the Caribbean has to start with the rum. … [Read more...]
New York City Nightlife Limo Tours Packages
Take Me Out Limo NYC Nightclub Pricing & Descriptions What is wildly popular in Las Vegas – VIP access to the city's nightclubs – is opening the ropes to bars in The Big Apple. Take Me Out provides tours to tourists and locals so you are not all dressed up not with nowhere to go because of lines and/or discriminating doormen. “What makes us stand out is that … [Read more...]
Top 10 Ways To Know You Are Partying In Las Vegas
Recognizing Sin City's Distinctive Nightlife Characteristics Las Vegas is a a dazzling, dizzying place and things can happen that cause you to lose your mental bearings. So in case you wind up in a daze and forget where you are – hey it's possible here – these are PubClub.com's 10 ways to know you are partying in Vegas. 1.) You Have A Drink Before You Have The Key To … [Read more...]
Top 10 Ways To Know You Are Drinking In Amsterdam
Partying In The Leidseplein, Rembrandtplein And Red Light District Amsterdam is a place like no other, and it's easy to lose your bearings. So in case you wake up in a daze, here's 10 ways to know you are partying in Amsterdam. 1.) You're Buzzed And Haven't Had A Drink Yet. Before hitting the bars you decided to stop into one of those coffee houses in the Red Light … [Read more...]
Mr. Amsterdam The Ultimate Tour Guide To Nightlife & The Red Light District
Blogger Goes Into The Bars And Has Many Smiles & Small Beers There's something about Amsterdam that stirs one's soul. What other city lights up people's faces at the mere mention of its name? Where else can you smoke a joint in a public place, visit a sex museum and drink a beer in a 300-year-old building, all in one evening? Amsterdam is a place so bold in its … [Read more...]
Hermosa Beach A World’s Top Party Spot With World Cup & 4th Of July
Popular Bars & Big Events Bring In The LA's Hot Singles The best place to be in the world to party right now is Brazil. First of all, it's Brazil. Second of all, the country is hosting the World Cup. That's one heck of a combination to begin with, and then throw in the passion for soccer of Brazilians and just says party! But if you can't be in Brazil and want to be … [Read more...]
Rain Won’t Dampen The South Bay’s Cinco de Mayo Party
It's A Day In The Cantinas With Senoritas, Cervezas And Sombreros The weather isn't exactly like a Mexican beach party, but that's okay for Cinco de Mayo. In fact, it's almost better. That's because we'll be in the bars in the afternoon, partying it up Mexican style, and if it's cloudy or even raining, we won't be feeling guilty that we are inside drinking on a nice … [Read more...]
The 2013 Nightclub & Bar Convention Trade Show Attracts Nearly 40,000
Beer, Spirits And Nightlife Industry Knows This Is Always A Must-Do Event You've experience crowds in bars before, of course. But how about crowds in a bar convention!? Check this out; this 2013 Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show in Las Vegas had nearly 40,000 people. The actual attendance number was 37,740, and that's a whopping 11% increase over the … [Read more...]
Spirits Industry Nightclub & Bar Show Is America’s Best Trade Show
Wishing I Were There And Not Here Some of the best party times of my life have been at the Nightclub & Bar Show, the annual gathering of everyone who is everyone in the bar, nightclub, beer and spirits industry. It's the middle of March every year and takes place in the ideal place for such a thing: Las Vegas! It's two days of the best trade show in America. And … [Read more...]
Looking Forward To Drinking The New Budweiser Black Crown Beer
Gold Lager Debuting For Super Bowl Parties XLVII When The King (Budweiser) introduced a new beer for The Queen (Bud Light) it was like The King of Queens, so to speak. Bud Light Platinum, which hit the market this time last year, proved to be right in my wheelhouse. It's got flavor, is as smooth as a James Bond line (Sean Connery) and has a stronger kick than David … [Read more...]
Here’s Where And How To Cheer Presidential Inauguration in 2013
Presidential Cocktails, An Obama Burger and A 'Sloppy Joe' Featured at D.C.'s BLT Steak Restaurant The Presidential inauguration is worthy of a cheers, right? It's a massive party in D.C., a night of galas, gatherings and celebrations. So why not have a couple of specialty drinks, one for President Barack Obama and another for Vice President Joe Biden, to toast? That's … [Read more...]
Tao Offering Free Trip For World’s Largest Bachelorette Party
Glam Girls Being Offered Accommodations and Invitations To Three Weekend Parties in September A lot of ladies go to Vegas for bachelorette parties, and quite a few of them have a heck of a good time. From what they can recall, anyway. But now there's a chance to really do Vegas right for a bachelorette party. And that's to go for the World's Largest Bachelorette Party. … [Read more...]
It’s Now 5 O’Clock Somewhere in Biloxi’s Margaritaville
Jimmy Buffett Returns to Gulf Coast With Bar, Restaurant and Casino on The Back Bay Jimmy Buffett has made another Pascagoula Run. Except this time, he stopped in Biloxi. The Gulf Coast native has opened the Margaritaville Casino and Restaurant Biloxi – grand opening is Tuesday, May 22 – proving that yes, you can go home again (wonder of cousin Baxter will be there for … [Read more...]
Making My Way to Monterey With Its Fun Bars
It's Not Wild and Crazy, But The Mellow Monterey Nightlife Is Entertaining Not every place you visit has to have a whoop-it-up, never-ending party scene. Sometimes it's nice to be in a spot where simple is sweet. Where you don't have to worry about lines, cover charges, doormen and hanging with "hipsters." (Actually I can't stand that term; you see it from people who … [Read more...]
The Nightlife Blogger: The Big Boobs Bar Business is Really Booming
Hooters, the Tilted Kilt, The Wild Beaver Saloon and Now Twin Peaks – Which Has Sparked A Lawsuit – Are Popping Out All Over the USA By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger First, there was Hooter's. What a name, what a concept! Two guys from Florida came up with it years ago, found hot girls (all they had to do in the Tampa/St. Pete area was step … [Read more...]
New Orleans Nightlife Is A Party Down South
The Big Easy and Bourbon Street Party Scene Starts Early For People From the South Because it's in Their Blood When a baby is born in the South – and I know this to be true because I was one of them – before it is given over to the mother and the near passed-out father, the doctor and nurse do something very sneaky. But very good for the kid later in life. They … [Read more...]