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Bluto's Bar

3.7 (11 reviews)
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Leslie W.

Older, regular crowd. Yes, everybody knows everybody's name and the bartender usually has their drinks ready before they sit down. Simple, no frills. There's only a couple choices for bourbon, a couple Scotches, Jack, two tequila choices...basic bar. They aren't infusing anything. They aren't creating mixology. They are pouring a stout drink and a cold beer, Nikki is the afternoon bartender and she takes great care of everyone. Monday's have $2 domestics. Sunday they have food during football. There are pool tables, steel tip darts, a jukebox that never gets too loud. Afternoon crowd watches Jeopardy. Smoking on their large patio. Parking up front. the strip center is nearly empty so it looks a little worse for wear but don't be alarmed. I had been looking for a simple, friendly neighborhood dive bar near home for some time. Here it is. It opens early. I am an afternoon drinker. Finding a place that will make me a Jack and Coke or a shot of tequila at 1 or 2 in the afternoon is difficult. Most of my favorite bars don't open til 4. By then I plan on being home and fixing dinner.

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11 years ago

Love this bar!!! Small bar great people great prices !!! Come on Sundays and get a drink from the mixologist Steve

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Really nice Lil bar away from the crowd...... Ended up coming back to hang out all night.... Older crowd

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