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Cocktail bar

Cocktail bar with an 80s feel and old school video games creates a fun, chill vibe. Live jazz and local bands play in a space featuring pool tables and a disco room. Interactive amenities like an arcade and a hidden back bar add to the lively atmosphere.

Events like the Donuts: A Disco Party bring a lively vibe with fun music and games. Pool tables and a bar add to the mix, along with some unexpected Thai elements for a unique twist.

Atmosphere features a disco ball, orange pool table, and aquarium creating a cool vibe. Music space offers great energy with sick games and events enhancing the experience.

People are saying

"This bar has a gorgeous, fun vibe with stiff drinks."

"The music and vibes here make for a really fun time."

"I found the atmosphere here to be super cool and laid-back."

Good to know

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Happy hour runs until 7pm with discounted drinks and appetizers.

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Karaoke night is every Monday with no cover charge.

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The 'Donuts: A Disco Party' event occurs monthly, attracting a lively crowd.

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Old, lived-in shop filled with vintage sodas and candies creates a nostalgic atmosphere with 50s rock n roll music playing. A unique do-it-yourself soda station lets visitors mix and bottle custom drinks. Shelves packed with exotic imports and vintage toys add to the retro vibe.

Making your own sodas offers a fun, fizzy trip through time and flavor. Sampling a variety of old-fashioned candies and snacks adds to the playful experience.

Unique vintage candy and niche sodas fill the shelves. The spot also offers old-school toys and puzzles alongside sandwiches and syrups.

People are saying

"I found so many rare and hard-to-find sodas and vintage candy."

"Making your own custom soda is such a fun activity here."

"It's so cool how many soda flavors they have from all over the world."

Good to know

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Parking at Galco's is generous and free.

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Expect a wide selection of over 600 different types of soda.

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Galco's has the largest collection of vintage candies and toys.

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Video arcade

Space splits into two distinct halves with a rustic atmosphere and classic coin-operated arcade games including pinball and vintage titles. Energy stays chill and cozy, attracting grown-up gamers and friends seeking nostalgia and craft beer. Tables in the back offer a comfortable spot amid a lively but not overwhelming vibe.

Classic arcade games create a nostalgic vibe that draws in those who are kid at heart. A chill atmosphere with plenty of people playing on weekends makes it a lively spot for fun activities.

Lots of cool arcade games create a fun vibe. It feels like a cool spot to hang out with family or friends.

People are saying

"I loved playing the old school arcade games and pinball machines here."

"It's a cool place to hang out with fun games and good food."

"It's got tons of classic arcade games for some serious fun activities."

Good to know

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Most games at Barcade cost 50 cents each.

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Parking is difficult to find, requiring several laps around the block.

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Barcade has its own parking lot for customers.

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Divey nightclub bar with an alt rock style and live DJ sets creates a super chill vibe and a diverse crowd that feels like a block party. A huge smoking patio with ample seating and an old-school photo booth add to the relaxed atmosphere. Music ranges from System of a Down to No Doubt, encouraging sing-alongs and lively moments.

Fun shows and lively music keep the energy high. The crowd stays friendly and upbeat, making it a great spot to dance and enjoy good beer.

A cool alt rock style bar with live music and DJs playing great tunes. The bartenders, karaoke DJ, and vendors in the back add to the awesome vibes.

People are saying

"The DJs here play cool music and awesome vibes."

"I loved the fun drag shows they hosted here."

"This dive bar is chill for karaoke and lets you bring your own vinyl."

Good to know

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The Offbeat does not sell food, so plan accordingly.

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Expect a $15 cover charge on Sunday nights.

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Drinks are pricey; budget at least $50 for a night out.

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Narrow bar with 8,000 vinyl records and audiophile sound system creates an intimate, nostalgic vibe. DJs spin diverse music from rock to jazz, enhancing the laidback atmosphere. Crowds include local college students, and the space fills quickly on weekend nights.

A fun bar with a lively environment. It gets crowded quickly, adding to the energetic vibe.

Great drinks and good music create a casual, cool vibe. It works well as a laid-back date spot.

People are saying

"The bar's DJ played great funk and jazz music."

"The drinks here are amazing, especially the creative mocktails."

"I found the Gold Line to be a fun spot."

Good to know

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Happy hour runs on Tuesdays with discounted drinks.

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Expect a crowded atmosphere on Saturday nights.

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Parking can be difficult; street parking may be three blocks away.

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Barber shop

Small space combines speakeasy bar with mid-century modern and 1960s rec room style. Atmosphere shifts from lowkey and chill to lively with DJ-spun R&B encouraging dancing. Crowd is diverse and music-focused, creating a fun, neighborhood vibe.

Small speakeasy with a fun vibe featuring a DJ and live music. Hosts hot sweaty dance parties with a lowkey atmosphere.

A cool vibe fills the space with a unique bar in the back adding to the atmosphere. Staff behavior sometimes clashes with the overall laid-back concept.

People are saying

"The cocktails at the bar were so tasty and refreshing."

"These drinks are so tasty, especially the Pomelo Anderson."

"I found the atmosphere and vibe here really cool."

Good to know

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Karaoke happens every Wednesday night starting at 10 PM.

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Happy hour offers discounted drinks until 7 PM on weekdays.

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Expect long bathroom lines, especially for women, due to limited facilities.

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